The only thing more buzz-generating for an artist than having a video directed by Johnny Depp is to have that video banned. Sheffield workhorses Babybird (of "You're Gorgeous" fame) have the singular good fortune of Depp's friendship, which led to his playing guitar on the single "Unloveable", and then directing the video. It's depiction of frontman Stephen Jones' hanging has met with some controversy, which can only benefit Babybird. And since "Unloveable" is a great song and "You're Gorgeous" came out way back in 1996, let's hope so.
'The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories' Is a Perfect Balance of Classic and Modern
The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories is not merely another college lit anthology, but a fascinating collection of short stories from all periods and from several authors who all too rarely make it into English translation.
15 Nov 2018
Viola Davis and Elizabeth Debicki Steal the Show in 'Widows'
Steve McQueen's heist caper, Widows, is ultra-slick but gets sidetracked by its goofy plot twists. No matter; Viola Davis and Elizabeth Debicki's performances make for a satisfying experience.
15 Nov 2018
An Uncanny Deconstruction of Superheroes in 'Uncanny X-men #1'
A new kind of existential threat strikes the X-men, but it has little to do with hatred, fear, or killer robots.
15 Nov 2018
Danny Golden's "Old Mate" Muses on Temptation (premiere)
Starring John Noble, the video for Americana artist Danny Golden's "Old Mate" offers an emotional reflection that delves into the struggle against temptation.
15 Nov 2018
Americana Artist Michael Rank Continues His Soulful Turn on 'I Fell in Love with You Tonight'
Michael Rank's I Fell in Love with You Tonight is a hip-swaying, infectious brew of songs from an unlikely source.
15 Nov 2018
Imagine Dragons Hope to Eliminate Solitude in Our Modern Existence on 'Origins'
Imagine Dragons return with Origins, a passionate set of songs with soothing instrumentals and sentimental lyrics, but too limited in its pop strengths.
15 Nov 2018
Josephine Foster's 'Faithful Fairy Harmony' Will Carry Listeners to a Far-off Fairytale Realm
Faithful Fairy Harmony finds Josephine Foster scouring enchanted realms to create a puckish musical vim and sylphish harmonic verve.
15 Nov 2018
Band of Brothers: Jason Reitman, Matt Bai, and Jay Carson on 'The Front Runner'
Filmmaker Jason Reitman and co-writers Matt Bai and Jay Carson delve into the band-like creative process behind their thought-provoking political drama, The Front Runner, revolving around Gary Hart's scandalous 1988 presidential campaign.
15 Nov 2018
The Beatles' 'White Album' Sounds Glorious on the 50th Anniversary Edition
Sketches, alternatives, and a beautiful 50th anniversary restoration of the eponymously titled landmark Beatles double LP.
15 Nov 2018
Alyson Hagy's 'Scribe' Is Gloriously Artful, but Something Is Missing
Hagy's new novel, Scribe, a beautiful work clearly rooted in the ethos of the Program Era, seems the very example of a return to the bourgeois novel of art for art's sake.
15 Nov 2018
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