Going the Distance (Warner Bros., 2010) Romantic comedies are as plentiful as the rain, and no matter how many postmodern wrinkles Hollywood ever adds to the genre, it’s always gonna…
Jeff Giles
1 Min Read
Have you ever wondered what inspired the images on your favorite album covers? With Uncovered, we discuss the stories behind the artwork with the people who made them. This week,…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
1 Min Read
Yesterday, Jeff promised not to send Jason any more versions of “Last Christmas” for a year. Yesterday, Jeff lied.
Pete Chianca
1 Min Read
On ”Like Jerry Lee,” the opening track to Jason D. Williams’ new album Killer Instincts, he deals right off the bat with the uncanny similarity — in look, ability and…
Dave Lifton
8 Min Read
Our peek into Bruce Springsteen’s vaults finds us beginning to tackle the sprawl of The River.
Rob Smith
1 Min Read
In his last Death by Power Ballad column for 2010, Rob Smith finds a serious message of empowerment in KISS’ “Reason to Live.”
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
3 Min Read
On the sixth day of Mellowmas, the cast of Glee take Jason’s favorite holiday song and wrap it in sheets of Auto-Tune.
Scott Malchus
1 Min Read
In watching “Men of a Certain Age,” I kept recalling Barry Levinson’s “Diner.” The tone and handling of the characters as real people and not just stock characters recalls the naturalistic story and direction of Levinson’s classic film.
Popdose Staff
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Last Christmas, we gave you our heart, but you were too busy doing real stuff. Hey, it’s perfectly understandable. We launched a “special gift” on Christmas morning 2009 with zero…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
3 Min Read
Most Christmas albums contain the same old songs, but this year, Susan Boyle has brought us a rather unusual Gift.
Ken Shane
1 Min Read
Back in September, I wrote about the Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses album Junky Star. I think it’s fair to call my review a rave. To quote, you know,…
Molly Marinik
3 Min Read
Over one third of Broadway’s current offerings will close before February, including some really great shows that have no business closing early. Trade low-brow entertainment for something more stimulating and enjoy these productions while you still can.
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
2 Min Read
On the fourth day of Mellowmas, Jeff and Jason wander into a dark, cold place where pitch, intelligible lyrics, melody, and steady tempo have ceased to exist.
Rob Smith
1 Min Read
The Weekly Mixtape features contemplative tuneage from Paul Simon, Dion, Great Lake Swimmers, Elliott Smith, Okkervil River, Michael Hedges, and more.
Emilia Rhodes
1 Min Read
“Friday Night Lights,” Season Five, Episode Five is filled with humorous team bonding as the Lions face the Kingdom.
Scott Cederlund
3 Min Read
After reading Grandville: Mon Amour, there’s one thing that puzzles me; why are most of Bryan Talbot’s characters in this book animals? Archibald LeBrock, the main character, is a walking,…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
4 Min Read
How do you take the most annoying Christmas standard and make it even worse? Today, we find out!
Scott Malchus
1 Min Read
As I did a quick dance to get around a woman standing idle on the steps at the train station, my iPod shuffled on to “I’ll Stand by You” and I knew that I had to write a few words. I can’t think of a more appropriate message at this time of the year, especially in these hard times.
Jack Feerick
2 Min Read
My seven-years-older brother went through a heavy Jethro Tull phase during his teens. (I know, I know — this is supposed to be a piece about An Emotional Fish. Stick…
Zack Dennis
8 Min Read
FRIDAY UPDATE: The Dolphins line moved up a half-point, which I actually find rather encouraging. The computer now has $900 invested in that game. I doubt I’ll watch – I…
David Allen Jones
9 Min Read
In case you were keeping score, you’re right, I skipped last week thanks to a very busy Thanksgiving week in which I just plain old didn’t have time to read…
Jeff Johnson
1 Min Read
As Young Sherlock Holmes turns 25, this week’s Revival House takes a look back.
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
4 Min Read
Mellowmas has just begun and already Jason has become weak (and nauseous). See why as the dynamic duo listen to some warm lovin’ Wilson Phillips on Day Two!
Ken Shane
1 Min Read
Sly & the Family Stone released their breakthrough album in May 1969. This week Ken Shane fondly remembers the album’s title track.
Bob Cashill
1 Min Read
Presto chango! Another effects-driven vehicle for Nicolas Cage isn’t Mickey Mouse at all, with a magical supporting role for New York.
Dave Lifton
4 Min Read
Many of Broadway’s greatest stars celebrate legendary composer Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday on a new DVD.
Jeff Giles
1 Min Read
He’s never been a household name, but since releasing his debut album in 1999, David Mead has become a trusted source of beautiful melodies and unforgettable hooks for a persistent…
Jeff Giles and Jason Hare
1 Min Read
…Because what could be a better Mellowmas beginning than a soul-scarring song about everyone’s least favorite holiday treat?
Dave Steed
1 Min Read
Dave Steed takes a look at Huey Lewis, Led Zeppelin and more as Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s continues.
Scott Malchus
1 Min Read
“Temple Grandin” is the remarkable story of the title character, an autistic woman whose insight into the behavior of cattle revolutionized the way the animals are treated on ranches and slaughterhouses. This inspiring biopic stars Claire Danes as Temple, giving one of the best performances of her career.