Film: Terminator Genisys Starring: Jai Courtney, Emilia Clarke, Arnold Schwarzenegger Directed By: Alan Taylor “Old, but not obsolete.” This line reverberates throughout the narrative of the new reboot/sequel/studio machination, Terminator Genisys. As the camera lingers on Schwarzenegger’s automated façade, we see that the lines on his face are more noticeable than ever. A sign of […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Jurassic World’ Is Pure Summer Fun
June 10th, 2015 
James Shotwell Film: Jurassic World Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt Directed by: Colin Trevorrow Jurassic World is a loud, fun, and exhilarating thrill ride that offers plenty of eye candy for moviegoers young and old. It’s a bit dumb, but that’s okay. Separated from their parents for the holidays, two brothers (the talented Ty Simpkins and […]
UTG INTERVIEW: The Unravelling Talk “Revolt,” Upcoming Album
June 8th, 2015 Brian Leak It’s been half a decade since Calgary duo The Unravelling released 13 Arcane Hymns, their last album, but they’re still very much active with new material on the way. We got our first taste of it with “Revolt” in April and there’s plenty more to look forward to in the coming months. We had the […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘San Andreas’ Crumbles, Explodes And Dulls
May 29th, 2015 Sam Cohen Film: San Andreas Starring: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario Directed by: Brad Peyton The disaster movie is a sub-genre that works almost solely off of nostalgia. I remember watching The Poseidon Adventure as a kid and was shook in awe by the power of natural forces and how humans may react to […]
SXSW MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Turbo Kid’ Offers Silly, Gore-Filled Goodness
March 18th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Turbo Kid Starring: Munro Chambers Directed by: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell Combining elements of Mad Max, direct-to-VHS science fiction sequels, and enough tongue-in-cheek humor to keep everyone snickering throughout, Turbo Kid is an original adventure you won’t soon forget. The year is 1997, and as you undoubtedly remember the world has been […]
‘Young Ones’ Trailer: Michael Shannon, Elle Fanning, And More Fight To Survive The Future
July 11th, 2014 James Shotwell We love Michael Shannon here at UTG. Even when he’s not the star of a film, the sheer fact he’s decided to grace any set with his presence is enough to get our money. Young Ones, which arrives this fall, is his latest work. The future sucks. Okay, maybe that is not a fact, but […]
It’s Official: Tom Hardy Will Portray Elton John In Upcoming Biopic
October 24th, 2013 James Shotwell “Hold me closer, tiny Bronson…” After months of rumors and gossip, it has been confirmed that Tom Hardy will be portraying rock icon Elton John in Rocketman, a biopic directed by Michael Gracey and written by Lee Hall. Focus Features will distribute the film, which is scheduled to begin production in 2014, and it’s likely […]
Substances, death, and purpose fueled Culture Abuse for their most imaginative release yet
April 15th, 2016 Adrian Garza It’s roughly 9pm on a Thursday night inside Seattle’s Funhouse, and Culture Abuse have finished sound check for one of their last tour dates opening for the enigmatic Self Defense Family, leading into the release of their 6131 Records full-length debut, Peach. Standing front and center is the band’s vocalist, David Kelling, who’s shifting his […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Flexes The Power Of Escapism (And The Light Side)
December 19th, 2015 Sam Cohen Film: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver Directed By: JJ Abrams I’m not going to sit here and reflect upon the personal relationship I had with the Star Wars franchise as a kid. We grow up, move on, get a job and the magic in life fades a little […]
UTG Mixtape Roundup: October 2015
November 6th, 2015 Mike Giegerich While September’s all-star lineup of mixtapes was impossible to top in terms of household names (special thanks to Thugger, Migos, and co.), October allowed us to focus in on a slew of lesser-known talents from across the country who were bursting with potential (if not already firing on all creative cylinders). Thus, read on to discover releases from a […]
Brian Fallon Announces Debut Solo Album, ‘Painkillers’
October 7th, 2015 Kyle Florence With The Gaslight Anthem now on an indefinite hiatus, it seems that frontman Brian Fallon is gearing up to release his debut solo album with the help of producer Butch Walker. Titled Painkillers, the 35-year-old’s forthcoming effort is currently being recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and is set to arrive in early 2016 via Island Records. Additionally, […]