Passenger: All The Little Lights
Passenger’s indie pop is reminiscent of other young British men with guitars—like a less-falsetto-driven Aqualung or a peppier Ben Howard, but with a folky sensitivity akin to future tour-mate and English sensation Ed Sheeran. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsJens Lekman: I Know What Love Isn't
Jens Lekman’s third album begins with a short overture titled “Every Little Hair Knows Your Name,” a scene-setting instrumental that lets you know right away that this is going to be his easy listening album. The piano plunks out a simple, melancholy melody; the strings swell bittersweetly; the guitar strums gently. It’s all very perky in its glumness, and only a little bit cheesy. It’s nothing new and surprising, though. Ever since he scored a minor internet hit with “Black Cab” eight years ago, the Swedish singer/songwriter has been hinting at this particular sound, flirting shamelessly with the saccharine.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsGrimm Review: "Quill" (Episode 2.04)
With Monroe-mance in the air and Wesen zombies on a rampage, this week’s show combined the perfect mix of hilarity and gore. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Gliding Over All" (Episode 5.08)
When AMC announced that they were going to split the final 16 episodes of Breaking Bad into two parts, some worried that the condensed order of episodes for each portion would constrain the writing. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsWild Horse, Wild Ride
The best so-called “horse movies” are especially successful when they manage to seduce those members of the audience who have never identified as horse lovers. Alex Dawson and cinematographer Greg Gricus have created such a film, with their feature documentary Wild Horse, Wild Ride. The film is a gripping portrait of several individuals who train fully wild mustangs (described as “never been touched” horses), a near-impossible feat to accomplish in three months. Often playing more like a cowboy/cowgirl movie than a documentary, Wild Horse, Wild Ride takes the viewer on an unforgettable journey across the American Southwest where, together,... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsLittle Birds
The feature directorial debut from Elgin James tells a familiar story of bored and neglected young girls on the prowl for adventure, trouble and love. Little Birds is a cross between the 2005 sleeper hit Havoc and this year’s Hick, as the story centers on two young girls, one of whom falls, naturally, for the wrong guy. However, James’s feature stands apart from these earlier films as the director’s personal understanding of homelessness and his musical background bring Little Birds to life in a unique and unapologetically dark way.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsLouie: "Late Show (Part 1)" (3.10)
There's no real means to an end for stand-up comedy in the world of Louie. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsDust: An Elysian Tail Review (XBLA)
Sinan Kubba reviews Dust: An Elysian Tail, a charming but unfulfilling Metroidvania-style game. read more
Found in: Games, ReviewsFlying Swords of Dragon Gate
As the first Chinese movie to be shot in IMAX 3D, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate marks a high-tech milestone for both China and for Tsui Hark, veteran director of three decades worth of martial-arts sagas. Hark’s latest collaboration with superstar Jet Li is packed with breakneck, high-wire fight sequences and exquisite production design. But it’s all nearly undone by overwrought plotting and the 3D technology being used as its prime selling point.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsFuturama: "31st Century Fox"/"Naturama" (6.12/6.13)
WIth that, another season of Futurama is finished, along with my conflicting feelings about this season—and all seasons since the show's return to Comedy Central. read more
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