Sunday Morning
I´m Waiting For The Man
Run Run Run
I'll Be Your Mirror
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Neko Case – “People Got A Lotta Nerve,” the first single from forthcoming album Middle Cyclone
Presented below is Neko Case's brand spanking new single "People Got A Lotta Nerve" from the forthcoming record Middle Cyclone, which will be released March 3rd. It's a great song and I really dig the record cover too. Also, today (13 January 2009) the song is available as a free download from ANTI- Records.
Now according to their website, for every blog that reposts the song and/or iLike user who adds it to their profile, Neko Case and ANTI- will make a cash donation to the Best Friends Animal Society.
Now according to their website, for every blog that reposts the song and/or iLike user who adds it to their profile, Neko Case and ANTI- will make a cash donation to the Best Friends Animal Society.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Beguiling Bettie Page
Included here is but a small sampling of Bettie Page photographs that remain as proof of her permanent place as an icon and according to Playboy "the Queen of Pin-ups...the model of the century." The three photos immediately below are some of my favorites among many and display the nonchalance (but not naïveté) and bawdy enthusiasm she had for her modeling.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
My Name Is Nobody (1973) – Mio nome è Nessuno, Il
People seem to be split on their feelings towards this film, either very much a fan or absolutely hating it. For my tastes, I find it to be one of the better "spaghetti" westerns ever filmed. An easy brickbat often hurled at the movie is that Sergio Leone only produced and that one of his assistants handled primary directorial duties. While it is true Mr. Leone served chiefly as producer and perhaps director of a few scenes, the director Tonino Valerii is established on his own merits. He directed several films including A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die (1972) as well as one of my all time favorite movies Day of Anger (1967) – a standout Euro western.
The basic premise of the film is that Jack Beauregard (Henry Fonda) is a gunslinger of high renowned and skill who feels age catching up with him and wants nothing more than to venture to Europe and retire. The only obstacle facing Jack is young buck of a gunslinger named "Nobody" (Terence Hill) who thinks Jack should cement his reputation with a final last stand/shoot out with the 150 strong "Wild Bunch" of rough riding tough guys. Needless to say, Jack is less than enthused by the proposition.
A number of elements combine to create an incredible movie. Seamlessly meshing a western and comedic score, the Ennio Morricone soundtrack works well at conveying the shifts in tone and scene. The direction is taught and economical, perfectly befitting the action/comedy. Locations are a huge plus in this film. Unlike many other Euro westerns, a great deal of shooting was completed in the United States. Beautiful outdoor locations in New Mexico and Colorado; as well as city locations in New Orleans, Louisiana were all used with colorful results. Filming was also conducted in La Calahorra, Granada, Andalucía, Spain and Italy.
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