Reviews of Music, Movies, Anime & More

A classically trained vocalist and a punk rock bassist unite to create an intriguing drone album.

Piano Magic picks up right where This Mortal Coil left off.

Despite all of the processing and digitization, an incredible amount of organic warmth emanates from this album.

In a genre that is often too over the top for its own good, Princess Blade offers a nice dose of drama and gravity.

An infectious, lighthearted romp that’s so entertaining you’d have to have a heart of coal to not enjoy it.

I left the film wondering to what point is my culture’s violence ingrained in my psyche.

A gripping drama that follows four childhood friends throughout the years, ‘Friend’ delivers on nearly every count.

The film’s stunning cinematography, editing, and direction, combined with outstanding effects, ensure that it always remains riveting.

It makes one pine for the grace and wit of The Crow: City of Angels or even Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

I can’t speak to its historical accuracy but as far as mysteries and puzzles go, Enigma’s topnotch.

It’s easy to see how this was revolutionary in its day as part of the French New Wave.

Patient viewers will find some comedic treasure amidst the flotsam and jetsam.

An unsung martial arts classic with excellent fight choreography and gorgeous cinematography.

There are so many reasons this movie rises above, and earns it’s cult classic status.

Ultimately, Sword of Doom is a film about killing and the consequences of having no conscience.

Lost Songs gives fans a chance to hear the band in transition while also giving completists access to some solid recordings.

Like James Bond films, the Supreme duo’s sound is slick, and by “slick” I mean Swiss clockworks and fine German engineering.

Shows off the sense of what makes a good pop song without losing the rock.

The lowest common denominator of the album is a sterile brand of pastoral country folk that weaves through every song at some point.