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Basslines and Protest Signs Part 19: No Thanks Boris
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the new UK prime minister Boris Johnson.
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Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the new UK prime minister Boris Johnson.
Imagine an art gallery with pictures of all your favorite musicians… sounds pretty cool, right? It’s coming to life on August 10th when music photographer Thomas Falcone hosts his first ever showing in Manhattan. Media sponsored by idobi Radio, The Time Capsule is a collection that includes photos that will make your little pop punk heart squeal from All Time Low to Mayday Parade. It also features chart-topping artists like Big Sean, Dillon Francis and a few more artists sprinkled into the body of work so, no matter your tastes, you’re sure to find one of your faves on the… Read more »
Visionary director Ang Lee has taken movies to another level with the new technology used in “Gemini Man” which lands in theaters October, 11. In the film, Will Smith portrays 2 characters, 50-year-old assassin Henry Brogan and a 23-year-old operative named Junior via cutting edge performance capture technology. The effect is mind-blowing as you watch him play opposite himself in some scenes. The action itself is next-level with hold your breath motorcycle chases and high energy fight sequences. With the outside-the-box creativity of Darren Lemke and the dark imaginings of David Benioff, the story is guaranteed to be completely captivating.… Read more »
Picture this: It’s a humid 90 degrees and you’re on a rooftop in New York City with 3000 other people. On one side is the Manhattan skyline; on the other Brooklyn. Everyone is turned toward a stage—the Brooklyn Bridge visible just behind it. On it, a band dressed in pink stands. One of the members holds up a sign that says “We Are All the Same” and the crowd screams. Welcome to Sad Summer Fest 2019, the tour of your dreams that will undoubtedly replace the Warped-size hole in your heart. Outside NYC’s Pier 17—a fantastic venue with a couple… Read more »
It’s 90210 but for the grown and sexy—a full glow-up—with a Notting Hill address.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about MC5.
The trailer for A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood came out July 22, based on the real-life friendship of Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, and it has everyone feeling all the feels. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was a fixture of American childhood for most. The show aired from 1968 to 2001, 31 seasons, covering topics from getting a haircut to race relations. The gentle loving way Mr. Rogers presented the world made even the most complex subject matter approachable. The casting of Tom Hanks as the beloved Presbyterian Minister turn television personality could not be more perfect. Originally tasked with… Read more »
When one person hears the name Eddie Murphy they think of the 1983 stand-up comedy special “Delirious” while another person hears his name and thinks of “The Nutty Professor”. Eddie Murphy hasn’t done stand up comedy in a few years but during his time spent with Jerry Seinfeld on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” in reference to stand-up Eddie said, “I’m gonna do it again, everything just has to be right.” Everything must be right then because news has dropped that the epic comedy genius is in talks with Netflix to do 3 stand-up specials. The price tag seems to… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Morrissey.
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!
