Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (DVD)
John Krasinski, best known for playing Jim on The Office, faced an uphill battle even before sitting down in the director’s chair to move Brief Interviews with Hideous Men from book to screen.
Category: Features
Doris: An Anthology of Zines + Other Stuff 1991-2001
While we here at NeuFutur had a chance to get cracking with a review of Doris #15 a few weeks ago, we were able to get through this massive collection of reprinted Doris issues just yesterday. These prints are sharp, ensuring that the original subject material is captured perfectly. The zine itself bounces from hand-written to typed to gussied up with different drawings and backgrounds, while the written material seemingly…
Smoking Popes – It’s Been a Long Day (CD)
The Smoking Popes got a raw deal. Formed in the early 90’s in the Chicago burbs, the band drew influence from musicians as varied as Tom Waits and Dinosaur Jr. to crooners like Sinatra and Mel Torme.
Carmen Tosca – Wind (CD)
“Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur†has a shuffling feel to it that showcases the nuanced and complex nature of Carmen Tosca’s work, and the track’s length (topping out at around 9:45) ensures that there is more than enough time to go through different genres and styles before the track closes up. There are hints of ethereal, electronic, dance, tropical, and even goth music to be had here. The spontaneous nature…
Absinthe Junk – Living Ghosts (CD)
Get drunk on the Dragonberry and watch free cable tv thanks to the free cable television deals at Tv-Providers.com, where you can also get a dish satellite antenna! “Commercialized Waste†begins “Living Ghostsâ€, and showcases Absinthe Junk as an act that is eclectic, to say the least. There are hints of heavy metal, punk, and goth music all fighting for dominance. What results with a track like “Commercialized Waste†is…
Greg MacPherson Band – Night Flares (CD)
“Night Flares†showcases the Greg MacPherson Band in a very Delirious-like state; “Two Haircuts in One†has incredible similarities to tracks like “ Gravityâ€. The same soulful set of vocals and jangling guitar, topped off by a work-horse set of drum makes this track sparkle in its pedestrianness. This same laidback sound continues in “Kingstonâ€, which is maintained even through the gradually increasing intensity of MacPherson’s vocals. The same general…
NEW DATES JUST ANNOUNCED FOR THE MONSTER BALL TOUR
nternational pop superstar and 3-time Brit Award winner Lady Gaga announced today that her hugely successful Monster Ball Tour has been extended. Following her upcoming and sold out concert dates in the UK, Australia and Japan, Lady Gaga will perform in Europe beginning May 7th in Sweden, followed by dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France before returning the UK. “Lady shows why she’s the queen of pop.†The…
Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan (4.02% ABV)
While we have had a few nut and brown ales over the course of our post-21 years, I feel that the Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale put out by Lazy Magnolia is one of the beast efforts that we have tasted in the style. The label itself is fairly nondescript, blending tan with brown lettering, while the beer’s color is rendered invisible by the brown color of the bottle.
Pony Friends 2 (Nintendo DS)
After a long time reviewing the RPG side of Square Enix’s efforts, it seems only fair that we here at NeuFutur are looking into their sim games. Pony Friends 2 is a game designed for the younger set, but it contains more than enough game play elements to keep older individuals interested. The customization side of things is present on the onset, with players allowed to change up their own…
Sandeman Tawny Porto: Twenty Years Old (40 Proof)
Despite our coverage of wine and similar beverages in the past, we have not had a chance to review a good Port/Porto up to this point. This $45 port is a very carefully created effort by Sandeman, immediately taking the eye of all with a very distinctive orange/rust coloration that is further darkened by the yellow-green of the bottle. The flavor of this aged port (20 years) is without comparison,…
Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution In Music by Marisa Meltzer (Book)
Given all the ink that’s been devoted to grunge over the past few years, it’s a little surprising that more has not been written about the Riot Grrrl movement. In Girl Power, author Marisa Meltzer devotes plenty of space to riot grrrls, as well as a slew of other female-fronted music genres throughout the decade including “Angry Womyn†(Alanis Morissette and Tori Amos), girl groups (The Spice Girls and Shampoo)…
Grant Hart – Hot Wax (CD)
Former Husker Du co-founder, drummer Grant Hart has a bit of a reputation for being a tad bit erratic when it comes to releases, so the fact that he hasn’t put out a proper album in 10 years, should come as little surprise. Hot Wax, his fourth solo effort, is not a drastic departure from his previous solo works. Not nearly as aggressive or groundbreaking as the songs in Husker…
Doris #15 (Zine)
Doris is one of those magazines that has been around since I first got into the creative zinemaking process. It still stands as a high water mark that I could only wish to aspire to. This issue of Doris represents a reprint of materials from about a decade ago, and while there has been a significant amount of time that has passed, a great deal of the information here still…
X-Ray Spex – Live at the Roundhouse London (CD)
England’s X-Ray Spex may not have garnered as much respect or attention as The Sex Pistols or The Clash, but they had their hand in influencing a generation of future punk and indie rockers, from Concrete Blonde to Le Tigre. Recorded in 2008, the CD/DVD Live at the Roundhouse England beautifully captures the energy from this late 70’s pop-punk band, reunited after more than a decade a part. X-Ray Spex,…
HALCYON WAY announces UK tour with FOZZY
Nightmare Recording artists and Atlanta metal band Halcyon Way have confirmed tour plans with Fozzy in the UK in May 2010. The tour will have the band performing four shows over three days in Scotland and England. The last day will feature a 2:00pm matinee and a 7:00pm evening show. May 13 – Glasgow – Cathouse May 14 – Nottingham – Rock City Basement May 15 – London – The…
Room Full of Strangers – We’re All Living The American Dream (CD)
“My American Dream†comes forth with Room Full of Strangers taking on Glenn Danzig-era Misfits to craft something that will play well on any hard rock radio station. The act is not that straightforward, as it becomes obvious after a few listens that Room Full of Strangers calls forth the spirit of a scintillating blend of rock and heavier acts. “The Night That Could Never End†continues this trend, with…
IS Vodka (80 Proof)
There is a classic quality to the bottle design of IS Vodka that will ensure that purchasers will immediately place it in the front and center of their liquor cabinet. Whether it the column-like design of the bottle or the metal stopper on the top, there is a decidedly Art Deco feel to IS. IS first hit American shores late in 2008, and still seems to be catching on here.…
NeuFutur Magazine and Them Crooked Vultures Give Out an Xbox 360 / Rock Band 2 Pack
Them Crooked Vultures, hot off a mind-erasing Saturday Night Live performance, and the release of their debut album are teaming up with neufutur.com to give one lucky fan a chance to score a sweet prize pack. One winner will be able to jam to Them Crooked Vultures on Rock Band 2 on their brand new XBOX 360!
Xerography Debt #25 (Zine)
Xerography Debt is one of the only print zines still available that makes the zining world their primary focus. Where it seems at the beginning of the issue that Davida was about ready to throw in the towel, Joe (Microcosm) gave eir the spark necessary to continue with this plump and lush-looking issue. The issue continues with a typical letters to the editor section, while the columns that follow afterwards…
360 Vodka (80 Proof)
360 Vodka is a green version of an alcoholic spirit, whether it be through the reclaiming of glass for the bottle or the use of recycled paper for the label. Where that could be about it with the creators raking in all sorts of money from the green scene, 360 Vodka comes forth as one of the better vodkas that we have had the chance to taste since we have…