Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about how Independence Day feels empty when 50.5% of the US population just had their independence stripped away.
Today we talk about the passing of Taylor Hawkins, Harry Styles dropping a new single, and Will Smith’s big slap at the Oscars. The Life of Taylor Hawkins Taylor Hawkins, drummer for Foo Fighters, unexpectedly passed away this weekend at the age of 50. Fans found out about his passing when the band posted a statement saying, “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we… Read more »
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There were moments listening to this album that I was sure I was hearing the future, and there were moments where I was just as sure that the mid-70s lineup of Canadian prog gods Rush had somehow travelled forward in time and possessed the bodies of younger men to make some of these songs.
Legendary stage and screen actress Cicely Tyson passed away yesterday at the age of 96. The announcement was made by her long-time manager Larry Thompson. Tyson was best known for portraying meaningful women of substance, clearing the path for so many women—and especially Black women—to follow, earning her a multitude of award wins and nominations. She has been nominated for 14 Emmy Awards and won two. Her win for the 1974 CBS telefilm The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman made her the first African-American to win for lead actress. The icon was also nominated for an Oscar in 1973 for… Read more »
Jojo Rabbit, a new film from “Visionistical” director Taika Waititi, comes to theaters on October 18. If you’re not excited then it’s just because you haven’t seen the trailer. Jojo, a young boy in Hitler’s army has his racist and nationalist beliefs challenged when he finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. In the film, Waititi plays Jojo’s imaginary friend Adolf Hitler. Yep, it’s weird, hilarious satirical perfection weird. When asked why he chose to play Hitler, Waititi, who is Jewish, said: “The answer’s simple, what better fuck you to the guy”. Agreed. The story… Read more »
This week on Geek Girl Riot we’re grabbing the popcorn and sharing our thoughts on The Lion King, Mulan, and other Disney remakes. We also talk the The Farewell and spotlight the Lakefront Film Fest!
Netflix have just announced 17 new original titles from Asia in their first-ever content showcase in the region.
On this episode of The Gunz Show, Gunz just returned from a couple days on the Vans Warped Tour.
Sorry to Bother You…but there’s a new movie you need to see. Sherin sat down in the Chat Lounge with dircetor Boots Riley to discuss what went into making this film + more, then Sherin and Julian Lytle break the movie down.
