Close Your Eyes have revealed that their new vocalist spot will be filled by Micheal Sawyer (Miss Fortune). Please read a statement from the band on the other line-up announcements as well. Comment with your thoughts and let UTG know what you think of this move for CYE. “We are about to play our first […]
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New On Netflix: November 2014
October 29th, 2014 
James Shotwell Halloween is just days away, which means we are less than a week away from every department store transforming into Christmas music nightmares. There’s also Thanksgiving, tons of football, this writer’s birthday, and the long-awaited release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. There will also be a lot of new content to watch, […]
Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in October 2014
September 28th, 2014 James Shotwell October is right around the corner, which means before long the temperature will begin to drop like leaves from every tree on your block. The ‘anything is possible’ feel of summer will exit and be replaced by the ‘everything could go wrong’ dread of an impending winter, leaving you with next to no desire to […]
UTG Contest: Win A Pair Of Tickets To The Boston Premiere Of ‘Rich Hill’
August 14th, 2014 James Shotwell Earlier this week, I had the great fortune of screening a new documentary titled Rich Hill. The film, which played to critical and audience acclaim at a number of festivals near the beginning of the year, follows the lives of three young boys in one of the most poverty-stricken areas of rural Missouri. It’s the […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Rob Reiner Talks ‘And So It Goes,’ Aging In Hollywood, And More
July 23rd, 2014 James Shotwell Rob Reiner is one of those rare living legends that almost everyone you meet loves in one way or another. You may hate some of his work, sure, but that is bound to happen when you have had a career in entertainment that spans several decades. The important thing is that you remain as consistent […]
EDITORIAL: Revisiting Gareth Edwards’ ‘Monsters’
May 14th, 2014 Grace Duffy When Gareth Edwards‘ stunning Monsters debuted at SXSW in 2010, few could have anticipated that the British director would be helming the reboot of Godzilla inside a few years. It’s something of a leap from indie sci-fi to the greatest creature franchise in cinematic history, but no one who saw Monsters could have doubted Legendary’s […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’
December 21st, 2013 Grace Duffy Film: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Directed By: Peter Jackson Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage First of all, a word to the naysayers: “Desolation of Smaug” refers to the area around Erebor which has been smote by the dragon. It doesn’t, contrary to apparently popular belief, refer to his inevitable downfall, so […]
Protest The Hero’s Bassist Drops Off Upcoming Tour
October 23rd, 2013 Kriston McConnell Protest The Hero are embarking on a tour to support their brand new album, Volition. They had recently found themselves a new drummer, and now they will have to temporarily work with a replacement for their bassist. He released a statement indicating that he will have to drop off the band’s upcoming tour to work […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Steve Rennie, Manager of Incubus, Founder Of Renman Music & Business
September 24th, 2013 Dan Bogosian From time to time, a chance to interview someone we’ve long admired comes up that we simply cannot resist. Stevie Rennie is a music industry expert who started as a promoter in Los Angeles, became a record executive for Epic Records, and ended up managing Incubus. He’s now started his own website for those who […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Zakk Wylde Speaks on Black Label Society, Tim Lambesis and Playing with Ozzy Osbourne
June 20th, 2013 Derek Scancarelli “Are you a warrior of Christ?” asks a fan during a Q&A session at NYC’s jazz club, The Iridium. “Of course, I’m Catholic,” replies Zakk Wylde almost immediately. “Can you explain why?” the man follows up. “Well, you know, because being with Ozzy, between all the satanic rituals and the orgies we have, it just […]
Murder By Death Had “Everything Of Value” Taken From Their Van On Monday
February 20th, 2013 Dayton O'Connor Bummer news out of Murder By Death’s camp this week. According to a statement posted on their Facebook, the band was subject to a host of curious maladies during a stay in St. Louis. First, the band was robbed of some gear and personal items. Well we treated ourself to a rare nice hotel in […]
FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: Saw: The Final Chapter
October 10th, 2012 Justin Proper For The Love Of Film is UTG’s newest creation from film nerd and lover of all movies Justin Proper. Sometimes you need some help to figure out how to enjoy movies, and we are here to help! No longer will you need to fear movie night because your friends have no taste in film. With this […]