Brian gets on the line with composer Michael Abels to talk about his blockbuster score to Jordan Peele’s runaway-hit thriller “Get Out”. The two discuss how Michael found himself being offered the film and what his approach to scoring it was, being as it was his first foray out of classical concert composing and directly into an A-list summer feature that has now grossed more than 200 million at the box office.
Drumcore 4 Contest: Email us at scorecastonline@gmail.com with a couple paragraphs on how SCOREcast has helped you out in your career. We’ll pick the best story on the next podcast episode and send the winner a copy of the killer new Drumcore 4 by Sonoma Wireworks, the premiere suite of drum grooves, licks, shots, and genre loops, recorded in studio by drummers like Alan White, Terry Bozzio, Matt Cameron, Stephen Perkins, Zoro, Matt Sorum, and many more.
Drumcore 4 Contest: Email us at scorecastonline@gmail.com with a couple paragraphs on how SCOREcast has helped you out in your career. We’ll pick the best story on the next podcast episode and send the winner a copy of the killer new Drumcore 4 by Sonoma Wireworks, the premiere suite of drum grooves, licks, shots, and genre loops, recorded in studio by drummers like Alan White, Terry Bozzio, Matt Cameron, Stephen Perkins, Zoro, Matt Sorum, and many more.
- 8/12/2017
- by SCO Editorial Staff
- SCOREcastOnline.com
Listen to “SCOREcast 0059: The Devaluation of Composers with Adam Gubman” on Spreaker.
Deane and Brian chat with Los Angeles composer Adam Gubman about composers potentially being devalued across the industry. Covering everything from what kind of work is currently available to which marketing skills are required to survive, the trio navigate a deep gamut of industry realities and discuss the important balance of attitude and chops.
Drumcore 4 Contest: Email us at scorecastonline@gmail.com with a couple paragraphs on how SCOREcast has helped you out in your career. We’ll pick the best story on the next podcast episode and send the winner a copy of the killer new Drumcore 4 by Sonoma Wireworks, the premiere suite of drum grooves, licks, shots, and genre loops, recorded in studio by drummers like Alan White, Terry Bozzio, Matt Cameron, Stephen Perkins, Zoro, Matt Sorum, and many more. See Drumcore 4 in action at http://www.
Deane and Brian chat with Los Angeles composer Adam Gubman about composers potentially being devalued across the industry. Covering everything from what kind of work is currently available to which marketing skills are required to survive, the trio navigate a deep gamut of industry realities and discuss the important balance of attitude and chops.
Drumcore 4 Contest: Email us at scorecastonline@gmail.com with a couple paragraphs on how SCOREcast has helped you out in your career. We’ll pick the best story on the next podcast episode and send the winner a copy of the killer new Drumcore 4 by Sonoma Wireworks, the premiere suite of drum grooves, licks, shots, and genre loops, recorded in studio by drummers like Alan White, Terry Bozzio, Matt Cameron, Stephen Perkins, Zoro, Matt Sorum, and many more. See Drumcore 4 in action at http://www.
- 6/18/2017
- by SCO Editorial Staff
- SCOREcastOnline.com
The excitement of Noel and Liam Gallagher’s rapid rise to pop stardom is well captured in Mat Whitecross’s documentary, but it is disappointingly coy on the band’s decline and breakup
Here is a watchable, intimate but oddly truncated history of Oasis, directed by Mat Whitecross, who gave us the recent Madchester drama Spike Island and the excellent Ian Dury biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. Noel Gallagher is the film’s executive producer, and it should probably be entitled Oasis: The Golden Years, because it ends with the band’s colossal concert at Knebworth in 1996, almost implying they went up in a blaze of glory after that.
We don’t hear about the Cool Britannia tussle with Blur, or Noel’s strikingly explicit endorsement of Tony Blair and New Labour (“There are seven people in here who are givin’ hope to the young people of this country. Me,...
Here is a watchable, intimate but oddly truncated history of Oasis, directed by Mat Whitecross, who gave us the recent Madchester drama Spike Island and the excellent Ian Dury biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. Noel Gallagher is the film’s executive producer, and it should probably be entitled Oasis: The Golden Years, because it ends with the band’s colossal concert at Knebworth in 1996, almost implying they went up in a blaze of glory after that.
