An anthology from the Swinging Blue Jeans, who sounded like the Beatles until they didn't. Plus, new releases from Bo Diddley and four other acts.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘Zero Contact’ – Featuring Sir Anthony Hopkins
This is a strange entry in Anthony Hopkins' distinguished filmography. But we do get to hear him play piano at least.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’
Here we go again. Another mind-numbing 'Wizarding World' adventure that attempts to continuing milking the already-dry Harry Potter cash cow. Sans Johnny Depp.
Read More »Music Reviews: Expanded Reissues of the Animals’ First Four LPs, plus John Moreland, the SideMen, and Buffalo Romeo
The Animals' long-out-of-print early LPs reappear in remastered, expanded editions.
Read More »Music Reviews: Everly Brothers, Paul Kelly, Todd Sharpville, Matt Lomeo, Willi Carlisle, and the Local Honeys
An anthology showcases the Everly Brothers' rockabilly roots. Plus five more noteworthy new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Heroes & Villains: The Sound of Los Angeles 1965–68,’ plus the Chantels, Hank Ballard, and Nat King Cole
A three-CD anthology mines the vibrant late-'60s L.A. rock scene. Plus, anthologies from the Chantels and Hank Ballard and previously unheard Nat King Cole.
Read More »Music Reviews: ABBA’s ‘CD Album Box Set,’ plus Brad Absher, David Newbould, Michael Martin Murphey, and Rod Picott
A 10-CD box delivers all the Swedish pop group's hit-packed albums, including 2021's 'Voyage,' plus a disc of non-LP tracks.
Read More »‘Trek to Yomi’ Review: A Samurai Epic That Transcends Its Medium
'Trek to Yomi' is a fantastic and cinematic samurai epic centered around loss and revenge, held back only slightly by somewhat standard combat mechanics.
Read More »PAX East 2022: Day Three
Day three of PAX East 2022 was filled with exploring, old fashioned soda, D&D, Magic The Gathering and a great pixelated game called /No Place For Bravery./
Read More »Music Reviews: The Knack’s ‘Live at the House of Blues,’ plus Ann Peebles, Barney Bentall, and Steven Casper
In a 2001 concert, the Knack's members revisit their glory days. Also, reviews of three more noteworthy releases.
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