'Somebody Up There Likes Me' Is a Deadpan Dead End
In this failing-to-age comedy, no one cracks a smiles, or cracks a good joke. But that's the cost of earnestness at the expense of wit.
30 Sep 2013
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2012: Another Year the World Should Have Ended
The end of the year is a time for festivities, joy... and naysayers to lament the end of cultural artifacts. The naysayers needn't fear. The world hasn't ended, again. It's just different, now.
07 Jan 2013
Cinema as Rorschach Test: 'The Master'
Much like the kaleidoscopic design of The Master’s theatrical poster, the way one perceives the film -- indeed, all films -- is reflective of the prism through which one views the artform itself.
J.C. Sciaccotta
Film
22 Oct 2012
The Nightmare River Band: Last Goodbye
Last Goodbye is a barn-burner from start to finish with bright-burning flames. One of 2012's best.
06 Aug 2012
What Happens When the Average Guy Suddenly Ain't So Average: 'Chronicle'
This film is one of the best examples of the possibilities of the found-footage format.
29 May 2012
Big Science: Difficulty
Difficulty is an engaging record packed with ideas that are executed flawlessly.
29 May 2012
Killing Joke: MMXII
Killing Joke's 15th full-length effort, MMXII is everything you'd think it would be.
26 Apr 2012
Scorpions: Comeblack
Comeblack is guaranteed to leave fans of classic Scorpions scratching their heads, and those looking for an introduction to the group are advised to search elsewhere.
28 Mar 2012
fun.: Some Nights
In a bizarre, inverted way, Some Nights is Nate Ruess coming into his own as a singer and songwriter.
07 Mar 2012
Fall 2011-12: It's Pilot Season, People
Pan Am isn’t not the only pilot trying to capitalize in this post-Mad Men world.
18 Mar 2011
"Cop Out": Old Bible Stories / Modern Archetypes
This hero-worship is some old rehashing of Bible stories- the absent omnipotent father who will act as the ultimate punisher, executioner and maker of the law, while still allowing the privileged kid to grow up in heavenly wealth and luxury.
22 Apr 2010
Old Time Relijun: 2012
Old Time Relijun are in many ways the anti-White-Stripes, an authentic and healthy alternative to the snake oil that Jack White is selling.
Mark Desrosiers
Music
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