26 Feb 17 - Get Out (2017)

Get Out

A whack movie title but a bare-knuckle type of psycho-thriller written and directed by Jordan Peele. If "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" had this much stereotypical racial tension and innuendos packed into a near 2hr run-time, Sydney Portier wouldn't have that peaceful resolve at the end. However Get Out isn't that kind of movie. There are some racial jokes and stereotypes addressed within the movie as well as deep mind-bending hypnosis in which had this reviewer clawing at the armrest of her theatre seat and freakish psycho-horror that totally jumps at you towards the end.

This movie is about an interracial - the guy named Chris and the girl named Rose who travel to a very secluded suburb to visit her parents for the weekend. Did SouthSide mention the parents live in a very secluded backwoods suburb where everything and everyone is NOT what they seem to be. Things seem to be out of place especially since there aren't any Black people in this community except those who are employed by Rose's parents. And even they seem to be acting weird to Chris. As the movie progresses, you instantly get the sense there's a sinister motive behind everything Rose's parents say and do as well as their friends and neighbors within this secluded suburban community. Creepy isn't the word to describe what's happening throughout this movie, blogspot readers. There are plenty of OMG moments amidst some hysterical funnies that will definitely shock and awe to totally outrage you beautifully scripted within Get Out's plot line. SouthSide is willing to admit the deep hypnosis scenes did have a lasting effect on her psyche to the point she actually "feel" herself sink within her inner conscious thus losing a bit of her persona.

To say Jordan Peele wrote and directed a very good horrifying racially intense movie is a gross understatement. It's THE best movie of 2017 ...and the movie year just began. He took the common stereotypes about the "Black experience" to interracial dating twisting them around to expose everyone's deepest and darkest thoughts about one another. We all have them whether it's within our own race or towards another at one point of our life we've heard something mythical or untrue about that racial group. In SouthSide's experience, she's heard the wildest things about Black women and sex from White men who never dated a Black women before. Yet, they thought what they heard was the absolute truth. Not entirely true, blogspot readers, though SouthSide does not speak for every Black woman. However, you do understand the point she's making. Get Out despite its deeply intensifying subject matter will get you talking about the hows and whys of this movie like why people are afraid of the Black superiority and experience. It certainly gives you a lot to discuss rationally as to why there's such a division between White and Black yet it's one movie that will you having deep discussions with your White friends, etc.

A powerful yet frightening movie ...this reviewer highly recommends seeing Get Out not just once but a couple or few times.

 

Now on video.

 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

29 May 17 - Mura

 

“…if we play any more, it would be Bile songs…” ~ Mura

“…what?! Go home…” ~ Mura

Hey, blogspot readers, guess who’s back? It’s SouthSide! And after a long hiatus away from spending her nights in endless adventures roaming around the local scene, she’s back checking out what’s happening and meeting new bands and fans. Oh yeah …she’s back to snacking on black licorice too with her friend, DJ Peter Propaganda!

Since it was a holiday, toady’s adventure took her to Irving Park neighborhood for Krztoff Bile’s BBQ and Nightmare Before Krztoff show featuring free hot dogs and Aviatrix On Fire opening with Peter Propaganda spinning everyone’s favorites before, in between and after the show. His unique collection of tunes ranging from rarely heard, B-sides and remixes of Goth to Industrial to Glitch Mob robotic sounds definitely put this afternoon/early evening bar patrons in the mood for tonight’s show. Ah, yes, Propaganda had us rockin’ to Rammstein …My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult and some smooth RB-mixed modern ambient groove by Underworld and so much more filled Live Wire just before being mesmerized by the haunting synpop performance of Aviatrix On Fire.

