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INDIE FILM SPOTLIGHT: Atrocious
October 23rd, 2011 
James Shotwell 
Posted in Columns, Features, Indie Film Spotlight, Movies, Reviews 
Tags: atrocious, atrocious 2011, bd selects, bloody disgusting selects, dvd review, essential 2011 horror movie, Fernando Barreda Luna, film review, halloween, horror movie review, indie film spotlight, movie review, october 25, Quintanilla 
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DVD REVIEW: Hesher
September 13th, 2011 James Shotwell Title: Hesher Studio: Lionsgate Genre: Drama/Comedy Release: 2011 Simultaneously familiar and completely unique, Spencer Susser’s Hesher is a film that is difficult to define, let alone discuss. The previews lead audiences to believe it would be a drama laced with wit, but the reality is a much more heavy-handed picture than anyone could have predicted, […]
Posted in Movies, Reviews Tags: 2011, blu ray, dvd review, film review, hesher, indie (genre), joseph gordon-, joseph gordon-levitt, lionsgate, movie review, physical release, september, spencer susser 1 Comment »DVD Review: Frank Zappa: The Freakout List
April 17th, 2010 James Shotwell …very little to offer anyone who would care enough to watch it…
Posted in News Tags: documentary, dvd review, frank zappa, movie review, the freakout list 2 Comments »Movie Review: The Carter
December 12th, 2009 James Shotwell Film: The Carter Genre: Documentary OUT NOW [Buy on Itunes for $14.99] When you decide to make a documentary about one of the most popular, yet misunderstood musicians on the planet, you best be prepared for anything. Even the most ridiculous twists, like your “star” refusing to sit down for an interview and later asking […]
Kill The Record Labels [DVD]
May 13th, 2009 James Shotwell Title: Kill The Record Labels Genre: Documentary Director: T. Thomas Distributor: Focus Media Release: 2009 One glance at the cover art for the new Documentary Kill The Record Labels may turn away the average viewer, but in reality it’s probably the most fitting design possible. This 2009 Documentary, which features interviews with everyone from DJ […]
Posted in News Tags: 50 cent, dj cannon, dj drama, documentary, dvd review, film, focus media, hip-hop (genre), kill the record labels, lloyd banks, mike jones, mixtapes, movie review, record industry, t. thomas, underground Comments Off on Kill The Record Labels [DVD]Melvin Fatomas Big Band – Live From London 2006 [DVD]
September 4th, 2008 James Shotwell Band: Melvin Fantomas Big Band Title: Live From London 2006 Genre: Live Show Release: 08/26 Distributor: MVD Every so often I get handed something to review that I’ve never heard of in my life. The Fantomas Melvins Big Band (henceforth referred to as TFMBB) was one of those times. I’m not usually so critical of […]