Archive for May, 2008
DVD Review: Numb
Music Review: Peggy Lee – Make It With You/Where Did They Go
By the time 1970 rolled around, Peggy Lee had been making records for nearly thirty years, been nominated for an Academy Award, and several Grammy Awards. She took home a Grammy in 1969, for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Female for “Is That All There Is?”
Having accomplished so much and with musical tastes changing so rapidly, Peggy’s fans probably would have understood if the singer had settled for singing...
Having accomplished so much and with musical tastes changing so rapidly, Peggy’s fans probably would have understood if the singer had settled for singing...
DVD Review: Drawn Together – Uncensored! Season Three
Comedy Central’s Drawn Together was originally conceived as a cartoon spoof of reality television series such as Big Brother and The Real World–eight distinctly different characters are flu8ng together and forced to put up with each other . Throughout many strange and outright bizarre adventures, the eight roommates push each other’s buttons and tear each other apart.
DVD Review: The Bill Engvall Show – The Complete First Season
Bill Engvall is a stand-up comedian probably best known for his participation in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour (BCC).Engvall’s stand up routines mostly concerns his observations about comments he finds stupid and shtick about everyday life. Given the success of BCC, it is no surprise that TBS gave Engvall a shot at his own series.
The premise is simple: Bill Pearson (Engvall) is a family counselor struggling to understand his own family....
The premise is simple: Bill Pearson (Engvall) is a family counselor struggling to understand his own family....
DVD Review: Gunsmoke: The Second Season – Volume 2
Gunsmoke is one of the most beloved shows in television history. The series ran on CBS from September 10, 1955 to March 31, 1975 for 635 episodes. Gunsmoke actually began as a radio show in 1952 and remained on the air until 1961. On radio, actor William Conrad (Cannon), played marshal Matt Dillon and was initially the first choice to play the role when the series made the transition to television. However, concerns over...
The 100 Greatest Live Rock Albums – 100 – 90
As a music fan and collector, I’ve always enjoyed live albums. There’s nothing quite like a musician or a band playing at it’s peak, with the audience responding to the music. There are literally thousands of live recordings out there that would fall under the rock genre. As a result, picking the 100 greatest among them was a difficult task. This list ended up being the albums I would choose. Alongside each selection, I’ve tried to explain my reasoning, but please feel free to let me know if I’ve placed one in the wrong spot, or missed a great album all together.
As a music fan and collector, I’ve always enjoyed live albums. There’s nothing quite like a musician or a band playing at it’s peak, with the audience responding to the music. There are literally thousands of live recordings out there that would fall under the rock genre. As a result, picking the 100 greatest among them was a difficult task. This list ended up being the albums I would choose. Alongside each selection, I’ve tried to explain my reasoning, but please feel free to let me know if I’ve placed one in the wrong spot, or missed a great album all together.
Music Review: Peggy Lee – All Aglow Again
The compilation All Aglow Again! was originally released on Capitol Records’ discount-priced Starline label in May of 1960. At the time, the goal was probably to get Lee’s 1958 mega-hit “Fever” on LP for the first time. Previously, the song had only been released as a single, so Capitol Records executives likely saw a way to cash in on Peggy Lee’s popularity.
On May 27, 2008, Collector’s Choice Music...
On May 27, 2008, Collector’s Choice Music...
DVD Review: Twister (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Twister is now one of my favorite pointless movies of all time. The plot is non-existent and the characters have absolutely no substance, but it doesn’t matter. The picture and sound on Warner Brothers’ recently released two-disc special edition will rock your home theater. As any DVD collector knows, you have to have a few titles in your collection used for the sole purpose of showing of your system. Trust me, Twister...
Music Review: Curt Smith – Halfway, Pleased
As a major Tears for Fears fan growing up, I was curious what the bands co-founder, Curt Smith’s first solo album in ten years would sound like. Smith freely admits that his new album Halfway, Pleased is semi-autobiographical and explores his relationships with his children, parents and friends. “It’s where I find myself at this moment,” he says. Making the transition from my carefree thirties into the responsibility...
DVD Review: Sinatra – The 2 Disc Collector’s Edition
Tina Sinatra recently said of her father, “Dad had no interest in writing a memoir: “What good would that do?” he’d say. “My life and music are the whole of me.” Of course, he was right. Film was the only way to go. His music transcends time and intensifies what the screenplay reveals in words.”Tina was referring to the 1992 mini-series, “Sinatra,” in which she served as executive producer...
