From the Record Crate: Arctic Monkeys – “Favourite Worst Nightmare” (2007)

In 2006, a small indie rock band called the Arctic Monkeys made a splash when they released Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. This celebrated debut broke records when it became the fastest-selling debut album by a…

Prison Break 5×3 Review: “The Liar”

Color me surprised but Prison Break’s third episode “The Liar” actually built up some much needed momentum. Specifically when it comes to the evolution of the Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) character. This particular episode was indeed very Michael centric, as…

From the Record Crate: Avril Lavigne – “The Best Damn Thing” (2007)

In the early 2000s, we all bowed down to the pop-punk princess, Avril Lavigne. With her powerful vocals, her edgy wardrobe and heavy eyeliner makeup, this female vocalist stood out from the crowd. In her career, she has sold millions…

Issue Review: The Wicked + The Divine #28

This review contains spoilers. This is a very tightly plotted issue, with moments of foreshadowing paid off panels or pages later. Cassandra talks with David about his son, it’s revealed that Woden is his son. Woden flashes back to Sakhmet…

TV Review: Better Call Saul Season 3 Premiere “Mabel”

So, did Saul just die in within the first five minutes the season 3 premiere of Better Call Saul ? The episode titled “Mabel” derives from the book The Adventure of Mabel, a fond memory Jimmy has, or well, forgot…

From The Record Crate: Sleater-Kinney — “Dig Me Out”

Long before the triumphant No Cities to Love, before Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen teamed up to create Portlandia, before the comprehensive boxset, the Bob’s Burgers music video, and Stereogum’s dubbing them as “the best rock band to come along…

Once Upon a Time 6×15 Review: A Wondrous Place

A good character is a terrible thing to waste. Once Upon a Time could’ve had a lot going for it by letting Aladdin and Jasmine shine in the episode A Wondrous Place. Deniz Akdeniz and Karen David are intensely likable,…