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SCENE & HEARD: Iron Man 3

May 3rd, 2013 Grace Duffy

Written by UTG critic Grace Duffy, Scene & Heard takes a look at the music that makes our favorite films so memorable. Whether it’s the 400-piece orchestra Christopher Nolan used for The Dark Knight, or the dozen or so bands that contributed to the soundtrack of Top Gun, there is no denying the impact music has on movies and this column hopes to highlight the best of the best.

What kind of music do you think of when you picture Tony Stark? Leaving aside the various band tees the man has sported in his four cinematic outings to date, …

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FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: The Man With The Iron Fists

May 1st, 2013 Justin Proper

For The Love Of Film is a weekly column from film nerd and lover of all movies Justin Proper. Sometimes you need some help to figure out how to enjoy movies, and we are here to help! No longer will you need to fear movie night because your friends have no taste in film. With this column you will be able to love even the worst gems to ever grace the silver screen.

Kung-fu movies are an acquired taste. Before Jackie Chan became a star most people probably could not name a martial arts star other than Bruce Lee. …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Marc Maron

April 30th, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Marc Maron’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Heralded podcaster and stand up comedian Marc Maron released his new book Attempting Normal (Spiegel & Grau), offering readers a very in-depth view of the thoughts and experiences that have shaped him into who he is today. Detailing Maron’s …

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WHAT THE FILM!? – THE HARRY POTTER FRANCHISE (PART 4 OF 4)

April 29th, 2013 Dane Sager

What The Film!? is a weekly column exclusive to Under The Gun Review that brings to light the general fuckery Hollywood hoped you’d never notice. Written by Dane Sager, this column shows no mercy to films that try and pull the proverbial wool over our eyes.

If you know a film with major plot holes or those that make you scratch your eyes out, tell us! Email utgjames@gmail.com with the subject “What The Film” and we’ll try to get your suggestion featured on the site.

The boy who lived [has] come to die.

Part 3!

It’s the exciting finale …

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FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: Samurai Cop

April 25th, 2013 Justin Proper

For The Love Of Film is a weekly column from film nerd and lover of all movies Justin Proper. Sometimes you need some help to figure out how to enjoy movies, and we are here to help! No longer will you need to fear movie night because your friends have no taste in film. With this column you will be able to love even the worst gems to ever grace the silver screen.

Every once in a while a film comes along that will be remembered for years. Movies like Star Wars and Jurassic Park will probably live on …

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EXCLUSIVE: Skinny Lister Tour Blog #3

April 24th, 2013 James Shotwell

Skinny Lister first made a stateside splash appearing on the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour 2012, with performances on nearly every stage the traveling festival has to offer. From there they set off on a series of US and European tours alongside some of the biggest names in the pub-friendly folk punk world, signed with SideOneDummy, released their album Forge & Flagon, and just this past weekend made an appearance at the ever-popular Coachella Music Festival. Now the band are off on another string of US dates and UTG is bringing you all the action via …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Lisa Landry

April 23rd, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Lisa Landry‘s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Comedian Lisa Landry’s third full-length recording, Use This Against Me (Rooftop Comedy), is a harsh, yet hilarious look at life after divorce that offers far more than expected. Recorded live at Denver’s Comedy Works while in the midst of …

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What The Film!? – The Harry Potter Franchise (Part 3 of 4)

April 22nd, 2013 Dane Sager

What The Film!? is a weekly column exclusive to Under The Gun Review that brings to light the general fuckery Hollywood hoped you’d never notice. Written by Dane Sager, this column shows no mercy to films that try and pull the proverbial wool over our eyes.

If you know a film with major plot holes or those that make you scratch your eyes out, tell us! Email utgjames@gmail.com with the subject “What The Film” and we’ll try to get your suggestion featured on the site.

Part Two!

It’s the exciting continuation of our editorials on the long-running/hella-crazy-successful Harry Potter …

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UTG LIST: Staff Recommendations For Record Store Day 2013

April 20th, 2013 Adrian Garza

It’s here! After twelve months of waiting Record Store Day 2013 is finally upon us and UTG is ready to help you decide which releases you hunt for this Saturday.

It should go without saying at this point, but it’s extremely important everyone reading this head out to their local record store on Saturday, April 20. This day has been set aside to celebrate the legacy of independent record stores and, hopefully, ensure the experience of shopping at these small establishments is something future generations are able to enjoy as well. In order for this to happen we all need …

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EXCLUSIVE: Skinny Lister Tour Blog #2

April 18th, 2013 James Shotwell

Skinny Lister first made a stateside splash appearing on the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour 2012, with performances on nearly every stage the traveling festival has to offer. From there they set off on a series of US and European tours alongside some of the biggest names in the pub-friendly folk punk world, signed with SideOneDummy, released their album Forge & Flagon, and just this past weekend made an appearance at the ever-popular Coachella Music Festival. Now the band are off on another string of US dates and UTG is bringing you all the action via …

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FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: Idle Hands

April 17th, 2013 Justin Proper

For The Love Of Film is a weekly column from film nerd and lover of all movies Justin Proper. Sometimes you need some help to figure out how to enjoy movies, and we are here to help! No longer will you need to fear movie night because your friends have no taste in film. With this column you will be able to love even the worst gems to ever grace the silver screen.…

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