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MOVIE REVIEW: Aftershock

May 16th, 2013 James Shotwell

Film: Aftershock
Starring: Eli Roth, Ariel Levy
Directed By: Nicolás López

Disaster movies are one of the trickier subgenres of the horror/thriller realm. On the one hand, audiences go to these films for the experience of world-ending terror (by monsters or mother nature), but at the same time they expect a certain level of relatable storytelling that often lies beyond the reach of the micro-budget filmmakers who churn out these works like clockwork for SyFy originals and the tiny segment of the direct-to-dvd/VOD audience that is always hungry for horror content. Aftershock starts off with all intentions of rising above …

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FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: Pitch Black

May 16th, 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.

It is no secret that Vin Diesel is a badass. As soon as you see him show up in a movie you know shit is about …

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UTG INTERVIEW: The Dandelion War

May 16th, 2013 Brian Lion

We recently had the chance to speak with Oakland, California post-rock outfit The Dandelion War, and the end result is here for you all to enjoy.

We discussed their newest album, their various influences, some future plans, and much more, so read through to get the scoop from The Dandelion War, a talented up-and-coming group from the Bay Area.

To begin, how did The Dandelion War originate, and where does the name come from?

Larry, Mikey, and Mario (former bassist) were in a band together called Thisaeo. When that band broke up, they decided to start a new project …

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MOVIE REVIEW: Star Trek Into Darkness

May 16th, 2013 James Shotwell

Film: Star Trek Into Darkness
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
Directed by: JJ Abrams

When JJ Abrams first unveiled his vision of Star Trek in 2009, fans and outsiders around the world were taken by surprise. A franchise most assumed had played out its finest years was suddenly new again, and even more importantly (from a business standpoint), people wanted to see more. The end of the film didn’t necessarily warrant the need to continue the story, but one would have to be a fool to think studios don’t leap at cash grab opportunities when they see it. Four years …

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REVIEW: Escape The Fate – Ungrateful

May 16th, 2013 Kriston McConnell

Artist Escape The Fate
Album: Ungrateful
Genre: Rock
Label: Eleven Seven Records

I’ve been listening to Escape The Fate for quite some time, even before Craig Mabbitt joined the group. Their first release with him, This War Is Ours, was their first step in a new direction towards a more mainstream, radio-ready rock sound. A couple years later, they released their self titled full length that again showed the group headed toward a sound with more mass appeal. While the album did receive good reviews and was their “best selling album to date,” I really disliked it. I was …

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UTG LIST: 5 Must-See Sets At Skate And Surf (Day 1)

May 16th, 2013 James Shotwell

This Saturday, May 18, Skate And Surf Festival will kick off at Six Flags Great Adventure New Jersey with dozens of the scene’s biggest names. A number of the UTG staff will be on hand for the event, and from the feedback we have been seeing on Twitter it sounds like a lot of you will be as well. If that’s the case, then you’re probably currently have a mini panic attack while trying to solve the biggest question you will face that day:

WHO AM I GOING TO SEE?

Everyone has a few a favorites they must watch, sure, …

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UTG INTERVIEW: ‘Resolution’ Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

May 15th, 2013 Brian Lion

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s Resolution is one of the most legitimately creepy and intense horror genre films we’ve seen in some time. Without any over the top visual effects and a unique twist on the supernatural theme, the sense of reality and terror in the film has certainly resonated with us and the film’s ending has led to some conversations amongst us that have seen it. Overall, we dare to say that it’s easily one of the best horror films we’ve seen in the past few years, or maybe even longer.

We had the opportunity to speak with the …

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MOVIE REVIEW: No One Lives

May 15th, 2013 James Shotwell

Film: No One Lives
Starring: Luke Evans
Directed by: Ryûhei Kitamura

It is no well kept secret that horror has long been a viable cash cow for studios hoping to make a quick buck. People love scary movies for reasons that allude many, and as long as the ad campaign is slick and the production cost low enough you can almost guarantee some level of return on your investment. Unfortunately, the knowledge of this information has resulted in many people attempting to cash in without having any real passion for the genre. The results of those efforts, while sometimes admirable …

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REVIEW: She & Him – ‘Volume 3′

May 14th, 2013 Dan Bogosian

Artist: She & Him
Album: Volume 3
Genre: Alternative, Indie Pop
Label: Merge Records

She & Him belong in the 1960s. They formed as a combination of the new, 2010s indie rock scene and the 1960s music; their songs were meant for nostalgia. That’s their whole deal. This whole deal creates a problem for reviews and opinions, though: how can a band making formulaic tunes based on fifty years ago make constant progress? What IS progress for that?

I don’t know the answer to that, and it’s lead me to mixed feelings on Volume 3. On one hand, virtually …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: David Huntsberger

May 14th, 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 David Huntsberger’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

David Huntsberger‘s Explosion Land is the third release from the comedian and Professor Blastoff co-host and is certainly not for those looking for dick and fart jokes. Discussing topics such as science, evolution and aliens, Huntsberger presents a creatively …

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SINGLE REVIEW: Design The Skyline – “Deathgaze”

May 14th, 2013 James Shotwell

Artist: Design The Skyline
Track: “Deathgaze”
Genre: Metalcore
Label: Victory

Design The Skyline arrived on Victory Records already being considered a joke by many in the heavy music community. At the time, the band used the current fads of the scene as crutches on which to hoist their generic-yet-intense brand of metalcore. Genre fans cried foul, as did label fans, and by the time their debut arrived a wide selection of press had already stopped covering the group’s activities. Victory has never been one to admit that it has made a mistake, however, and this morning the lead single off …

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REVIEW: Feed Her To The Sharks – Savage Seas

May 14th, 2013 James Shotwell

Artist: Feed Her To The Sharks
Album: Savage Seas
Genre: Melodic Metalcore

In the three years that have passed since their formation, Melbourne’s Feed Her To The Sharks have gone from Australian sensations to rising international stars whose popularity shows no signs of slowing. Their pulverizing take on modern melodic metalcore has helped them quickly garner praise worldwide, thanks no doubt to the viral success of their debut, The Beauty Of Falling, and now the group take another bold step forward in their career with the release of Savage Seas.

When we last heard from Feed Her To …

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