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- 9/18/2017
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
For over 30 years, somebody somewhere has been listening to James William Ross’s voice call wrestling. The man we know as Jim Ross, or “Good Ol’ Jr” has beared witness to so many defining moments in sports entertainment. He is notable not just for his ubiquitous presence, nor his long history in the business, but for his reactions to the spectacles that make wrestling so memorable to fans.
While many other men “on the stick” can lay claim to catchphrases that have permeated pro wrestling culture, Jim Ross must surely possess the most patents in the industry. When tasked with identifying the “10 Craziest Jim Ross Reactions”, I came across many of his most identifiable sound bites. But when you’re looking at a career as long and rich as Jr’s, one is sure to miss a favourite here and there. And please excuse all the upper-case letters, they are oh-so necessary.
While many other men “on the stick” can lay claim to catchphrases that have permeated pro wrestling culture, Jim Ross must surely possess the most patents in the industry. When tasked with identifying the “10 Craziest Jim Ross Reactions”, I came across many of his most identifiable sound bites. But when you’re looking at a career as long and rich as Jr’s, one is sure to miss a favourite here and there. And please excuse all the upper-case letters, they are oh-so necessary.
- 1/14/2014
- by Heather Hickey
- Obsessed with Film
Three Takes is a new column dedicated to the art of short-form criticism. Each week, three writers—Calum Marsh, Fernando F. Croce, and Joseph Jon Lanthier—offer stylized capsules which engage, in brief, with classic and contemporary films.
James William Guerico's
Electra Glide In Blue (1973)
The prologue’s interplay of fetishistic close-ups (shells loaded into shotguns, faded stars and stripes, gleaming buckles and zippers) and spacious vistas (a dissolve to the highway stretching into the distance, the frame divided between asphalt and majestic rocky formations) suggests the unlikely alliance of Kenneth Anger and John Ford. Electra Glide in Blue is, appropriately, the work of a rock ‘n’ roll alchemist with a fondness for Westerns, the only film directed by James William Guercio, an ambitious music industry impresario luxuriating in the possibilities of New Hollywood. People seem extra small in the wide open spaces of Arizona’s Monument Valley, and nobody...
James William Guerico's
Electra Glide In Blue (1973)
The prologue’s interplay of fetishistic close-ups (shells loaded into shotguns, faded stars and stripes, gleaming buckles and zippers) and spacious vistas (a dissolve to the highway stretching into the distance, the frame divided between asphalt and majestic rocky formations) suggests the unlikely alliance of Kenneth Anger and John Ford. Electra Glide in Blue is, appropriately, the work of a rock ‘n’ roll alchemist with a fondness for Westerns, the only film directed by James William Guercio, an ambitious music industry impresario luxuriating in the possibilities of New Hollywood. People seem extra small in the wide open spaces of Arizona’s Monument Valley, and nobody...
- 3/19/2013
- by Fernando F. Croce
- MUBI
This article is dedicated to Andrew Copp: filmmaker, film writer, artist and close friend who passed away on January 19, 2013. You are loved and missed, brother.
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Looking at the Best Actor Academy Award nominations for the film year 2012, the one miss that clearly cries out for more attention is Liam Neeson’s powerful performance in Joe Carnahan’s excellent survival film The Grey, easily one of the best roles of Neeson’s career.
In Neeson’s case, his lack of a nomination was a case of neglect similar to the Albert Brooks snub in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film year 2011 for Drive(Nicolas Winding Refn, USA).
Along with negligence, other factors commonly prevent outstanding lead acting performances from getting the kind of critical attention they deserve. Sometimes it’s that the performance is in a film not considered “Oscar material” or even worthy of any substantial critical attention.
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Looking at the Best Actor Academy Award nominations for the film year 2012, the one miss that clearly cries out for more attention is Liam Neeson’s powerful performance in Joe Carnahan’s excellent survival film The Grey, easily one of the best roles of Neeson’s career.
In Neeson’s case, his lack of a nomination was a case of neglect similar to the Albert Brooks snub in the Best Supporting Actor category for the film year 2011 for Drive(Nicolas Winding Refn, USA).
Along with negligence, other factors commonly prevent outstanding lead acting performances from getting the kind of critical attention they deserve. Sometimes it’s that the performance is in a film not considered “Oscar material” or even worthy of any substantial critical attention.
- 2/27/2013
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert with comments, for one night only tonight, April 29th 730pm at New York City Center 131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, as a benefit for Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS. They are joined by a thirteen-piece band Michael Rafter, Music Director, playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse Smash. Carolyn Wong provides lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.
- 4/29/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas will present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert with comments, for one night only, Sunday April 29th 730pm at New York City Center 131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, as a benefit for Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS. They will be joined by a thirteen-piece band Michael Rafter, Music Director, playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse Smash. Carolyn Wong will provide lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.
- 2/16/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
I’m a huge fan of Rock Band, like so many others. Harmonix studios decided to take the next step of their powerhouse fake band music game by introducing the Rock Band Network to players.
What is it, exactly? MTV Gaming Executive, Paul Degooyer, provides a bit of an explanation:
“The Rock Band Network Music Store gives artists at any level the opportunity to reach new fans through our deeply engaging interactive platform. This new pathway for discovery is a huge win for passionate music fans, as well as an opportunity for artists to promote themselves while positively impacting their bottom line.”
The Rock Band Network allows musicians and their labels to directly pipe new music to gamers through Rock Band – where gamers can disover new artists and expand their taste in music.
More or less, it’s a fancy promotion system that lets gamers get access to new music through Rock Band.
What is it, exactly? MTV Gaming Executive, Paul Degooyer, provides a bit of an explanation:
“The Rock Band Network Music Store gives artists at any level the opportunity to reach new fans through our deeply engaging interactive platform. This new pathway for discovery is a huge win for passionate music fans, as well as an opportunity for artists to promote themselves while positively impacting their bottom line.”
The Rock Band Network allows musicians and their labels to directly pipe new music to gamers through Rock Band – where gamers can disover new artists and expand their taste in music.
More or less, it’s a fancy promotion system that lets gamers get access to new music through Rock Band.
- 3/5/2010
- by Trung Bui
- GameRant
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