 Described as having “…a self-assured air of melancholy …smoky vocals …and solid resilient rhythms…” according to their Facebook page, this reviewer would like to add one more description – intensely haunting. It’s been a while since SouthSide was mesmerized by a electronic duo that sent spine-tingling chills down her music ears. Aviatrix On Fire did just that and more, blogspot readers. With the combination of Jax on vocals and dynamic stage presence and Joe on the dark, moody atmospheric rhythms, this local duo rocked the stage despite not having a darker lighting and smoke effect to truly highlight their opening performance. Yet, blogspot readers, that’s simply one or two minor things to give Aviatrix the vibe required for the audience to enjoy. Still, SouthSide had a fun time feeling the pain and heartache on the lyrics while under the melancholy tune. The music alone had a way to give the ears shivers but also a heart-pounding surprise especially during the concluding song which featured an upbeat dance sound. It was great knowing Aviatrix can diversify its sound though retaining that same intensity felt at the start of their set. SouthSide highly recommends checking out Aviatrix On Fire live when they share the stage with Mr. Kitty and The Rain Within at Burlington Bar on June 24th. Can’t make the show, then check them out on Facebook or http://www.aviatrixonfire.bandcamp.com.

Was it a “Nightmare Before Krztoff” or  “beautifully disheveled” aka Mura headlining the stage at Live Wire? Or was it a little of both from this duo? Read on to find out how this touring duo blew the stage with its fast-paced synpop performance, blogspot readers. One thing this reviewer will admit is there’s something quite unique about a band finding itself amidst a sudden re-organization …after many bottles of hot Sake. Seriously, Krztoff and Brendin as Mura certainly gave what this audience wanted Monday night – a show that featured a whole lot of sex appeal, energy and hardcore synpop. You could also say it was beautifully disheveled since this duo continuously surprised the ears from one minute to the next. And that’s what SouthSide enjoyed the most. It didn’t really matter where they would take her musically but what truly mattered was how intense each song projected with Brendin’s fierce combination of industrial/synpop and Krztoff’s raw vocals and commanding stage presence. It was a wicked twist down the rabbit hole with these guys to which one minute the audience was shocked with hardcore sound and the next, a lively dance beat …then there were moments when they combined to two and WOW …did it ever pack a solid punch, blogspot readers. Each heart-stopping synpop beat did help accentuate and sell Krztoff’s sex appeal as he struts …gyrates and more with microphone in hand and some smoke effect surrounding him. Yes, wither, ladies, it does get very hot in the venue throughout this Mura performance. However, the set didn’t simply end just there, blogspot readers. Turn the stage lights down a little more and add more smoke to the stage …intensify the music and up the energy volume to 11 with a bit a screamo in the vocal, soon it was an impromptu Bile show. After this Chicago show, who knows what beautifully disheveled performance Mura will do next for their fans, blogspot readers. Oh btw, Mura – “Nightmare Before Krztoff” was a very bad band idea …just saying. If you’re looking for something raw with lots of raw sex appeal and music to match that sets the stage ablaze amidst the smoky lights, then SouthSide highly recommends seeing her friends Brendin and Krztoff better known as Mura a their next show. The song lineup may change from show to show since they’re constantly writing new material while on the road. See them in Milwaukee this weekend when performing at Sanctuary Festival featuring former keyboard player of Ministry Darrell James! You can find Mura on their Facebook page.
 

 

Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide

October 2016 Calendar

Hey, blogspot readers, October is a time for goblins and ghouls haunting their favorite spooky places near and far …especially around Chicago where the local scene burst to life with autumn shows, events and much more.

Please note – some shows/events listed in this calendar are 21+ and would require a valid form of identification for entry.

Sept. 26 – Oct 2: Burr Ridge Restaurant Week

Sept 30 & Oct 1: West Town Art Walk & Food Truck Social. For more information, visit http://www.westtownartwalk.com and http://www.foodtrucksocial.biz

Sept 30 – Oct 31: Late Night at the Logan presents the 5th Annual Horror Movie Madness. This annual event features your favorite spooky, creepy and terrifying films on the big screen like Se7en (1974), the original Nightmare on Elm St (1884), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), the classic Nosferatu (1922) and more featuring a Halloween Party on Oct 21 and a FREE family matinee showing of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Oct 30 at 3p (4 tickets per family).

For more information, movies and show times, visit http://www.thelogantheatre.com

Oct 6 – 16: Summit Park’s Pumpkin Patch Fest

Oct 6 - 15: check out SouthSide's friend, Bassel & The Supernaturals as they road trip on the "Lost" tour. The guys will be visiting Grand Rapids, MI (Founders Taproom on Oct 6), New York City (Piano's on Oct 8), Claremont, NH (West Claremont Center for Music and Arts on Oct 10) and many more.

For more information, visit http://www.basselmusic.com.

