For nearly two decades now, fans have been drawn to the raw creative energy of Philadelphia rock outfit mewithoutYou. Using a spiritual, meditative flavor of punk that incorporates freestyle instrumentation and spoken-word vocals, the band made a name for themselves…
Album Review: Jon Batiste – “Hollywood Africans”
As the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Batiste is able to show off some of his impressive musical stylings, but those who only know the skilled pianist from his television work have no idea what he’s…
Album Review: Richard Thompson – 13 Rivers
For years, diehard Richard Thompson fans have countered his outspoken detractors with the argument that he must be seen live in order to truly be appreciated. Much like Phish or LCD Soundsystem, devotees of the landmark English singer-songwriter-guitarist assert that…
Night School Movie Review: An exercise in quantity over quality
There are no sure bets in cinema, especially when it comes to comedy. In order for humor to land properly, all of the pieces have to fall together just so, and no amount of buzzworthy comedians can serve as a…
Movie Review: Fahrenheit 11/9
Michael Moore is angry again. Very angry. And it’s about time. All of his best work stems from the fire that burns inside of him, the drive for honest change. In the opening sequence of his latest documentary, Fahrenheit 11/9,…
Movie Review: ‘Tea With the Dames’ is utterly delightful
Simply put, Tea With the Dames (that’s Nothing Like a Dame to our friends across the pond) is utterly delightful. Director Roger Mitchell’s (Notting Hill, Le Week-End) spirited eavesdropping session with four of Great Britain’s most illustrious leading ladies is…
