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September

dvd

Head Trauma

From Lance Weiller (of the Jersey Devil film, 'The Last Broadcast') comes this rather surprising horror film that not only utilizes unique storytelling techniques but also does so with, get this, COMICS. Steve Bisette of Swamp Thing and Taboo fame illustrates two narrative comics that run throughout the film telling different facets of the story.

One comic is a Christian booklet much like the infamous 'Chick' minis that the main character finds in a phone booth. The booklet depicts what awaits those who turn from God's path and the troubled protagonist cannot help but see similarities to his own plight in the images.

The other comic device involves the next door neighbor who is drawing a story based on his neighbor's pains which suggests there might be more to this film than is readily apparent.

Aside from these fantastic ideas, it's a gripping and creepy horror film. Put it in your Netflix queue for the upcoming Halloween season.

Filmthreat review here

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music

The Billy Nayer Show-Fall Concert
"A strangely narcotic collection of sexy (if slightly unsettling) songs" Time Out New York
"Nothing short of phenomenal!" The New York Times

09-28 - San Francisco, CA - 12 Galaxies
09-29 - Hollywood, CA - Knitting Factory
10-20 - Berlin, DE - EISZEIT Kino
10-22 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso
10-23 - Brussels, BE - TBA
10-24 - Paris, FR - La Flèche d'Or
10-25 - Glasgow, UK - 13th Note
10-26 - Aberdeen, UK - Cafe Drummond
10-27 - Edinburgh, UK - Cafe Royal
10-28 - Manchester, UK - Blue Cat
10-29 - Liverpool, UK - The Cavern
10-30 - Birmingham, UK - The Spotted Dog
10-31 - London, UK - Cargo
11-01 - Bristol, UK - The Cube
11-02 - York, UK - Basement Bar City Screen
11-03 - Leeds, UK - Leeds International Film Festival

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