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Taylor T Carlson

Taylor T Carlson Assistant Editor/Senior Staff Writer Taylor T. Carlson was born August 17, 1984, and has called the Vegas Valley home his entire life. A die-hard fan of classic rock and metal music, Taylor has been writing album and concert reviews since he was 16 years old, and continues to do so, having done well over 1,000 reviews. He is also a fan of video gaming and cinema, and has reviewed a number of games and films as well, old and new alike. His thorough and honest (some would say brutally honest) reviewing style has won him the respect of hundreds of music fans and musicians alike, both local and abroad, and the ire of just as many others. Despite being one of the youngest attendees at classic hard rock/metal shows around Vegas, he is also one of the most knowledgeable, having gained the unofficial nickname of “The Eddie Trunk of Las Vegas.” In addition to reviews, Taylor has written and self-published three books on classic hard rock bands, and is a regular participant in rock and roll trivia contests. Taylor also holds a masters degree in special education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), and has appeared on the hit History Channel television series Pawn Stars. His dream is to be able to one day make a living from writing music books and reviews.
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The Kitchen – Crime Drama Transports Audiences Back to the 1970s!

The Kitchen is directed by Andrea Berloff, and is based on the DC Vertigo comic of the same name. The film stars Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, Domhnall Gleeson,…

The Art of Racing in the Rain – This Race is Lost in the First Lap!

The Art of Racing in the Rain (hereafter simply referred to as “Racing”) is directed by Simon Curtis, and is based on the 2008 novel by Garth Stein. The movie…

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Quentin Tarantino Takes Audiences Back to 1969!

NOTE: This film was not screened for critics in Las Vegas, hence the lateness of this review. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (hereafter simply referred to as “Hollywood”) is…

Hobbs and Shaw – Some of the Summer’s Best Action Entertainment!

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (hereafter simply referred to as “Hobbs and Shaw”) is directed by David Leitch. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris…

The Farewell – Touching, Hilarious, and One of the Year’s Best!

The Farewell is directed by Lulu Wang. The movie stars Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen, Lu Hong, and Jiang Yongbo. Billi is the child of Chinese immigrants, a…

The Lion King – Director Jon Favreau Remakes the 1994 Disney Classic!

The Lion King is directed by Jon Favreau. It’s a remake of the 1994 animated film of the same name. The movie stars Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre…