The Sessions is why I go see movies on their first run in a move theater. The Sessions is why I never give up on a film industry that appears to be overwhelmed by Big Studio’s insistence on mitigating risk and under estimating audience intelligence. The Sessions feels fresh, funny, honest and upbeat. The Sessions Read More…
Year: 2012
Sunken Condos – Using A Style Still True to the Ear *** 1/2
The sound and music created by Donald Fagen, when at his best, is noteworthy and distinctive. With Sunken Condos, Fagen breaks no new ground, but to suggest it is not worthy of an outright purchase and repeated plays would be a mistake material in nature. With songs such as Miss Marlene, Good Stuff and I’m Read More…
Honoring Roots and Setting A Path for the Future *** 1/2
Bond is 50 years-young (the film version that is) and Skyfall – the 23rd installment of 007 demonstrates 50 is the new 25. Skyfall displays attributes that are the best of old-school Bond, yet delivers it with fresh new aspects that act as a compliment instead of detraction. Although a bit too long for my Read More…