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John Darnielle – Wolf in White Van

October 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

"Wolf in White Van begins at its end and works backwards, exploring deeply—but not too deeply—the circumstances that led a man to a point that could possibly be described as his happy ending, but calling it that doesn’t feel quite right. Perhaps it’s best described as a contented conclusion; turning on the axis of a pivotal moment that turned a troubled, social, growing young man into the secluded monster he always hoped he could be." [...]

Sonic 3 & Knuckles

October 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

"If you haven't yet played Sonic 3 & Knuckles or are doubtful of the greatness of the Genesis as a console, it's an absolute must that you try it." [...]

Scorpion – S01E01

October 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

"Although the concept is very workable and the show has been modeled after other successful shows I find that the characters themselves aren’t enough to drive this show that certainly needs interesting characters." [...]

Imogen Heap – Sparks

October 6, 2014 // 0 Comments

Sparks is an odd, messy collection of songs that don't always work, but Heap is still an impressively talented songwriter; tracks like “Me the Machine” are just as brilliant as her previous work, just a little looser—charmingly cluttered instead of impeccably clean. [...]

Slender: The Arrival

October 5, 2014 // 0 Comments

"Horror is built on the unknown, but Blue Isle unfortunately misses this deceptively easy mark in an overwrought mess wounded by its gameplay and crippled by its hype." [...]

Forever – S01E01 & S01E02

October 1, 2014 // 1 Comment

I enjoy the overall tone that is established so far, and definitely need to see a handful of episodes to decide if I like the show or not. [...]

Ten Tiny Breaths – K. A Tucker

September 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Tucker perpetuates clichés that hinder the potential of the novel, which is a shame because Ten Tiny Breaths could have been great. [...]

Alt-J – This Is All Yours

September 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

Alt-J return with a modest album that demonstrates finesse, attention to detail, and the refusal to surrender to expectations. [...]

Gotham – S01E01

September 25, 2014 // 0 Comments

"When/if Gotham season two rolls around, fans will beg for steak and the series better boast more than sizzle at this fateful hour. Otherwise, it's destined for the infamous island/continent of FOX’s misfit tries." [...]

The Understanding Monster – Book Two

September 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

"While the bizarre plot can be impenetrably dense, most readers likely won’t care as they navigate through Ellsworth’s gorgeous hand-painted visuals." [...]
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