TV Review: Trailer Park Boys S10 E06, “All the F**king Dope You Can Smoke!”
Published on April 11th, 2016 in: Canadian Content, Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
The humor of Trailer Park Boys revolves around insane situations depicted in semi-realistic ways. Yet in “All the F**king Dope You Can Smoke!” the show jumps the shark one too many times for it to be funny or believable.
Concert Review: Iggy Pop in Toronto
Published on April 10th, 2016 in: Canadian Content, Concert Reviews, Current Faves, Music, Reviews |April 9, 2016
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Photo credit: Angry Jeff
Last night still doesn’t feel real.
Music Review: The Lumineers, Cleopatra
Published on April 8th, 2016 in: Americana, Music, Music Reviews, New Music, Reviews |
After the runaway success of their self-titled debut, The Lumineers sound a bit disillusioned. Their newest, Cleopatra, is heavy. There are no radio-friendly, hand-clapping sing-alongs; instead there are thoughtful indie folk with songs of leaving those who tear you down, having dreams crushed and dying. Seriously, it’s heavy.
TV Review: Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV E01, “Before The Storm”
Published on April 8th, 2016 in: Anime, Current Faves, Gaming, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews, YouTube Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
Full disclosure: I have never been a fan of anime, nor have I actually fully played any Final Fantasy games.
Blasphemy, I know.
Why The Walking Dead Still Has Me Hooked
Published on April 8th, 2016 in: Horror, Over the Gadfly's Nest, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |
I just spent the last 90 minutes watching The Walking Dead‘s Season 6 finale. To say that I am shocked would be a complete understatement. We’ve spent the entirety of the second half of this season awaiting the arrival of the notorious Negan, with hints of who this man is and why we should fear him and fear for our most beloved characters should they come face to face with him. A cliffhanger was not unexpected, but the acting in this episode? Some of the best, most realistic, and visceral I have ever seen from a television show.
Music Review: Kralthazar, Runes
Published on April 7th, 2016 in: Current Faves, Metal, Music, Music Reviews, Reviews |By Tim Murr
Over the course of the last week I’ve probably heard just about every sub-genre of metal there is, but I’ve heard nothing like Kralthazar’s Runes. Solo acoustic crooning metal is not a thing I’ve heard before, but I love it. Now, it’s not much of a culture shock for me; I listen to tons of acoustic music, old folk/mountain music, Delta blues, old country, etc. Throughout those styles of music you’ll find several tracks that would translate easily to punk, metal, or rock. Kralthazar brings the metal sensibility to folk music and it’s really cool!
TV Review: Trailer Park Boys, S10 E05, “If You Don’t Believe It It’s Not Real”
Published on April 7th, 2016 in: Canadian Content, Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
After watching “If You Don’t Believe It, It’s Not Real,” it becomes apparent that Season 10 is a slow burn, hopefully one with a large payoff.
The fifth episode has the boys heading out on another job (for those who are counting, this is job number five). The danger attached to each attempt at fast cash is growing exponentially, and the latest hits a new peak.
Music Review: Janiva Magness, Love Wins Again
Published on April 6th, 2016 in: Current Faves, Feminism, Music, Music Reviews, Reviews |
Dear Janiva Magness, thanks for making me cry.
On her follow-up to 2014s Original, Janiva Magness is letting it all out. She’s happy (her self-penned liner notes are completely delightful), she’s in killer voice, and her continuing collaboration with producer Dave Darling is positively fecund. Love Wins Again is a worthy successor to Original, with heartfelt songs of love and hope, and songs of heartbreak.
Music Review: Tombs, All Empires Fall
Published on April 6th, 2016 in: Current Faves, Metal, Music, Music Reviews, Reviews |By Tim Murr
While it may be an EP that’s only 24 minutes long, Tombs’ All Empires Fall is still one of the better black metal albums I’ve ever heard.
Black metal is a genre that I’ve rarely been able to connect with, but does include some bands that are truly innovative and exciting. All Empires Fall is the first Tombs recording with new keyboardist Fade Kainer and while I can’t claim any depth of knowledge about earlier recordings from the band, he’s a welcome addition here.
TV Review: Trailer Park Boys S10 E04, “Sh*t Covered Cave Teeth”
Published on April 6th, 2016 in: Canadian Content, Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
The boys are at their greasiest in Season 10 thus far, and it only took four episodes to get there. With the two jobs from the previous installment resulting in no cash, the core three, with J-Roc and T, head to the Denture King dental office to steal anything they can.