Comptoir Libanais I now own a fez. About bloody time. PCB was invited to the opening of the newest location of the growing UK-based outfit Comptoir Libanais, this 100-seater tucked … Read More
Black Cat: Bohemia, Southbank’s Udderbelly *****
On the banks of the Thames, in the unchartered realm of the spiegel tent, lurk a troupe of performance aficionados, ready to send shudders through the Udderbelly. Led by cabaret … Read More
The 10 Best Movies of 2018 So Far
A handy guide to the 10 Best Movies of 2018 (as of right now) As we enter the lull between the sugar highs of summer’s thrill rides and the inevitable … Read More
Revisit your favorite IPs in “Ready Player One”? How ‘Bout No?
The Ernest Cline book Ready Player One is a story by a pop culture fanboy for pop culture fanboys. It’s full of signifiers and not-very-deep references that make young Gen … Read More
Oscars 2018 – Roger Deakins
Roger Deakins? Who? If you are a huge film buff, this question is not for you. How many major cinematographers (aka DOPs) can you name? I’ll disregard the attribute “Academy-award … Read More
How ‘Bout No? to “Fifty Shades Freed,” Yes to home haircuts
We’ve entered the entertainment Dead Zone that is the beginning of the year. As such, I haven’t been inspired to make a new episode of How ‘Bout No?, my homemade … Read More
“Die Hard” is your fave Christmas movie? How ‘Bout No?
A few years ago, the idea that “Die Hard is my favorite Christmas movie” was a novelty. Then, it became a rallying cry for non-elitist movie fans who prefer their holiday … Read More
“How ‘Bout No?” returns to offer alternatives to Eminem’s REVIVAL
I hate to say I told you so, but I did. In the first episode of my new Youtube show, How ‘Bout No?, I warned you to stay away from … Read More
“How ‘Bout No?” – New Youtube content from PCB
They sure don’t make ’em like they used to. Or at least that’s the premise of my new, homemade Youtube show for PCB, How ‘Bout No? Why waste your time … Read More
Best of the Beast Summer 17 Preview
Best of the Beast Summer 17 There might be a lot of things going on in the world that are getting you down right now – your Facebook feed is a … Read More
Film Review: LONDON TOWN
Review: London Town The biggest problem with Derrick Borte’s London Town is the unfortunate timing. A coming of age story about a young boy from the United Kingdom, hopelessly in … Read More
Film Review: ANTS ON A SHRIMP
Cooking is an inherently cinematic profession. Struggling chefs, who work long hours for nothing more than a pittance and a notch in their culinary reputation, make for compelling protagonists. The … Read More
Film Review: KILLBILLIES
Horror has never been a subtle genre; even the best of the best wear their ethos like a bright red overcoat dripping with entrails. But Killbillies—billed as “Slovenia’s First Horror … Read More
Film Review: WEINER
Few political sex scandals have burned as bright as Anthony Weiner’s infamous sexting improprieties, wherein (among other things) the former Congressman accidentally tweeted—to thousands of followers and constituents—a picture of … Read More