Dogstar: All In Now Tour, A Modern Moron Music Review

 

I expected 1970s rock 'n' roll on Friday night, and found myself amidst the realms of melodic grunge fused into a colossal cocktail of progressive and acid rock. 

The musical imagination of Dogstar went way beyond predicable genres of music, the band definitely has a signature sound that impressed me. 

Keanu Reeves didn't say a single word during the entire show, it was all about Dogstar and its sounds on Friday night. The band was focused and serious, yet light hearted, having fun on stage and true to their songs.    

If your a fan of live music, I highly recommend seeing a Dogstar gig. Dogstar was a very photo friendly band. I wish I brought my Sony hi-fi video camera, it would have been allowed in. I missed a golden opportunity on that one.

With all the political apathy ruining and dividing this county like never before, the unification of music via Dogstar on Friday night was refreshing and showcased the infinite pursuit of positivity. Note to self! My spirit has cause again to flee from the darkness of today's ills. 

The show started a few minutes after 8 p.m., and was over before 10 p.m., perfect for an introverted old foggy such as myself. I hate people, but I love gatherings, it's bizarre. Four stars easy for this Dogstar show. 

Mark Izzy Schurr 

 

 

"Mortal Kombat II, A Modern Moron Movie Review

 

The entire universe works according to the laws of nature and "Mortal Kombat II" shatters the laws of physics. Actor Johnny Cage and Earth's best warrior, Liu Kang are the two Earthlings chosen for the six on six Mortal Kombat tournament. 

The losers of this tournament face absolute death or complete submission in the world's of ruin while the winners can set their own rules to many realities and save the Earth. Some say the storyline and visual effects are sub-par, others said it remained more true to the video game and it's fatalities. Personally I found the 'finish him / her moves gore-geous on the big screen. If you liked the first one released in 2021, I see no reason you shouldn't like "Mortal Kombat II." 

Like the first movie, this flick also pokes fun at itself for over the top special effects and scientific impossibilities. I still laugh when I hear Johnny Cage telling the Mortal Kombat gods in the first movie, they can't even spell combat. 

The violence is graphic and a bit cartoonish, but I liked that, "Mortal Kombat" movies are not supposed to be intense. It's a movie based on a video game. 

Kitana in "Mortal Kombat II" showcases the residence, compassion and power of the female species. She's an excellent role model for girls and young women of today, and yes, she's a bad ass when she uses her war fans. Make no mistake, the fans Kitana uses look exactly like those paper folding fans made in China, but trust me, you don't want to give her any reason to use them on you, unless you want to be decapetaded or severly cut. 

Three and a half stars easy for "Mortal Kombat II," it took me by surprise, people die you don't expect too and its fantasy will always aid my mind from our current political demise. 

Mark Izzy Schurr