I’ve long contended that many comedians (or at least comic actors, if not stand ups) have the potential to be outstanding dramatic actors. Once seen as an unusual casting choice, comic actors have repeatedly proven their chops in dramatic roles, from Robin Williams and Will Smith to Will Ferrell and even Adam Sandler. I stillContinue reading “Movie Review: Brawl in Cell Block 99 [2017]”
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The Sisters Brothers—Patrick DeWitt [2011]
It’s been said that the best gift you can give someone is something they wouldn’t buy for themselves. Taking that into consideration, receiving a Christmas gift in the form of Patrick DeWitt’s second novel, 2011’s The Sisters Brothers, is made all the better. I’m not a huge fan of Westerns—I’ve never even read any fromContinue reading “The Sisters Brothers—Patrick DeWitt [2011]”
Big Mouth [Netflix, 2017]
A lot of words can be used to describe puberty: Awkward. Gross. Uncomfortable. Hilarious. These also pretty accurately describe the Netflix animated comedy Big Mouth. The brainchild of comedian Nick Kroll and his childhood friend and Family Guy writer/producer Andrew Goldberg (plus Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett), Big Mouth debuted on Netflix in September 2017 andContinue reading “Big Mouth [Netflix, 2017]”
Reverend Horton Heat/Fishbone 09/30/17—The Cotillion Ballroom, Wichita, KS
You could make a lot of assumptions about the city of Wichita, KS. You could assume it’s a flyover state hellhole devoid of any culture or art, but you’d be (mostly) wrong. You could assume it’s a city full of hayseeds and rednecks who don’t take kindly to outsiders, but you’d be (mostly) wrong. YouContinue reading “Reverend Horton Heat/Fishbone 09/30/17—The Cotillion Ballroom, Wichita, KS”
The Black Dahlia Murder 08/20/17—The Crown Uptown, Wichita, KS
I’ve been a Wichita resident for eleven years, and a metal fan for considerably longer. Until recently, those two things—being a metal fan and residing in Wichita—rarely intermingled, as live bands playing anything but country or classic rock were few and far between (Steve Miller Band, anyone?). There was the occasional metal show here andContinue reading “The Black Dahlia Murder 08/20/17—The Crown Uptown, Wichita, KS”
I Love a Horse(man)
It seems like it’s been a while since I’ve talked about TV. I guess that’s partly because my viewing habits have changed so drastically over the past year and a half or so. Once upon a time I wrote a post giving 3 Reasons Why Man Can’t Live on Netflix Alone. Oddly enough, reading back over it,Continue reading “I Love a Horse(man)”
How Exactly Does One Become a Buff?
It’s weird. People who are into music are called audiophiles, people call themselves a geek or a nerd about whatever subject they’re into, but it seems like I only ever hear two types of people call themselves ‘buffs’: film buffs and history buffs. I’ve been a self-proclaimed film buff for years—I know there are tonsContinue reading “How Exactly Does One Become a Buff?”
Chaos with a Smile: Andrew W.K.’s The Power of Partying Tour
In the pantheon of great motivational speakers, certain people come to mind: Saturday night, thanks to an overwhelming sense of curiosity and a girlfriend who’s always up for something new, saw me at a venue normally associated with rock performances, hosting a rock singer. This, however, was different. It was a spoken word appearance byContinue reading “Chaos with a Smile: Andrew W.K.’s The Power of Partying Tour”
So It Goes; Russian Circles
So, August turned out to be a pretty shit month for me and a lot of people I know. I try not to be one to complain, but…just wow. Talking about it here, in a (relatively) public forum, may seem to some people like I’m oversharing or not keeping something private that others may notContinue reading “So It Goes; Russian Circles”
Stull Cemetery: Of Course Kansas Has a Portal to Hell
I’m a sucker for urban legends. Ghost stories, haunted houses, monsters, you name it. So when the chance came along to visit a somewhat famous “haunted” cemetery touted as a portal to Hell frequented by THE DEVIL HIMSELF, I jumped at it. Stull Cemetery is located in the postage stamp-sized town of Stull, Kansas–approximately 10 minutesContinue reading “Stull Cemetery: Of Course Kansas Has a Portal to Hell”
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