I probably don’t need to remind everyone how much I love Get Out, though I probably ought to go and update my top ten list on this very site to reflect my love of Night of the Living Dead, which is one of my all-timers. In the meantime, I’ll direct you all to The Hollywood Reporter, which was … Continue reading
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Review: Get Out, 2017, dir. Jordan Peele
I remember hearing the news that Jordan Peele, he of Key and Peele fame, had designs on directing and writing his own horror movie some years ago, around late 2014 if memory serves, in between the murder of Michael Brown and the acquittal of his killer, Darren Wilson, which in my mind is the moment in contemporary American … Continue reading
“‘Malignant’ Explained: What Horror Gets Wrong About Imaginary Friends”
Here’s a shocker, most kids’ imaginary friends don’t actually go on murderin’ sprees. Journalism! Continue reading
“‘Down With The King’: Grammy-Nominated Artist Freddie Gibbs Gets Disenchanted With The Rap Game & Checks Out”
But up with Diego Ongaro and Freddie Gibbs and Bob Tarasuk. Continue reading
Forget About Performance Art: Step Up Revolution Trailer
When watching the trailer for Step Up Revolution (the fourth entry of the hip hop dance saga, which frankly nobody really needs), be ready to answer one big, important question: are you ready for some protest art? In theory, I’m behind the concept of hinting at social revolution and pointing to the Occupy movements in … Continue reading
“Get Ghosted By Pete Ohs’ ‘Jethica'”
When in doubt, and when in a pandemic, drive to the middle of nowhere and shoot a ghost story movie about isolated people. Continue reading
“Every Millennial Horror Geek Should Own the ‘Army of Darkness’ Shout! Factory 4K Release”
(Pssst: try to get the steelbook because it looks cool as hell.) Continue reading
“The Power of Grist Compels You! Why Horror Movies and Beer Go Better Together.”
In fairness, horror movies pair well with lots of things, from candy to drive-ins to PB&Js, but there isn’t a better pairing with horror than a frosty one. Continue reading
“ALBUM REVIEW: Amy Ray Tells an American Story, Unvarnished, on ‘If It All Goes South’”
Let’s be real here: “If”? Continue reading
“‘Hellraiser’ Review: Jamie Clayton Shines In A New Adaptation Without Much On Its Mind”
Gonna recycle my “raiser her, I hardly know her” Dad joke from my Letterboxd review, I’m that lazy. Continue reading
“Everything You Need to Know About Session IPAs”
Surprisingly, there’s a lot to know other than the fact that you have to drink a lot of ’em to get buzzed. Continue reading
“Bale Out The Candles: Celebrating 4 Christian Bale Anniversaries In 1 Month”
Don’t worry: None of those anniversaries are for “American Hustle” or “Vice.” Continue reading
“Sax Helps The Faux Paws Stand Out in Roots Music”
I mean, you can forget the saxophone; you had me with that extremely punny name. Continue reading
“It’s a ‘Long Time Coming,’ But Sierra Ferrell Has Figured Herself Out”
An even longer time coming: This blog post. Is it as worth the wait as the album? No. Continue reading
“Cuddle Up with ‘Teddy’s’ Outsider Angst”
Not that kind of Teddy, or the other kind of Teddy. It’s just a guy named Teddy. Life is boring sometimes. But this movie isn’t! Continue reading
“‘Blow Out’ Remains Brian De Palma’s Politically Cynical Masterpiece”
Leave all your comments about “Blow Up” out of here, thanks. Continue reading
“Mark Rubin Explores Uneasy Borders of Jewish Identity and Southern Culture”
Not “the” Jew, but “a” Jew, though c’mon, there really aren’t that many members of the Tribe in the Sooner State. Continue reading
“’12 Mighty Orphans’ Gets Caught Somewhere Between Plucky Underdog Sports Film & Sentimental Biopic”
I have 99 problems, and 12 mighty orphans are not one of them. Continue reading
“Hear Me Out: Why ‘Deep Rising’ Isn’t A Bad Movie”
Hear me out: I really like crappy movies that aren’t crappy at all, because there’s no accounting for taste. Continue reading
“‘Dickinson’ Season 2 Throws History Out The Window But Stays True To The Poet’s Spirit”
This show is as cute as the Dickens, son. (I’ll show myself out.) Continue reading