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Lady Morgan’s Vengeance, The Blancheville Monster, The Third Eye, The Witch, four lesser-known films from the golden age of Italian gothic horror, are unearthed for this creepy and impressive Blu-ray set. Phil Bailey reviews.
Smile Before Death, The Weapon, the Hour, and the Motive, and The Killer Reserved Nine Seats lurk in the shadows no longer, thanks to the latest limited edition of Arrow’s Giallo Essentials. Phil Bailey reviews three films.
The hard-boiled Italian cop film genre known as Poliziotteschi gets its due in a five film Blu-ray box set
Looking at the Sea. Review by Stacey Zering.
Friends and family reminisce about Frank Zappa, his music, and his origins.
Alanis Morissette haunts an Italian crowd with sounds so sweet, Yifat Grizman isn’t sure if those are tears or sweat on her cheeks.
Eve (Supernatural Cat). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Red Square: We Come in Waves (Lifeforce Records). Review by P. McEver.
Rebuilding Pantaleone’s Tree (Baskaru). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Ciautistico! (Important). Review by Aaron Shaul.
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.