Oct. 7:

Double Door – Swizzle Steve Presents

The Drapper / ZooFunkYou / Shady Grady and The Nobodies / Alabastor / Revolt Coda

Show 8:15p / $12 adv / $15 dos

Oct. 8:

Fitz’s Spare Keys – check out SouthSide’s good friends Whiskey Thunder rockin’ this downtown Elmhurst venue.

Akasha & Door No. 3 presents Simmer Down Sound featuring Heavyweight Dub

The Graduate / Rad Brian / Marcus Iyah

Live sets by Akasha

Films by Odd Obsession Movies …Ska Brewing special all night

FREE / 10p

Oct. 11:

The Jane Addams Hull House Museum - In honor of International Day of the Girl, view The People’s Girl …a documentary on sexual harassment in Egypt. The viewing will feature a panel discussion afterwards.

6p / $10 suggested donation

Oct 12:

Door No.3 – attend FABITAT featuring local DJ sets by Adam EL (of 16 Candles//Berlin) and LDY Prblms and drag performances by Lucy Stoole, Curlene Ribbon and Joan Waters.

Hosted by Lucy Stoole

FREE show / 9p

Martyrs’ – Midge Ure (Ultravox) and his band, The Mixture, SouthSide’s good friend DJ Scary Lady Sarah

Doors 7p / show 7:30p

Tickets $25

Oct 13 – 23: Chicago Museum Week. 

For more information visit, http://www.chicagomuseumweek.com

Oct 13 - 27: Chicago International Film Festival

For more information visit http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com

Oct 13:

Double Door – Rasputina and Vita & The Woolf featuring SouthSide’s good friend DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning

Show 8:30p / $17 adv / $20 dos / 18+

Oct 14:

Double Door – Electric Six and In the Whale

9p show / $12 adv / $15 dos

Liar's Club - Wrecking Ball Productions presents The Hamburglars robble robble the stage with Headless Honchos, Tiger Sex, and Headspins

Oct 15:

Double Door – Soul Summit FREE Dance Party featuring Sloppy White, Dave Mata & Duke Grip

Guest DJ E da Boss (Myron & E Stones Throw / Pendletons)

FREE ($10 VIP tix avail) / 9p

Oct 19:

Double Door - Calliope Presents...Carnivale Delirium

A Night of Dancing, Burlesque, Vaudeville & Freakshow

Hosted by Rouge! Chicago's Premiere Electro Swing Dance Party

Featuring: Bailey Dee and Her Late Night Bait * Midnite Martini (Miss Exotic World 2014) * Zombo's Reject Roadshow * Eva La Feva * Samantha Siren * Vourteque * Gaea Lady * Mr. Automatic

Doors: 8:00PM / Show 8:00PM

$15 Early Bird Tickets at calliopepresents.org

$25 ADV / $33 DOS 

Oct 21 – 23:

Evangelines Bistro and Music House (St. Louis, MO) – SouthSide highly recommends music fans to attend this unique music festival event in honor of its music creator Belgian Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. The 2nd Annual Gypsy Jazz Festival will once again re-create that feel and vibe with the violin and acoustic guitar sound featuring acts by St Louis’ local talent and international stars such as

Fleur De Lou Allstars (a local Gypsy Jazz supergroup lead by Paul Davis), Miles Griffith, and Phatz Django …and so much more.

Friday show begins at 7p

Saturday and Sunday shows begin at 11a with Gyspy Jazz brunch

Oct 21:

Lady Gaga drops new album “Joanne” (named after her aunt …also it’s her middle name) featuring single Perfect Illusion

Oct 26:

Door No.3 – attend FABITAT featuring local DJ sets by Adam EL (of 16 Candles//Berlin) and LDY Prblms and drag performances by Lucy Stoole, Curlene Ribbon and Joan Waters.

Hosted by Lucy Stoole

FREE show / 9p

Oct 27:

Double Door welcomes Logan Cage with Nyck Caution. Doors 7p / show8p

$10 Adv / $15 Dos

Oct 28 – 30:

Freaky Deaky 2016 featuring Disclosure (on Fri), DJ Snake (on Sat) and Tiesto (on Sun) with DJ Khaled, Destructo, Paper Diamond, Team Ezy, Porn & Chicken, Evix and many more.

