2011 has been an epic year for UTG and there may be no clearer proof than the shots captured by our amazing photography team. We covered more events this year than any year prior and, after hours of review, have come up with twenty that we feel best encapsulate our journey. Featuring the work of […]
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UTG SPECIAL FEATURE: Best Live Photos Of 2011
December 31st, 2011 
James Shotwell 
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REASONABLE REMAKES: 2011 – A Retrospective
December 22nd, 2011 James Shotwell Under The Gun is continuing our efforts to bring you more original and engaging content with REASONABLE REMAKES. Written by film-nerd Justin Proper, this column aims to highlight Hollywood’s forgotten gems and spark debate. You see, we’ve grown tired of Hollywood rehashing ideas we’re old enough to remember. Why remake something the majority of the planet still […]
UTG LIST: Top 10 Music Videos Of 2011
December 18th, 2011 James Shotwell Continuing our celebration of 2011, Under The Gun Review is excited to unveil our picks for the best music videos of the year. 2011 was a damn creative year for the majority of the music industry. While many still clung to performance clips for dear life, hundreds (probably thousands) of great acts felt the creativity […]
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December 17th, 2011 James Shotwell 2011 is coming to a close and as such, it is time to announce who we think delivered the best entertainment of the year. This year has been huge, both for entertainment and Under The Gun, so cutting things down to a simple top 10 list proved damn near impossible. To combat this, we decided […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Artist
December 4th, 2011 James Shotwell Film: The Artist Director: Michel Hazanavicius Starring: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo In a year filled with stunning cinematic achievements, the one film you truly need to see is faithfully rooted in Hollywood’s glorious past. The Artist, a new silent film directed by Michel Hazanavicius, was made with such profound respect and devotion to rise of […]
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REVIEW: Weatherbox – Follow The Rattle Of The Afghan Guitar
August 25th, 2011 James Shotwell Artist: Weatherbox Album: Follow the Rattle of the Afghan Guitar Genre: Rock Label: Youth Conspiracy Records The intriguingly titled EP Follow the Rattle of the Afghan Guitar is a good, enjoyable release filled with soul-searching and furtive glimpses forward and back. The songs are slow-burning and jazzy, doing their utmost to get the listener bopping, […]
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REVIEW: Get Scared – Best Kind Of Mess
July 18th, 2011 James Shotwell “I can tell you that there are many who will hate this, as tends to be the case with such wannabe forays into perilously scene territory. Yet, for all its pastiche tendencies, Best Kind of Mess is actually a lot of fun and much better than its silly lyrics and theatrical postering might suggest.”
MOVIE REVIEW: Midnight In Paris
July 5th, 2011 James Shotwell “Midnight In Paris is a movie for people that not only love books, but also those who appreciate the art of filmmaking and literature as a whole. It is one of Allen’s best works, especially in recent years, and has a cast you will not be able to resist swooning over.”
IFF BOSTON: Wrap-up/Top films
May 11th, 2011 James Shotwell Editor/Founder James Shotwell has finally recovered from IFF Boston and brings us a final review of the festival, as well as he favorite flicks. Click through to learn more about this great indie experience and which films you’ll need to see this Fall!
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