Category Archives: 80s

The Complete Discography of THE PURSUIT OF COOL

Posted on 01/21/2013 by

The I Ching says it best: Music eases tension from the heart, releases thoughts from the mind, and inspires us to greatness. For many people, music is a fundamental way they cope with the world. Lance Rally, the main character … Continue reading →

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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Rio” Duran Duran

Posted on 12/14/2012 by

Duran Duran, with their unique synthpop sound, pastel clothing and male model looks, was the perfect creation for early MTV. They were the first to use exotic location shoots and cinematic techniques in their music videos. Like “Hungry Like The … Continue reading →

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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Once in A Lifetime” Talking Heads

Posted on 11/19/2012 by

When “Once in A Lifetime” debuted on MTV in 1981 it went into heavy rotation in the consciousness of everyone who saw it and became an instant classic. The Talking Heads went from being artsy underground musicians to the coolest … Continue reading →

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Movie Reviews of “The Master” and “Looper”

Posted on 10/08/2012 by

A study in contrasts, “Looper” is a tightly plotted high concept sci-fi thriller and “The Master” is a rambling low concept movie of stunning acting performances.  Each illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of their respective approaches. “Looper” involves assasins (loopers) … Continue reading →

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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Come on Eileen” Dexys Midnight Runners

Posted on 09/25/2012 by

The music video for “Come On Eileen,” a lethally infectious single by Dexys Midnight Runners, hit MTV in 1982 and that zippy violin melody and images of shirtless hillbillies have been burning in our brains ever since. 80s videos were … Continue reading →

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Interview Regarding THE PURSUIT OF COOL, Writing, Finding the Muse, and Looking Forward

Posted on 04/30/2012 by

This interview originally appeared on the Literary Magic blog of Lee Libro. Please visit her website when you get a chance. I have reproduced the interview here in its entirety.  Lee Libro: Robb Skidmore, a writer of short stories and … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of Cool is Officially Launched and on sale

Posted on 04/16/2012 by

When I started out writing The Pursuit of Cool years ago, I had a vague idea that someday I would finish it and then someday and somehow it would be released into the world. When I started writing seriously in the … Continue reading →

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