reviews

The Dandy Warhols' 'ROCKMAKER' Is a Noble Failure

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

In theory, making a straight-up alt-rock record in the year 2024 is a pretty good idea for the Dandy Warhols. As a relic of an era when...

'A Gentleman in Moscow' Writes a Misguided Love Letter to Russia's Fallen Class

Created by Ben Vanstone

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

Based on the 2016 historical fiction novel of the same name by Amor Towles, 'A Gentleman in Moscow' follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan...

Ramy Youssef Charmed 'Saturday Night Live,' While Travis Scott Barely Showed Up

March 30, 2024

PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2024

Ramy Youssef was a wonderful and funny host, and, between his Auto-Tuned voice and darkly lit stage, Travis Scott was hiding in plain sight...

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Is All Monster, No Human

Directed by Adam Wingard

PUBLISHED Mar 29, 2024

The most extraordinary feat in a film like 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' is its ability to convey a plethora of emotion from...

'New World Beat' Sings the Praises of Some of Toronto's Most Exciting Musicians

Created by Michael Tobin

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2024

Lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks has existed since television immemorial. Some music heads argue that it's the charm of staples like...

Blondshell and Bully Are a Match Made in Grunge-Pop Heaven on "Docket"

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PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2024

Blondshell and Bully are both artists operating under monikers that start with the letter B who released noteworthy albums last year ...

Chastity Belt Embrace Sincerity on 'Live Laugh Love'

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2024

Live, Laugh, Love — a throwaway joke that became real somewhere along the line. The trite saying has long been the subject...

'With Love and a Major Organ' Dissects the Heart of Our Times

Directed by Kim Albright

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2024

In her feature directorial debut, Kim Albright presents a lo-fi fable about modern society's increasing detachment from humanity...