The Feeling of Shame
Shame, the controversial and acclaimed new film by British director Steve McQueen, was one of the most depressing, uncomfortable and bleak movies I have seen recently. It was also one of the most…
Top 5 Movies of 2011
Making lists of the best movies of the year is never easy, mainly because no matter what you choose, there will always be a film that’s overlooked, and people who completely disagree with…
Top 5 Overrated Movies of 2011
When it comes to movies, I like to be a contrarian, but I am open-minded. Still there’s nothing I love more than coming across a movie that everyone loves and then explaining why…
Take Care Releases Somewhere Safe
Take Care’s new album Somewhere Safe, released on January 10, is a collection of songs that — as suggested by the title — hopes to find a friendly place among a yet to…
Dissecting Descendants
I had my doubts from the beginning. George Clooney, a script full of daddy issues and the perpetually pregnant girl from The Secret Life of the American Teenager all in one movie? And,…
Breaking Dawn Breaks Expectations
I liked the new Twilight movie. Whoops. This is a particularly problematic and embarrassing revelation for me. In addition to being a snooty critic of cinematic craftsmanship, I have also spent the past…
Coldplay-ed Out
While sitting in my room listening to the new Coldplay album, Mylo Xyloto, I was terrified that some mysterious music police would bust down my door at any moment and strip me of…
Dear Tick, You Suck
Within the first six or seven minutes of Divine Providence, you know what’s up with Deer Tick. “I got a lust for life and a dangerous mind,” screeches John McCauley on “The Bump”,…
Not In Time
Fifty-two. According to Metacritic.com, 52/100 is the average review of every film featuring Justin Timberlake. It’s not great, and without a certain lucky break landing an Oscar-nominated role in The Social Network (I’ve…
History’s Best Bro-down Comes to Conn
The political environment that exists today in the United States is dominated by professional politicians manufactured especially to be elected. Perfectly groomed hair, flag lapel pins and the perfect tie have all become…
Baby, Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Before this week, I had never listened to Justin Bieber. Of course, I had heard his biggest hits in passing — “One Time” and “Baby” were unavoidable for a period of time —…
No One’s Too Old for Nickelodeon Flashbacks
Our generation is currently suffering from a collective ’90s hangover. But honestly, who can blame us? Unlike the ’00s, which I can’t quite recall for various reasons, the ’90s was an era of…
Nothing Bad About This Album
It has been seven years since Tom Waits last released a full album of new material, with 2004’s Real Gone. But that’s not to say he hasn’t been busy. The three-disk set Orphans:…
Everyone Wins This Election
Politics and Hollywood have always had fascinating similarities. Both require a front, rely on popularity for success and are personal when it comes to business. The Ides of March, based on the…
Just Another Horror Story
The new FX original series American Horror Story lives up to its name, but not a whole lot else. It’s a shame because television is in need of a well-crafted creep-fest that keeps…
