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2015. Bob Dylan performing “The Night We Called It a Day” on Late Show with David Letterman

Film + TV
WATCH: Bob Dylan Sends David Letterman Off with “The Night We Called It a Day,” His First (and Ultimately Last) Visit to the Show in Decades

Also, Dave reveals his two things to know in the world.

May 20, 2015

2015. Armando Iannucci. Credit Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images. ONE TIME USE ONLY.

Film + TV
Armando Iannucci Announces Plan to Adapt “The Death of Stalin” for His First Post-“Veep” Project

Prepare for the incoming onslaught of Russian swearing.

May 20, 2015

2015. The Helio Sequence self-titled cover art

Reviews
The Helio Sequence, “The Helio Sequence”

It’s always kind of curious when a band holds off on having a self-titled album for years and years, and then just decides to go for it.

May 20, 2015

2015 NFL logo

Art & Culture
Trial By Media, Jon Grady, Lots of Talk About Balls, and Other Findings in the Deflategate Debacle [UPDATED]

Because it’s the team’s fault when the league doesn’t have proper protocol set in place.

May 19, 2015

2015. Ratatat press photo uncredited

Ratatat Detail LP5 and It’s “Magnifique”

“Cream On Chrome” will appear on the new release due out July 14 via XL Recordings.

May 19, 2015

28 Days Later… poster crop

Film + TV
Alex Garland Discusses Why He Doesn’t Care For Sequels, Reveals “28 Months Later” Is in the Works

The Ex Machina writer/director has provided a story concept now in the hands of longtime Danny Boyle collaborator Andrew Macdonald.

May 14, 2015

2013. Dave Eggers’s The Circle book cover

Film + TV
Alicia Vikander Set to Star Alongside Tom Hanks (and Remain in a Dystopic Future) in an Adaptation of Dave Eggers’s “The Circle”

The “Ex Machina” star will once again find herself in the middle of a high-stakes Orwellian battle, just this time on the other side.

May 12, 2015

2015. Mac DeMarco press photo by Kiera McNally

LISTEN: Sit Back and Relax with Mac (DeMarco) on the Smooth New Track “The Way You’d Love Her”

The “Another One” “mini-LP” is out August 7 via Captured Tracks.

May 11, 2015

I Love Lucy intro screenshot

Film + TVStaff Picks
STUDY: A Highly Scientific Analysis of the Best (and Worst) TV Moms

Cue laugh track now.

May 08, 2015

2015. Drinks Hermits on Holiday album teaser screenshot

WATCH: Dogs Run Free in Album Teaser for DRINKS, Tim Presley and Cate Le Bon’s New Project

“Hermits on Holiday” will arrive sometime in August via Presley’s own Birth Records.

May 06, 2015

2015. Los Angeles Police Department Insecurity video screenshot

WATCH: Los Angeles Police Department Shares Grisly Slasher Video for “Insecurity”

Or: Ryan Pollie and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

May 06, 2015

2015. Giorgio Moroder Deja Vu video screenshot

WATCH: Giorgio Moroder Chauffeurs You to Sia-Bots in Video for “Déjà vu”

Because falling in love is like being assaulted by five wig-wearing women in a hallway.

May 05, 2015

2015. Mikal Cronin Turn Around music video screenshot

WATCH: Kristen Schaal Does Her Best Natalie Imbruglia in Mikal Cronin’s Video for “Turn Around”

Cronin also stopped by “Conan” last night to perform the track.

May 05, 2015

McSweeney’s Chair Logo

Art & Culture
McSweeney’s Offers Up a Treasure Trove of Unique Literary-ish Rewards in Their New Kickstarter Campaign

The San Francisco publishing staple is looking for support as they transition into being a nonprofit.

May 04, 2015

2015. Vaadat Charigim “Ein Li Makon” video screenshot

WATCH: Getting Old Sucks in Vaadat Charigim’s Melancholy “Ein Li Makom” Video

The Israeli band’s new LP “Sinking As a Stone” is out May 19 via Burger Records.

May 04, 2015

2015. Mikal Cronin, “MCIII” album art.

Reviews
Mikal Cronin, “MCIII”

Mikal Cronin has spent much of his musical career with long and wild hair shaking in front of his face, while standing behind a wall of noise.

May 04, 2015

2015. Super Troopers 2 indiegogo campaign trailer screenshot

Film + TV
Mother of God: “Super Troopers 2” Is a Go Following a (Beyond) Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Broken Lizard’s return to their classic will begin shooting later this year.

May 01, 2015

2015. The Helio Sequence Upward Mobility video screenshot

WATCH: The Helio Sequence Share Delightfully Trippy Video for “Upward Mobility”

Their self-titled album is out May 19 via Sub Pop.

April 29, 2015

2015. Future Islands playing The Chase on Late Night with David Letterman

Film + TV
WATCH: Future Islands Return to “Letterman” to Premiere “The Chase,” Dedicate It to the People of Baltimore

“You’re welcome here anytime. I won’t be here, but you’re welcome anytime.”

April 29, 2015

David Simon / 2014 / credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Stringer (Getty) <> at SVA Theater on April 24, 2014 in New York…

Art & CultureFilm + TV
As the Freddie Gray Protests Continue, David Simon Urges Baltimore Residents Not to Riot

The former “Baltimore Sun” reporter and creator of “The Wire” and “Treme” has been actively participating in a heated discussion on his website about the situation.

April 28, 2015
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