Issue #04 - Holiday 2006

SHADOWBOXING WITH JOHN PICACIO

Anya Martin journeys inside the head of the acclaimed book cover artist with an exclusive interview. His star is rising and UATW hitches a ride.>>>

THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT SHOCK TREATMENT
Our resident movie obsessive, Rogan Marshall, believes THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’s much maligned "Equal-Not-A-Sequel" might just appeal most to a different crowd. The time for a re-evaluation is now. >>>

GREG SMITH – BOUND FOR GLORY?
Al Kaufman believes multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician Greg Smith’s debut CD A TASTE OF IT ALL heralds the arrival of a major talent. Find out why here>>>

[ THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOUR FAVORITE MISERY GUTS?] According to Rogan Marshall Alpha Blue Archives’ SATANTIC SICKIES box set of porn is the perfect present for your favorite misanthrope.  >>>

[TWO Bs, THREE Ps AND A ZEPPELIN] Scott Jason and Philip Nutman get down with music DVDs featuring Kate Bush, David Bowie, The Pixies, The Plasmatics, Primus...and those wonderful old farts, Led Zeppelin.  >>>

[FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES] When you only get one take, bloopers and flubs abound. Anya Martin Reviews the best-of disc from Dark Shadows, the seminal supernatural serial  >>>

[INTRO TO ANIME]
Chris Kern provides a layman's introduction to Japan's cartoons that aren't just for kiddies anymore, and reviews the epic Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and the not-so-epic TACTICS  >>>


UP AGAINST THE WALL

Publisher/Editor-In-Chief: Philip Nutman
Managing Editor: Anya Martin Webmaster/Designer: Chris Kern
Senior Contributing Editor: Al Kaufman
Contributing Editors: Piers Locke,
Rogan Marshall, Jason Quinn
Writers: Justin Griffin, Scott Jason, Gene Kannenberg, Jr., K.A. Laity,
Garrett Peck, James Argendeli, Chris Kern
Photographer: Steve Speigal
Special thanks to:
John Picacio, Greg Smith
And to:
MVD Video, Manga Entertainment, Rob Dillman, Arcadia Group Management; Giovanna Melchiorre, David Bosch, Koch Records, Clint Weiler, MVD; Ed Peters, Greg Chick,
Campbell Wharton, Random House; Miriam Parker, Hachette Book Group USA.

[Lend Me Your Ears] JJ Cale and Eric Clapton take The Road To Escondido ; Primus get cheesy with They Can’t All Be Zingers; Neil Young and Crazy Horse play Live At The Filmore East. Philip Nutman and Scott Jason give their reasons why you should check out these discs. >>>

[AL KAUFMAN’S TOP TEN OF 2006] Al The K writes about the music that moved his world this year and invites readers to send us their own lists. >>>


[THE TERROR, THE TERROR!] Stephen King says he is in awe of novelist Dan Simmons. After reading Simmons’ latest novel, THE TERROR, Philip Nutman agrees (like he needed convincing...). . >>>

[TELL ME A STORY...] K.A. Laity waxes lyrical about the late, great British comedian Peter Cook, prompted by the book HOW VERY INTERESTING: PETER COOK’S UNIVERSE AND ALL THAT SURROUNDS IT.>>>

[ NOT YOUR ORDINARY JOES] Garrett Peck dons his police uniform to join Joseph Wambaugh’s HOLLYWOOD STATION and goes ersatz Jack Bauer as he raves about Joe Schreiber's debut CHASING THE DEAD, which takes place over 24 suspense-filled hours. >>>



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