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Music Reviews: Lou Reed’s ‘New York,’ Plus Gay Marshall and Rick Shea
By Jeff BurgerAn expanded edition of Lou Reed's "New York" includes an excellent concert recording. Plus, an album… -
Blu-ray Review: Friendsgiving
By Chaz LippEnsemble Thanksgiving-themed rom-com is headlined by Malin Ackerman, Kat Dennings, and Jane Seymour.… -
Music Reviews: The Underrated Barbara Lewis, Plus Bristol Sessions, Allman Brothers, Justin Farren, & Christian Kjellvander
By Jeff BurgerThough remembered today mostly just for a pair of 1960s hits, Barbara Lewis had a lot more to offer.… -
Blu-ray Review: Spree
By Chaz LippA intriguing spin on the 'found footage' subgenre, this horror-satire pokes fun at the attention-seeking… -
Blu-ray Review: The Owners - (2020)
By Chaz LippAn absorbing and tense psychological horror film, shot in England, featuring 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie… -
Blu-ray Review: NOS4A2 - Season Two
By Chaz LippDon't be deterred by its premature cancellation - AMC's vampire-ish series NOS4A2 is worth watching (and… -
Music Blu-ray and CD Review: The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live - Atlantic City, NJ 1989
By Chaz LippAnother gem from the Stones' live vault, this Lorne Michaels-produced concert was originally a pay-per-view… -
Music Reviews: Emma Swift Covers Bob Dylan, Plus Rachel Brooke, Little Richard, and Jordan Tice
By Jeff BurgerCovering Bob Dylan means wading into crowded waters. Many covers of his songs—by artists ranging… -
Music Reviews: A 1989 Rolling Stones Concert, Plus Rudy De Anda, Darlingside, and Radio Receiver
By Jeff BurgerA 1989 New Jersey gig finds the Rolling Stones enthusiastically performing many of their classic numbers.… -
Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
By Jeff BurgerPink Floyd drummer Nick Mason comes out of retirement to deliver a live set of his old group’s…
Blu-ray Review: Friendsgiving
Ensemble Thanksgiving-themed rom-com is headlined by Malin Ackerman, Kat Dennings, and Jane Seymour. It's a lightweight outing that some might find amusing.
Music Reviews: Lou Reed’s ‘New York,’ Plus Gay Marshall and Rick Shea
An expanded edition of Lou Reed's "New York" includes an excellent concert recording. Plus, an album of Leonard Cohen covers and new music from Rick Shea.
Blu-ray Review: Spree
A intriguing spin on the 'found footage' subgenre, this horror-satire pokes fun at the attention-seeking world of live-streaming social media "influencers." Some of it works, some of it doesn't.
Blu-ray Review: The Owners - (2020)
An absorbing and tense psychological horror film, shot in England, featuring 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams at the center of an outstanding ensemble cast.
Blu-ray Review: NOS4A2 - Season Two
Don't be deterred by its premature cancellation - AMC's vampire-ish series NOS4A2 is worth watching (and re-watching). Start with Season One, get hooked, and then proceed to the newly-released Season Two.
Music Blu-ray and CD Review: The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live - Atlantic City, NJ 1989
Another gem from the Stones' live vault, this Lorne Michaels-produced concert was originally a pay-per-view broadcast.
Music Reviews: The Underrated Barbara Lewis, Plus Bristol Sessions, Allman Brothers, Justin Farren, & Christian Kjellvander
Though remembered today mostly just for a pair of 1960s hits, Barbara Lewis had a lot more to offer. Also reviewed: a collection of historic country sessions, a first-rate Allman Brothers concert, folksinger Justin Farren, and Sweden’s Christian Kjellvander.
Music Reviews: A 1989 Rolling Stones Concert, Plus Rudy De Anda, Darlingside, and Radio Receiver
A 1989 New Jersey gig finds the Rolling Stones enthusiastically performing many of their classic numbers. Plus, CDs from three little-known but noteworthy acts.
Music Reviews: Emma Swift Covers Bob Dylan, Plus Rachel Brooke, Little Richard, and Jordan Tice
Covering Bob Dylan means wading into crowded waters. Many covers of his songs—by artists ranging from the Byrds and Peter, Paul, and Mary to the Band and Manfred Mann—have become famous in their own right, and there are hundreds if...
Blu-ray Review: The Secret: Dare to Dream
Feather-light romantic drama based on self-help piffle. But it's not the worst way to pass an hour and a half, especially if you like Katie Holmes. Or if you read Rhonda Byrne's 2006 best-seller upon which it's based.
Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason comes out of retirement to deliver a live set of his old group’s early material. Also, Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger.
Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones Reheat 'Goats Head Soup,' Plus New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and Joey Molland
The Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup' is back in a deluxe edition that includes an excellent 1973 concert.
DVD Review: Bad Education (2019)
As a showcase for Hugh Jackman's reliable acting skill, this 'Education' is a must-see. But the real-life story has much more depth to mine and ultimately the film adaptation comes up a bit short.
Music Reviews: An Anthology of Beatles Covers, Plus R.B. Morris, Rob Williams
A new three-CD anthology collects Beatles covers by British progressive and psychedelic bands. Plus, R.B. Morris and Rob Williams.
Music Reviews: A Deluxe Reissue of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Plus Bonnie Whitmore & Sugar Ray
A 50th anniversary edition of the Grateful Dead's 'Workingman's Dead' includes a previously unreleased concert from 1971. Also, Bonnie Whitmore and Sugar Ray CDs.
Music Reviews: Little Richard Reissues, Plus Jim Kweskin and Dirk Powell
A pair of Little Richard reissues don’t measure up to his best work but do deliver a full dose of his high-energy, flamboyant personality. Also reviewed: jazz vocalizing from Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson and impressive folk from Dirk Powell.
Music Reviews: 1950s Pop/Rockers, Plus New Albums from Savoy Brown and Dan Penn
The Coed Records label served as home base for more than a few noteworthy pop and rock artists between 1958 and 1965. Much of their work has been rereleased on various labels over the years, but if you don’t already...
My Private Emails from the Trumps
The president and his family have been emailing me almost every day. They sound as if they know me, though they keep calling me by the wrong name.
Music Reviews: Willie Nile Tribute, Greg Copeland, Juni Ata, Colter Wall
Various Artists, Willie Nile Uncovered. Forty years after the release of his debut album, Willie Nile still isn’t widely known, and neither are some of the most impressive artists on this two-disc tribute album. That fact underscores how easily fine musicians can get lost...
Music Review: Paul McCartney - Flaming Pie - The Archive Collection
Chalk it up to another victory for Paul McCartney with this 13th entry in his long-running Archive Collection. This is one of his finest hours and it deserves this kind of extravagant package. Demos, outtakes, B-sides, video content, and extensive liner notes abound.
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Gadget Review: Globe Electric smart home products
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Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds
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Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-CD PD Ethernet Hub
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Gadget Review: Globe Electric's Soft White Dimmable Frosted LED Smart Bulb
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Gadget Review: Anker Innovations' Roav Bolt with Google Assistant
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"If you can't trust your mind, trust your heart," as the teen romance story arrives on Digital on November 10 and Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand a week later. Directed by Thor Freudenthal.
Not sure went wrong here. Oscar-nominated screenwriter making her directorial debut. Cult fave comic miniseries as source material. Three great stars - Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss - headlining.
A heist thriller with two marquee names but not enough thrills. Bruce Willis is really a supporting player here to Michael Chiklis. Should've been more interesting.
Double Emmy winner (for star/writer/director/creator Bill Hader and co-star Henry Winkler) this HBO Original Series is funny and quirky.
Ten episodes that look and sound great on HBO Home Entertainment's new three-disc Blu-ray set.
The 1953 beloved Disney animated classic is back in print - outfitted with some new bonus materials too.
The sequel to the 2015 hit family film has been met with universal acclaim. If you missed it in theaters, here comes your chance to get caught up at home.
Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and the DC Extended Universe gang arrive on a variety of physical home media formats on March 13. 'Justice League,' the fall 2017 blockbuster sequel to 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' is also currently available as a Digital HD download.
The upcoming release boasts a complete performance of the entire 'Tommy' album, with a set of additional Who classics plus bonus features. Also available on CD and vinyl.
Pete Holmes created this funny HBO series about a struggling comedian. Holmes stars as a version of himself, and the new Blu-ray release includes one of his hour-long stand-up specials.
Lena Dunham's iconic HBO series winds up on a strong note with its sixth season, which is nominated for four Emmy Awards.
Legendary guitarist's 2016 concert featuring special guests including Steven Tyler and Buddy Guy will be available October 6, 2017 on multiple formats.
The Stones acclaimed 'From the Vault' series rolls on with this 2015 concert, available in a variety of formats.
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