Not Good A few weekends ago, we went to a restaurant that my family frequents at least weekly. We’ve never had any major issues… indeed, we are almost always treated to fantastic food with great service in a lovely environment. This time around, it was much the same… until Amber took another bite of her [...]
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My Favourite Films of 2009
07Feb102009 was a great year in film. There were enourmously huge blockbusters, quiet indie films, a Tarantino flick, some great comedies, and some amazing animation. Unfortunately, I’m once again catching up before the Oscars air. There were a lot of films that had limited releases that I just didn’t get to see yet, and several [...]
Miramax Films 1979-2010
05Feb10I was sad to learn that Miramax films is no more. Thought it hasn’t been anything near the powerhouse it was when the Weinstein’s owned it, it is still sad to see such a great company close its doors. Miramax has been responsible for some incredible and important films over the past twenty years. I [...]
currently listening to…
26Jan10Hey Rosetta – “Who Is At My Window Weeping?” | itunes From their new Red Songs EP. Great dark celtic feel. New album should be amazing. Matt Morris – “Bloodline” | itunes | youtube First person on Justin Timberlake’s label. He and JT did a great version of this song on Ellen. Nikhil Korula Band [...]
Radiohead – Kid A [2000]The record that really shook things up. OK Computer had set the bar for what alt-rock could be. A lot of people were expecting a continuation of that record, but what they got what something completely different. Kid A was built from the ground up, with keyboards, an Ondes Martenot, strings, [...]
My Favourite Films of 2008
15Jan09Oh boy. My favourite films of the year. I love this time of year, but it’s always difficult to try and make decisions when I’m still watching films from 2008, and catch up on all the ones that I’ve missed. I will never understand why huge, Oscar-worthy/nominated/winning movies are not released until after the year [...]
