Thursday, April 1 2010
Autechre: Oversteps
Oversteps is nothing less than Autechre's latest masterpiece.
Friday, October 10 2008
The Express
Again and again, Ernie (Rob Brown) faces down racist thug defenders, his singular prowess signaled by the film's slow motion and big music.
Wednesday, September 10 2008
Talk, Talk, Talk: October 2008
What studio suit thought this was a good idea? With four months to schedule your high priced efforts, you instead unload almost 30 overpriced pictures on an unsuspecting movie audience.
Monday, January 14 2008
William Parker / Raining on the Moon: Corn Meal Dance
A collection of liberation soul jazz with a fresh, free tang.
Friday, April 7 2006
Take the Lead (2006)
There's something disturbing about the recent proliferation of films with this 'save the inner city kids' motif.
Monday, June 20 2005
Coach Carter (2004)
While the outcome is obvious (generic rules apply), Jackson is sharp and relatively restrained.
Friday, January 14 2005
Coach Carter (2004)
Based on a real life coach, also named Ken Carter, Carter takes an approach that's part Lean on Me meets Hoosiers, part Stand and Deliver meets Friday Night Lights, and okay, maybe a little White Shadow, too.
