Jan 2, 2002 Music Wiser by Halou (Review) Halou’s sophomore album is another lovely blend of harsh electronica and 4AD-esque vocals.
Jan 1, 2002 Music Jetlag Dreams by Departure Lounge (Review) This gentle instrumental music is tinged with feelings of regret and melancholy.
Jan 1, 2002 Music The Ugly People Vs The Beautiful People by The Czars (Review) A diverse array of musical styles anchored by John Grant’s rich voice and heartbreaking lyrics.
Dec 24, 2001 Movies Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Peter Jackson (Review) It’s a powerful movie that made me richer for having seen it.
Dec 20, 2001 Music Since I Left You by The Avalanches (Review) It’s a whole new world, one that contains new discoveries in every track, every minute, every second.
Dec 20, 2001 Music Stringz Ultd by Chiller Twist (Review) Sure to be a massive hit among progressive lovers.
Dec 20, 2001 Music Supersonic (The Robbie Rivera Mixes) by Billyweb (Review) I really enjoyed listening to this record and believe it will have a lot of success… shake your hips!
Dec 20, 2001 Music Gentlemen of Leisure by Gentlemen Of Leisure (Review) This feels like a schizophrenic band desperately in need of a psychiatrist to help cure their many personalities.
Dec 16, 2001 Movies Ballistic Kiss by Donnie Yen (Review) Ballistic Kiss makes a pretty convincing argument for loving a film for its style rather than its substance.
Dec 16, 2001 Movies Uncorked by John Huddles (Review) A totally enjoyable film about a very mixed up and dysfunctional, yet likable, group of family and friends.
Dec 8, 2001 Music Super Deluxe by Morella’s Forest (Review) It’s beautiful and swirling dreamy chords with beautiful female vocals, much like My Bloody Valentine.
Dec 1, 2001 Movies The Princess and the Warrior by Tom Tykwer (Review) Tykwer’s attempt is certainly admirable, but it lacks any of the punch or panache that fueled Run Lola Run.
Dec 1, 2001 Music Self-Navigation by Crushed Stars (Review) This is a record for a melancholy autumn spent gazing at unreachable stars.
Dec 1, 2001 Music Left the Highway by Arkport (Review) Arkport is at their best when they ditch the new wave and focus on crafting lazy, atmospheric pop songs.
Dec 1, 2001 Music The Invisible Band by Travis (Review) Travis have produced an extremely accessible, melodic album.
Nov 11, 2001 Movies The King of Masks by Wu Tianming (Review) A movie that touches on many powerful, provocative issues but also leaves me strangely cold and unaffected.
Nov 11, 2001 Movies The One by James Wong (Review) Not one of Jet Li’s crown jewels, though it’s certainly a far cry better than the pathetic Romeo Must Die.
Nov 11, 2001 Movies Fulltime Killer by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai (Review) Brilliantly acted and paced hitman action movie that runs out of steam well before the credits.
Nov 10, 2001 Movies Shaolin Soccer by Stephen Chow (Review) Simply describing this film as a movie about a bunch of Shaolin monks playing soccer might be accurate enough, but it barely scratches the surface.