Dark Nuns is really devoid of ideas, and the few that are there are poorly exploited.

 Dark Nuns is a horror that can only scare at the beginning, when you expect some jumpscare that will never come.

Dark Nuns, screened at the Far East Film Festival, disappoints with a predictable plot and poor execution. Despite its fusion of Catholicism and shamanism, the film lacks originality and scares. The lengthy exorcism scene fails to engage, and the film does not live up to expectations set by the festival. Discover why Dark Nuns fell short at the Far East Film Festival—read the full review before you watch!

 "The Noise riffs and the caveman-like bass hits literally crash the listener, leaving them stunned by such a din put on tape."

 "Eleven cannon shots that will cause your eardrums to lose their hearing, this is a guarantee of success for Noise Rock albums of this caliber."

Baratro's 2024 album The Sweet Smell Of Unrest delivers a harsh and dark Noise Rock experience, marked by Dave Curran's powerful bass and vocals. The album skillfully combines layers of white noise, distorted guitars, and dynamic rhythms. Standout tracks like "The Bad, The Bad and The Ugly" and "Nervous Wreck" highlight its raw intensity. Recommended for fans of Unsane and 90s Noise Rock. Listen to Baratro's The Sweet Smell Of Unrest now and experience Noise Rock at its fiercest!

 Perfect in its formal imperfection, sophisticated, atmospheric, analog, elegant, audiophile, unique.

 An album perfect for listening to on days of white solitude, barefoot with a glass of milk.

The Music of Butterfly is an atmospheric and experimental album created by Harper Simon and Vincent Gallo. Released quietly on vinyl, it features minimalist folk with analog textures and intimate, imperfect vocals. Praised for its artisanal packaging and refined sound production, the album evokes contemplative moods perfect for solitary moments. Listen to The Music of Butterfly for a unique, intimate audiophile experience perfect for reflective evenings and quiet mornings.

 "A true blow to the heart for nostalgics of early bands like Converge or Coalesce."

 "In the end, was it worth it? I’d say absolutely yes."

Scare’s second album 'In The End, Was It Worth It?' delivers thirteen intense tracks mixing hardcore, sludge, crust, and grindcore. The album explores themes of existential pessimism through powerful riffs and beastly screams. Highlights include explosive guitar work and memorable songs that pay homage to genre pioneers. This release proves the band’s artistic maturity and unique identity within heavy music. Dive into Scare’s powerful new album and experience hardcore’s raw edge and emotional fury today!

 Morley ... set out to learn to play well, compose better, write meaningful lyrics, arrange effectively, produce with vigor.

 The title, Dopamine, precisely allegorizes the media drug that pervades our everyday life, ... for today’s youngsters undermines intellectual and character growth.

Thunder’s latest album Dopamine is praised for its passionate rock blues sound and sharp critique of modern social media culture. Despite the band’s low-profile approach and past struggles, leader Luke Morley’s dedication shines through. The album blends high-quality musicianship with reflective lyrics, especially highlighted in the track 'Is Anybody Out There?'. However, the future of the band is uncertain due to the lead singer’s injury. Overall, this album might be one of their best works yet. Explore Thunder’s Dopamine for powerful rock blues and a sharp take on today’s media culture—listen now and feel the passion!

 Kumoyo Island is festive, petulant, persistent, evasive, dreamlike, and ultimately a true concentration of fun.

 Ten years of rollercoaster experiments and Nazarene wigs are an excellent legacy to leave, and Kumoyo Island represents the end of a beautiful career, period.

Kumoyo Island marks the final chapter for Japanese acid psych band Kikagaku Moyo, delivering a cohesive and vibrant farewell album. The record blends Asian grooves, kosmische psychedelia, and playful experimentation. Its varied tracks range from fiery distortion to meditative, textured closures. This swan song captures the band’s adventurous spirit and innovative legacy within the psychedelic scene. Dive into Kikagaku Moyo’s vibrant final journey with Kumoyo Island—listen now and experience their psychedelic legacy.

 These 29 minutes are meant to be listened to all in one breath.

 "Repugnant Inception Of Decomposing Paroxysm" leaves behind only corpses in an advanced state of decomposition.

Putrefaction Sets In's debut album is a fierce goregrind supergroup project merging members from iconic bands. The 14-track, 29-minute release is packed with furious guitars, blast beats, and aggressive vocals. It pays homage to legends like Regurgitate and early Carcass, providing an intense but catchy listening experience. The reviewer ranks it highly among 2022 goregrind releases and anticipates more music from the band soon. Listen now to Putrefaction Sets In's brutal goregrind assault and experience a relentless 29-minute onslaught of extreme metal fury!

