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No Volcano's 'Take My Chances' Is Our Grossest Music Video Yet (Premiere)

No Volcano’s ‘Take My Chances’ Is Our Grossest Music Video Yet (Premiere)

"This video is a statement about Obamacare and healthcare in Amerika," says Troy before sheepishly admitting, "not really, but if I say that maybe some conservative weblog will repost it."
"Paterson" Takes Us On A Tour Through A Working Artist's Life

“Paterson” Takes Us On A Tour Through A Working Artist’s Life

We took the scenic route on "Paterson", Jim Jarmusch's magic bus of a movie.... and our critic liked what he saw.
"Cameraperson" Gives Us A Fractured Lens To View Life

“Cameraperson” Gives Us A Fractured Lens To View Life

Our reviewer takes a look at Kirsten Johnson's stunning new documentary "Cameraperson", an intense look at the thin line between journalist and voyeur.
Donald P. Lovecraft, Or, The Doom That Came To Manhattan

Donald P. Lovecraft, Or, The Doom That Came To Manhattan

Doesn't Donald Trump seem like a fucking nightmare? A strange apparition that has long haunted our souls but is only now gaining power? Well, The Klute certainly feels that way.
Absurd Gore, Unflattering Nudity, and Lots of Grease in 'The Greasy Strangler'

Absurd Gore, Unflattering Nudity, and Lots of Grease in ‘The Greasy Strangler’

The wonderful thing about being an unknown indie director in the movie industry is you have limitless potential to achieve the true creative vision of your film. Hosking’s visions are fucking disgusting.
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Let Them Slam Lysol Spray

Let Them Slam Lysol Spray

"Hey, you kids wanna mainline some bleach?" The president offers our nation's senior citizens hope in our most dire of times.
"The Bad Batch" Is Full Of Really Good Shit

“The Bad Batch” Is Full Of Really Good Shit

Ana Lily Amirpour's new "Mad Max" style film is a strange trip into a world of cannibals, Burning Man parties, and Keanu Reeves.
"Baby Driver" Is More Fun Than Watching An Actual Baby Drive A Car

“Baby Driver” Is More Fun Than Watching An Actual Baby Drive A Car

Edgar Wright's "Baby Driver" is one of the best films we've seen all year. A perfect popcorn movie to cleanse your palate before watching rad weird shit.
Taking A Long Walk Down Standish Lawder's "The Corridor"

Taking A Long Walk Down Standish Lawder’s “The Corridor”

It starts on an ominous note. You, the viewer, are gliding slowly down a hallway. Far off in the distance is a small set of stairs leading to an open doorway – a perfect square of darkness on the horizon. Light suffuses the hallway, casting shadowy impressions on the walls that make them look thin...
Premonitions of a Brown Acid Caveat (at the Tear Garden Listening Party)

Premonitions of a Brown Acid Caveat (at the Tear Garden Listening Party)

So much of art can be understood better when you look at the history and the people involved in its creation. I’m sure at least one art major will post somewhere how stupidly obvious this is, but I was a computer science major, so you’re lucky this entire article isn’t written out as a math equation....
Zelda Vaporwave is the Bestwave

Zelda Vaporwave is the Bestwave

Not only do these mixtapes feature some above-average vaporwave, much of it Nintendo themed, they also have psyched-out speedruns of the best Zelda games in history.
"David Lynch: The Art Life" Paints A Portrait Of A Beautifully Warped Mind

“David Lynch: The Art Life” Paints A Portrait Of A Beautifully Warped Mind

"David Lynch: The Art Life" takes us inside the mind and work life of one of the world's greatest living creative minds. What weird stories does it dredge up? What insights does it offer? Read on and find out.

How to Clean Your Apartment Balcony: A Step-by-Step Guide

After a long cold winter, it’s finally springtime! And with spring comes the urge to spruce up your home and soak up the sunshine. If you have an apartment balcony, it’s time to prep it for the warmer weather. No worries if it has become dusty and dingy, as we’ve got you covered with a...
Do Nothing Professionally: The Unsung Triumph of Prince’s “Under the Cherry Moon”

Do Nothing Professionally: The Unsung Triumph of Prince’s “Under the Cherry Moon”

Everybody and their mother has seen "Purple Rain" -- but how many of you have experienced the baffling glory of "Under The Cherry Moon"? Jason Kron has. Here's his take on this weirdo gem.
Fresh New Eyes & Last Goodbyes: On Brainiac's "Electro-shock for President"

Fresh New Eyes & Last Goodbyes: On Brainiac’s “Electro-shock for President”

Brainiac's last recording, "Electro-shock for President" turns 20 this Saturday. We take a look back at this amazing, underappreciated band's history and wonder where they could have gone next.
"Lincoln in the Bardo" Is A Scenic Death Trip

“Lincoln in the Bardo” Is A Scenic Death Trip

"Lincoln in the Bardo" is a moving, eerie meditation on self-delusion and death. It's a stellar first novel from esteemed short story writer George Saunders. Here's our thoughts on it.
"You're Going to Die!" Sticks Your Head In The Lion's Mouth

“You’re Going to Die!” Sticks Your Head In The Lion’s Mouth

"You're Going to Die!" has been a staple of our Screeners series. It's also a film that got under the skin of one of our writers. Here's his take on why this five minute short is more powerful than most two-hour movies.