SLAM!’s annual sunset event proved that emotions, personal growth, and prose can coalesce to form a magical evening.
Music of Co. Clare Examined in ‘Flowing Tides’
Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin explores the history of Irish music through a lecture on his new book, ‘Flowing Tides.’
Angus and Julia Stone Are Better Together Than Apart in ‘Snow’
Anus and Julia Stone in ‘Snow’ epitomize the idea of strength united rather than divided as the album becomes disjointed and taxing the greater the vocal distance of the pair.
The Inescapable Nature of Artistic Criticism
In a world overflowing with art and entertainment, it seems there will never be a shortage of people with opinions.
Sam Smith Deals with ‘Goodbyes,’ While Blake Shelton Deals with ‘Dogs’ in Singles This Week
Sam Smith gets back into our hearts with ‘Too Good at Goodbyes,’ Blake Shelton gets sentimental with ‘I’ll Name the Dogs,’ and a melange of artists make ‘Let Me Go’ a collaborative hit.
Foo Fighters Vivifies Rock in Worthy ‘Concrete and Gold’
Much of the Foo Fighters ‘Concrete and Gold’ effectively mixes new sounds with old while remaining sturdily based in its rock medium.
Aly and AJ Fashionably Return with ’80s Reverential ‘Take Me’ Video
After a 10 year hiatus, Aly and AJ return to the music scene with a fun and punchy video for their latest single ‘Take Me.’
Phoniness Abounds In ‘Rebel In the Rye’
J.D. Salinger’s biopic falls short in many areas: dialogue, plot, acting, pacing, and continuity.
‘mother!’ Misses Wider Appeal, Despite Epic Allegory
‘mother!’ is surely a film for the ages, but its heavy subject material and mystic storytelling may make it inaccessible for wider audiences.
‘AHS: Cult’ Second Episode Uncovers Monsters Dwelling Within in “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”
“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” finds Ally delving deeper into the recesses of paranoia, ultimately leading to the demise of those around her in ‘American Horror Story: Cult.’