reviews
Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: The Sky's the Limit on jev.'s "Lonrwrld (Freestyle)"
PUBLISHED May 26, 2023
jev. introduced himself to the world with tongue-twisting lyricism and the kind of flows that would leave a normal MC breathless on his deb...
Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Lean into Heavy Fantasy with "Gila Monster"
PUBLISHED May 26, 2023
Following their latest foray into thrash metal with 2019's Infest the Rats' Nest, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard returned with a promise...
'The Little Mermaid' Breathes New Life into the Classic Sea Spectacle
Directed by Rob Marshall
PUBLISHED May 26, 2023
Giving a timeless fairytale a modern spin is no easy feat, but Rob Marshall delivers an enjoyable sea spectacle with The Little Mermaid, th...
'You Hurt My Feelings' Offers Nuanced Insight Thanks to Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Directed by Nicole Holofcener
PUBLISHED May 26, 2023
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, one of cinema and television's most brilliant talents, returns to the big screen as Beth, a one-time successful author...
'July Talk: Love Lives Here' Is for the Fans
Directed by Brittany Farhat
PUBLISHED May 25, 2023
July Talk: Love Lives Here is, for better or worse, a unique music documentary. Filmed (mostly) in black and white, it leans into an art-ho...
The Formulaic 'About My Father' Has Just Enough Heart
Directed by Laura Terruso
PUBLISHED May 25, 2023
Reminiscent of the quaint and sweet family comedy of another era, About My Father brings the warmth of yesteryear into the present. Directe...
Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: RP Boo Pushes Footwork to Its Limits on 'Legacy Volume 2'
PUBLISHED May 25, 2023
The legacy of footwork music begins with RP Boo, who released what is widely considered the style's first-ever track in 1997 with "Baby Com...
Incendiary Pose a Challenge on 'Change the Way You Think About Pain'
PUBLISHED May 25, 2023
Long Island has seen a steady output of influential heavy bands over the last few decades, Incendiary being one of which you could throw in...