 Instead of the usual invincible, charismatic secret agent who is always impeccable, we have a protagonist who is bewildered, unprepared, who makes mistakes, is scared, and tries to survive as best as he can.

 Malek gives the character a fragile and credible humanity: he really seems like someone who could collapse at any moment.

The Amateur centers on CIA cryptographer Charles Heller, who turns vigilante after a terrorist attack claims his wife. Unlike typical action heroes, Heller is vulnerable and unprepared, adding realism to the thriller. Directed by James Hawes and starring Rami Malek, the film offers tension, atmosphere, and a morally complex revenge plot. This remake of a 1981 Canadian film stands out from patriotic action movies with its nuanced approach. Watch The Amateur for a fresh, emotional take on CIA revenge thrillers with Rami Malek’s compelling performance.

 The guitar riffs are always like slaps in the face.

 "The Elephant in the Room" is full of content, enlightening phrases... to make our lives something with at least a bit of meaning.

Mondo BoBo's album 'The Elephant in the Room' confronts difficult social realities through both strong musical performances and deeply meaningful lyrics. The album uses a narrative vocal style to emphasize its enlightening themes. Guitar riffs add intensity, complementing the powerful messages about ignored societal problems. Overall, the album invites listeners to reflect and find meaning in difficult topics. Listen to 'The Elephant in the Room' by Mondo BoBo and experience music with a powerful message today!

 The impression felt is that of a musician free from his band and therefore free from constraints, who can thus unleash and showcase all his creativity.

 It is the real surprise of the past year, a folk rock gem that will probably remain in total anonymity but is fully capable of satisfying.

Chris Herin’s solo album 'Hiding in Plain Sight' stands out in 2024 with its rich blend of folk, ethnic, and electro-acoustic sounds. Departing from the harder rock style of his band Tiles, Herin delivers a deeply creative and free musical journey. The record features remarkable guest artists from iconic bands, high-quality production, and meaningful themes centered on Alzheimer’s disease. It's a well-crafted folk rock record that deserves more attention. Listen to Herin's 'Hiding in Plain Sight' now and experience a unique blend of folk and rock with legendary guests.

 It’s not a film that plays on emotions to draw some easy tears as one might expect.

 The director often manages to make us smile through that sentiment that only a sincere and selfless, albeit newly formed, friendship can nurture.

This film offers a heartfelt and humorous take on a teenage friendship formed during a difficult battle with leukemia. Rather than seeking easy tears, it presents genuine moments of kindness and selflessness. The story, adapted from the 2012 novel by Jesse Andrews, is especially appealing to younger audiences but still meaningful for adults. With a memorable soundtrack by Brian Eno, it balances emotion and lightheartedness in about ninety engaging minutes. Discover this touching coming-of-age film that blends humor and heart—watch 'Quel fantastico peggior anno della mia vita' today!

 Somethin 'Bout Kreay is forty-five minutes of rebellious hip-hop with electric, rave, and sometimes - I dare say - even horrorcore shades.

 If you want to feel pleasantly badass and carefree without true malice, this shit is absolutely for you.

Kreayshawn's Somethin 'Bout Kreay is a rebellious and carefree hip-hop album blending trap, rave, and horrorcore elements. While the quality varies, it delivers fun and attitude, especially with the hit 'Gucci Gucci.' Despite criticism, it’s a playful and energetic listen, perfect for chilling out without taking itself seriously. Listen to Somethin 'Bout Kreay now and embrace the rebellious, fun spirit of Kreayshawn's unique hip-hop style!

 The dual vocals are monstrous, with screamed gurgles, wolfish howls, pig-like grunts, there’s everything.

 This super album should not be missing from the collection of any goregrinder because here it’s all bloody mush.

Human Pancake’s No Cowards is hailed as the best goregrind album of 2023. Featuring 45 tracks over 72 minutes, it delivers pure gorenoise with monstrous dual vocals and ground-shaking guitars. The album surpasses recent works by LDOH, combining speedy tempos and brutal inhuman screams. A standout in the extreme metal scene, it is highly recommended for goregrind fans. Listen to Human Pancake’s brutal No Cowards album and experience the ultimate goregrind assault!

 There is a widespread bias, the preconceived notion of never giving any chance to reunions of rock “dinosaurs” after a few decades. This is fitting most of the time, but not always and anyway.

 The best tracks... are the ones for which it’s definitely “worth it” to listen, playlist, buy.

It Bites’ 2008 album The Tall Ships marks a triumphant return after nineteen years, showcasing new vocalist/guitarist John Mitchell who fits seamlessly. The album blends progressive and hard rock with rich choir arrangements. Key tracks like 'Ghosts,' 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley,' and 'This is England' stand out for their melodic and instrumental complexity. No filler tracks make this reunion album a rewarding listen for fans and newcomers. Listen to The Tall Ships by It Bites now and experience a masterful progressive rock comeback!

