Reviews

‘Silicon Valley’ Gets Its Groove Back (TV REVIEW)

Danielle Houtkooper June 13, 2016 No Comments

Silicon Valley seems to finally be changing the script, to the benefit of us all.

‘Preacher’ Explores Its ‘Possibilities’ (TV REVIEW)

James Roberts June 13, 2016 No Comments

Easy on the action and heavy on the background, the latest Preacher dives deeper in the themes explored by this wild world.

Bonnaroo 2016: Donna Jean Godchaux Reunites With Dead Members, Ween Returns To Roo on Solid Sunday (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Bryan Rodgers June 13, 2016 No Comments

With any Sunday at Bonnaroo comes the realization that the thing is almost over. Monday and the real world loom over the farm like a thunderhead as attendees scramble to

Bonnaroo 2016 – Pearl Jam, Band of Horses, Claypool Lennon Delirium, Big Grams Save Otherwise Lackluster Saturday (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Bryan Rodgers June 12, 2016 No Comments

Saturday at Bonnaroo 2016 wound up being a solid day despite the presence of two of the most vapid artists of the decade. At this point, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Bonnaroo 2016- Tame Impala, LCD Soundsystem Make For Relentless/Memorable Sets (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Bryan Rodgers June 11, 2016 No Comments

On a day that was only mildly hot by past Bonnaroo standards, the festival once again proved that it’s full of surprises. Early in the day, soul singer Andra Day

‘Maggie’s Plan’ Delights and Charms (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts June 10, 2016 1 Comment

Greta Gerwig is the jewel of Rebecca Miller’s hilarious anti-rom com.

‘Warcraft’ and the Virtue of Lowered Expectations (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts June 10, 2016 2 Comments

[rating=6.00] Warcraft is a film that never quite stands on its own legs; it toddles around with gusto and desire, but rarely takes more than a few steps without stumbling

Bonnaroo 2016: Vulfpeck, BØRNS, London Souls, Polyenso Highlight Thursday (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Bryan Rodgers June 10, 2016 No Comments

When the 15th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival lineup was released in January, opinions were as mixed as they’ve ever been. The festival’s devotees have been magnificently spoiled over the

Colvin & Earle Share Common Bonds & Make Poignant Recordings (ALBUM REVIEW)

Lee Zimmerman June 10, 2016 No Comments

[rating=9.00] At first glance, it seems like an unlikely pairing. Yet on first listen, the skepticism can be shoved aside. In truth, Steve Earle and Shawn Colvin share a common

10 Reasons Why Houston’s Free Press Summer Fest Came Up Short For 2016

Lee Ackerley June 9, 2016 No Comments

Free Press Summer Fest has officially become the Houston Texans of music festivals. Each year begins with promise that the event will become a top-tier festival, but any expectations one