Surrealist horror takes monstrous shape in Justin Streichman and Gustine Fรผdickar’s Lady Puritan. It’s a film that injects a David Lynch sensibility directly into the veins. And that’s no easy
Month: May 2026
Video Killed the Radio Star: Juana Everett – Whatever It TakesVideo Killed the Radio Star: Juana Everett – Whatever It Takes
“Whatever It Takes” is like stepping back in time. Laundry day with Nana. Driving to the local Pigly Wigly. Taking that leisurely walk down by the lake after Sunday school.
The Singles Bar: Moncrieff – Point Me to the SkyThe Singles Bar: Moncrieff – Point Me to the Sky
Moncrieff is committed to making me cry no matter what. His new, deceptively anthemic “Point Me to the Sky,” explodes with some of his most earnest and vulnerable lyrics to
Peeping Tom Consulting (Now Taking New Clients)Peeping Tom Consulting (Now Taking New Clients)
“It’s better to take big, bold risks, good or bad, than to be boring” ~ Bee Delores Need guidance on creative direction, best practices on cold emailing editors, media training,
The Singles Bar: Adeem the Artist – Jason Isbell B-SideThe Singles Bar: Adeem the Artist – Jason Isbell B-Side
To be a queer artist is to be in a constant state of untethering. Just take a listen to Adeem the Artist‘s “Jason Isbell B-Side.” The acoustic number sees Adeem
How ‘Send Help’ Taught Me to Save MyselfHow ‘Send Help’ Taught Me to Save Myself
“No help is coming. So, you better start saving yourself,” warns Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) in the last few moments of survivalist horror/thriller Send Help. I’ve been telling myself that
Panic Fest 2026: A Conversation with Steve Flavin (Wrathbone)Panic Fest 2026: A Conversation with Steve Flavin (Wrathbone)
Horror has a serious horror/musical problem. Where are all the horror musicals?!? In a genre that has such foundational films as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of
100 Reviews in 100 Days [Submissions Open]100 Reviews in 100 Days [Submissions Open]
Think of the “100 Reviews in 100 Days” campaign as a marathon. I watched 778 films in 2025, mostly horror, so I’m well-trained. Starting June 1, I want to watch and
Beyond the Music: Jake Thistle on Hiding in the VacancyBeyond the Music: Jake Thistle on Hiding in the Vacancy
Jake Thistle isn’t one to change everything about himself just to fit into the music business. As you’ll hear with his forthcoming song “Hiding in the Vacancy” (release date TBD),
Song Premiere: Adam Gaffney – Cut Off AgainSong Premiere: Adam Gaffney – Cut Off Again
It seems appropriate that Adam Gaffney‘s new album is called Product of Another Sad Song. When you hear “Cut Off Again,” premiering today, you get the sense that Gaffney has
Panic Fest 2026: A Conversation with Matt Webb (The Recluse)Panic Fest 2026: A Conversation with Matt Webb (The Recluse)
The great thing about horror is that it’s every genre fused into one. There’s horror/comedy, horror/action, horror/thriller, etc. As with Matt Webb’s The Recluse, it perfectly teeters around the edges
Panic Fest 2026: A Conversation with M-Alain Bertoni (Closing Shift)Panic Fest 2026: A Conversation with M-Alain Bertoni (Closing Shift)
Work in retail for any amount of time, and you’ll know what dealing with a Karen means. In his new short, Closing Shift, writer/director M-Alain Bertoni takes things to extremes
5 Albums That Made Me: Jake Thistle5 Albums That Made Me: Jake Thistle
Jake Thistle is surprising. During a recent Zoom session, the singer-songwriter shared his picks for 5 Albums That Made Me. The records he chose proved that many of music’s greats
The Singles Bar: Cinder Well – While the Womb Screams SilentlyThe Singles Bar: Cinder Well – While the Womb Screams Silently
Dark, somber twigs scratch in the midnight hour. That’s the sensation of listening to Cinder Well‘s new song, “While the Womb Screams Silently.” Within the witchy fabric she’s created, her