 Chaos can be designed, but never fully tamed.

 The film stumbles here and there into the pathetic, but it works due to the interaction between the characters and a cinematography that highlights the laborious effort.

Alan Rickman’s 'A Little Chaos' portrays the intricate construction of Versailles’ gardens alongside a delicate love story. The film balances historical detail and fiction, enhanced by strong performances, especially from Kate Winslet and Matthias Schoenaerts. Despite some melodramatic moments, it captivates with its authentic depiction of hard work versus idealized order. Rickman’s direction adds depth to this period drama, emphasizing the imperfect beauty of chaos. Discover the imperfect beauty of history and love—watch 'A Little Chaos' and dive into Alan Rickman's final directorial work.

 Guadagnino is not a storyteller. Guadagnino makes you feel things.

 Guadagnino, when he tries to tell a story 'normally,' shows his limits.

Luca Guadagnino's Queer excels in evoking intense feelings of love and desire through striking sensual imagery and Daniel Craig's powerful performance. While the film thrives in its Mexican setting with hypnotic mood and atmosphere, its narrative falters, especially after moving to South America. The screenplay leaves key character motivations unexplored and scenes often feel repetitive. Despite this, moments like the sodomy scene showcase Guadagnino’s pure cinematic prowess, making the film both compelling and uneven. Explore Luca Guadagnino’s sensual yet challenging film Queer and decide if its visual poetry speaks to you.

 An unfiltered, hyper-realistic film that speaks to the heart, showing the squalor and meanness of the American province.

 Heavy: heavy, like Victor, heavy like his condition, where, however, perhaps, a glimmer of hope can still be seen...

Dolly's Restaurant marks James Mangold's strong debut, featuring a powerful portrayal of Victor Modino, an isolated man battling personal and familial struggles. The film shines through its hyper-realistic depiction of small-town life and delicate themes of hope. Stellar casting and festival recognition highlight its artistic merit, despite mixed feelings on the soundtrack. Overall, it's a sensitive, reflective film about heavy burdens and the fight for a better life. Discover the poignant story and powerful performances in James Mangold's Dolly's Restaurant — watch now and experience an unforgettable cinematic journey.

 Southern/Stoner Metal that will make your mouth water with its raw guitar sounds and the boozy voice of the singer Johnny Trockmorton.

 It’s as if you found yourself living on a farm and your favorite band was playing in an old abandoned barn where you can smell the motor oil.

‘Rise Again’ is Alabama Thunderpussy's raw and energetic debut album, blending Southern and Stoner Metal with gritty vocals and compelling guitar riffs. Released in 1998 on Man’s Ruin and reissued by Relapse in 2004, it offers a dynamic range from heavy tracks to melancholic moments. The album’s atmosphere evokes rustic Southern imagery, delivering authentic and powerful music. It’s a solid recommendation for fans of warm Southern sounds and robust metal riffing. Listen now to Alabama Thunderpussy's 'Rise Again' for an authentic Southern Stoner Metal experience!

 All this mastery of Leadon that I extolled... are unfortunately not reaffirmed in this, which is the only solo work he managed to publish.

 Giving a passing grade to the work of one of the Eagles... is equivalent to being disappointed by it.

The review admires Bernie Leadon’s instrumental and compositional skills during his time with the Eagles, highlighting his important role in their classic sound. However, his solo album 'Mirror' (2003) is seen as pleasant but lacking the creative spark and mastery that characterized his earlier work. The album is described as simple and modest, with no standout tracks, leading to a mild disappointment considering Leadon's legacy. Discover Bernie Leadon's solo journey—listen to 'Mirror' and explore the roots of a country rock pioneer.

 "Once again, the anguish is short-lived and makes way for anger in 'Ipocrita,' a track in which the singer laments the immense hypocrisy and carelessness of the beloved."

 "'Come non mi hai visto ancora' is a gem of Italian Pop and Rock of the 2000s, characterized by refined arrangements and deserving avant-garde solutions."

This review highlights Martha's second studio album 'Come non mi hai visto ancora' as a standout work of Italian Pop-Rock. The album departs from earlier ethnic and summer sounds towards a darker, electrified tone characterized by powerful vocals and strong emotional themes. Each track blends electronic and rock elements to create a compelling and energetic listening experience. The reviewer praises the refined arrangements and avant-garde production that make the album a 2000s Italian music gem. Discover the emotional power and musical energy of Martha's 'Come non mi hai visto ancora'—listen now and experience this Italian Pop-Rock masterpiece!