J.C. Macek III
Bernard Rose’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is a Tale of the Postmodern Prometheus
The director of Candyman and Immortal Beloved brings us a present day retelling of Frankenstein that is both as flawed and forgivable as its main character.
The Pros and Cons of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Visit’
M. Night Shyamalan creates an engaging found footage film that helps you to care for the main characters and wish them the best throughout this suspenseful (if never terrifying) ordeal.
The Most Unintentionally Terrifying “Love Songs” Ever Written
From Van Halen to Dean Martin, some of the world's most beloved "love" songs are actually hideously sinister when you dig just below the surface.
Anthrax: For All Kings
Far from a throwaway throwback, For All Kings shows Anthrax sounding like their classic lineup but evolved for 2016.
Daniel Craig’s James Bond Doesn’t Break a Sweat in ‘Spectre’
The 24th (official) James Bond film delivers with sleek, sexy cool and better realism, to the degree that Bond can really be "real".
Not This Again… ‘Sinister 2’
Take the advice of the kids being forced to watch horror scenes in this film. You won't want to watch any more, either.
Adventure and Discovery: An Academic Discussion With Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin
PopMatters talks with Bad Religion's Greg Graffin about his new book The Population Wars, his life as a Doctorate-holding punk singer, enlightenment, society, music, and science.
“There Are No Half-Measures”: An Interview With the Zombies’ Rod Argent
How many rock stars have opened the World Cup, performed with Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Who, created two distinct and massively successful rock bands and released an album of classical music? One.