For more info and tickets, visit http://www.freakydeakyhalloween.com

Oct. 28:

The Portage Theatre – WE-R-Music Productions & Tivo Productions pre sent Ritz Top of the Line tour 2016 with special guest Jarren Benton featuring Trilogy Mafia, Haze, Triple S Slang …hosted by Anscr and music by DJ Bobeblaze.

For tickets, visit http://www.theportagetheater.com.

Metro – be fashionably costumed and seen at the Annual Nocturna All Hallows’ Eve Ball, Goth ghouls and goblins! Spooky fun are abound to happen during this event from costume contest with spook-tacular prizes to frightening film features and creepy vendors as well as GlitterGuts Photo Booth (free) to show off your scary attire to the world. Hostess (with always the most) DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning the music treats (or tricks) for your pleasure all night long til dawn.

11p / $15 ($18 if in non-costume) / 18+

Oct 29:

Logan Center (915 E. 60th ST) – fans of The King of Pop should snag their tickets for this special Halloween weekend event. 4Ever Music presents 2 exciting shows – The King of Pop Live. For more information – 312-450-2090 or http://www.4EMusic.com.

Double Door – The Ghosts of Halloween Past will rock out this legendary Wicker Park venue for its 20 th Anniversary Halloween show! This awesome event will feature Local H as Nirvana, Fig Dish as REO Speedwagon, Made To Fade as Metallica, Bicycle Tricycle as MeatLoaf, and AM Taxi as Cheap Trick

MEANWHILE…

Door No.3  will become The Caravan Club featuring The Sweeps as The Beatles, Te Locals as The Who, Valaska as (Sir) Elton John and Turbo Controller as The Rolling Stones

Doors 7:30p / show 8:30p

$18 adv / $20 dos – one solid price for BOTH levels

Oct 30:

Reggie’s  - Room 11 celebrates pre-Halloween fun as Parliament/Funkadelic with The Jesters and a special appearance by Tamarie T & The T’zers!

Oct 31: Halloween - safe trick o treating, ghouls and ghosties!

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

Happy Headbanger Fest

Hey, blogspot readers and metal fans! 

SouthSide is all about supporting the local music scene ...no matter how large or small - there's something ALWAYS happening locally ...especially in Chicago. So far this summer, Chicago has exploded with music and art festivals rockin every corner of the city ...favorites like Fiesta Del Sol, Lollapalooza, Pitchfork ...local ones like I Am Fest (happening August 20th at Chicago's House of Blues) and new ones like Reggae Fest Chicago. 

Recently, she got the scoop of another music fest happening Saturday Sept. 3 at the legendary Elbo Room (located in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood). SouthSide highly recommends checking out Happy HeadBanger Fest 2016 which will feature an amazing 6-band lineup for one reasonable price of $9 advance (or $10 day of show). 

How can you beat that, blogspot readers?!

This headbanging lineup will feature performances by Her Name is Mercy, Evil Engine and Threatening the Order with Fist to the Sky rocking the lounge.

Sorry, kids, this event is 21+.

SouthSide suggests snagging tickets now for this one-night only beadbanging metal music festival. Go to http://www.elboroomlive.com/event/1278543-happy-headbanger-fest-2016-chicago/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1787728388170326/ for more information about the bands performing and tickets.

Just might see SouthSide headbanging too...

Until next time, support your local music festival scene,

SouthSide

The Forest (2016)

:...when you see something bad, it's all in your head ...it's not real...

Well, that's basically the driving theme to this movie, blogspot readers, to which SouthSide regrets renting from the library. Usually, she pick some good ones but this recently released on DVD movie was mediocre at best in trying to frighten this reviewer with it's haunting spirits within  a spooky forest that's totally real in Japan. The Forest definitely has rewritten the classic movie rules, blogspot reader, to the point the storyline and some of its characters left SouthSide scratching her head in confusion.

