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Zappa Movie Chronicles A Musical Genius: Not Just Another Band From LA
“Zappa” (Magnolia Pictures, 2020) chronicles the life and music of Frank Zappa, self-taught musical genius who not only achieved tremendous musical success, but also threw himself into the political turmoil of record censorship when most artist only stuck their heads … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music, Videos
Tagged Alex Winter, documentary, FrankZappa, magnolia pictures, rock music, zappa
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My Vinyl Treasures: Mondo Cane
“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading
“Mystify” Examines Passionate INXS Frontman Michael Hutchence
“Mystify: Michael Hutchence” is a dreamy-paced documentary about the late INXS singer, told through oral accounts and video clips, including home footage taken by Hutchence, family members and girlfriends. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, it … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies, Music
Tagged depression, documentary, INXS, michael hutchence, richard lowenstein, Suicide
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‘Leaving Neverland’ Documentary Might Dethrone ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson
After seeing “Leaving Neverland,” I find that I am mourning. I think of lot of us are–as Wade Robson and James Safechuck must have been all these years, as Jackson himself may have also been. And some of that reaction … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Movies
Tagged #metoo, Dan Reed, documentary, HBO, HBO Films, James Safechuck, Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson, Wade Robson
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Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival Opens Thursday to Inspire, Embrace, Empower!
The Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, now in its 5th year, kicks off its 3 day (July 26th thru the 28th) celebration of films that “Inspire, Embrace, Empower” at 8pm on Thursday at the Let Live Theater (916 N. Formosa Ave, LA 90046). … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Movies, News & Sports, Upcoming Events
Tagged Billy Bennight, Diversity, documentaries, documentary, Embrace, Empower, Film, Germany, inclusion, independent films, Inspire, Iran, Israel, LADFF, Latvia, movies, Multicultural, Sweden
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“Kedi” Signing & spcaLA Benefit at Amoeba Music
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Movies, Upcoming Events
Tagged amoeba music, cats, Ceyda Torun, documentary, Hollywood, Kedi, spcaLA
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“Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story”
“Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story,” directed by Jon Brewer, documents Mick Ronson’s underappreciated career as a rock guitarist, a multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter. The film focuses mostly on the late Ronson’s collaboration with David Bowie in The Spiders from Mars, … Continue reading
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Tagged david bowie, documentary, jon brewer, mick ronson
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