Even in the midst of the #MeToo movement, there’s a large subset of moviegoers who are still intrigued by the rape-revenge thriller. Historically, this subgenre has been far from delicate in regards to its subject matter – in fact, these…
Album Review: Belly – “Dove”
In recent memory, so many 90s alt-rockers have re-emerged from the shadows that it’s difficult to keep track of who’s still on hiatus. Reunions have become so commonplace that many of them don’t even register with casual music fans. However,…
RBG Movie Review: An Icon is Given a Well Deserved Spotlight
In the midst of an era that’s defined by its bitter divisiveness and smoldering hostility, people are left searching for even the slightest glimmer of hope in the darkness. For many, that hope comes in the form of U.S. Supreme…
Album Review: Derek Smalls – “Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)”
Someone might want to check in on Harry Shearer. Despite nearing his third decade on The Simpsons, Shearer’s next career move is to revive everyone’s third favorite character from a cult classic, simply as a vehicle by which to mock his…
Let the Sunshine In Movie Review: A Tender Exploration of Desire
Even if she were to direct an airline safety video, Claire Denis would fill each frame with grace and emotional heft. In her latest film, Un beau soleil intérieur (translated to Let the Sunshine In for English-speaking audiences) continuously finds…
Album Review: John Prine – “The Tree of Forgiveness”
For nearly five decades, John Prine has utilized his troubadour observations and unimposing charisma to seek out stories of America’s oft forgotten communities, earning him comparisons to Bob Dylan and Mark Twain alike. With tales that boast grace and humanist…
Come Sunday Movie Review: Stalled by its failure to examine core themes
Spring is upon us, which means flowers are blooming, love is in the air, and a slew of faith-based movies have come along to monetize the cultural capital of Easter. They range from jarringly unwatchable (God’s Not Dead: Light in…
