In Defense of … the Rolling Stones’ ‘Their Satanic Majesties Request’
Throughout their lifetime as a band, the Rolling Stones have been able to shift gears and move from one style to another.
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Captain America Out-Batmans Batman … and It Didn’t Take Much
It’s on. Captain America will go head-to-head against Batman and Superman ...
Classic Influences: The War on Drugs, the Men and the Drive-By Truckers
More and more, artists that exist under the “indie” umbrella are drawing inspiration from iconic, big-budget rock and pop made in the days before indie developed.
Where Have All the Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Movies Gone?
Just when you think a movie genre couldn’t be any more passe, it usually finds a way to resurrect itself.
Wu-Tang’s Million Dollar Album – Smart Publicity or Just Plain Stupid?
Wu-Tang Clan are planning to release a new album soon. And unless you're a millionaire a few times over, you probably won't hear it. At least anytime soon.
‘Freaks’ – Cult Movie of the Week
There's really no other movie in history like 'Freaks,' and it comes down to one simple fact: The costumes didn't come off when the cameras stopped rolling.
Confessions of a Male ‘Veronica Mars’ Fan
You may have heard there's a fan-funded movie coming out today based on a canceled TV show called ‘Veronica Mars.'
In Defense of … ‘Superman Returns’
It's difficult to defend 'Superman Returns' without bringing up Zack Snyder's abomination, 'Man of Steel' ... so we won't try.
Sounds Apart: Future and Jeremih
The musical landscape periodically rearranges itself around bursts of minimalism that privilege rhythm: funk in the late ‘60s, or the first burgeoning of hip-hop in the late ‘80s.
In Defense of … ‘Popeye’
The much-maligned and under-appreciated 'Popeye' movie from 1980 might be considered a black mark on the late Robert Altman’s legacy and one of the most notorious bombs of all time (sitting firmly among the 'Ishtar's and 'Gigli's of the world), but don't be fooled: This is one of the few comics-to-movie adaptations that actually works beautifully.