Reviews

Richard Gere Shines in ‘Norman’ (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts May 12, 2017 1 Comment

An awkward tragicomedy with heart, Norman excels on the strengths of its cast.

Gut Wrenching Terror Pervades ‘Hounds of Love’ (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts May 12, 2017 No Comments

Psychological horror reaches stunning heights in Ben Young’s feature debut.

Los Colognes Make Pristine Guitar Travelogue With ‘The Wave’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Shawn Donohue May 12, 2017 No Comments

[rating=8.00] The Nashville five-piece Los Colognes third studio album The Wave is a pristine work of bright indie/dream pop that brightens any speakers it flows through. It is an ear-catching,

The Allman Brothers Band Capture Stellar Three Night 2004 Run on ‘The Fox Box’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette May 12, 2017 3 Comments

[rating=7.00] Any (and every) fan of The Allman Brothers Band should own The Fox Box. This set of CDs from 9/24/04-9/26/04 is essential listening for any devotee of this band or,

Offred’s Position is Increasingly Precarious as ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Continues (TV REVIEW)

Danielle Houtkooper May 10, 2017 No Comments

Sex, lies, and betrayal punctuate the latest episode of Hulu’s latest series.

Wannabe Reviews John Moreland’s ‘Big Bad Luv’

Chris Prunckle May 10, 2017 No Comments

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Big Bad Luv, the new album from Oklahoma singer-songwriter John Moreland, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

John Mellencamp Teams With Carlene Carter For Americana Standout ‘Sad Clowns & Hillbillies’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Lee Zimmerman May 10, 2017 No Comments

[rating=9.00] After making the transition from rebellious rocker to tireless troubadour, John Mellencamp now claims a similar status to those who find themselves in that populist echelon inhabited by Bruce

Jamey Johnson, Margo Price and Brent Cobb Give Portland a Heaping Portion of Outlaw Country (SHOW REVIEW)

Neil Ferguson May 10, 2017 8 Comments

Walking into the Crystal Ballroom on Monday, May 8th – a venue situated right in the middle of the liberal bastion that is Portland – felt like stepping into Trump

O, Brother, Why Art Thou?: Jimmy and Chuck Square Off in ‘Better Call Saul’ (TV REVIEW)

James Roberts May 9, 2017 No Comments

In which Jimmy delivers a killing blow.

Afghan Whigs Create Anthemic Urgency on ‘In Spades’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Lee Zimmerman May 9, 2017 No Comments

[rating=9.00] Afghan Whigs’ efforts over the course of the past three decades have paid off — in spades actually — and that makes In Spades, the name of their latest