reviews

The Inspiring 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Is More "Super" Than "Man"

Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

From the minute Christopher Reeve flew into the public conscious, he was an elevated being — out of this world, even. But after his...

Karate Can't Quite 'Make It Fit' on Their Return

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

Over a decade and six albums that marked the turn of the last century, Boston's Karate chopped together an aesthetic that combined elements...

Panda Bear and Cindy Lee's "Defense" Unites Two of Music's Great Pop Deconstructionists

Exclaim! Staff Picks

PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2024

On the aughts indie pop pinnacle 'Person Pitch,' Panda Bear channeled the very familiar sounds of '50s and '60s pop into something...

'Shrinking' Rises to Its Tall Order in Season 2

Created by Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel

PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2024

A great television season is hard to pull off, but following it up with another comes with added pressure to stick with the core ideals that...

Fontaines D.C. Reached a Fever Pitch in Montreal

MTELUS, October 12

PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024

There was a palpable excitement in the room at a packed MTELUS, as fans eagerly awaited the members of Fontaines D.C. to file onto the...

Ariana Grande Absolutely Sang as 'Saturday Night Live' Host

October 12, 2024

PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024

With a second solid writing and performance week in a row, 'Saturday Night Live' was very entertaining, with a dynamic hosting turn by...

Touché Amoré Find the Centre on 'Spiral in a Straight Line'

PUBLISHED Oct 11, 2024

Post-hardcore titans Touché Amoré still have more to say. Somehow it's already been fifteen years since the five-piece from L.A. made their...

The Linda Lindas Are Suited to the Times on 'No Obligation'

PUBLISHED Oct 11, 2024

The Linda Lindas have come a long way since screaming about a "Racist, Sexist Boy" at the LA Public Library in 2021. And despite their...