The premise is - a twin named Sara (played by Natalie Dormer) is in search of missing her twin sister (who's an American teaching in Japan) who took her students on a field trip to Japan's infamous Suicide Forest (actually named Aokigahara or Sea of Trees located at the base of Mount Fuji). The police believes she went there to commit suicide and is dead ...Natalie's character believes otherwise. She has this "feeling" (to which she emphatically repeats throughout the movie) that her sister is alive and is determined to find her as such. Those whom she meets on her journey to Aokigahara warn her that perhaps her sister doesn't want to be found. They tell her that strange things happen when you stray off the path ...you might hear or see weird things that could be just your mind playing tricks on you.

Yet, warnings like those mentioned doesn't deter this twin from her mission especially when she decides to spend a terrifying night inside the forest against the sound advice of her Japanese guide. She's lucky to survive ...or did she?

Is her sister alive or dead?

And who is Taylor Kinney's character - Aiden suppose to be? Is he a "uri" (Japanese for ghost) or a reporter like he said he was?

Confusing questions that will NEVER be answered because this movie was messy with so much confusion, blogspot readers!

Granted, SouthSide did enjoy the surprising twist at the end of the movie ...but please - NO sequel. This particular movie doesn't even deserve one since it ends with many unanswered questions or perhaps, this reviewer should re-rent the movie for a second viewing.

Then again - perhaps not.

Some movies are just made to be viewed once and only once, blogspot readers. And she also understands why there was some strong opposition against the release of this movie. It does somewhat exploit of true historical significance of Aokigahara as the movie's horror backdrop and theme. Besides that, the characters especially between Natalie Dormer and Taylor Kinney had no real connection to each other. SouthSide felt she was watching two actors just going through the motions of hitting their lines without any emotion or depth. It was almost like that god-awful Prince of Persia movie again, blogspot readers. Despite the messy script and confusing characters, the scares within The Forest was okay ...some do grab at you but nothing that will leave you looking for a flashlight to keep you company. 

SouthSide recommends viewing The Forest if you want to see it to be seeing it. Rent it first before buying to add to your collection.

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

The Brood (1979)

Oh, the wondrous things you can discover while visiting your local library, blogspot readers, as SouthSide has recently done. She found a hidden gem though not really looking for any particular movie that fateful day to check out. Well, in her opinion, it was find of a lifetime that she had heard about but never seen ...until now.

David Cronenberg's 1979 film - The Brood.

This intense psychological horror shock thriller stars the late Oliver Reed as a radical medical psychologist, Dr. Hal Raglan, who treats his patients with a rare form of psychotherapy at a mysterious institute. Right there, blogspot readers, you should be shivering with delight or fright. Yet, it sounds good so far, huh? One of Reed's patients, Nola Carveth (played by Samantha Eggar) is also a mother of a 5 year old daughter  (Cindy Hinds as Candice Carveth )who's being terrorized by demonic beings.

Oh it's really getting creepy now.

Then toss in an estranged husband (Art Himdle as Frank Carveth) as he fights to save his daughter (as well as himself) from the frightening terrors that haunt her ...only to discover the SHOCKING secret involving his wife at the end. And SouthSide truly means - it's a gripping horrorshock that feature one of Cronenberg's  best horror grotesqueness of the OMG kind, blogspot readers, before shocking horror fans with other cult classics like Videodrome, Scanners, Rabid, Dead Ringers and more. 

The Brood, at first runs like two separate movies for your viewing pleasure where you're thoroughly immersed into Reed's intense psychotherapy sessions with Eggar while the next, your eyes are witnessing graphic scenes of murder committed by a little demonic thing ...about the same size as Cindy Hind's Candice character. Yet, as both scenarios move ever so closer together as one as you continue viewing this movie, you're gradually sucked towards one horrifying movie-viewing end that may leave you either scratching your head and wonder OR shaking scared from Cronenberg's gruesome fest.

Got to love Rick Baker the Monster Maker and his talented horror monster-making craft which paved the way for other movie work he did - ie Videodrome and Nightbreed (SouthSide's favorite go-to movie for bumps and chills), blogspot readers. The shocking revelation does give the heart a bit of a jolt  yet that's what Cronenberg and his movies do best. The Brood is the original "shock and awe" type of cinematic masterpiece you'll ever find. And just for that one particular scene (which this reviewer does suggest watching more than once to soak in the full effect of that 'shock and awe') at the end when you discover Samantha Eggar's horrific secret.

If your jaw doesn't drop or your stomach doesn't twist in knots, then something's horribly wrong with you, blogspot readers.

