TINY TENANTS — The Secret World Of Arrietty, Studio Ghibli’s animated adaptation of the classic British children’s book The Borrowers, is not as fast-paced as what an American version might be like, but that is part of its charm. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi from a screenplay co-written by Japanese…
Interview with Tyler Glenn from Neon Trees: Retroactive Bliss
It has become hip over the last decade or so for pop stars and rockers to pay homage to the ‘80s, and Provo, Utah-based quartet Neon Trees—comprised of singer/keyboardist Tyler Glenn, drummer/vocalist Elaine Bradley, bassist Branden Campbell and guitarist Chris Allen—play it up to the max. They have the…
Interview with Mark Tornillo from Accept: Living The Metal Scream Dream
Being the new singer for a classic metal band is usually a daunting task because of legacy and fan expectations. The twist with Accept frontman Mark Tornillo is that he is the third singer in the band’s long history yet the first lyricist with English being his first language.…
Toy Fair 2012
One sure way to have a geekgasm is to attend the annual Toy Fair convention at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, where you’ll find major and indie companies sharing their wares for the coming year. Unlike a major public event like New York Comic Con, which is fantastic but…
Queued Up: New Year’s Treats and an Interview with Oscar-Winner Joe Letteri
COLLISION COURSE — Another Earth straddles the line between indie think piece and cerebral science fiction. Aspiring college genius Rhoda tries to secretly make amends to a withering composer whose wife and child she killed in a drunken car accident. Meanwhile, a second Earth has been spotted in the…
Interview with Corey Taylor: The Happy Sinner
It’s been a liberating year for Corey Taylor. The vocalist behind the mask of Slipknot member #8 and out front of Stone Sour has pulled back from his musically aggressive ways to release an irreverent, thought-provoking book about the Seven Deadly Sins, speak at England’s renowned Oxford University about…
Queued Up: DVD Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season to give, give, give.
The holiday season always heralds a slew of hot new releases, lavishly repackaged reissues and unusual collectors sets. Here are some cool Yule ideas good for stuffing stockings or adding to the pile of presents under the tree. As always, check Deep…
Interview with Judas Priest: Goodbye But Not Farewell
The idea of a farewell tour is bittersweet, especially when you’re a band like Judas Priest that has been in existence for over 40 years. So when the legendary British metal brigade announced that this current world tour would be their last, legions of fans were stunned and saddened.…
Interview with Chickenfoot: Finding Their Feet
They say that the third time’s the charm, though Chickenfoot III is actually the second studio album from the supergroup ensemble starring frontman Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Chad Smith. But one could say it is the third stage of their development. Following their…
Queued Up: Q & A with Ivana Milicevic and Choice Halloween DVDs
It’s the scariest time of the year.
VELOCIRAPTOR RAPTURE — The famed playing God with dinosaurs trilogy finally gets the hi-def treatment, and it’s certainly one series that will look great on your big screen HD TV. While the first is still the best, and the series suffers from…
