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Ray Harryhausen
The Creator of Dynamation
"The Cyclops is weeping out of that one great eye." —Brad Linaweaver
At the ripe old age of 92 years young, Ray Harryhausen moved on to the next plane of existence. I knew Ray, not well but we certainly shared several conversations. He and I found we totally disagreed politically, but that was neither here nor there. When he pulled out his "kids" and handed them to me to hold (I was always quite fond of Medusa), I don't know if the light in my eyes was brighter than Ray's or not. God knows, his lit up like High Mass (as my grandmother would say). —Jessie LilleyPictured Above: Ray Harryhausen with two of his "kids".Photo From: www.ccdblog.com
Window of OpportunityExclusive Photos from the set of theSilicon Assassin ProjectProduction on this project is wrapping up and we're all very excited about it here at Mondo Cult. Series creator (and Mondo Cult Publisher) Brad Linaweaver has given us permission to post these exclusive pix from this past weekend's shoot. This episode, "Window of Opportunity", was directed by Mondo Cult favorite Christopher Douglas-Olen Ray. Read The Full Article by Jessie Lilley... 
Grant LyleSo ThereIndependentAnother Canadian! The music keeps pouring in from our talented Northern neighbors. This is Grant Lyle's 7th album and I'm not surprised. The man has a solid voice and some marvelous lyrics. Lyle is a well known performer on the vibrant Canadian music scene. He's performed in top clubs, festivals and other select venues and his performances leave audiences bellowing for more due to the passion he has for the music he plays. 
A Primitive EvolutionThe PrizeIndependent / November 2012Toronto's alternative/blues rock trio A Primitive Evolution are characterized by their raw, honest musical output and visionary "Alice in Wonderland-esque" music videos. A rock act that puts in effort and passion in all ways and that look like punks but their musicality denies the costume.
The Visible Rayby Brad Linaweaver
There is a special fraternity that experienced a crushing loss this year. I count myself a member. We have no old dark house in which to meet. There are no arcane handshakes, or glittering rings on anyone's fingers, to herald membership in this particular fraternity. Read The Full Article by Brad Linaweaver... 
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Chords of TruthReflections of Reality (Remixed Double LP)Independent / March 12, 2013This album is comprised of Garriotte's initial 7 songs. From those songs we now have 57 remixes from various producers in several different styles of music from his original acoustic releases to electronic interpretations and back again. Ultimately, the people involved have dubbed it "folktronica". This had to have been a huge undertaking. Imagine reinterpreting oneself multiple times and presenting the same thoughts to such a huge spectrum of listeners. Certainly gets the point across to a huge audience. 
Virgins Family BandHoneylionIndependent / February 8, 2013Pretty harmonies and melodies open this album and I enjoyed listening to the entire thing. Saman and Gabe were High School pals in Miami. They recorded together then in the classic garage (or, in this case, bedroom) style and then went their separate ways to college. Each played with bands during those years, but kept in touch personally and musically and eventually, Gabe left Florida to join Saman in North Carolina so they could pursue their vision in total commitment. 
Marla MaseBacked by Tomás Doncker BandSpeak DeluxeIndependent / February 28, 2013This is one of those acts that has a lot to say but doesn't have strong vocals. Ms. Mase gets around this by speaking many of the lyrics and telling a story with music behind her. She sings as well, but it doesn't grab me. I've never been a fan of performance art, but while it may not be to my taste, Marla Mase is good at what she does. She's got a fine band behind her and together they have created an interesting commentary on life in the 21st century. 
Grown Up Avenger StuffAliveIndependent / 2012Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Deirdre Kroener, this band has legs. Intense rockers from Charlotte, NC, Grown Up Avenger Stuff is taking it step by step and "saving the world one rock song at a time." God knows, with some of the crappy acts out there (especially on the majors), it's nice to hear honest to God rock 'n roll again. 
Time and EnergyStrange Kind of FocusIndependent / 2012Here's a California sound recorded in Santa Cruz County that I might actually go to hear live. Time and Energy rose—phoenix-like—from the ashes of their former four-piece rock band. Jorge Rios and Brennan Roach have assumed complete control of all musical duties after the departure of the other two members. Rios handles vocals, guitar, bass, keys and percussion; Roach is on drums, percussion, bass, guitar, keys and clarinet in equal measure. 
