Tuesday, May 30, 2023

range


Plaintive, meditative new single, "Range," from Texas-based minimalist music outfit Balmorhea from their forthcoming LP Pendant World.




Balmorhea's last record, The Wind, made my Top 10 Albums list for 2021.


Looking forward to hearing more of their new work!


Saturday, May 20, 2023

some art by dave muller



Here is some art from American artist Dave Muller.

Of course I was struck first by the mirror ball & then found detailed paintings of albums / record labels.













Dave Muller via Anthony Meier

Dave Muller via The Approach




Friday, May 19, 2023

the narcissist




Blur is BACK after 8 years!

The next album, The Ballad of Darren, drops July 21st.

The latest single "The Narcissist" is a deceptively sunny, guitar strummy tune.

 

america has a problem


 Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar team up on Renaissance single "America Has a Problem."






Thursday, May 18, 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023

monica


My review of Monica is now up at Film-Forward. I really liked the movie, especially Trace Lysette's performance alongside the per usual excellent Patricia Clarkson

Here are some stills from the film. The movie was shot by Katelin Arizmendi.








Tuesday, May 9, 2023

disaster movies podcast


Meep & I united to discuss disaster movies of the 1970s (plus one from 1980) on the Retro Movie Love Podcast. I also got a chance to show off some of my disaster movie physical media swag.






Friday, May 5, 2023

chile '76



I loved Manuela Martelli's debut film Chile '76

My review for Film-Forward here.

Amazing / symbolic use of colors throughout, which is so fun to see in a new film! The cinematography is by Yarará Rodríguez.

Here are some stills.