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Tag Archives: music
3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.
I’m Not There. [2007] 1. He maneuvers his wheelchair to get a closer look. 2. The dog isn’t quite fast enough. 3. Fake wood-paneled refrigerator. 3 other things.
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3 things about Todd Field’s TÁR
Tár [2022] 1. “Haunted.” 2. She holds the girl’s foot until she falls asleep. 3. Number 5 looks back at her through the glass.
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Rob’s Best of 2022
Not necessarily released in 2022, these were nevertheless some of the songs I listened to all year long: a personal time capsule of the past twelve months. Enjoy. https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8e67a683-a104-42de-b5d0-d34201de9d47
3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE
Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Shiny trenchcoat and fedora.2. “We set out to change the world. Ended up just changing ourselves.”“What’s wrong with that?”“Nothing. If you don’t look at the world.”3. Snorting coke off the back of his thigh. 3 other … Continue reading
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3 things about Eric Appel’s WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story [2022] 1. “I think Madonna’s a bad influence on you. I think she’s an evil, conniving succubus and she’s only using you for her pathetic and selfish needs. No offense.” 2. Guacamole laced with LSD. … Continue reading
3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007
The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading
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3 things about Brett Morgen’s MOONAGE DAYDREAM
Moonage Daydream [2022] 1. “Everything is rubbish and all rubbish is wonderful.”2. The only collaborator that Bowie namechecks personally is Brian Eno.3. Pepsi with Tina Turner.
3 things about Questlove’s SUMMER OF SOUL
Summer of Soul [2021] 1. The stage was built facing west to achieve the best lighting for the cameras. 2. “It smelled like Afro Sheen and chicken.” 3. Awe-inspiring duet between Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. Kudos to Questlove for … Continue reading
3 things about Ken Russell’s THE MUSIC LOVERS
The Music Lovers [1971] 1. Frenzied train carriage. 2. Licking the peach. 3. Pathetic symphony.