It was February 2009. A gallon of gas would have cost $2.40. Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” was the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 Chart song. Laika Studios was a fresh face in the animation world. With the release of their debut film Coraline, they captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation across America. Today, Laika celebrates Coraline’s success and their 15th birthday with a worldwide re-release of Coraline, amongst other festivities. Coraline, directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas), is a stop-motion animated feature that tells the tale of an 11-year-old girl stumbling upon a portal to a… Read more »
Coraline moves into a new house and is surprised to find a passage into another identical house which is ruled by the button-eyed Other Mother. Neil Gaiman’s classic tale is a creepier version of Alice in Wonderland.
Roe Kapara has released a brand new song, “The Dead Come Talking” today along with a surreal visual. The eerie stop-motion visual is reminiscent of a Tim Burton movie mixed with Coraline. Kapara has a knack for the macabre, fully engrossing his entire creative endeavor with haunting imagery. Up until now, we have seen this through his ability to nail the Kubrick stare, somehow inviting in and warding off his audience all at the same time. However, Roe Kapara approaches “The Dead Come Talking” with a new form of creepy homage. He continues to expand the universe he has crafted,… Read more »
If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely had “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?),” the latest venture from Italian rockers Måneskin, spinning nonstop since its release on Friday, September 1. Today, the four-piece has given us an extra dose of Italian amor with the release of their official music video to accompany their stadium-ready anthem. As they build anticipation for their eagerly-anticipated MTV VMAs performance on September 12 and their forthcoming RUSH! WORLD TOUR, the “Best Rock” nominees have channeled their electrifying energy, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and signature sound into the vibrant visuals of “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?)”—transforming it into a… Read more »
Over the last two years, most of us have had a lot of extra time at home. Some people chose to learn something new (I downloaded Duolingo and now hablo español), some people spent a lot of time on TikTok or Netflix (or both), and some people helped score a recreation of the cult classic The Princess Bride. Or at least that’s what Christo Bowman, lead singer of indie-rock band Bad Suns did. “I’ve never even seen the [original] movie,” says Bowman when I ask him about the experience. We’re chatting via Zoom—he’s in the green room at the Rialto… Read more »
On the latest Geek Girl Riot we show a whole lotta love for the new Fast & Furious 9 trailer, plus we talk High Fidelity and Locke & Key.
An adaptation of Mervyn Peake’s gothic fantasy book series, Gormenghast, is in the works.
