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Author: J. J.

  • Cloud Atlas: The most epic film of 2012

    Since seeing the film (twice) the week it came out in October, I’ve been entralled with the ideas presented in Cloud Atlas – in both the book (by David Mitchell in 2004) and the movie (screenplay and direction by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer). I hate to give too much of a movie away, so…

  • Last chance to see Led Zeppelin: This Tuesday

    Before I get to my quick review, I’m happy to report that it’s not too late to see Led Zeppelin “live” (on the big screen). U.S. cinemas will be doing a reprise of the 2007 reunion concert, originally released in theaters on October 17th, this Tuesday (November 13th, 2012) at 7:30 p.m. I’m sure there…

  • A few album ratings – Part 5

    ********** 10 Charles Bradley – No Time for Dreaming (January 2011) ********** 10 Enigma – MCMXC a.D. (December 1990) ********* 9 Fiona Apple – The Idler Wheel… (June 2012) ********* 9 The Head and the Heart – The Head and the Heart (April 2011) ********* 9 John Fogerty – The Long Road Home: The Ultimate…

  • Got a car for sale in Louisville?

    *July 26th update below.* The transmission I had overhauled three years ago in my Ford Ranger has given out again. Too expensive to repair it (for a third time), so I’m putting the word out to see if anyone knows of an inexpensive replacement around Louisville, preferably used. I really don’t even care if I…

  • A few album ratings – Part 4

    ********** 10 Rufus Wainwright – Out of the Game (2012) ********* 9 David’s Lyre – Picture of Our Youth (2012 February) ********* 9 A Winged Victory for the Sullen (2011 September) – Project by Adam Wiltzie of Stars of the Lid & Dustin O’Halloran ********* 9 Gotye – Making Mirrors (2011 August) ********* 9 Carbon…

  • Summer Movies I Want to See, 2012

    My fourth annual list of summer movies. 26 of them this year. Some blockbuster (Avengers, What to Expect, MIB3), some artsy (Intouchables, Invisible War, Robot & Frank). For previews and info on the popular ones, go to the Yahoo! Summer Movie Guide.