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“The Spectacular Now” and the New Era of Coming-of-Age Movies
This summer has seen the collapse of mega-budget blockbuster special effects movies such as “Pacific Rim,” “The Lone Ranger” and “After Earth.” The computer generated mega-destruction has been exposed to be as boring and predictable as last year’s video game … Continue reading
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Tagged coming-of-age, entertainment, john hughes, movies, the kings of summer, the spectacular now, the way way back
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The Complete Discography of THE PURSUIT OF COOL
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
Posted in 80s, books, entertainment, reading
Tagged 1980s, alternative music, books, college radio, entertainment, music, reading
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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Rio” Duran Duran
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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Tagged 1980s, art, Duran Duran, entertainment, movies, MTV, music, sex
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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Once in A Lifetime” Talking Heads
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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Tagged 1980s, david byrne, entertainment, MTV, music, talking heads, television
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Movie Reviews of “The Master” and “Looper”
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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Tagged entertainment, joaquin phoenix, looper, movie review, movies, paul thomas anderson, reviews, sci-fi, the master
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TMiK Movie Review: Up In The Air
Buckle in folks, return your tray tables to their locked upright positions and prepare for some hard landing truth from Up In The Air about the crushing meaninglessness of our so-called lives. You may be moved to put aside your … Continue reading
TMiK TV Review: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
It is a bit jarring to watch Craig Ferguson the first time. He stands close to the camera, crowding it and fidgeting, a dark minimalist studio behind him. He touches the camera, prodding it, reaches around it as if tapping … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy, Craig Ferguson, entertainment, late night talk shows, television
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Mystery Postcard Flashes Back To Woodstock
The universe is one strange mofo. Exactly one week after standing in the rain and hearing Paul McCartney remark that it was the anniversary of Woodstock, this postcard of Southeast Asians on a bicycle arrived in my mailbox. It said: … Continue reading
Paul McCartney Rocks the Faithful in Piedmont Park
Paul McCartney played Piedmont Park on August 15. I was there. Keep in mind, I am no lover of celebrity. I don’t want anyones autograph. Saw Andie McDowell walking through the airport. Didn’t care. Reality celebrities? They deserve to be … Continue reading
Paul McCartney: Beatle and Goofball
My eyes were glued to the man the entire concert at Piedmont Park. I glanced at his rocking guitar mates occasionally, but quickly zinged back to Paul. My discovery — the man is a goofball. He’s wacky. When he first … Continue reading
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