I remember borrowing this video from the church library when I was about 8 or 9. I was very much a "classical kid" and found this documentary fascinating. A shot that has stayed with me through the years is where actor Brian Blessed, in the character of J.S.Bach, disappears from one side of the frame at the end of a scene, and re-appears moments later as himself (narrating) on the other side of the frame. The film is somewhat dated, though (the hairstyles and roller skates of the Brooklyn Boys Choir, the discussion of the "recent" development of the Moog synthesizer), but that shouldn't detract from your enjoyment.
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The Princes of Malibu
(2005– )
Exceeded my expectations
11 July 2005
Warning: Spoilers
My expectations weren't very high tuning into the premier of this, so it comes as no surprise that this show managed to exceed them.
David Foster seems to be a no-nonsense individual who earned his way to where he is today and is understandably more than a little annoyed at his two stepsons who have continued to mooch off of him.
So he has cut them off. It was very entertaining watching the part where we see Dave closing accounts and canceling credit cards one by one, then seeing the instant results in the two stepsons trying to pay for their meal at a (very expensive) sushi restaurant.
Sort of "Simple Life" meets an FM-Ready "Osbournes".
And hey, if some disaster wiped out the entire music industry tomorrow, Dave wouldn't do too bad pursuing a career in voice-overs.
David Foster seems to be a no-nonsense individual who earned his way to where he is today and is understandably more than a little annoyed at his two stepsons who have continued to mooch off of him.
So he has cut them off. It was very entertaining watching the part where we see Dave closing accounts and canceling credit cards one by one, then seeing the instant results in the two stepsons trying to pay for their meal at a (very expensive) sushi restaurant.
Sort of "Simple Life" meets an FM-Ready "Osbournes".
And hey, if some disaster wiped out the entire music industry tomorrow, Dave wouldn't do too bad pursuing a career in voice-overs.
Overnight Sensation
(2000)
If you like movies about people trying to make movies...
4 October 2004
...you'll love "Overnight Sensation".
This movie is quite enjoyable. Filmed (mostly) at The Sundance Film Festival.
A favorite moment of mine was the director of the super-violent "Pulp Fiction" ripoff citing his inspiration as "Tarantino, John Woo, Robert Rodriguez, but mostly Tarantino"
The idea behind the plot is ingenious. The only thing that detracts from this film is bad ADR work, but it's only noticeable in a few places.
Overall a 7 out of 10.
This movie is quite enjoyable. Filmed (mostly) at The Sundance Film Festival.
A favorite moment of mine was the director of the super-violent "Pulp Fiction" ripoff citing his inspiration as "Tarantino, John Woo, Robert Rodriguez, but mostly Tarantino"
The idea behind the plot is ingenious. The only thing that detracts from this film is bad ADR work, but it's only noticeable in a few places.
Overall a 7 out of 10.
Tommy
(1975)
I prefer the film to the LP
19 January 2002
I saw the film and listened to the LP. Everyone/their mom will probably hate me after this review. As the headline states I prefer the movie to the album. Oliver Reed's terrible singing only helps to make you loathe the ball of sleaze he portrays all the more. Ann-Margaret's singing makes you sympathize with the frustration and despair her character is going through. The film version of "Sally Simpson" has a drive to it that the album just didn't quite do for me. If you like the album, you will probably hate the movie. I don't have surround so I can't give any commentary on the DVD's digitally remastered quintaphonic mix. But the stereo mixdown sounded phenominal. Pete Townshend crafted some masterful pieces of music for the rock opera. And since he is listed as "Musical Director" on the movie I assume that the new arrangements (synthesizers and all) have his blessing. This goes on the list for my "Moviefest 2002"
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