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'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.

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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.

Film

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

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.

Music

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.

Reviews

Killing Joke: MMXII

Killing Joke's 15th full-length effort, MMXII is everything you'd think it would be.

Music

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.

Music

fun.: Some Nights

In a bizarre, inverted way, Some Nights is Nate Ruess coming into his own as a singer and songwriter.

Music

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.

Television

"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.

Film

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

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big Science: Difficulty

Difficulty is an engaging record packed with ideas that are executed flawlessly.

Killing Joke: MMXII

Killing Joke's 15th full-length effort, MMXII is everything you'd think it would be.

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.

fun.: Some Nights

In a bizarre, inverted way, Some Nights is Nate Ruess coming into his own as a singer and songwriter.

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.

"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.

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.

Brother Hawk Bring Southern Rock Into the Next Century With "Like Water" (premiere)

Kae Astra Celebrates Letting Go With "Grow" (premiere)

Punk Rock's V98 Channel Their Fury Stunningly on "Conversation Killer" (premiere)

Americana's Midnight North Take the "Long View" with New Single (premiere)

Rachel Mazer's "Is It So Wrong" Is a Celebration of Love (premiere)

"She's Older Now" Is a Previously Unreleased Tune From Roger C. Reale and Rue Morgue, Featuring Mick Ronson (premiere)

Pinto Bennett Dishes the Lonely Blues on "I Like Singin' the Blues in a Honky Tonk Song" (premiere)

Deep Tan Amplify the Groove on New Single "Shimmer" (premiere)

Signe Marie Rustad Finds Companionship In "A Thousand Lights" (premiere + interview)