On the Front Line: 3 From Hell — A Movie Review

Rotten Tomatoes: 36% IMDB: 7/10 Fandango: 42% Rodey’s Score: 4/5 Let’s take a moment to chat about a highly anticipated movie sequel featuring a clown “dancing for the sins of the world,” grisly murders, and dark humor that premiered in theaters this month. I’m talking of course about none other than 3 From Hell, the… Continue reading On the Front Line: 3 From Hell — A Movie Review

NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part II — The New Fleet

  Here is the second installment of Bay-area punk band Nopes’ overview of the horror film genre. This time, Alex and Gabe look at “The New Fleet,” movies they consider 21st-century classics… Read Part I: Oldie Goldies here. Part II: The New Fleet (New Classics) After what felt like years of utter torment with painful remake… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part II — The New Fleet

NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part I — Oldie Goldies

On the eve of releasing their second full-length album, Stapler, Alex and Gabe from the noisy California punk band Nopes carved out some time to Nerd Talk one of their favorite topics: horror movies.  The band’s in-depth look at this film genre will be divided into four installments: Oldie Goldies, The New Fleet, Jokers, and… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Horror Movies, Part I — Oldie Goldies

Horror, Games, and Art: Nerd Talk with Let It Breathe

Minnesota stoner trio Let It Breathe takes over Nerd Talk this week, sharing their thoughts on the horror movies, video games, and artwork that has made a mark on them.  They’ve got some pretty rad music on the ol’ bandcamp for ‘pay what you want’ download, so make sure you check it out.  If these… Continue reading Horror, Games, and Art: Nerd Talk with Let It Breathe

Nerd Talk with Tom from Oceans

On this week’s edition of Nerd Talk, Tom Hollands of UK post-hardcore band Oceans takes over with a penchant for fantasy and many things Japanese.  “I can’t speak for the rest of the band,” the guitarist says.  “I think we all have rather varied tastes in other media… But here goes. It was hard to… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Tom from Oceans

Nerd Talk with The Necrosexual

New series here, folks.  Alternative Control will be hosting guest columns penned by people from all over the metal scene, about the nerdy things they love.  For our maiden voyage, “the most electrifying man in corpse entertainment” tells us about his favorite film, book, and video game.  Here’s the inner nerd of none other than… The Necrosexual!… Continue reading Nerd Talk with The Necrosexual

Brides + Basement = Bad Horror Movies

  BAD horror movies bring me a lot of joy.  I’m talking about the kind that is so awful it’s insulting.  Bad scripts, bad acting, bad special effects, just plain bad.  I particularly like movies from the 70s because they weren’t torture porn like today’s horror movies — and more importantly, the boobs were real. … Continue reading Brides + Basement = Bad Horror Movies