All Pigs Must Die review
By Gabe Commissaris No chiropractor will be able to undo the damage done to your neck after you’ve experienced “Hostage Animal.” This underground Massachusetts grindcore/crust punk/sludge crossover act …
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You Will FALL in Love With These Pecans
By Emily Davis Well, it’s officially that time of year. Leaves are changing, the air is crisp and the need for holiday treats is upon us. My …
“Where is My Friend’s House?” revisited at 30
By Ray Freedman This year marks 30 years since the initial release of “Where is My Friend’s House?” in Iran, a film that showcases the power of beloved …
“The Ooz” review
By Alex Cohen When my friends first introduced me to King Krule in 2013, I couldn’t bring myself to enjoy Archie Marshall’s unique sound. Gradually and with …
Gucci’s album fizzles
By Leroy Tuckerton Gucci’s new album sucks. Seventeen months after, as he puts it, “coming out da feds,” Gucci Mane returns with his eleventh full-length album, which …
Black Dahlia Murder returns
By Gabe Commissaris If there is one word to define The Black Dahlia Murder (BDM) it is consistency. Since the release of 2007’s “Nocturnal,” they have found their …
Brunch: the bad and the boujee
By Charlotte Wallace Lewis & Clark students get rallied for an important event every Saturday afternoon. No offense to the football team, but it is not football …
Rae Armantrout “Entangles” words and sound
By Peter Kranitz I first encountered Rae Armantrout’s poetry when I was working for Fonograf Editions, a Portland-based vinyl record-only poetry press. Armantrout’s “Conflation” is the press’s …
“The Snowman” and “Geostorm” can’t weather the box office
By Brendan Nagle The Florida Project “The Florida Project” focuses on the residents of a place called the Magic Castle — but the fantastical name and vibrant …
Blade Runner 2049 box office failure
By Noah Foster-Koth “Blade Runner 2049” is one of the most critically praised science fiction films in recent years. It’s also a financial disaster for Warner Brothers, …