Jon Winkler
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Jon Winkler is a 27-year-old movie/music nerd in Hudson, NH by way of Merrimack, NH. He loves watching, listening to, dissecting, mocking and talking about movies, television, music, video games and comics. He enjoys a good cheeseburger, believes CDs and vinyl are superior, likes to make people smile if they're having a rough day, and is rumored to be Batman (unconfirmed).

Movie Review: Gaga: Five Foot Two

The first shot of Gaga: Five Foot Two is worrying: It’s the heels of Lady Gaga’s rhinestone boots, ascending to the sky with the Bulgarian folk song “Kaval Sviri” playing in the background as if she’s become the shining Mother…

American Horror Story: Cult 7×01 and 7×02 Review

Alright, quick confession before we start: I’ve never watched one full episode of American Horror Story. For the past six years, Ryan Murphy’s twisted haunted house of grotesque (but cable friendly) imagery and low-key subtext about deep-rooted U.S. values has…

Album Review: Neil Young – “Hitchhiker”

Is there anything more that needs to be said about Neil Young? The Canadian singer-songwriter has done so much to make such a lasting impression on the musical landscape with such a simple approach: do what you want. Neil started…

Album Review: LCD Soundsystem – “American Dream”

In a recent interview, James Murphy said that he reformed LCD Soundsystem out of a query from David Bowie. “He said, ‘Does it make you uncomfortable?’ I said ‘Yeah’, and he said, ‘Good – it should. You should be uncomfortable’.”…

Album Review: Queens of the Stone Age – “Villains”

Queens of the Stone Age wear arrogance like nobody else. The kings of California scuzz rock have been sticking their chins out and daring people to take a swing since they first took the stage. Calling them the rock gods…

Movie Review: Logan Lucky

Has the word “fun” been used often to describe Steven Soderbergh’s movies? The Oscar-winning writer/director has had one of the most efficient work ethics in Hollywood, jumping between studio-friendly, meticulously-crafted dramas (Erin Brockovich, Traffic, Side Effects) to off-beat, obtuse experiments…

Alan Tudyk, Brad Garrett Picked For Live-Action “Christopher Robin” Movie

Disney’s quest to remake their classic movies continues with their next project being about the proud bear who wore nothing but a crop top with no panties and ate his favorite food. According to CinemaBlend, the House of Mouse is…