A Music Producer is Born. Tracee Ellis Ross has gained some recognition for her roles on television show like “Girlfriends” and “Black-ish,” and even the Tyler Perry movie “Daddy’s Little Girls.” But more […]
The High Note
Beastie Boys Story
Make Some Noise for this Beastie Boys doc! You remember that article I wrote a few weeks ago about Spike Jonze’s directed films (“Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” […]
I Still Believe
This Christian drama has heart, but not enough faith. I don’t attend much Christian dramas, because of they lately present themselves with their bad acting, negative writing, and silly filmmaking. I believe […]
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
A funny, insightful, and emotional journey about The Band and its heroes. “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band” serves as a haiku to The Band and its members, living and […]
Elvis: That’s the Way It Is
The 1970 doc that’s just a hunk, a hunk of burning love. Today would have been Elvis Presley’s 85th birthday, and by a strange coincidence, it’s also the same day as my […]
Western Stars
The Boss redeems himself through the power of song in this peaceful concert film. Last August, I reviewed “Blinded by the Light,” a sweet-hearted biography, about a young Pakistani Englishman who fell […]
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
It’s so easy to acknowledge the joys and heart in this Linda Ronstadt doc. Linda Ronstadt has fought against her own cynicisms, and became a music icon. She was a bit reluctant […]
David Crosby: Remember My Name
Uplifting doc explains how CSNY legend David Crosby was able to Carry On. David Crosby, the famed musician of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, is still alive today, and […]
Blinded by the Light
Whether or not they’re Born in the U.S.A., this is made for every fan of The Boss. Forgive me if I’m being derivative, but this has been a cultural season for musicians […]
Yesterday
It Gently Weeps at times, but Here Comes the Sun for Himesh Patel I was on a Beatles tour in London last April, and I knew the tour guide would mention about […]
