Bryan Reesman
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Weird Al Yankovic’s real life is so boring he had to make up his own biopic
The singer-comedian is one of the few Gen Xer icons who hasn’t failed us — no bad boy behavior, no political controversies, just fun and laughs. → Read More
Christmas horror movies give us a much-needed break from being merry all the time
Whether you're just seeking a twist on holiday entertainment or have a rightful need to say “bah humbug” to the season, creepy films are always a fun way to let off some steam. → Read More
'Dynasty,' 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' show '80s nostalgia is totally rad right now
The Decade of Decadence was a time of excess, for sure, but its brash attitudes, bold colors and cultural icons resonate because of the artistic forces it unleashed. → Read More
Bill and Ted 'Face the Music' in their latest movie, as we all have to eventually
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Bill and Ted Face the Music, the third installment of the "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" franchise, give Gen X what it needs. → Read More
20 Enterprising Facts About Star Trek
On this day in 1966, Gene Roddenberry's galaxy-spanning saga debuted and transformed sci-fi TV into a genre rich with multilayered drama, ethnic diversity, and real-world issues → Read More
Wayne Coe on His ’90s Feminist Western Horror ‘Grim Prairie Tales’
The quirky pentalogy subverted Western movie themes in search of something different. → Read More
Why Are Boomers and Gen-Xers Turning Their Backs on Old Rockers?
Rock legends like Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and the late David Bowie have recently put out quality music—so why aren't fans listening? → Read More
15 Wondrous Facts About Wonder Woman
The Amazonian princess—who has conquered comics, television, and movies—recently turned 75 years old. → Read More
Nothing Captured the MTV Revolution Better Than Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’
Months after their sophomore album "Rio" was released in May 1982, Duran Duran became an international sensation. → Read More
Nothing Captured the MTV Revolution Better Than Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’
Months after their sophomore album “Rio” was released in May 1982, Duran Duran became an international sensation. → Read More
World Goth Day Shines a Light on the Darkness
When you're a goth, every day is Halloween—but there's only one World Goth Day. → Read More
Japanese Metal Icon Yoshiki Goes Classical at Carnegie Hall
X Japan drummer Yoshiki is one of the biggest rock stars from one of the biggest bands that you don’t know. → Read More
Synth God Jean-Michel Jarre Breathes New ‘Oxygène’ Into Electronica
“I probably spent more of my life with machines than with human beings. I don’t know if that’s a good sign or not.” → Read More
The Best Overlooked Records of 2016
Everyone has their cultural blind spots: Here’s the best music we all should’ve paid more attention to in 2016. → Read More
Bon Jovi Without Richie Sambora Is an Aging Dog That’s Lost Its Bite
“This House Is Not For Sale” has its moments, but it’s mostly a lost opportunity to channel the emotional turbulence happening backstage. → Read More
Dani Filth Reflects on His Black Metal Classic, ‘Dusk…And Her Embrace’
“We’re eternally grateful because it was a turning point in our career. We took a U-turn, as it were.”—Dani Filth → Read More
How Stryper Created the First Hit Christian Metal Album
Thirty years ago this month, holy rockers Stryper unleashed what would become their biggest selling album ever, “To Hell With The Devil.” → Read More
The Big Journey Reunion That Kind of Happened, And What Might Have Been
After a 10-year hiatus, Journey reunited in 1996 for what was supposed to be their comeback. What followed is a story as old as rock itself. → Read More
Can the New ‘Rocky Horror’ Live Up to the Magic of the Original?
Many fans are screaming heresy, while others are eager to see how it’s reimagined for modern audiences—either way it’ll be pure spectacle. → Read More
‘Stranger Things’ Composers S U R V I V E Lead the New Synth Renaissance
From the Stranger Things soundtrack, to the band’s thrilling new album, vintage synth worship defines much of S U R V I V E’s sonic identity. → Read More