Tom DyerI Ain't Blue Any MoreGreen Monkey Records / 2012A one man band of the old school, Tom Dyer's been around awhile and still rockin'. His recordings are just the way he wants them because he plays all instruments, sings all tracks and records and master his own work. 
Monks of MellonwahSydney, AustraliaIndependent / 2013A Singing Drummer! I love drummers who can sing. So often they sit behind the band and keep the beat (in many case in spectacular fashion) and rarely do they vocalize. Right away I like this band because Josh Baissari can hit the center of the note and he can drum and he's just adorable. Not since The Stems (raging Dom mariani fan here) have I enjoyed an Australian band as much. 
Arc & StonesRock/Blues/Soul/AlternativeIndependent / 2013There's a band in Brooklyn, NY that has come to my attention. Young kids. Why should I listen to these kids? I want my Stewart and Stones and etc. I should (and will continue to) listen to them because they can play. This isn't always the case with bands. 
Fabulous Birthday at The Viper RoomOctober 5, 2012by Jerry JewettPHOTOS: Raven Servellon The opening act on Friday was The Fabulous Miss Wendy, firing up the stage at 8:00 PM with Lil' Kenny beside her for backing vocals, Christian Alexander on drums and Craig Goldberg on bass. Wendy works as a singer/songwriter/guitarist, playing her own tunes, which feature angst, fun, frustration, self-reflection and party-animal sensibility, in varying proportions. 
Little ElfA Celebration of Harry Langdonby Chuck Harter and Michael J. HaydeBear Manor Media 2012, $49.95You may think the new Telephone Directory somehow wound up in your mail when you open a package containing this astonishing achievement from Bear Manor Media. It stops short of 700 pages, but not by much. It is a big book. Older fans who might be suffering from deteriorating vision will have no trouble perusing the exhaustively informative text, or pouring over the 500 pictures. "But who is Harry Langdon?" a novice cineaste might be imprudent enough to ask in a careless moment. This book alone is sufficient to crush such a helpless innocent awash in ignorance. 
Ray BradburyAugust 22, 1920 ~ June 5, 2012A Legend Passes When one has friends that are older and have been ill, the realization that you will outlive those friends makes the eventual loss obvious, but no less painful to bear. Brad and I are devastated at the thought of facing the rest of our lives without Ray. 
The Ghastly Love of Johnny XSelected to Screen June 6 at Dances With Films Festival in HollywoodBlack-and-White Indie Feature is Last to Be Shot on Kodak's 35mm Plus-X Film StockDances With Films is setting the stage to bring the 15th year of its unique brand to Los Angeles audiences with more world premieres and original films from across the U.S. and abroad. The Ghastly Love of Johnny X is proud to be among the films chosen to play at this year's festival, which will be showcased at the famed Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. 
The Return of Vanessa Komanby J. Neil Schulman
Vanessa Koman is an actress I've known since she was born, and her film career begins with a classic story.
Light In The Attic Records / 2010
Jim SullivanU.F.O.A lot of albums come with bizarre backstories about in-fighting, debauchery, drugs… even death. But this one's a real doozy.
Odeon / 2009Sid!By Those Who Really Knew HimThe life of Sid Vicious is not that difficult to sum up. It's the story of a street punk hanger-on who was invited into the Sex Pistols, even though he had no musical talent. It's the woeful tale of a wretch who probably murdered his girlfriend, but who died of a heroin overdose before he could go to trial. That's pretty much what the man who was born Simon John Beverley "accomplished" during his short 21 years on Earth, but in so doing he became a punk icon. Perhaps the most legendary of all time. 
Ib Came from Outer Space—The Sequel Six Cult Films from The Sixties
Reviewed by Brad LinaweaverThis book was a long time coming. We've needed it for many reasons, not the least of which is setting the record straight. No one in Hollywood ever had to fight harder to get real science fiction in front of the cameras than Ib Melchior, who did everything in his film career except act (even though he began in showbiz as an actor on the stage). |
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