Blade Runner – unsurpassed special effects June 25, 2007
Here’s one for Shag: Blade Runner at 25: Why the Sci-Fi F/X Are Still Unsurpassed.
That other Beck November 2, 2006
I’m talking of course about the singer Beck, not our beloved baby. (No relation of course.) Anyhow, Mary and I have both been enjoying his new album. He did a couple killer performances on Saturday Night Live last week and I finally found someone linking to them on YouTube, which will no doubt get pulled as soon as the global media conglomerate gets wind of it.
One of the best things about it was that a bunch of guys were playing spoons in Clap Hands. And the other best thing was that he had marionettes off-stage that were mimicking the band (including said spoons). Awesome stuff.
Even odder was that Mary and I watched Team America: World Police that night as well, so it was like puppet night. Speaking of Team America, I enjoyed it. If you watch it, be sure to watch some of the extra stuff on the DVD about making of – pretty amazing.
Little Miss Sunshine October 6, 2006
Mary and I got out to see Little Miss Sunshine tonight. I’d give it a big thumbs up. The whole cast is great and the story itself is by turns hilarious and touching and rewarding in the end. There are some great shots in it with the classic VW bus posed against skies that are just great.
MSMW September 5, 2006
I caught a chunk of the “Rhythm Section” on KDHX today for the first time. Great show – I dug it. Heard a couple of things I found quite interesting. One was that there is an album coming out soon from Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood (MMW + John Scofield on guitar) and he played a track that was pretty cool.
Another item of note is that they will be in St. Louis on Tuesday, December 5th at Mississippi Nights. Tickets are on sale now if you are a member of their fan club (which is free). I should note that several years ago, I saw them at Mississippi nights and bought a very expensive keyboard the next day in inspiration. So, it might be dangerous (but probably worth it) to see them again.
He also played a track from Chris Wood and his brother Oliver which was fairly awesome – very bluesy and with vocals. They are collectively known as The Wood Brothers. Definitely something I plan on checking out.
