Growing up in the ’80’s, we had horror and adventure movies like Stand By Me, The Goonies, It, Firestarter, and so many others. Each of them had elements in common: … Read More
TV Review: THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
The Girlfriend Experience—a Starz original program based on Steven Soderbergh’s low-budget 2009 film of the same name—is a strange beast. Oppressively atmospheric and cold to the touch, The Girlfriend Experience … Read More
The Best of the Beast – Summer ’16 Off the Wall Recommendations
Summer is here. With the Memorial Day mullarkey safely behind us and the election winding down, or heating up, depending on your viewpoint, it’s time to get to the matter … Read More
The Moth Ball (Come Swing with Lili)
Gimmicky fitness trends come and go – pole dancing workout? tossing about the old medicine ball? For a minute it was circus-based training, and how do I know? Even “Sex … Read More
Udderbelly and London Wonderground Are Back!
After April ending in snow — yes, the dessert topping of Christmas back again to ruin your Easter eggs — the sun came out over most of the UK this … Read More
The 2016 Hugo award nominations are here, get your read on!
Get ready to get your read on! 4032 nominating ballots were cast this year, a record amount, and nearly twice as many as last year. To see the full list … Read More
This Month in Art: Eames, Perry and the Art of Protest
Okay, art Beasts, what do you want to think about this month? Class and society? Political protests? Or the true origin of that familiar chair in which you plant your … Read More
Why the All White Oscar Nominations Prove the Oscars are Silly
The World Series. The Super Bowl. Miss Universe. Three events that claim to be something they’re not. The World Series doesn’t represent the world. It should be call the U.S. … Read More
Mo’ Money, New Money: Shakespeare Larges Up the 2LB
Hey London Beasts, check out the cool new £2 Shakespeare coins we get to not tip bartenders with this year! These images, designed to honor one Mr. William Shakespeare on … Read More