31 Days Of Horror (Day 5): V/H/S

Director(s): Ti West, Adam Wingard, David Bruckner, Glenn McQuaid, Joe Swanberg, Radio Silence

Writer(s): Various

Starring: See list HERE

Release Date: January 22, 2012 (Sundance), October 5, 2012

Plot: The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films, built into a frame narrative which acts as its own short horror film. Each short film is linked together with the concept of found footage (each segment is from the VHS tapes found in the room).

Blood Sugar Summer “The Most Photographed Woman On The Planet”

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Blood Sugar Summer

“The Most Photographed Woman On The Planet”

Blood Sugar Summer mixes one of the most compelling soundscapes with lyrics that will floor you. Their latest track “The Most Photographed Woman On The Planet” really shines light on a tragic tale. There’s an evolution of sound that comes through here. You will find that it’s beautiful throughout, and it focuses on transitional moments, so you aren’t getting anything that is droning or repetitive. It’s eclectic, it’s a sonic boom of lyricism mixed with an aural effect that just works.

Nina Kotova Plays Profoundly Beautiful Cello Music on Her Latest Release of J.S. Bach Suites

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Nina Kotova "J.S. Bach The Cello Suites" (2014) Review

When it comes to classical music, you most likely know the big names from the past. But did you know that there are a lot of contemporary players, soloists, conductors and more that are creating beautiful music? That’s what you get when you listen to Nina Kotova’s latest record of J.S. Bach Suites for Cello. I was completely stunned with this release as I didn’t expect it to be as transformative as it is. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best release I’ve heard all year, and that trumps nearly every single record I’ve reviewed to this day.

Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Director: Matt Reeves

Writer(s) Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver

Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarkem Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbel, Kodi Smith-McPhee, Kirk Acevedo, Nick Thurston

Release Date: July 11, 2014

Plot: A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

Delyric Oracle Vanilla Sky

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Delyric Oracle “Vanilla Sky” (2014) Review

There are so many hip hop records released through the year that it becomes difficult to get to all of them. Some stand out from others, and if you focus on the independent world, you really get art in the form of music. That’s what you get when you finally sit down to hear Delyric Oracle. On the release of “Vanilla Sky” you’re treated to a modernist effort, one akin to the art that you may not understand, but you will definitely call talented and unique. The delivery here is one that you’re going to stand back and just wonder, it’s the type of work that makes you think, because it’s different, refreshing, and downright unique.

Atmosphere Southsiders

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Atmosphere “Southsiders” (2014) Review

Slug is back and this time he shakes off the dust that plagued his last release and brings back the incredible rhymes that came through on “When Life Gives You Lemons…” In fact, it was that previous album that garnered so much critical acclaim for Slug. The introspective lyricism, and the forward thinking thought process of an alternative rapper shines through on “Southsiders”. He finds a way to complicate the task through eclectic soundscapes and delivery in what you would expect from Atmosphere. The record starts off with an instant classic, “Camera Thief”, which bridges the gap from “Shoulda Known” and “The Family Sign”.

Reeve Oliver: Touchtone Inferno

Reeve Oliver: Touchtone Inferno

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Reeve Oliver “Touchstone Inferno” (2007) Review

Dogwood was a Christian punk rock band that seemed to be hitting their stride in the 2000’s, and that may not make a lot of sense to most music fans out there, especially if you weren’t keen on Tooth and Nail’s mad dash to sign any act that had a regional following in this scene. Well, Dogwood had a guitar player named Sean O’Donnell and he went on to create a band called Reeve Oliver. This band is one of the best pop punk rock acts that you probably didn’t hear about, and it’s sad.

Esoteric and Stu Bangas: Machete Mode

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Esoteric and Stu Bangas “Machete Mode” (2013) Review

Artist: Esoteric and Stu Bangas

Album: “Machete Mode”

Release: 2013

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

A lot of the best music isn’t heard, or even seen. If you read independent hip hop media, however, you may hear about some of the better options. However, while mainstream media talks about only the artists that are signed to big labels or friends and family of Dr. Dre, Eminem, or any number of established stars from the past, there are some that are just working hard to come together and create rhymes that are just eclectic to say the least.

KMD: Mr. Hood

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K.M.D “Mr. Hood” (1991) Review

Artist: K.M.D.

Album: “Mr. Hood”

Released: 1991

Genre: Hip Hop/ Rap

Murs and Fashawn: This Generation

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Murs x Fashawn“This Generation” (2012) Review

Artist: Murs and Fashawn

Album: “This Generation”

Released: 2012

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

For The Fan Welcomes New Writers

   Hello everyone! 

Matt here!(Founder of For The Fan) I wanted to let you guys know that I will be bringing in two new writers.
This post is a bit late since they have already begun posting. I just wanted to formally introduce our new writers and heads of the Movies, TV & Media section. They will be bringing you reviews, trailers, and the latest news in the film and television world. I am proud to announce

Anthony Centeno: He and I have been friends for a couple of years now and we found our similar interests could be used to our advantage. 

Ryan Horner: When I was sent this picture by Ryan he said, "Use this, cause it makes me look like a douchebag." This guy is great. Don't let that fool you he is one the most intelligent persons I know.

I am glad to have you guys aboard! 

There you have it. Show them some love and keep checking their section for the latest in Film, Television & Media.

Written by Matt Skajem