Comics for the Big Kids
Learn how to use a circle template to express the essence of human despair. Brian Heater did, and he’s a better man for it.
Learn how to use a circle template to express the essence of human despair. Brian Heater did, and he’s a better man for it.
Those still searching for the definitive biography of John Kennedy Toole, after the disappointing Ignatius Rising, will not find it in Ken & Thelma, which serves as less of a biography of the Confederacy of Dunces author, than a personal memoir of author Joel L. Fletcher, who knew his subject personally. Brian Heater looks for the deeper colors of the portrait.
Bill Murray – who seems to have developed a predilection for serious yet off-beat roles in slowly-paced films – stars in Jim Jarmusch’s latest as a sleuthing ex-Lothario. Brian Heater investigates.
Run for the hills, folks. The Kochalka bears are coming. Brian Heater sets traps.
Cruel Tutelage (Asian Man). Review by Brian Heater.
Brian Heater discusses campfires and other people’s music with the enigmatic Matt Pond.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.