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MOVIE REVIEW: The Hangover Part III

May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell

Film: The Hangover: Part III
Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong
Directed by: Todd Phillips

I would be lying if I said I left The Hangover: Part II with any desire to continue following the adventures of the Wolf Pack. The 2009 original had come out of nowhere to shock and amaze audiences worldwide, but the sequel and it’s thinly veiled redo of the original’s plot in a new locale simply did not work. The jokes were lazy, the crude humor felt forced, and it seemed no one could get over the feeling that it was all too familiar. In spite …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Dan St. Germain

May 21st, 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 Dan St. Germain’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Dan St. Germain is having one hell of a year. The Best Week Ever regular just debuted his first “The Half Hour” special on Comedy Central on May 17, and has recently announced a script deal with …

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REVIEW: Have Mercy – The Earth Pushed Back

May 21st, 2013 Tyler Osborne

Band: Have Mercy
Album: The Earth Pushed Back
Genre: Alternative
Label: Topshelf Records

There haven’t been a ton of records I’ve been really excited about this year thus far. I’ve given some high marks in terms of “scoring,” and I think that is partially because there has been a lot of pretty mediocre records coming out of the scene these days, and I’ve lost sight of what truly great really means. Though it may seem strange to admit, some albums I’ve given high marks to earlier in the year may have deserved lower scores in hindsight. Why, you ask? Well, …

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SINGLE REVIEW: Sleeping With Sirens Ft. Machine Gun Kelly – “Alone”

May 21st, 2013 James Shotwell

Artist: Sleeping With Sirens
Track: “Alone”
Album: Feel

After months of teasing, Sleeping With Sirens took to YouTube last night to release their collaborative effort with rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

Taken from Sleeping With Sirens’ forthcoming June release, Feel, “Alone” kicks off with high-gloss production and an onslaught of whoa-ohs to entice listeners both at home and in a future live setting. This gives way to a more atmospheric verse that builds into a thunderous chorus, which carries a sound that falls perfectly in line with everything the band has released up to this point, but it is what …

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What The Film!? – Back to the Future: Part II

May 21st, 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 to 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.

When I started dating my girlfriend, she told me she hated science fiction. Hated …

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SINGLE REVIEW: Kanye West – “New Slaves”

May 20th, 2013 Matthew Leimkuehler

Artist: Kanye West
Song: “New Slaves”
Album: Yeezus
Label: Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam

Ladies and gentlemen, Kanye West is back, and he is controversial as ever. This pop icon, who has built his dynasty on constant ingenuity and speculation, debuted his new single, “New Slaves,” via live projections on 66 different buildings across the world.

“New Slaves,” the first track to be released off up and coming record Yeezus, is dark, eerie and strikingly personal. Kanye spits blunt verses over a grave-digging bottom-end of bass that rattles bones. Not only does the beat blast, but the message he delivers also comes …

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REVIEW: EndAnd – ‘Mechanics & Energetics of Stilt-Running’

May 20th, 2013 Brian Lion

New York alternative punk trio EndAnd have crafted an entertaining listening experience in their first official LP, Mechanics & Energetics of Stilt-Running. Just barely breaking 21 minutes in length between its 11 tracks and with styles ranging from fast, angry punk to catchy melodic rock, Mechanics makes for a blur of a journey through a variety of styles that EndAnd is completely in control of.…

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SINGLE REVIEW: August Burns Red – “Fault Line”

May 17th, 2013 Adrian Garza

Artist: August Burns Red
Track: “Fault Line”
Album:  Rescue & Restore

Over the past ten years we have watched the western Pennsylvania metalcore heroes in August Burns Red slowly grow from being newcomers in what was then seen as an emerging scene to becoming modern day legends in their own right. Earlier this week the band premiered “Fault Line,” the lead single from their fifth full length studio album (excluding last year’s Christmas album), Rescue & Restore, which is scheduled for release through Solid State Records in June.  Sure ABR have a reputation for putting their unique spin on the …

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UTG PHOTOS: Twenty One Pilots & New Politics (4/26/13)

May 16th, 2013 Tori Thomas

Under The Gun’s photographer, Tori Thomas attended the Twenty One Pilots show featuring New Politics and Five Knives at the LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH on April 26, 2013.

I arrived to this show expecting nothing but surprises, especially with this being a hometown show for Twenty One Pilots. First in the lineup was Five Knives, however I was unable to make it in time to see their set. Judging from a previous show I saw them at opening for TOP, I’m sure they set the mood for the evening with a flawless performance.

Next up was New Politics…

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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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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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