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 […]
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
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 […]
Rocketman
This real-life fantasy with drugs, sex, music, and emotions won’t go breaking your heart. I come from a family of Elton John fans, and I was more than interested in dishing on […]
Wild Rose
A Scottish girl aspires to become a country singer with difficult dialogue but honest lyrics I went to see “Wild Rose” in London, England with my mother and two cousins. We liked […]
Teen Spirit
A Star is Born, and Elle Fanning is that Star Recently, I’ve been given two Indies about rock stars and their ambitions. “Her Smell” was a fresh take on a 90s punk […]
