Category: Reviews
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Film Review: “The Highwaymen”
Written by – Nathaniel Torres Stories of outlaws, gunslingers, and renegades have a tendency to captivate a wild side of our souls. By 1934 Bonnie and Clyde succeeded in procuring public favor in such a way. They were wanted for multiple murders and countless robberies. They didn’t evade police, they blew through them; escalating shootouts…
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Show Review: The Contortionist & Intervals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written & Photos by Taylor Kokas Recently The Contortionist and supporting band Intervals made a few stops on their latest tour in Texas. The Reimagined tour is unlike what most fans of this genre are used to, with only two bands on the ticket both were able to play much longer sets, and if you…
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Show Review: Make Them Suffer @ Come and Take It Live
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written & Photos by Taylor Kokas The symphonic metal/deathcore band from Perth, Australia have made their way back to the lone star state on their latest US tour supporting Erra and two headliners who are both celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their albums; Acacia Strain’s Continent and After The Burial’s Rareform. Last time Texas…
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Film Review: The Happy Prince
Written by Kevin Lopez The Happy Prince stars, written and directed by Rupert Everett and this makes it his directorial debut in this film. For his directorial debut, Everett chose a biographical film based on the last days of Oscar Wilde (Rupert Everett). Everett places us inside Wilde’s mind as he creates scenes that connect…
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Show Review: Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada & Polaris at House of Blues Houston
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written & photos by Taylor Kokas It’s been nearly two years since Parkway Drive last visited Texas. Now on their latest touring cycle promoting their 6th studio album Reverence, the Australian natives have made their way back to House of Blues Houston. This time they brought along August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada and…
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Film Review: Hereditary
Written by Tracy Fuller Hereditary, the first full feature film from director Ari Aster hit theaters on June 8th. Before screenings were open to the public, it had already gained a reputation for scaring audiences beyond belief. Horror film fans are questioning how scary is Hereditary and will they be in for a treat; critics…
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Film Review: Life of the Party
Written by Tracy Fuller Melissa McCarthy has been on a roll over the last few years, making her impact in the movie industry. Most of the films may not be the movie of the year caliber, but they are films that envoke the human heart and a massive splash of laughter. She is one of…
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SXSW Film Review: Family
Written by Tracy Fuller SXSW is one of the premier spots to showcase a new film coming to the big screen in North America. With this year’s festival having a record number of films premiering, there was a considerable buzz generating around Laura Steinel’s Family. Family is a comedy-drama that focuses on a young teenager,…
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SXSW Film Review: Blockers
Written by Tracy Fuller A New Spin On An Adult-Teen Raunchy Comedy Blockers is an adult raunchy comedy that revolves around three high school girls who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Little do they know, their parents come together to ruin their plans. Blockers is the directing debut for Kay…
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SXSW Film Review: Ready Player One
Written by Tracy Fuller Spielberg Captures The Heart of Life in Ready Player One Ready Player One, the novel by Ernest Cline, on screen is a brilliant merger of the mind of Steven Spielberg and the adoption of the screenplay. Here is a film that any pop culture fanboy will cherish. With it premiering at…