Film: Premature Starring: Craig Roberts, Katie Findlay Directed by: Dan Beers Groundhog’s Day meets American Pie in the new comedy Premature. Growing up is hard, and as well grow older we often wish we could have a second chance in various situations. Premature explores the possibilities of such an opportunity being presented, albeit without the […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Filmmaker Andrew Rossi Talks ‘Ivory Tower’ And The Problem(s) With Higher Education
June 27th, 2014 
James Shotwell It makes me feel old to say it, but when I entered college in 2006 the discussion over rising student loan debts had barely begun. By the time I graduated in 2010, however, that problem had evolved into a full-blown national crisis. Current students and those that have graduated have accrued more than one trillion […]
Night Riots Dance With Eloquent Mannequin In New Video
June 18th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Channeling the best moments of ’80s synth-pop, the new video from Night Riots for the track “Back To Your Love,” is sensational. Singer Travis Hawley lustfully dances with a mannequin-gone-human in an abandoned mall to a tune that oozes with electronic-pop infection. Premiering yesterday on mtv.com, Hawley had this to say about the video: “We […]
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Announce ‘Hypnotic Eye,’ Reveal Late Summer Tour Dates
May 20th, 2014 James Shotwell Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have set a July 29 release for their first studio album in four years. Titled Hypnotic Eye, the latest offering from the long-running rock act will be released through Reprise Records just in time for the start of a late summer tour that promises to hit most major cities across […]
International Trailer For ‘V/H/S Viral’ Offers A New Set Of Found Footage Scares
May 13th, 2014 Brian Leak Most of us here at UTG have been avid fans of the developing V/H/S franchise, even if most of us can’t seem to agree on which of the first two installments is better. There’s no denying though that the team behind this horror franchise have breathed new life into the anthology genre with interesting and […]
Third ‘V/H/S’ Film Gets Title, Directors
May 1st, 2014 Tyler Hanan A third V/H/S film is (inevitably) underway, and we’ve been delivered a fair amount of information about it. Entitled V/H/S Viral, the film “focuses on fame-obsessed teens who unwittingly become stars of the next internet sensation,” as reported by Screen Daily. The directors involved for the threequel are Todd Lincoln (The Apparition), Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes), Marcel Sarmiento (Deadgirl), Gregg Bishop […]
Restored Version of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Screened Nationwide July 4 Weekend
April 30th, 2014 Nina Corcoran This is the year of The Beatles–well, more than it normally is, anyway. It’s been 50 years since the English band’s iconic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and as such all sorts of treats have been popping up. The newest caters to music lovers and film buffs alike. The 1964 film A Hard Day’s […]
Twin Shadow Releases New Single “To the Top”
April 15th, 2014 Corey From It’s been a few years since we’ve heard anything George Lewis, Jr. Finally we get some new ’80s music. Twin Shadow released Confess in 2012, and with this new single, he’s back in the same fashion he left. And based on past releases beyond that, I’d say any record that is released on this moniker […]
Handguns Pit “Heart Vs. Head” On New Song, ‘Life Lessons’ Out July 8
April 2nd, 2014 Troy Sennett Despite a tumultuous past plagued with van troubles and lineup changes, Handguns have managed to consistently pump out solid pop punk songs with relatable lyrics and catchy choruses. “Heart Vs. Head,” the first taste of new music from the group since 2012’s Angst, couples those familiar features with the most aggressive guitar tones and driving […]
Sunny Day Real Estate, Circa Survive Announce Split Featuring First New SDRE Song In 14 Years
March 3rd, 2014 John Bazley You read that headline correctly. Sunny Day Real Estate will be releasing a split with Circa Survive for Record Store Day, featuring brand new material from both bands. For those of you keeping track at home, this marks the first new Sunny Day Real Estate song since their 2000 record, The Rising Tide. The track, […]
Randy Blythe Confirms Lamb Of God Is Going On Hiatus
January 28th, 2014 James Shotwell “This has been a pretty wild ride…” This is one of those news stories you see coming from a mile away, but still hope you never have to write. There have been rumors circulating throughout the metal community for several weeks that Lamb Of God would be taking an extended break following the end of […]
VINYL REVIEW: Blink-182 – Blink-182 (Hot Topic Exclusive)
January 6th, 2014 Brian Leak Artist: Blink-182 Album: Blink-182 Label: Geffen Records Original release date: November 18, 2003 I think it’s safe to say that Blink-182 was my first favorite band. Not only their music, but their personality as a group spoke to me as a pre-teen and teenager with an unequivocal desire to be more outspoken and extroverted. My […]