**If you're not on top of their first albums...get familiar**
Alice Smith (2006) - For Lovers, Dreamers, & Me
Chester French (2009) - Love The Future
Mayer Hawthorne (2009) - A Strange Arrangement
The Cool Kids (2008) - The Bake Sale
Just an analog girl in a digital world...
1.27.2011
Sophomore albums please!
Okay, so they blew me away with their debut albums, but that was like forever ago. It is definitely time for some new music from the following people...pronto. Alice Smith, Chester French, Mayer Hawthorne and The Cool Kids. I'm waiting!
1.25.2011
The King of all Awards...
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and though I have to say I wasn't too surprised by the nominations, however there were two snubs that made me a little sad. Christopher Nolan for Best Director for INCEPTION (need I mention that killer scene with JGL fighting in the hallway with no gravity) and my boo Andrew Garfield for Best Supporting Actor for THE SOCIAL NETWORK (lets be real here, the kid was amazing). I know that they probably wouldn't have won, but a nomination would have been nice.
None the less, I'm always super excited about the Oscars and I can't wait to watch them this year =)
None the less, I'm always super excited about the Oscars and I can't wait to watch them this year =)
1.22.2011
Before he was Mark Zuckerberg...
Jesse Eisenberg starred in one of my favorite movies THE SQUID AND THE WHALE (2005) directed by Noah Baumbach. A lot of people slept on this movie, but I'm here to tell you to wake up!
The Squid & the Whale tells the story of two boys coping with the recent divorce of their parents. Jesse plays the oldest son Walt, who's extremely insecure and neurotic (which of course Jesse plays oh so well) The younger son Frank, played by Owen Kline (son of Kevin Kline) is one of my favorite characters in movie history. This little boy such a smart ass and he steals every scene he's in. I thought this movie really captured the emotions of dealing with divorce parents yet keeping the humor dark.
The Squid & the Whale tells the story of two boys coping with the recent divorce of their parents. Jesse plays the oldest son Walt, who's extremely insecure and neurotic (which of course Jesse plays oh so well) The younger son Frank, played by Owen Kline (son of Kevin Kline) is one of my favorite characters in movie history. This little boy such a smart ass and he steals every scene he's in. I thought this movie really captured the emotions of dealing with divorce parents yet keeping the humor dark.
PS. The title of this movie will make sense to you once you see it...so NETFLIX!
1.20.2011
1.17.2011
Happy Birthday Dr. King!
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, I wanted to post this amazing mash up by Robin Skouteris called 'Bleeding Freedom'
It includes pieces of Dr. King's speech mixed with Leona Lewis, Sinead O'Connor, Public Enemy and Micheal Jackson...enjoy :)
It includes pieces of Dr. King's speech mixed with Leona Lewis, Sinead O'Connor, Public Enemy and Micheal Jackson...enjoy :)
1.16.2011
1.11.2011
Genre Spotlight: Girl Groups of the 60s
If you know me personally you would know that I'm obsessed with the 60s. But most importantly...girl groups from the 60's!! If I had one wish, it would be to have been in a 60's girl group. How awesome would that have been?
Of course we're all familiar with The Supremes, but lets not forget the other fabulous ladies that rocked the airwaves during that decade. Like The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, The Chiffons, The Shangri-Las, The Crystals, The Ronettes, The Angels, The Cookies, The Orlons, The Toys, The Ad-Libs, The Velvelettes...okay you get the point! With so many "Best of" albums out there it's kinda hard to find one that really captures all of these groups. But I found one! Rhino released a box set to celebrate the girl groups of the 60s "Girl Group Sounds; Lost & Found" including over 120 songs! And not just from groups. This 4 disc collection also includes tracks by Dusty Springfield, Carole King and my favorite Miss Mary Wells. This is a must add to your next Amoeba run!
