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INDIE FILM SPOTLIGHT: Atrocious

October 23rd, 2011 James Shotwell

UTG’s Indie Film Spotlight highlights a new/recent/upcoming independent film that we feel you need to see. The Harry Potters of the world will always be successful and easily available on Netflix, but indies need your help and contributions to survive and thrive. Just like local elections, your decisions really do matter here. Support independent cinema!

(If you’re a filmmaker or production company looking to have a film featured, please email utgjames@gmail.com.)

We watch a lot of horror movies around UTG, especially this time of year. One of the traits we’ve found more and more this season than in years past …

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Hesher

DVD REVIEW: Hesher

September 13th, 2011 James Shotwell

Title: Hesher
Studio: Lionsgate
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Release: 2011

Simultaneously familiar and completely unique, Spencer Susser’s Hesher is a film that is difficult to define, let alone discuss. The previews lead audiences to believe it would be a drama laced with wit, but the reality is a much more heavy-handed picture than anyone could have predicted, thanks in part to a wealth of great performances. It’s definitely not for everyone, but those who “get it” will definitely want to keep and talk about for weeks, if not months to come (which is convenient, considering it hits DVD/Blu-ray THIS WEEK).

Though the …

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DVD Review: Frank Zappa: The Freakout List

April 17th, 2010 James Shotwell

…very little to offer anyone who would care enough to watch it…

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Movie Review: The Carter

December 12th, 2009 James Shotwell

VIBE-The_Carter_DVDFilm: The Carter
Genre: Documentary
OUT NOW [Buy on Itunes for $14.99]

When you decide to make a documentary about one of the most popular, yet misunderstood musicians on the planet, you best be prepared for anything. Even the most ridiculous twists, like your “star” refusing to sit down for an interview and later asking for his name to be taken off the entire project, but only after granting you literally weeks of uncensored access to their world, is not out of the question. Just ask the filmmakers behind The Carter, a documentary [or at least an attempted documentary] about …

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Kill The Record Labels [DVD]

May 13th, 2009 James Shotwell

kill-the-record-labels-dvd-coverTitle: Kill The Record Labels
Genre: Documentary
Director: T. Thomas
Distributor: Focus Media
Release: 2009

One glance at the cover art for the new Documentary Kill The Record Labels may turn away the average viewer, but in reality it’s probably the most fitting design possible. This 2009 Documentary, which features interviews with everyone from DJ Cannon to 50 Cent and about a hundred rappers in between is all about the role of mixtapes in the music industry and is actually quite interesting.

For those of you not into the hip hop scene, Mixtapes are the backbone of the industry. Artists …

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Melvin Fatomas Big Band – Live From London 2006 [DVD]

September 4th, 2008 James Shotwell


Band: Melvin Fantomas Big Band

Title: Live From London 2006

Genre: Live Show

Release: 08/26

Distributor: MVD

Every so often I get handed something to review that I’ve never heard of in my life. The Fantomas Melvins Big Band (henceforth referred to as TFMBB) was one of those times. I’m not usually so critical of things, but I honestly wish I could go back in time to when I’d never heard of them.

Since this is a DVD review I’ll start with the video. You remember the music videos they used to show on Beavis and Butthead? You know, the …

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