Horrors in North Carolina
After months of mystery around the theme of Season 6 of “American Horror Story” on FX, viewers were rewarded with “My Roanoke Nightmare” in a delightfully scary and intriguing premiere episode. The story of a […]
British comedy game show touches everything
What could be better than a rotating panel of comedians, hidden snacks, occasional alcohol and an hour and a half to kill, the general mayhem of “The Big Fat Quiz of Everything,” hosted by comedian […]
Verdict still out on new CBS legal drama
Psychologist Dr. Jason Bull (Michael Weatherly, “NCIS”) is the man behind the curtain at the Trial Analysis Corporation — not to be confused with jury analysis consultation; there is a world of difference between the […]
Music Midtown weathers the storm
Piedmont Park was once again home to one of Atlanta’s annual music festivals, Music Midtown. Over 200,000 people had come from all over to attend this year’s festival. Typically taking place on a Friday and […]
Glover explores reality of black life in ‘Atlanta’
Welcome to “Atlanta,” a new comedy on FX that is important for being unlike anything else on television. Created by Donald Glover (“Community”), the show combines elements the actor-rapper knows well: comedy, hip-hop (he raps […]
Fall into time travel with ABC, NBC & FOX
As this summer’s TV seasons start winding down, it is time to turn attention to the upcoming fall roster. With a wide variety of incoming new shows, viewers can weed through new pilots while treasuring […]
In the Heights
To get it out of the way early: no, “In the Heights” is not “Hamilton,” but there are two important caveats, in case that statement causes any disinterest. First, unlike its newer and more topical […]
‘Sully’ examines modern hero
How does a “hero” know that they made the right call? This question has been the theme of recent comic book movies “Captain America: Civil War” and “Superman v. Batman: Dawn of Justice,” but “Sully” […]
‘Narcos’ withdrawal averted
“Narcos” had a lot to live up to with its second offering. Though this season’s fortes are vary widely from those of its predecessor, it delivers another helping of gripping crime drama. Wagner Moura (“Elite […]
Conquer Divide rocks the metal world
Conquer Divide is an all-female metal band based in the United States and England. They recently released their first album which is self-titled and makes an excellent mark on the rock world. Kiarely and Janel […]
Ozomatli transcends genres to inspire audiences
Raul Pacheco laughed as he recounted to me the last few, bittersweet days with his college-bound son. He had already sent his 19-year-old daughter to the University of California at Santa Cruz and enjoys living […]
Atlanta Biennial renewal celebrates Southern art
After a nine year hiatus, the Atlanta Biennial returns to showcase Southeastern art. At Atlanta Contemporary through Dec. 18, the exhibition features 32 emerging artists. The Italian term “biennale” or biennial typically refers to large […]
DragonCon roars on for 30th Anniversary
Once a year, for four days in September, a migration occurs into Atlanta. For four days, tens of thousands of people will flock to Atlanta to attend DragonCon. They come here to see their favorite […]
Urban Tree Cidery brews unique, local flavors
Friendly staff, an earthy feel and tasty ciders characterize Urban Tree Cidery. From the original English-style cider to their now permanent staple of ginger habanero, Urban Tree Cidery offers options for every palette. Classic is […]
HBO series powerfully confronts grim realities
If “Making a Murderer,” the “Serial” podcast, and “The Wire” combined into a crime and justice drama series, it would be “The Night Of.” Based on the BBC series “Criminal Justice,” co-creators Steven Zaillian and […]
Over forty Atlanta food trucks battle for victory
Held on Aug. 27 at Kennesaw State University, the inaugural Great Southern Food Truck Festival offered cuisine ranging from southern to hibachi. The rally was a smorgasbord of mouthwatering smells, delicious food, live music and […]
‘No Man’s Sky’ misses predicted trajectory
In an age of triple-A cash cows and double-digit sequels, gamers certainly have reason to throw their faith into the flourishing indie development scene. Such was the case for “No Man’s Sky,” an ambitious game […]
Former iconic style eludes The Goo Goo Dolls
Alternative rock icons, The Goo Goo Dolls are touring for their 11th studio album, “Boxes,” and will be performing at Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta on Sep. 4. The Goo Goo Dolls is now a […]