Wanna live through the eighties again? Or maybe as an older version of yourself that can make independent decisions like what to wear, what parties to attend and whether or not to do coke for the first time? You could discover yourself in Topher Grace’s new film Take Me Home Tonight, in theaters March 4th. I sat down with Topher when he decided to pop into Kansas City for some chilly air and barbecue. I know the weather may be nice now, but when we spoke, there were several inches of snow on the ground. We discuss the movie...

Hall Pass offers lots of laughs but always walks a fine line to please the woman in every man’s life. Generally, lots of movies do this. You know, the men in these movies are always dumb and funny, but ultimately can’t wipe their own ass with out their loving wife by their side. Hall Pass buys right into this theory as the men have gone too far with their vulgar sense of humor and horny wandering eyes and the wives have reached their limit with making excuses for them. Rick and Fred (Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis...

Drive Angry 3D is like a pinata full of goodies and a few little turds mixed in. The goodies involved, I’m sure you could figure out, are Nic Cage in his peak of rage and the fact that the film was actually filmed in 3D to begin with, rather than post-conversion. The biggest turd in the pinata was the plot of the storyline, although some might see the plot as the whole reason to call this a new-age Grindhouse flick. First, I would just like to say to Hollywood and Nic Cage, “Thank you.” Thanks for finally realizing...

Transmetropolitan Writer-Warren Ellis Artist: Darrick Robertson Publisher: DC Comics This is a series that puts the “dis” in dystopian. What sick road are the likes of the Koch brothers, Fox News and The Tea Party taking us down? It is the road to ruin and that’s where Spider Jerusalem dwells. Spider is the natural heir to journalists who use words like blunt instruments of savagery. He is Dr. Hunter S. Thompson in a grave new world where science has only streamlined the horror and made it deliverable to the...

Unknown is the twisting and turning story of Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) and his struggle to discover his identity. Not just Martin Harris, mind you. I’m attempting to get you ready to hear that quite a bit, because he drills the word “Doctor” into your brain. Not since Shutter Island’s “Duly Appointed Marshall” have I heard so much repetition. Anyway, Dr. Martin Harris gets into one nasty car wreck after arriving in Berlin, leaving him a little shaken and completely replaced in his life...

Ed Helms is seemingly best known for his roll on The Office, at least from my experience whenever I mention his name that seems to be the first thing out of people’s mouths when brought up. A close second to that would be his role as Stu in the 2009 breakout hit The Hangover. I mention this as this is the first time I can think that Helms has gotten top billing in a comedy. Though contrary to what the poster for the 2009 blacklisted script for the new film, and Helms star Cedar Rapids would have you believe, it is more...

After just seeing the intense and violent film Brotherhood, Sarah jumped at the chance to interview the cast and director to grill them for some insight on the film. Read her Brotherhood review here. Sarah talked with Director Will Canon, and cast from left to right: Arlen Escarpeta, Jon Foster and Lou Taylor Pucci. They discuss all of the grueling training they went through to prepare for this role and Jon shows us exactly what they had to do to keep the energy up while filming, along with a lot of Red Bull. Check out the interview...

INNERPARTYSYSTEM started in 2008 and with their release of American Trash they have become one of 2011′s most up and coming bands. I had a chance to sit down with Patrick Nissley, Jared Piccone and Kris Barman before their show at the Riot Room in Kansas City and talk about the new EP and the changes in the band. You can find out more about the band and their current tour at INNERPARTYSYSTEM.com and pick up their latest release “American Trash” here. INNERPARTYSYSTEM’s new EP will release on February 22...

It has been a while since I have sat down at this high-powered typing machine and things feel different; things are no longer fun and optimistic. It used to be I knew how to separate the fun and enjoyment of a Tuesday night music event from my gloomy political obsession. I used to enjoy cheap whiskey while I’d watch a band play a show, then go home and write a fun story with the remnants of that same enjoyed emotion. It was real gentleman journalist work, it was music and bizarre storytelling, but then somehow everything...

Brotherhood follows a fraternity hazing incident gone horribly wrong and the aftermath it causes.  I was skeptical about the movie going in because it was about a fraternity.  What kind of excitement can come from a movie about dumb frat boys?  Quite a lot as far as Brotherhood is concerned.  The movie starts out right away with the hazing incident.  The pledges of Sigma Zeta Chi being driven around in a van with a couple of the brothers.  They are asked to go into a convenience store with a ski mask on and a gun and...

Sometimes, a group of people and their hormones just come together to make a great night. That night was Afentra’s VD Party from 96.5 The Buzz. The show would host The Limousines, AWOLNATION and Fitz and the Tantrums for free at the Midland in Kansas City. The night started with hoards of people slowly flowing through the small openings in the building eagerly grabbing their beverage of choice. They began to find a spot to call their own and start mingling. Girls came in their highest heels and the men came looking as unwashed...

I had a chance to sit down with with Aaron Bruno from AWOLNATION before his show at The AMC Midland in Kansas City Mo on February 11th. We talk about everything from the cold to the possibilities of a AWOLNATION/Innerpartysystem mash up at this year’s SXSW. I hope you enjoy the interview. For more information on AWOLNATION click here. AWOLNATION’s debut album is called Back From Earth. The full album will be available on March 15. By Ryan Davis Photo by Angela Davis

In 1992 I was an awkward and uncultured sixth-grader growing up in a dying farming community in South East Kansas. I can remember considering Adam Sandler to be a genius at that time. However, a lot has changed since then. For starters I’m no longer 11. However, Dennis Dugan, who recently directed Just Go With It seems to be hell bent on aiming towards my 11 year old intelligence. He’s even been quoted as saying “Audiences that go to my movies don’t want a message. They don’t want my soul exposed...

The X-Men: First Class trailer is upon us, and I am really excited.  Although I never read the comics or watched the cartoon, I have been in love with the movies since I saw the first X-Men movie.  I will concede that the last X-Men movie was weak, but I was one of the few that liked Wolverine.  Considering Bryan Singer came up with the story for First Class and Matthew Vaughn is directing, I am hoping this turns out to be a really good movie. The great cast includes James McAvoy (Professor Charles Xavier), Michael Fassbender...

Hobo With a Shotgun will be a part of this year’s SXSW Midnighters selection. As of now, it is scheduled to play March 15, and 16. This comes as no surprise as the film’s trailer was a part of the Grindhouse Trailers Competition in 2007. With the addition of Hobo With a Shotgun this year’s SXSW is sounding stronger and stronger everyday. See what other films are playing at SXSW here. As always, keep checking back with lostinreviews.com for all things SXSW. Hobo With a Shotgun was written by John Davies and...