1970s Archives

The Warriors (Limited Edition 4K UHD Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 7, 2023

There are certain films that have an aura surrounding their name, leaving those who have not seen them before to wonder… are they really worth all the hype? A valid question, in the case 1979’s The Warriors, is it worth all the buildup and then some. ... Read More

Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave (Book Review)

Day HeathDay HeathFebruary 7, 2022

Nostalgia can be a powerful thing, and nostalgia for some eras can be stronger than others. For example, it feels like 1980s nostalgia has lasted longer than the actual decade. Sure, there will be the odd bit of media that tries to capture 1960s doo-wop, ... Read More

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

Day HeathDay HeathNovember 12, 2021

Through Diversion Books, John Illsey will reveal how his life was in dire straits. Who thought it was that bad? Being the bassist and founding member of- oh, right. It is not quite that grim. The title is just being punny. Released on November 9, ... Read More

Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash (Movie Review)

Day HeathDay HeathJuly 15, 2020

Lynyrd Skynyrd likely need no introduction as they have been a particularly ubiquitous part of Southern rock since their inception. But tragedy struck in 1977 when the band’s airplane ran out of fuel mid-flight and crashed in the woods of Mississippi. The crash took the ... Read More

Weird Fiction (Movie Review)

Day HeathDay HeathMay 6, 2020

Why have one short story when you can have four? Wild Eye Releasing will be bringing Weird Fiction to the public through DVD and VOD on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. A collection of four short films written, edited and directed by Jacob Perrett (Spine Chiller ... Read More

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas (Documentary Review)

Day HeathDay HeathMarch 6, 2020

Music may be an auditory experience, yet a strong visual look can go a long way for a musician. It can even make them iconic- Axl Rose is the bandana man in Guns N’ Roses, KISS’ Gene Simmons is ‘The Demon’, and ZZ Top are ... Read More