Concert Review: Circa Survive (Union Transfer 12/14/14)
Walking into Philly’s Union Transfer a couple of weeks ago, I had quite a few high expectations for headliner and local legend Circa Survive, as well as openers Pianos Become the Teeth, and Title Fight. I expected no-flaws, tight bands that were into the touring groove; but after seeing two (amazing in their own rights)…
Sons of Anarchy Series Finale Review: “Papa’s Goods” (7×13)
Depending on how you look at it, Sons of Anarchy leaves on one of two notes. The primary note, the one that I ultimately think the series intends, is one of tragic regret, the weight of the characters’ history coming down to bear upon those left alive. But there is a secondary note here,…
AHS: Freak Show Review – “Orphans” (4×10)
I am, as always, of two minds regarding Freak Show. On the one hand “Orphans” is a simple, touching episode, one that uses a familiar but minor character to highlight the emotional journey the season, and the series, has taken on us on so far. On the other hand it plays as an overlong, lost…
Flying Lotus – “You’re Dead” Album Review
Flying Lotus has always been a favorite of mine when I made the choice to expand my musical horizons. Ever since his second album, Los Angeles, I fell in love with the hip-hop beats and overall experimentation and how far his motifs would go. You're Dead is one of those surreal gems that shows through the drips of jazz,…
Winter is Coming: A Guide to Broadway’s Dearly Departing
Twas the week before Christmas, each show had a full house…and then January came and wiped them all out. Ok, so that rhyme scheme was rough. But the takeaway is that Broadway is currently enjoying what is usually its most profitable week of the year. Families flock to New York for the holidays, and in…
2015 Golden Globe Nominations: Complete List
The nominees for the 72nd Annual Golden Globes were announced this morning. Although, they went the way we thought they were going to go there were a few shocks, snubs, and surprises along the way. Best Motion Picture, Drama Boyhood Foxcatcher The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything Best Actor in a Motion Picture,…
Album Review: Walk the Moon – “Talking Is Hard”
I dare you to find me someone who didn't at least like Walk the Moon's self-titled debut album. It's just an 11-song marathon of jam after danceable jam infused with glorious rock tropes and infectious pop melodies. Every time I go back to the album I can't fathom how absolutely catchy it is or how a…
2015 SAG Award Nominations: Complete List
The Screen Actors' Guild Awards are a key indicator of the Oscar nominations and winners. Although in recent years the two kudos haven't exactly matched up, they still give us an idea of the trending Oscar films. This year's nominees are below: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel…
Freaks Invade Broadway with “Side Show”
“Come look at the freaks” beckon the various oddities from the stage at the St. James Theatre. Given how intoxicating the revival of Side Show proves to be, you may want to take in a second or third look. The original production of Side Show has become infamous. A flop that barely lasted three months, it…
AHS: Freak Show Review – “Tupperware Party Massacre” (4×09)
Perhaps I’ve just been worn down. Perhaps we’ve passed through the quality looking glass and everything has gone topsy-turvy. Who knows. But “Tupperware Party Massacre” is a dementedly fun, twisted episode of Freak Show. It’s a sign of vitality at a relatively late stage of the season, and thank goodness for it. The episode…