Of course we're all familiar with The Supremes, but lets not forget the other fabulous ladies that rocked the airwaves during that decade. Like The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, The Chiffons, The Shangri-Las, The Crystals, The Ronettes, The Angels, The Cookies, The Orlons, The Toys, The Ad-Libs, The Velvelettes...okay you get the point! With so many "Best of" albums out there it's kinda hard to find one that really captures all of these groups. But I found one! Rhino released a box set to celebrate the girl groups of the 60s "Girl Group Sounds; Lost & Found" including over 120 songs! And not just from groups. This 4 disc collection also includes tracks by Dusty Springfield, Carole King and my favorite Miss Mary Wells. This is a must add to your next Amoeba run!
"Needle In a Haystack" By The Velvelettes
1.04.2011
My Most Anticipated Albums of 2011
New Year means New Music!!
Here are some albums I'm dying to get this year:
- Adele - 21
- Lupe Fiasco - Lasers
- Kanye West & Jay Z - Watch the Throne
- Panda Bear - Tomboy
- Dr. Dre - Detox
- Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes
- COMMON!!!! - TBA
- The Kills - TBA
- Santigold - TBA
- Danger Mouse & Daniele Lupi - The Rome
- Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Somewhere...?
Sofia Coppola made history back in 2004 becoming the 3rd woman to ever be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for Lost In Translation. (Isn't that sucky that in 2004 only 3 woman had ever been nominated for this category) but we no longer have to count now thanks to Ms. Kathryn Bigelow's win last year...
Anyways, Coppola's latest film SOMEWHERE probably won't be getting any Oscar love this time. Sorry. Somewhere, starring Stephen Dorff and the adorable Elle Fanning, is the story of Johnny Marco, a Hollywood superstar, living in a hotel and numbly going through the motions until his 11-year-old daughter Cleo comes into the picture, causing him to rethink his so called life. Though the movie showcases some of the best views of LA, the story felt flat and boring. I kept waiting for the payoff but there wasn't one. It almost felt like watching a documentary on someone you don't care about. I get Sofia was trying to be a little "metaphoric" with this film, for instance the opening scene has Dorff's character driving around in a circle in the desert for what feels like almost 15 mins. Just one shot...one. I think we're suppose to get that he's "going in circles." And that's just one of many awkward long scenes. I'm sorry Ms. Coppola, but not even your father got it right every time.
Anyways, Coppola's latest film SOMEWHERE probably won't be getting any Oscar love this time. Sorry. Somewhere, starring Stephen Dorff and the adorable Elle Fanning, is the story of Johnny Marco, a Hollywood superstar, living in a hotel and numbly going through the motions until his 11-year-old daughter Cleo comes into the picture, causing him to rethink his so called life. Though the movie showcases some of the best views of LA, the story felt flat and boring. I kept waiting for the payoff but there wasn't one. It almost felt like watching a documentary on someone you don't care about. I get Sofia was trying to be a little "metaphoric" with this film, for instance the opening scene has Dorff's character driving around in a circle in the desert for what feels like almost 15 mins. Just one shot...one. I think we're suppose to get that he's "going in circles." And that's just one of many awkward long scenes. I'm sorry Ms. Coppola, but not even your father got it right every time.
For classic Sofia, check out her directorial debut
THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999)
THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999)
1.02.2011
Game Changer
I knew this would happen. It never fails. Just when I think I've got all my favorites picked out for award season, at the last minute I see a movie that completely makes me rethink my choices. Last year it was Colin Firth with A SINGLE MAN. I was originally rooting for Jeremy Renner for THE HURT LOCKER, but after seeing Mr. Firth's stellar performance, he won me over. And now this year it's happened again. James Franco has been my #1 choice this year for Best Actor for 127 HOURS (just thinking about his performance in that "scene" makes me scream) until now...
Team Ryan Gosling for Blue Valentine
Ryan was remarkable! The movie was remarkable. The soundtrack was remarkable (compliments to Grizzly Bear) Obviously, I hated the move, right? But seriously, I think it told a sweet love story gone wrong, shot beautifully and performed flawlessly by two of our generations best actors...period.
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