Saving Mr. Banks
Walt Disney acts as cheerleader, psychoanalyst, and big brother to P. L. Travers in order to bring Mary Poppins to the silver screen.
Tag: Tom Hanks
The Ventures’ Leon Taylor
Driving guitars need a driving beat, and for almost 50 years, two Taylors have pounded the skins for the world’s greatest instrumental band, The Ventures. Steve Stav talks to Leon Taylor about the band’s Hall of Fame induction, touring in Japan, their upcoming 50th anniversary, and his father’s musical legacy.
John Williams
The Terminal OST (Decca). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
13 Going On 30
13 Going On 30 looks back to the ’80s as a girl grows up to be Jennifer Garner in a heartbeat. Is this classic case of “be careful what you wish for” simply another rip-off of Big? Steve Stav, who could never get the Moonwalk quite right, has the answer.
Things They Didn’t Tell You on I Love the ’80s
VH-1 thinks they have the ’80s wrapped up with their ten-part miniseries. Ben Varkentine begs to differ, and offers proof.
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