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Criterion Backlist: The Crying Game (1992, R)

First Thought Fridays: Whisper Doll, the Crystal Teardrop, Cujo (a.k.a. Amon Tobin), Shiner, Teenage Fanclub, Imperial Teen

Never After Dark (Magnolia Pictures, NR)

Photo gallery: Charley Crockett w/ Durand Jones & the Indications | 09.16.26, Saint Louis Music Park

Concert review: Black Label Society w/ Zakk Sabbath & Dark Chapel | 09.11.26, The Factory (with photo gallery)

Chris Hedges & Joe Sacco | Requiem for Gaza (Fantagraphics)

Chris Hedges & Joe Sacco | Requiem for Gaza (Fantagraphics)

Matt Groening et al. | The Simpsons Comic Strip Cavalcade (Abrams ComicArts)

Concert review: Freaks on Parade feat. Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, The Hu, & Orgy | 09.09.26, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater (with photo gallery)

Come From Away | 09.18–10.18.26, STAGES St. Louis

Criterion Backlist: The Golden Age of Television: Bang the Drum Slowly (1956, NR)

The History of Concrete (Magnolia Pictures, NR)

First Thought Fridays: Blondshell, Onelinedrawing, BAILEN, Smidley, Meg Lui, Wishy, Johnny Marr

Digger (Warner Bros. Pictures, R)

Archie Bongiovanni | Leo Rising (Abrams ComicArts/Surely)

Concert review: The Zac Brown Band w/ Brothers Osborne | 09.11.26, Enterprise Center (with photo gallery)

Brit Noir Collection IV (Kino Lorber, NR)