7/17/2008

The Cold Spot, by Tom Piccirilli - Review by D.S.

City Come A-Walkin', by John Shirley - Review By D_Davis

Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Review by Braden A

What's up everyone? Doing good here. Great actually. I recently bought a pedal steel guitar, and I heard from the guy that built it that it is finished and it has been shipped. I am hoping it will arrive at my work tomorrow. I can't wait to start playing it. It's gonna be hard - I've gotta learn a whole new tuning (E9th) and wrap my head around three pedals and four knee levers - and it's also going to be awesome.

I've also recently heard one of the best albums I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

The band: Farflung
The album: A Wound in Eternity

I've liked these guys for a long, long time. I got into them around the same time that I got into Hawkwind. These guys actually helped Nick Turner (ex-Hawkwind dude) out as his live band when he went solo. Anyhow, Farflung is, without a doubt, the best space rock band to ever walk the face of the Earth. That we mere mortals are graced by their presence is a minor-miracle. They've put out some amazing albums before, but nothing touches this newest one.

It is an absolute masterpiece of space rock - each song is composed with layer upon layer of incredible guitar work, infectious rhythms, interesting vocal work, analog synths, and atmosphere to spare. While the band used to allow their songs to meander quite a bit, often drifting past 15 minutes in length, here they have boiled everything down to only the necessary elements - the longest song is under 7 minutes long. Each song is packed with memorable moments, moments that leave you wanting more; they are songs I want to hear again as soon as they are over.

It is a brilliant record. I cannot recommend it enough. Please check it out. These guys aren't huge, they aren't rock stars, and I doubt they make much of a living, but they deserve far more than most bands that do. This is music. This is life.

Farflung on the web

Anyhow, tonight we have three updates for you. Braden presents a really well written review for Hellboy II, D.S. has a review for another Tom Piccirilli book (an author I need to read soon), and I've got a review for a totally rockin' cyberpunk book.

Enjoy, D_Davis.

7/10/2008

Devil May Care, by Sebastian Faulks - Review by D.S.

The Dreaming Jewels, by Theodore Sturgeon - Review By D_Davis

The Machine Girl - Review by Braden A

Boarding House - Review by Seth

Good evening. Tonight we have a healthy round of updates for you to read. First, I have posted a review of the new James Bond novel, which, unfortunately, is appropriately titled in the negative sense. From D_Davis we have a review of another Sturgeon book; from Braden A, a review of a very fun film, The Machine Girl - definitely a top 10 contender for me this year; and from Seth, a review of Boarding House, an 80s schlock horror film that Seth has rescued from forgetfulness.

Enjoy. D.S.

7/2/2008

Wanted - Review by Braden A

Electra Glide in Blue - Review By D_Davis

Hello every one. Tonight, we've got two new film reviews for you all. First up is Braden's review for Wanted, a film that I think looks like a rediculous amount of fun. I can't wait to see it when it comes out on DVD. This is Braden's second review in a row for a film that starts with the letter "W". Did somebody say...Wonder? Next up is a review from me for Electra Glide in Blue, a film that blew my socks off. It is definitely going on my revised top 100, and it has overthrown SUkiyaki Western Django as the best film I've seen for the first time in 2008.

D_Davis

6/25/2008

The Kingdom of Thorn and Bone, by Greg Keyes - Series Review by D.S.

The Enemy Stars by Poul Anderson - Review by D_Davis

Good afternoon readers, and welcome to your . . . I don't even know what to call this update, as we've been messing with the days we do post new material. Moving on: this afternoon I am posting two print reviews. First, I have reviewed Greg Keyes's Kingdom of Thorn and Bone, a four-book series in the fantasy genre; second, a review of an older Poul Anderson book from D_Davis, who continues to navigate the work of writers who helped to shape the science fiction genre.

Enjoy, and good night. D.S.

6/18/2008

Top 10 Lists: 2007

D_Davis' Top 10 for 2007

D. Soler's Top 10 for 2007

Steve Magnum's Top 10 for 2007

Seth JG Goodkind's Top 10 for 2007

Aaron O's Top 10 for 2007

Braden A's Top 10 for 2007

Here they are, our Top 10 lists for 2007. Once we again, we rate our top 10 first time viewings, not just films released in 2007. We've also uploaded our 2007 Year End Review podcast. Enjoy!

D_Davis


The Intro and the Master List
D_Davis Presents: 100 Movies That Rock

Recent Updates

1. Once Upon a Time in the West - Dir. Sergio Leone
2. The Boxer From Shantung - Dir. Chang Cheh
3. The Blade - Dir. Tsui Hark
4. Mind Game (2004) - Dir. Masaaki Yuasa
5. Dead Alive (Braindead) (1992) - Dir. Peter Jackson


Podcast/RSS

Episode 24: 2007 - Year End Review! finally, we're back. Make sure to grab both parts of our 2007 year end review.

D_Davis

Episode 24 - Part 1
Episode 24 - Part 2

Podcast Archive

So, if any of you have missed an episode or two, and would like to catch up, please head over to out podcast alley page:
Genrebusters @ Podcast Alley

You can also vote for us there, and leave us a comment. Also, if you want to send us a voice mail, or an email to read on the show, please send those to: podcast@genrebusters.com

Thanks for listening!



Next Kung Fu Grindhouse(s) - July 21



July is All American Month, featuring the return of a most beloved entry:

7:00 - Night Force.A group of Aryan Poster Children takes it to the third world, democracy style.
8:30 - American Streetfighter. Fist cuffs, double-dragon style sans Bobo.
10:00 - Invasion USA. Oh yes, we brought it back. You know you need another dose of Norris v. Lynch.

Film

The Happening - Review By D_Davis

The Fall - Review By D_Davis

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Review by Steve Magnum

Exterminator City - Review by Seth

Wendigo - Review by Braden A

Bloodthirst - Review by Seth

Teeth - Review by D.S.

Speed Racer - Review by Steve Magnum

Zipperface - Review by Seth

The Forbidden Kingdom - Review by Steve Magnum

Iron Man - Review by Braden A

Print

Eye in the Sky by Philip K. Dick - Review By D_Davis

Book of Skulls by Robert Silverberg - Review By D_Davis

Cemetery World by Clifford D. Simak - Review By D_Davis

Our Friends from Frolix 8 by Philip K. Dick - Review By D_Davis

The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty - Review By D_Davis

Sirius by Olaf Stapledon - Review By D_Davis

Cosmic Puppets by Philip K. Dick - Review By D_Davis

Dr. Bloodmoney by Philip K. Dick - Review By D_Davis

The [Widget], the [Wadget], and Boff by Theodore Sturgeon - Review By D_Davis

Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik - Review By Steve Magnum

The Ninth Configuration by William Peter Blatty - Review By D_Davis

Interviews

Mike Witmer - Interview - 05/08 - Interview by Steve Magnum

Rob Harrell - Interview - 10/06 - Interview by Steve Magnum

Ryan Sohmer - Interview by Steve Magnum

James Gunn - Interview by D_Davis

Joe Casey - Interview by Steve Magnum