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FilmAlbum Review: Matthew Wilburn Skinner– Play For The KingMatthew Wilburn Skinner makes up one-third of the band Tallgrass, picking up the banjo and guitar, playing the harmonica and contributing his raspy vocals to the band.Jay Wallace · Nov 1, 2017CommunityA Campaign for Unrelenting Terror: “North Woods” Indie-GoGo fundraiser ends soon!Over a year ago, BandWagon Magazine spoke to local horror filmmaker Jason Kasper on his project, North Woods, a retro slasher film in the vein of Evil Dead and Phantasm.Jay Wallace · Nov 23, 2014FilmFilm Review: The JudgeDid you know Robert Downey, Jr. has been nominated for an Oscar twice?Jay Wallace · Nov 16, 2014FilmFilm Review: TuskWhen I was younger, I willingly sat through three Saw movies without flinching.BandWagon Magazine · Oct 14, 2014FilmFilm Review: SnowpiercerFor the past year or so, Captain America star Chris Evans has been stating in interviews that he’ll probably retire from acting after his contract with Marvel Studios is done,…Jay Wallace · Sep 13, 2014FilmMovie Review: ChefJon Favreau has had an encompassing career in the film industry.Jay Wallace · Jul 3, 2014FilmFilm Review: The Raid 2Unlike last year, which seemed to be the year of disappointing sequels for me, (I’m looking at you, Iron Man 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness) I was enthralled in April with…Jay Wallace · May 10, 2014FilmFilm Review: Need For SpeedFor the last few years, Aaron Paul has been known for playing a character whose catchphrase is, “Something-something-something, bitch!” Now that Breaking Bad is off the air…Jay Wallace · Apr 10, 2014FilmFilm Review: NoahIf one were to compile a list of directors that would be a suitable fit for a Biblical epic, Darren Aronofsky likely wouldn’t rank very close to the top at first glance.Christopher Sheridan · Apr 9, 2014

FeaturesLight in the Dark a Film of Music and Dance at Kress CinemaFor those interested in dance and local filmmaking, The Kress Cinema and Lounge will be premiering a short film on Saturday, April 12th titled Light in the Dark.Jay Wallace · Apr 8, 2014FilmFilm Review: Endless LoveGoing to the theater alone on Valentine’s Day to ironically watch Endless Love while surrounded by couples is not among the most exciting parts of my life.Christopher Sheridan · Mar 3, 2014FilmFilm Review: The Lego MovielegoThe Monomyth. You have seen it in action if you’ve ever watched a Star Wars movie, seen an episode of Community, or read through The Hobbit. Commonly known as The Hero’s Journey, it’s a structure that many myths and stories follow, often unintentionally. Summed up by mythologist, lecturer and writer Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, storytellers such as George Lucas and Dan Harmon have used it to put together their creations, and Hollywood has used it as a guide to screenwriting.Jay Wallace · Mar 3, 2014FilmFilm Review: HerFew things hurt quite as deeply as losing a loved one.Christopher Sheridan · Feb 15, 2014FilmFilm Review: NebraskaIt sucks getting old. It probably sucks just as much when you’re watching someone you love grow old.Jay Wallace · Feb 15, 2014FilmFilm Review: Ride AlongThe plot of Ride Along is yet another of the cut-and-paste, generic buddy movie templates : aspiring police officer, Ben (Kevin Hart), at the behest of his girlfriend, Angela,…Christopher Sheridan · Feb 15, 2014FilmFilm Review – Thor: Dark WorldAnother year, another installment in the huge Marvel movie universe.Christopher Sheridan · Nov 29, 2013FilmReview – “Gravity”There’s some innate genius about the way director Alfonso Cuaron ( Children of Men , Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ) can juxtapose beauty with death and darkness.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 11, 2013FilmReview – “Prisoners”A short ways into Prisoners , there is a quote on the radio about the importance of patience and penance, and working through trying times.Christopher Sheridan · Oct 7, 2013FilmReview – “The World’s End”There is nothing inherently wrong with nostalgia, but if you’re not careful, you into one of those guys who listens to Springsteen’s “Glory Days” and utters the words, “High…Jay Wallace · Oct 7, 2013FilmReview: The To Do ListTaking place in 1993, the movie revolves around Brandy Klark, played by Parks and Recreation ’s Aubrey Plaza. Unlike her past roles where she was a malcontent or snarking hipster, Plaza’s Brandy is a tightly-wound nerd who has dominated all her classes and extracurricular activities, graduating top of her high school class.Jay Wallace · Sep 17, 2013