Three Dog Night In Black and White by Ronald Sklar The feat would be impossible to achieve in today’s market-fragmented world, but back in ’71, the bell-bottomed-and-walrus-mustachioed anthem “Joy To The World,” by Three Dog Night, shone through the polluted air and permeated the culture. In a world already torn every which way but loose, Jeremiah … Continue reading
CARLY SIMON LIVE FROM MARTHA’S VINEYARD – THE CLASSIC CONCERT (2004) Starring Carly Simon, Rick Marotta, Hugh McCracken, Jimmy Ryan, Robby Kilgore, Robbie Kondor, Michael Brecker, Tom “T-Bone” Wolk, Lani Groves, Kasey Cisyk and Frank Simms. Directed by Jeb Brian and Tony Mitchell. Distributed by Grandstand Entertainment. 70 minutes. Not Rated. One problem with watching … Continue reading
Cowboy Junkies-One Soul Now (Zoë/Latent) It’s hard to believe that it has been sixteen years since Cowboy Junkies’ second album, the sparse and lovely The Trinity Sessions, became a surprise success and helped to pave the road for alt-country and triple-A radio. That album was recorded live in one night at an abandoned church and mixed blues, … Continue reading
Punky Brewster Season One 1984-1985 (Shout! Factory-2004) Description: When I was younger and Punky Brewster was on its first run, I didn’t like this show. I found its star, the perky little moppet Soleil Moon Frye, rather annoying. However, in the years since, I have actually become a fan of Soleil’s adult work as an actress, in … Continue reading
LAWS OF ATTRACTION (2004) Starring Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore, Michael Sheen, Parker Posey, Frances Fisher, Nora Dunn, Heather Ann Nurnberg, Johnny Myers, Mike Doyle, Allan Houston, Annie Ryan, Vincent Marzello, Sara James, John Discepolo, Annika Pergament, Marc Turtletaub, Gordon Sterne, Brette Taylor, Brendan Morrissey and Elva Crowley. Screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna and Robert Harling. … Continue reading
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (2004) Starring Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Dash Mihok, Jay O. Sanders, Sela Ward, Austin Nichols, Arjay Smith, Tamlyn Tomita, Sasha Roiz, Ian Holm, Nassim Sharara, Carl Alacchi, Kenneth Welch, Glenn Plummer, Adrian Lester, Nestor Serrano and Perry King. Screenplay by Jeffrey Nachmanoff and Roland Emmerich. Directed by Roland Emmerich. … Continue reading
COFFEE AND CIGARETTES (2004) Starring Roberto Begnini, Steven Wright, Steve Buscemi, Joie Lee, Cinque Lee, Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Joseph Rigano, Vinny Vella, Vinny Vella Jr., Renée French, E.J. Rodriquez, Alex Descas, Isaach De Bankolé, Cate Blanchett, Mike Hogan, Jack White, Meg White, Alfred Molina, Steve Coogan, Katy Hansz, GZA, RZA, Bill Murray, Bill Rice … Continue reading
BIG FISH (2004) Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard, Matthew McGrory, David Denman, Missi Pyle, Loudon Wainwright III, Ada Tai, Arlene Tai, Steve Buscemi and Danny DeVito. Screenplay by John August. Directed by Tim Burton. Distributed by Columbia Pictures. 125 minutes. Rated PG-13. … Continue reading
RICHARD PRICE BETTER THAN FICTION BY RONALD SKLAR If Richard Price’s life story were made into a movie, you would accuse the joint of being too far-fetched. But, as the old cliché goes, truth is stranger than fiction. Price came up in a Bronx housing project, but his gift for writing gained him entrance into the … Continue reading
13 GOING ON 30 (2004) Starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, Christa B. Allen, Kathy Baker, Phil Reeves, Alex Black, Alexandra Kyle, Renee Olstead, Joe Grifasi, Mary Pat Gleason, Merris Carden, Courtney Chase, Maz Jobrani, Lynn Collins, Robinne Lee, Sarah Loew, Philip Pavel and Jim Gaffigan. Screenplay by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy … Continue reading
