Month: April 2023

The Duel

The Duel

Screen Reviews

Two young men learn to settle disputes the old-fashioned way: pistols at dawn. Carl F. Gauze reviews The Duel, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Chet Baker

Chet Baker

Music Reviews

Blue Room: The 1979 VARA Studio Sessions in Holland (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Racist Trees

Racist Trees

Screen Reviews

A insightful look at racism and water usage in Palm Springs California. Carl F. Gauze reviews Racist Trees, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Back Pay & The Valley of Silent Men

Back Pay & The Valley of Silent Men

Screen Reviews

A pair of century old silent films from multiple Academy Award winning director Frank Borzage hit Blu-ray/DVD with new scores by Andrew Earle Simpson. Phil Bailey reviews the 1922 silent Frank Borzage double feature Back Pay & The Valley of Silent Men.

A Perfect Day for Caribou

A Perfect Day for Caribou

Screen Reviews

A small child goes missing. The father and grandfather search for her. Successfully. Carl F. Gauze reviews A Perfect Day for Caribou, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

With Peter Bradley

With Peter Bradley

Screen Reviews

One of the greatest artists you never heard of looks back on his career. Carl. F. Gauze reviews With Peter Bradley, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Screen Reviews

Sex and money on a rainy night leads to revelation and broken furniture. Carl. F. Gauze reviews Sanctuary, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Bottle Conditioned

Bottle Conditioned

Screen Reviews

A documentary on an obscure type of beer that’s now the hottest thing going. Carl. F. Gauze reviews Bottle Conditioned, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Garage Sale Vinyl: Bob Welch

Garage Sale Vinyl: Bob Welch

Garage Sale Vinyl

This week, ChristopherLong travels to a flea market in Mount Dora, Florida, and snatches up a used vinyl copy of Three Hearts, the 1979 sophomore set from one-time Fleetwood Mac guitar slinger, Bob Welch, for three bucks.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry

Screen Reviews

The race for the ultimate personal communication device does not go to the early contenders. Carl. F. Gauze reviews BlackBerry, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Flamin’ Hot

Flamin’ Hot

Screen Reviews

The janitor makes it to the executive suite when he revolutionizes the snack food industry. Carl F. Gauze reviews Flamin’ Hot, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

Event Reviews

A drag queen saves a failing British shoe maker and incites a fashion revolution. Carl. F. Gauze reviews Kinky Boots, at Orlando Shakes.

Lucero

Lucero

Music Reviews

Should’ve Learned by Now (Thirty Tigers). Review by Judy Craddock.

Judy Blume Forever

Judy Blume Forever

Screen Reviews

Meet the biggest selling children’s book author ever. Carl F. Gauze reviews Judy Blume Forever, part of the 2023 Florida Film Festival presented by Enzian Theater, Maitland, Florida, April 14-23, 2023.

This Bird Has Flown

This Bird Has Flown

Print Reviews

Roi J. Tamkin reviews This Bird Has Flown, a rock n’ roll redemption romance from multi-talented, many-hit wonder Susanna Hoffs.

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Dark Water

Dark Water

Screen Reviews

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.