movie review
The best music movies throughout history.
On The Rocks: A Rocky Road
On The Rocks is is a drama from Sofia Coppola starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, and Marlon Wayans. The red flags started early in this lackluster drama when its first words were, (spoken by the main character’s father): “And remember, don’t give your heart to any boys. You’re mine. Until you get married. Then you’re still mine.”
By Roya Weiss-Weinberg5 years ago in Beat
Five Must-See Music Documentaries
The Filth and The Fury Julien Temple – 2000 The first of my must-see music documentaries is The Filth and the Fury. Temple’s exposé explores the rise and the ensuing chaotic demise of the Sex Pistols. It is a damning critique of the 70s’ Britain told from the perspective of the surviving members of the Sex Pistols.
By Ricky Chopra5 years ago in Beat
Movie Review: 'The United States vs Billie Holiday
I don’t wish to psychoanalyze the power structure of an entire country or an entire gender of people, but, it appears from the evidence at hand, throughout American history, that racism is based deeply within the power desired by white men. Is it that white men hate black people just for being black? In some cases, perhaps, but the majority of racism and acting on racist instincts appears, to my amateur psychologist mind, to be an exertion of power over others. The desire to bend others to your will and not have to answer for it is one that has afflicted American history for decades.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Beat
Documentary Review: 'Truth to Power' Celebrates Art Changing the World
Though System of a Down became popular and relevant during a time when I should have taken notice of them, I somehow have managed to miss out on their career entirely. Where once I was plugged into nearly every music scene and every relevant popular band on those scenes, after September 11th, 2001, I fell out of love with any music that was not a comforting reminder of a pre-terrorism past.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Beat
Song One - A Movie Review
If you ever feel lost, music will guide your way. Song One was released to theaters in 2014. After getting a call from her mother that her brother is in a coma in the hospital, Franny grapples with her path. Meeting James Forester, a fan-favorite musician of her brothers, they create a bond helping one another through struggles.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Beat
Summer of Love a Great Film And a Musical
The Summer of Love is a famous song by The Beatles. It was first released in December of 1960 and remains one of their most popular songs. The film version has become a cult classic and was made into a successful musical with an all star cast headed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. If you are looking for a movie musical that will keep you guessing till the end, then The Summer of Love is a good choice.
By Daniel Thomas5 years ago in Beat
Documentary Review: 'Changin' Times of Ike White'
You would be hard pressed to find a music industry story as strange or twisty as that of Ike White. A man once viewed by music industry insiders as the heir to Jimi Hendrix, Ike White found mostly obscurity after making a splash in prison. Yes, I said prison. Ike White was an inmate in a northern California correctional facility when he was discovered by a prisoner who shared his talent with a music producer friend.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Beat
My Review of "Miles Davis: The Birth of the Cool"
Miles Davis: The Birth of the Cool is a somewhat in depth look at the life of Miles Davis. There is so much information in this film that one has to wonder what they left on the cutting room floor when they made this documentary. It seemed like there was a lot of information was missing and they could have went into depth on so many different things but the runtime of the film held them back. It's a tough to balance entertainment, information and runtime when making documentaries like this.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Beat
Movie Review: 'The Sound of Metal'
The Sound of Metal has a premise unlike any other I can recall seeing in a mainstream feature. The film stars Riz Ahmed as a man who loses his hearing. He goes from being a heavy metal drummer to being almost completely deaf in a matter of days and it is a harrowing tale. This would be traumatizing for just about anyone but a musician losing their hearing suddenly and without warning, the trauma is almost unimaginable.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Beat
