Features
Thursday, January 29 2009
Yesterday's Dreams: Motown in the 1980s
The music of Motown's third decade does not quite deserve the close attention that the label's first two decades warrant, but even a cursory look at the label in these years reveals that things weren't all bad.
Reviews
Thursday, November 5 2009
The Stepfather (1987)
Unlike Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees, the monstrous title character of The Stepfather is both plausible and a rich metaphor.
Tuesday, September 8 2009
Homeboy
Johnny never gets a direct answer as to whether he could have been good or not, but the film gives the viewer enough images, not words, to decide for himself.
Wednesday, August 19 2009
Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy
In terms of story, these films comprise a trilogy. However, in tone, theme, and character development, they couldn’t be more different.
Tuesday, July 28 2009
Claude Lévi-Strauss in His Own Words
Although worthwhile to have his interviews compiled and contextualized as they are here, one might as well just read Lévi-Strauss
Sunday, July 26 2009
Deep Purple: History, Hits and Highlights 1968-1976
A 20-minute live version of “Mandrake Root” would be enough to convince me to sniff glue, put a safety pin through my cheek, and forget how to play guitar, too.
