PERRINE REVIEW-O-RAMA
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Short Cuts: An Oscar contender, one that should’ve been and one that most definitely shouldn’t have been
“Short Cuts” are expedient, pretension-free movie reviews. This installment tackles the hilarious “In the Loop,” the exhilarating “50 Dead Men Walking” and the by-the-books rom-com “I Hate Valentine’s Day.”
February 03, 2010
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The best non-Duluth albums of 2009*
Similar to last weekend’s list of the best Northland albums released in the past 12 months, this also comes with a disclaimer: This is all one jerk’s opinion.
December 29, 2009
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The Northland’s best albums of 2009 
Budgeteer reporter Matthew R. Perrine selects his favorite local releases from the last year, from Cars & Trucks and a Kritical Kontact solo disc to Billy Southern's new one and a couple Marc Gartman projects.
December 24, 2009
CD Reviews: Marc Gartband, Xhaust and Felt
This week we tackle two from Duluth, Marc Gartband’s “I Am a Fool for You” and another self-titled one from Xhaust, plus the latest Felt record, which combines the talents of Slug, Murs and Aesop Rock.
December 03, 2009
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Short Cuts: ‘Beautiful Losers’ chronicles brilliant ragtag collective
“Short Cuts” are expedient, pretension-free movie reviews. This installment tackles Aaron Rose’s documentary “Beautiful Losers,” which takes a look at the group of artists responsible for such iconic imagery as the Obama “Hope” poster and films like “Thumbsucker” and “Gummo.”
December 03, 2009
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Short Cuts: The Anvil documentary, ‘Lymelife’ and ‘Nature’s Grave’
“Short Cuts” are expedient, pretension-free movie reviews. This installment tackles the much-talked-about documentary “Anvil! The Story of Anvil,” the underlooked gem “Lymelife” (featuring Alec Baldwin and Cynthia Nixon) and “Nature’s Grave,” an unfortunate thriller-type-thing.
October 28, 2009
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CD Reviews: Brother Ali, Eyedea & Abilities, Anti-Pop Consortium and more
It’s a veritable hip-hop blowout, with Brother Ali’s “Us,” Eyedea & Abilities’ “By the Throat,” Anti-Pop Consortium’s “Flourescent Black,” BK-One and Benzilla’s “Radio do Canibal,” A-Trak’s “Infinity+1” and “Hesitation Wounds,” the latest from Oldominion’s Sleep, all getting the Matthew R. Perrine treatment.
October 13, 2009
Short Cuts: ‘The Garden,’ ‘The Mysteries of Pittsburgh’ and more
“Short Cuts” are expedient, pretension-free movie reviews. This installment tackles two unfortunately overlooked DVDs, “The Garden” and “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh,” and a few which have yet to grow on me: “Explicit Ills,” “Coco Chanel” and “I Sell the Dead.”
August 19, 2009
Short Cuts: ‘An American Affair,’ ‘The Union’ and ‘Guns’
“Short Cuts” are expedient, pretension-free movie reviews. This installment tackles three somewhat-overlooked DVD releases: “An American Affair,” which solidifies JFK’s legacy as an unstoppable playboy; a documentary about the marijuana trade, “The Union”; and “Guns,” a Canadian miniseries which is only slightly more imaginative than its title.
July 23, 2009
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CD Reviews: Indie gems from in and around the state
Albums reviewed this week: Chin Chin’s “The Flashing, The Fancing,” Misc.’s “Happiness is Easy” and, in brief, the Wooldridge Brothers’ “Days Went Around,” Vegas Temper’s “Molotov Season” and the Dusty Strobe Lights’ “Summer” EP.
June 24, 2009
DVD Review: Sarah Jessica Parker swaps ‘Sex’ for racism
After a couple of lighthearted films, the “Sex and the City” star showcases her serious side in the racially charged campus drama “Spinning Into Butter.”
May 27, 2009
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DVD Reviews: Two best-kept secrets that actually have stars in them
DVDs examined this week: Kelly Reichardt’s poignant “Wendy and Lucy,” starring the always-impressive Michelle Williams, and “Personal Effects,” where David Hollander brings to life a Rick Moody short story with the help of Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates.
May 22, 2009
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Long live rock: Cracker, the Evening Rig and the Rockford Mules keep the dream alive
Albums enjoyed this week: Cracker’s “Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey,” the Evening Rig’s “Is Doin’ Stuff” and the Rockford Mules’ “From Devil’s Spit to Angel Tears.”
May 20, 2009
CD Reviews: Two Many Banjos, ‘The Feelin’ and Friday Nights
Albums enjoyed this week: Two Many Banjos’ “Can’t Slow Me Down,” Nicholas “The Feelin” Mrozinski’s “Together We’re Stronger” and Friday Nights’ self-titled debut.
May 07, 2009
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DVD Review: Diane Keaton comedy ‘Smother’ shouldn’t work, but it does
“Smother,” starring Diane Keaton, Dax Shepard and Liv Tyler, is probably the unlikeliest successful comedy.
April 29, 2009
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