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The Last of Kubrick’s Early Films – Lolita
1April 20, 2012 by Admin
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Stanley Kubrick’s 1962 film version of Vladimir Nabokov’s 1956 novel about the consequences …
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The World’s Best Singing Partner – Emmylou Harris
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Emmylou Harris just seems to make everyone she sings with sound better. Here’s three examples for your perusal: 1. With …
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Fine Contemporary Poetry from Mark Doty
Comments Off on Fine Contemporary Poetry from Mark DotyApril 15, 2012 by Admin
My wife (the poet) and I have been twice to the spectacular Dodge Poetry Festival in New Jersey. It is …
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Yet Another of Kubrick’s Early Films
Comments Off on Yet Another of Kubrick’s Early FilmsApril 14, 2012 by Admin
Paths of Glory is Stanley Kubrick’s third important early film. Made in 1957, it is set during World War I …
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Great Music from Ukraine – Meet Nikolai Kapustin
Comments Off on Great Music from Ukraine – Meet Nikolai KapustinApril 14, 2012 by Admin
Time to discover the amazing piano music of Ukraine’s Nikolai Kapustin. Here’s Concert Etude #1: He integrates classical and jazz …
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Enjoyable Nonsense – Dada’s Greatest Hit
Comments Off on Enjoyable Nonsense – Dada’s Greatest HitApril 13, 2012 by Admin
One of my favorite pieces of verbal nonsense/art is Kurt Schwitters’ Ursonate. First uttered/sung/chattered/rattled off in 1932, I think it …
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Progressive Rock – Emerson Lake & Palmer
1April 7, 2012 by Admin
I’ve loved British progressive rock music for more than 40 years, and still listen to the wonderful creations of the …
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Great Short Film – Jammin’ The Blues – 1944
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Just saw this last night for the first time – 1944’s Jammin’ the Blues, an Academy Award nominated short film …
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Jeremy Clarkson Drives the Smallest Car in the World
Comments Off on Jeremy Clarkson Drives the Smallest Car in the WorldApril 7, 2012 by Admin
I adore the BBC’s Top Gear. Of course, it has nothing to do with the arts, but I find it …
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Another of Kubrick’s Early Films
Comments Off on Another of Kubrick’s Early FilmsApril 7, 2012 by Admin
Stanley Kubrick’s second significant film was 1956’s The Killing, the story of a racetrack heist gone wrong and the group …
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