Netflix’s rapid advance into the motion picture industry has been nothing short of impressive. “Ozark,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Narcos” all impress almost beyond objection. But not all of Netlfix’s original productions can […]
Robin Williams made his career out of stylistically upbeat, high-energy comedy. He often discussed dark topics in his routines, but he always did so with a trademark cynical detachment. Those who looked at Williams’s comedy […]
The stereotype of the artist has long been romanticized by western media. Artists are constantly portrayed in film, literature and television as unique risk takers who are, above all, interesting. In comparison, the image of […]
Leon Bridges’ freshly released album “Good Thing” sets itself apart from the social and political distractions of the contemporary music scene by humbly appealing to the emotional perspective of the listener. There are no references […]
“A Quiet Place” is not a particularly ambitious film. Directed by novice director John Krasinski (“The Office”), the film neither attempts to redefine the horror genre nor offers viewers some profound social commentary. Rather, “A […]
Keen eyes may have recognized Atlanta’s own Tabernacle as the locale for comedian Bill Burr’s 2014 Netflix special, “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.” After four years, the Boston-born comic is returning to A-Town on […]
In March 2011, when The Weeknd released his seminal debut mixtape “House of Balloons,” the kernel of pop sensibility in those tracks hinted to his current pop stardom. It is considered by most to be […]
Looking to eat a funnel cake while looking at innovative paintings? Or ride a Ferris wheel after watching a local artist perform? The upcoming ARTlanta Fair combines the typical components of an art show and […]
“Ready Player One” feels out of place in today’s cinema landscape. Based on the novel by Ernest Cline that explores a futuristic world steeped in 1980s nostalgia, the film’s gratuitous nostalgic elements are overshadowed by […]
Situated in the rather secluded Atlanta suburb of Scottdale is the massive building that contains Our World Market (OWM), formerly branded as Your Dekalb Farmers Market. The grocery is quite large; it is housed in […]
On March 23, Jack White released his third solo album, “Boarding House Reach.” It is White’s first recording since The Dead Winter released “Dodge and Burn” in 2015, and it is a radical departure from […]
On March 2, the alternative rock band The Breeders released “All Nerve,” their fifth studio album. The group, which is best known for its 1993 hit song “Cannonball,” has been around since 1989 in various […]
“If I fall over, pick me up, ‘cause I’ve got some things to say.” As Frances McDormand took the stage to accept her Oscar for Best Actress, she involuntarily captured the spirit of the tumultuous […]
As part of the “Picturing the South” initiative at the High Museum of Art, more than 60 new photographs by Mark Steinmetz debuted on March 3. Focused on the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and flight, the […]
“I’m that internet n**** yo.” JPEGMAFIA sits on his hotel bed in the early afternoon. The night before, he spent 40 minutes pushing the limits of his vocal chords, screaming every word to every song, […]
Good science fiction can take many forms, but these different forms can often seem at odds with one another. For some, science fiction is meant to be cerebral, conjuring a cryptic, fantastical allegory for modern […]
Soon after entering the glassy building across from the High Museum on Peachtree Street, visitors pass from the entryway and ticketing desk into an almost otherworldly passageway, compared to the gray concrete streets outside. Bright […]
Americana musician Matt Szlachetka was named one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone magazine last year, and he just released his second album. The Technique recently got the […]