Five years since the interesting but-inconsistent LP4, Ratatat are back and are as strong, if not stronger than ever. Their time off shows–the duo have grown up, matured and refined themselves. That doesn’t mean that they’ve gone soft, esoteric or lost their sense of fun–in fact, the record is probably sharper and more engaging because
After months of album teasers and a brief appearance at the Sonar Music Festival, The Chemical Brothers have resurfaced with Born in the Echoes, their eighth studio release since their formation in the early 90’s. Echoes begins with the typical Chemical Brothers flair, slow and gritty but building. “Sometimes I Feel So Deserted,” is a
Extracts from the Disney attractions are dreadful but personality wins the day in this light duty superhero tale. Director Peyton Reed’s “Ant-Man” benefits from a skillful combination of action, scientific education and personality. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney (the twelfth of the Marvel series) it is a sci-fi action film that
A charming but fatally slow exposition of yet another real Sherlock Holmes. An ageing Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) is still solving cases in spite of galloping senility gaining on his senses by leaps and bounds. Apparently even fictional heroes are subject to time and tides, as the magnificent background of the white cliffs of Dover
An amazing look at the new world of methamphetamine manufacture and distribution and the losing battle locals are fighting against it. Film maker Matthew Heineman obtains unmatched access to the Mexican drug business and executes a heart rending story of the fight locals are waging against the megalithic force of drug cartels. The film starts
For this week’s Nostalgia Bomb, we take you to the deep, dark, and mysterious realm of what is known as Underworld. A British electronic group formed in the 1980’s, Underworld has seen a cult following and some major commercial success early on, as some of their music was featured in the movie, “Trainspotting” in 1996.
One of Canada’s best loved television comedians Gavin Crawford of This Hour Has 22 Minutes had his work cut out for him in Maureen Bradley’s heart tugging comedy drama Two 4 One. He plays Adam, a lesbian transitioning to become a man who is still involved with his ex- lesbian lover. And to make matters
And “The Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Show” continues on WEtv’s “Marriage Boot Camp” again this week. Even though the couples are doing a wife swap and checking out whether or not the grass is greener with another partner, the most popular topic of conversation all over the mansion’s property is how fake everyone feels
Over the past five years, the artist known as Thundercat has made waves, not only through solo work, but also in conjunction with collaborations between Flying Lotus, Wiz Khalifa, Earl Sweatshirt, and most recently and notably, Kendrick Lamar. An eclectic, yet endemic individual, Stephen Bruner is the man behind the moniker. Having grown up playing
HARD SUMMER, the wildly popular southern California electronic music event, has now completely sold out and will reign in over 130,000 fans over a two day period. This comes as no surprise as the event has continued to expand every year. Headliners include, the Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, and Jack U, and will take place