Streaks
Would the human race be better off without the urge to procreate -- or at least, to get busy? That's the theme explored in Michel Houellebecq's latest novel, The Elementary Particles. Terry Eagan explores the novel and its core philosophy.
Agent Scully calls on parapsychologist Dr. Raymond Stantz and... what's that? The House of Mirth is based on an Edith Wharton novel, and stars The X-Files' Gillian Anderson and Ghostbusters' Dan Ackroyd? It's not a crossover between the two franchises? Darn. Well, at least Carl F. Gauze can tell us whether the flick's any good or not...
Since its founding in 1994, Punk Planet has been one of the most intelligent and honest magazines around, focusing equally on punk rock and progressive politics. Now, Akashic Books has collected the magazine's most interesting interviews as We Owe You Nothing. Anton Wagner offers an in-depth analysis.
Written, directed by, and starring John Luke Montias, Bobby G. Can't Swim tells the story of a small time coke dealer with a penchant for littering and a heart of gold. Carl F. Gauze lets you know if the film sinks or swims.
DJ Q-Bert's Wave Twisters: The Movie
Invisibl Skratch Piklz turntablist DJ Q-Bert turns his imagination to the world of animation with DJ Q-Bert's Wave Twisters: The Movie, a unique combination of hip hop skills and bizarre sci-fi animation. Kiran Aditham advises you keep your hands and arms inside the car at all times for this rollicking audio-visual rollercoaster ride!
Rachel Talalay's cult film version of Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett's cult comic book Tank Girl gets a long overdue release on DVD. Phil Bailey battles Water & Power to get you the details.
Sure, we can all feel sympathy for the homeless, but do they all deserve your sympathy? That's what Carl F. Gauze had to ask himself after finishing Daniel Buckman's new novel, Water In Darkness.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Great Beyond
Douglas Adams taught the world that it was OK for science fiction to be funny with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Carl F. Gauze pays tribute to a bright light that left us all too soon. So long, and thanks for all the fish...
Best known for his work on the anime Serial Experiments: Lain, Yoshitoshi ABe gets a beautiful showcase for his art in the new book, Essence. Phil Bailey takes a close look at the manga masterpiece.
A French film about existentialism and death may sound like a gloomy affair, but Carl F. Gauze finds The Widow of St. Pierre quite palatable. Viva La France!
