The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Watched this over the weekend (hey, it was Easter, what am I, a heathen? Well, yes, but…):
“punk”
One Punk Under God: The Prodigal Son Of Jim And Tammy Fae
Fascinating look at the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Jay Bakker. A preacher as well, Bakker begins a ministry in Atlanta called Revolution, meeting in the Masquerade nightclub. A very even-handed study of what can rise from the ashes of a spectacular meltdown, and dare we say, an inspiring look at one man’s faith.
This week, Christopher Long reveals one of his most amazing vintage vinyl acquisitions: an original pressing of Aladdin Sane — the iconic 1973 slab from David Bowie. Why so amazing? He nabbed it for FREE!
Who’s Making You Feel It (Darkroom/Polydor/Capitol). Review by Danielle Holian.
Film noir meets Sci-fi horror in Evan Marlowe’s bizarre puppet film Abruptio. Phil Bailey promises you have never seen anything quite like it.
Cheerleader’s Wild Weekend, aka The Great American Girl Robbery, entered the fray in 1979 with its odd mashup of hostage drama, comedic crime caper, and good old fashioned T & A hijinks. Phil Bailey reviews the Blu-ray release.
