Film Review: “Kick Ass 2”
The film does manage to mostly overcome the juvenilia to be an entertaining flick, but “Kick Ass 2” is strictly for big kids. Review by David Feltman “What did I tell you about taking the Lord’s name in vain?” Despite the cliffhanger ending, “Kick Ass ...
Film Review: “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”
Wisely placing his name above the title, “Precious” director Lee Daniels no doubt has visions of little gold statues dancing before his eyes. Review by David Feltman “I know the way.” Wisely placing his name above the title, “Precious” director Lee Da ...
CD Review: Doyle: Abominator
The ghost of Misfits past is inescapable on Doyle’s solo, but judging by the hairdo on the cover art, I think it’s safe to say that he isn’t trying to hide from it. Review by David Feltman Bringing with him Misfit drummer Dr. Chud, Doyle, or to call hi ...
CD Review: Phillip H. Anselmo and The Illegals: Walk Through Exits Only
If the lyrics weren’t clear enough, the music makes it evident that Anselmo isn’t interested in churning out the same old metal. Review by David Feltman With all the speed and fury of crust punk outfit Arson Anthem interspersed with the southern accent ...
Get on board with The Cult’s Chris Wyse and his interpretation of success as a musician
By Glenn Robelen I had an opportunity to speak with The Cult’s Chris Wyse, Bassist Extraordinaire, while on a tour bus with co-band members on their way to The Fillmore, San Francisco, Calif. The UK-originated band began their Electric 13: US Tour July ...
New Order Returns to the Stage at Chastain Amphitheater – July 21, 2013
By Glenn Robelen The rain falls. The crowd increases in the pit, covered with umbrellas and raincoats. Among the droplets of water, the smoke machines create an eerie mist in front of the stage. The yellow lights come on with jolt – and after a 23-year ...
Film Review: “The Conjuring”
James Wan takes every cliché, from first person found footage shots to one super freaky doll, and turns them into well-oiled cogs in this scream machine of a film. Review by David Feltman “Infestation. Oppression. Possession.” The haunted house genre ...
Film Review: “Pacific Rim”
Thankfully for a movie about psychically linked soldiers in giant robots fighting extra-dimensional monsters, the only thing mundane is the name “Pacific Rim.” Review by David Feltman “Today we are canceling the apocalypse.” Had this film been release ...
Film Review: “The Lone Ranger”
“The Lone Ranger” is an unwieldy mess of wandering motivations and poorly defined plot points. Review by David Feltman “What’s with the mask?” Trying to breathe new life into beloved but forgotten franchises sounds good on paper, but seems doomed in p ...
CD Review: Kanye West – Yeezus
There’s nothing careful or clean about West’s sixth album. It’s angry and guttural and unlike anything the man has done before. Review by David Feltman Despite his bizarre and chaotic pop personality, Kanye West’s skills as a producer and an artist are ...