Burton Cummings Stands Tall
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Burton Cummings Stands Tall

Burton Cummings Stands Tall by Ken Sharp As the voice behind some of the ‘70s biggest hits, Burton Cummings of the Guess Who is a bona fide rock legend. Now 63, Cummings is not content to be resting on his laurels. Augmented by the power pop band the Carpet Frogs, Cummings has embarked on a US solo tour. Still … Continue reading

Todd Rundgren Saw the Light
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Todd Rundgren Saw the Light

Todd Rundgren Saw the Light by Ken Sharp “Go ahead and ignore me” was a record company sales slogan employed for one of Todd Rundgren’s early ’70s solo albums. And long since that slogan was first unveiled, music fans have been unable to ignore anything this immensely gifted musical visionary and icon has created. Witness … Continue reading

Jig (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Jig (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

JIG (2011) Featuring Brogan McCay, Julia O’Rourke, Joe Bitter, John Whitehurst, Claire Greaney, Simona Mauriello, Suzanne Coyle, Sandun Verschoor, John Carey and Ana Kondratyeva. Directed by Sue Bourne. Distributed by Screen Media Films.  93 minutes.  Rated PG. Irish step dancing does not seem like it would be the most popular activity in the world.  In … Continue reading

Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Alex Turner All Live on a Celluloid Submarine
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Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Alex Turner All Live on a Celluloid Submarine

Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Alex Turner All Live on a Celluloid Submarine by Jay S. Jacobs Originally posted on June 1, 2011. Ben Stiller is known for being in blockbuster films, but lately he has been exploring some smaller films.  After last year’s terrific performance in Greenberg, Stiller is completely behind the scenes in … Continue reading

Ride, Rise, Roar: David Byrne – A Live Concert Film (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)
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Ride, Rise, Roar: David Byrne – A Live Concert Film (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)

RIDE, RISE, ROAR: DAVID BYRNE – A LIVE CONCERT FILM (2011) Starring David Byrne, Mark Degli Antoni, Paul Frazier, Mauro Refosco, Graham Hawthorne, Lily Baldwin, Natalie Kuhn, Steven Reker, Kaissa, RedRay Frazier, Jenni Muldaur, Noemie Lafrance, Annie-B Parson, Sonya Robbins and Layla Childs. Directed by David Hillman Curtis. Distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment. 87 minutes. … Continue reading