Won't reveal anything else in this review, blogspot readers, you have to find and watch The Brood yourself. SouthSide even dares you to watch it without the lights on ...she did. And it was even more frightening in the dark.

Highly recommend.

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

04 Jul 16 - The Purge: Election Year

***this review contains no spoilers***

"Purge and purify ...purge and purify..."

The Purge - pits you deep within the terrifying, nail-biting action as a family unexpectedly experiences the annual event due to their neighbors' jealous rage against them. 

The Purge Anarchy - three separate stories rolled into one plot as you experience the annual night of crime, murder and mayhem on the streets of Los Angeles while seeds of revolution sprout. There was SO much realism of what's happening to the poor and working-poor in this movie.

Both highly recommended viewing by SouthSide, blogspot readers.

Now, we have come to the third chapter of this series - The Purge: Election Year ...and once again, you're in for another nail-biting, "edge on your seat" ride of your life within this movie set in Washington D.C. And this time the subject of purging is on the forefront as a major election issue between two candidates - Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), a lone survivor of a purging in which murdered her family protected by Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo - the only returning character from Anarchy) and Minister Edwidge Owens (Kyle Secor), the creepiest political candidate ever seen on the movie screen (The Donald has nothing on this guy!) who wholeheartedly supports the NFAA (New Founding Fathers of America) annual event. 

The nation as a whole is torn between supporting and not supporting the purge, blogspot readers. Anti-purge movements and protests appear to be dominating the news on a regular basis and this has the NFAA sorely pissed off. And they're prepared to do whatever it takes (i.e. clean house) to make sure the annual night of purging remains in tact. Perhaps ...forever.

Meanwhile we meet other characters indirectly caught up within the election debate in this movie. Meet Joe Dixon - a deli shop owner who at the last minute has his purge insurance rates jacked up, Marcos - a Mexican immigrant who knows the key to winning the election for Senator Roan, Laney - who drives a makeshift ambulance to help purge victims reach an underground triage center and Bishop Dante - the organizer and leader of the anti-Purge movement. Though the stories are not somewhat connected, they do intertwined together by misfortune when the Purge finally begins.

It's a crazed scene, blogspot readers. 

It's race against race ...gender versus gender ...young versus old ...political candidate versus political candidate...

Yet, who really benefits from this night of mayhem, crime and murder? Well, definitely not those who are poor, unemployed, drug addicts, illegal immigrants, etc because it's was intentionally designed to "purge and purify" the nation, if you connect the subtle hints left throughout this movie. There's profit to be made if you're into the tourism aspect, blogspot readers. The Purge: Election Year introduces a creepy notion that this type of event would attract thrill-seeking Euros hopping across the pond to experience what most Americans have been doing for years now. As America, this where we hit a new low but in reality - it could happen. The United States has hand its share of being a bad influence on our European friends. 

SouthSide appreciates how director and writer James DeMonaco skillfully tapped into what's currently occurring in today's political scene, blogspot readers. It may be a movie but with SO much realistic tones and subject matter, it's downright frightening how our two-party political system can be. It's truly a "dog eat dog" type of duel to the death between a Hillary Clinton-like candidate and Donald Trump-like candidate being prominently featured on the big screen. SouthSide had chills when the scene of Lincoln Memorial was written in blood with the letters spelling P U R G E across the columns and dead bodies draped on the steps. Yet, you also witness how this annual event truly effects those helplessly as well as innocently caught in the middle at the underground triage center. The fact James picked T-Rex's "Twenty Century Boy" and Parliament's "Give Up The Funk) as well as David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans" (a fitting homage to Ziggy's love-hate relationship with Americans) to instill some lighthearted fear and fun into this movie. SouthSide wasn't expecting to hear those three songs currently rotating on her playlist yet it was nice shocking surprise.

The Purge: Election Year does have its moments when you want to cheer and root for the good guys ...rejoice at the moment when the members of the NFAA get their comeuppance towards the end ...but it's still a horrifying, gory (at times) movies in which the actions of violence can touch a nerve. Definitely not recommended for kids under 14 even though SouthSide and her daughter saw moviegoers bringing their children as young as 5 to 9 to this movie. 

She highly recommends seeing The Purge: Election Year. 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide