Vacation Break
Stranded Below Update: Took a break to go on vacation (saw a giraffe) and think a little bit about the format for the content. There’s a lot I want to talk about, so new stuff coming this week! Continue reading Vacation Break
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The Glory of Sion Sono’s Tag (2015)
Sometimes a director’s vision strikes you in such a way you’ll follow them even if the direction they’re moving in feels a little, well…off. Such is the case with Sion Sono, whose Love Exposure was a giddy, surreal ride with a central conceit so insane I was instantly hooked. Working in the same absurdist realm as Takashi Miike (and almost as prolific), when I saw … Continue reading The Glory of Sion Sono’s Tag (2015)
Growing Up With John Wayne: El Dorado (1966)
When it’s below zero and the hot water heater’s busted, all you want in life is a warm blanket, a reasonable estimate from a plumber, and a comfort movie to hold you over until you can feel the sweet hot soapy suds again. This was the situation I found myself in today watching El Dorado, the 1966 Howard Hawks western starring John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, … Continue reading Growing Up With John Wayne: El Dorado (1966)
Introductions: Why This? Why Now?
I’ve been asking myself that question too, lately. Over the last year or so covering metal for the good folks at Nine Circles I started to think about not only why I was choosing the albums I decided to write about, but why I was choosing the albums I was listening to in my spare time. I have a pretty free hand over at 9C as … Continue reading Introductions: Why This? Why Now?
Consuming the Tangible (test) 