Iron Maiden has spent a lifetime defying the odds. Despite having been together for four decades as a band they continue to challenge themselves as artists and raise the stakes for themselves as well as countless bands following in their footsteps. They are a testament to creative longevity and determination. Far removed from their 1980s […]
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Blu-ray Review: Scream Factory’s ‘The People Under The Stairs’ (Collector’s Edition)
Scream Factory is back with another tremendously, spine-tingling release with Wes Craven’s ‘The People Under The Stairs.’ Originally released in 1991, the film had just the right creep factor to propel it toward cult status and has amassed a dedicated fan following over the years. The flick focuses in on a 13 year-old boy known […]
Movie Review: ‘All American Bully’ Starring Adrienne King And Daren Ackerman
This week, Icon Vs. Icon’s Steve Johnson takes a look at ‘All American Bully,’ starring Adrienne King, Daren Ackerman and Alexander Fraser: Devon is what most of the popular kids in high school would refer to as an outcast or a geek. In reality he is a mild-mannered kid who simply enjoys the company of his close group […]
Review: ‘I Am Chris Farley’ Offers An Inside Look At The Making of A Comedic Force
Although it has been almost 20 years since the untimely passing of “SNL’ star and unbridled comedic force known as Chris Farley. Even two decades removed, his star shines as brightly as ever. ‘I Am Chris Farley’ is the first feature-length documentary film focusing on the life of the “infuriatingly talented” star (to quote the […]
Movie Review: ‘Jurassic World’ – A He Said, She Said Take On The Runaway Hit!
One of the Summer of 2015’s most anticipated films, ‘Jurassic World,’ took the box office by storm on Friday night, earning an estimated $82.8 million during its debut (that number includes $18.5 million from late-night screenings on Thursday). Those impressive numbers make Colin Trevorrow’s film the third biggest opening day of all time, behind only ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows […]
Vinyl Review: A Look Back At Metallica’s Iconic Covers Album, ‘Garage, Inc.’
Since their formation in 1981, Metallica have served as heavy metal trailblazers and continue to push themselves as artists. The band quickly rose to fame and became of the pioneers of thrash with their first four iconic albums; ‘Kill ‘Em All,’ ‘Ride The Lightning,’ ‘Master of Puppets’ and ‘…And Justice for All.’ These albums found the […]
Album Review: Linkin Park Explore Heavier Territory With ‘The Hunting Party’
Few band’s have reached the dazzling heights of commercial and critical success experienced by Linkin Park. The band’s longevity can certainly be contributed to their fearlessness when it comes to musical experimentation. The band’s latest album, The Hunting Party, takes their synergy, not only with guest appearances but among the band members themselves, to an exceptional new level. […]
Blu-ray Review: Brett Simmons’ ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ (2014) Breathes New Life Into A Classic Tale
The tale of “The Monkey’s Paw” has become so engrained in our culture that it is hard to believe the W.W. Jacobs’ short story was only first published in 1902. With over 100 years in circulation, the story has seen more than it’s fair share of incarnations in just about ever medium; be it radio, […]
REVIEW: Watch Jesse Ventura’s ‘Off The Grid’ and Drive Friends Mad!
There are four things most likely to be the root cause of a friendship that breaks apart, and those four things are money, sex, religion and politics. Three of those four topics suck ass… wait… maybe that’s a bad way to put it, but I think you know what I mean. Chances are you’ve experienced […]