Screen Reviews

Our writers scour the globe, rewind endless tapes, and press pause as many times as it takes to bring you the ultimate collection of film, broadcast, and streaming visual content to feed your endless appetite for movies.

Solaris

Screen Reviews

Those expecting a sci-fi shootout – or simply a glimpse of George Clooney’s ass – might be disappointed with Steven Soderbergh’s remake of Solaris. But Chad Perman finds that a deeper look reveals one of the finest films of the year.

Equilibrium

Screen Reviews

Take your meds. Shut your mouth. Watch Christian Bale kick major ass. James Mann tries to maintain Equilibrium.

The Moody Blues

Screen Reviews

The Moody Blues spend A Night at Red Rocks for a 25th Anniversary live DVD. Felt like a whole week to Dan Stapleton…

Frailty

Screen Reviews

Bill Paxton makes his directoral debut with Frailty, newly released on DVD. Is it a winning effort, or is it “game over” right out of the gate? Chad Perman lets you know.

Bowling For Columbine

Screen Reviews

Michael Moore’s newest documentary examines guns and violence in America, and concludes a lot of people are dying. Carl F. Gauze locks and loads.

Render

Screen Reviews

Phil Bailey spends a little time with one of music’s true iconoclasts via her new DVD, Render: Spanning Time With Ani DiFranco.

Lileks.com

Screen Reviews

Carl F. Gauze explores Lileks.com, a site that collects the images and memories of pop culture over the past 50 years.

Punch-Drunk Love

Screen Reviews

Adam Sandler and Paul Thomas Anderson might sound like an odd couple, but Chad Perman credits the twosome for making Punch-Drunk Love one of the year’s best films.

Iron Maiden – Rock In Rio

Screen Reviews

Why settle for just the live album when you can have the full experience on DVD? Joe Frietze gives you a front row seat for Iron Maiden - Rock in Rio.

The Fast Runner

Screen Reviews

Two Inuit brothers deal with confilict in on the tundra in director Zacharias Kunuk’s The Fast Runner (Atanarajuat). Carl F. Gauze got cold just reviewing it.

UHF

Screen Reviews

Don’t change that channel, don’t touch that dial – “Weird Al” Yankovic’s cult classic UHF has finally come to DVD! Julio Diaz picked up a copy on the way home from Spatula City…

The Anna Nicole Show

Screen Reviews

“Reality” television hits a new low with The Anna Nicole Show. Carl F. Gauze only watches for the articles.

One Hour Photo

Screen Reviews

Just what does happen with your pictures when you drop them off? Robin Williams explains in a chilling fashion. James Mann asks for the glossy finish.

Mixerman’s Journal

Screen Reviews

To paraphrase the old saying, people who like hot dogs and records should avoid seeing either being made. Ian Koss points our browsers at the fascinating and hilarious real life chronicle of Mixerman’s current recording session.

The Piano Teacher

Screen Reviews

A strict but lonely piano teacher realizes a brutal sexual fantasy in Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher. Carl F. Gauze plays “Chopsticks.”

Our Man Flint

Screen Reviews

Could Derek Flint be Austin Powers’ dad? Carl F. Gauze explores the long-awaited DVD of Daniel Mann’s classic ’60s spy spoof, Our Man Flint.

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

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.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

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Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Dark Water

Dark Water

Screen Reviews

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.