The Don and Bill Show: Slightly Bent
Carl F. Gauze turns his “sick and twisted” eye to The Don and Bill Show: Slightly Bent, a collection of animated shorts from Don Hertzfeldt and Bill Plympton.
Tag: Film
Oscar Fever
With the Academy Awards upon us, Ben Varkentine checks out the new edition of Emanuel Levy’s Oscar Fever, and lets you know whether it’s worthy of the red carpet or the golden raspberry.
Don’t Be Such a Shitty Director
Not naming any names, but Chuck Bantam offers some “friendly” advice to the guy who directed The Cell. Don’t miss this one! J-Lo bashing aplenty!
Deconstructing Oscar
All that glitters may not be gold, yet somehow Oscar has retained his luster for 73 years. John P. Wasser meditates on the allure of the Academy Awards and the significance of the multicultural feel of this year’s ceremony.
The Exorcist
John Braith offers an in-depth critical meditation on the power of The Exorcist on the occasion of its rerelease.
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Night of the Blood Monster
Screen ReviewsChristopher Lee presides over sex and torture in Jess Franco’s exploitation gem, Night of the Blood Monster now in 4K!
Happy Campers
Archikulture DigestAn idyllic campground filled with interesting people faces destruction in Happy Campers, part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
The Donn of Tiki
Archikulture DigestAn American success story of rum and sex and hula dancing. The Donn of Tiki was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
The Concierge
Archikulture DigestAn all-animal department store caters to the high-end clientele in this superb Japanese cartoon. The Concierge was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
An Evening with John Cleese
Archikulture DigestJohn Cleese is this year’s celebrity at the Florida Film Festival, and Monty Python’s Holy Grail its featured film. This event was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
Smooth Jazz Roundup
Archive ArchaeologyToday’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
Chet Baker/Jack Sheldon
Music ReviewsIn Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Mal Waldron/Steve Lacy
Music ReviewsThe Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Swans
Event Reviews40 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.
Eclipse 2024
FeaturesThe biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.