Monthly Archives: February 2010
Neon Indian (Live on Jimmy Fallon)
The buzz band leaders of the new chillwave movement rocked Late Night with a brilliant performance of “Terminally Ill” and current single “Ephemeral Artery”.
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“Dreaming of Paris”
The Daily Beast has a nice gallery and write-up pertaining to a new exhibition at the International Center of Photography titled “Twilight Visions: Surrealism, Photography, and Paris”; the display focuses on the work of photographers such as Jacques-André Boiffard, Brassaï, … Continue reading
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The Year in Music – 1983
In my last column I covered the year 1967, one of the most important in modern musical history. For this installment I’ve jumped ahead two decades to 1983 which, though nowhere near as monumental or influential as ’67, had it’s … Continue reading
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Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2010
So I guess I’m a little late on this one since we’re already a month into the new year/decade, and several noteworthy albums have already been released (Vampire Weekend, Beach House, Owen Pallett, Yeasayer, Toro y Moi and Spoon are … Continue reading
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Mini-Review: “In the Loop” (2009)
Forget any other comedy from 2009; In the Loop is the most hilarious film of the year. Based on the British TV series “The Thick of It”, the film deftly details the inner workings of both American and British bureaucracy … Continue reading
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2010 Oscar Nominations
Best Picture “Avatar” “The Blind Side” “District 9” “An Education” “The Hurt Locker” “Inglourious Basterds” “Precious” “A Serious Man” “Up” “Up in the Air” -How’d I Do? : 9/10; missed “The Blind Side” for “(500) Days of Summer” -Thoughts: At … Continue reading
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2010 Oscar Predictions
Here are my predictions for tomorrow’s early morning Oscar nominations… I fully expect to be incredibly disappointed by them. BEST PICTURE: (500) Days of Summer An Education Avatar District 9 The Hurt Locker Inglourious Basterds Precious A Serious Man Up … Continue reading
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It plagues my mind and it keeps us right here…
Alexandra Hope – “Whatever You Want” Fionn Regan – “Protection Racket” The Temper Trap – “Science of Fear” Thao with the Get Down Stay Down – “Know Better Learn Faster” Toro y Moi – “Blessa”
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