The Donn of Tiki
An American success story of rum and sex and hula dancing. The Donn of Tiki was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
Month: April 2024
An Evening with John Cleese
John Cleese is this year’s celebrity at the Florida Film Festival, and Monty Python’s Holy Grail its featured film. This event was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
The Concierge
An all-animal department store caters to the high-end clientele in this superb Japanese cartoon. The Concierge was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
Disappearer
Disappearer EP. Review by Julius C. Lacking.
Smooth Jazz Roundup
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
Chet Baker/Jack Sheldon
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Mal Waldron/Steve Lacy
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Swans
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
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Midwives
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
Yusef Lateef
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Sun Ra
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Cadence Weapon
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Ruark
Waiting on a Breeze. Review by Randy Radic.
Bacon Brothers Premiere “Old Bronco” Video
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
Ken Sharp
Welcome to Toytown (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Cosmo Sheldrake
Eye to the Ear (Tardigrade). Review by Maya McDaniel.
Dark Water
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.
BODEGA
Our Brand Could Be Yr Life (Chrysalis Records). Review by Steven Cruse.
The Melvins
Tarantula Heart (Ipecac Recordings). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.
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The Donn of Tiki
Archikulture DigestAn American success story of rum and sex and hula dancing. The Donn of Tiki was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.