We don’t hear about the Cool Britannia tussle with Blur, or Noel’s strikingly explicit endorsement of Tony Blair and New Labour (“There are seven people in here who are givin’ hope to the young people of this country. Me,...
- 10/2/2016
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Wikipedia
The general consensus about Oasis is that they came out of the gate strong, then valiantly fizzled, and then turned into complete and utter garbage seemingly overnight. They’re the quintessential example of a band “peaking too soon.”
Few bands have had to deal with the same high level of expectations that Oasis has throughout their tenure atop the Britpop mountain. A lot of that is self-imposed, as the band constantly felt the need to declare themselves the greatest thing to ever happen to music (nay, to the world). But it also had everything to do with how insanely good their first couple of albums were.
It must’ve been maddening trying to top what most people agreed were nearly perfect albums. And you could tell when the band was struggling to outdo themselves versus when they had seemingly thrown in the towel. It was always reflected in the quality of their albums.
The general consensus about Oasis is that they came out of the gate strong, then valiantly fizzled, and then turned into complete and utter garbage seemingly overnight. They’re the quintessential example of a band “peaking too soon.”
Few bands have had to deal with the same high level of expectations that Oasis has throughout their tenure atop the Britpop mountain. A lot of that is self-imposed, as the band constantly felt the need to declare themselves the greatest thing to ever happen to music (nay, to the world). But it also had everything to do with how insanely good their first couple of albums were.
It must’ve been maddening trying to top what most people agreed were nearly perfect albums. And you could tell when the band was struggling to outdo themselves versus when they had seemingly thrown in the towel. It was always reflected in the quality of their albums.
- 3/3/2016
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
Among the seminal progressive rock groups of the late '60s and early '70s, Yes has undergone its share of personnel changes. The group started out with Chris Squire (bass), Peter Banks (guitar), Jon Anderson (vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), and Tony Kaye (keyboards), and released two albums, the eponymous Yes, and Time and A Word. Banks either left or was fired (it depends on who you believe), and was replaced with Steve Howe. [N.B. Peter Banks passed away in March 2013.] This new line-up produced just one album, The Yes Album.
Kaye left due to band friction, and was replaced by Rick Wakeman. This line-up produced two albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge -- the latter being the band's tour-de-force, and one of the most revered progressive rock albums of all time (see my Cc article, The Absolutely Essential Progressive Rock Albums), as well as one of the first albums on which the entire first side...
Kaye left due to band friction, and was replaced by Rick Wakeman. This line-up produced two albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge -- the latter being the band's tour-de-force, and one of the most revered progressive rock albums of all time (see my Cc article, The Absolutely Essential Progressive Rock Albums), as well as one of the first albums on which the entire first side...
- 4/12/2013
- by Ian Alterman
- www.culturecatch.com
In and around the lake; Mountains come out of the sky and they stand there;One mile over we'll be there and we'll see you; Ten true summers we'll be there and laughing too;Twenty four before my love you'll see I'll be there with you - Roundabout lyrics (1971 from LP "Fragile"). Fans of Yes, which includes guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison, drummer Alan White and bassist Chris Squire rejoice, Mark Cuban's new network will rock the house with this classic band on Tuesday, March 5, as Yes. San Francisco show will be broadcast live on national television on Axs TV beginning at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific. Founded in 1968 by...
- 2/27/2013
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
BBC Three Orders Reeva Steenkamp Special Fast-turnaround specialiast Mentorn Media is at it again. The producer has been commissioned by BBC Three for a quickie doc about the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Steenkamp’s shooting death has been making headlines since she was killed on Valentine’s Day with star athlete Oscar Pistorius accused of murder. He has pleaded not guilty. Nick London is producing and directing for BBC Three. Rick Edwards, who presented Paralympics coverage for Channel 4, will host. Mentorn’s credits include Ricky Gervais’ An Idiot Abroad for Sky and HBO documentary For Neda. It also recently made fast-turnaround docs about Hurricane Sandy and the Aurora, Colorado massacre. Mentorn’s sister company Passion Distribution is handling sales. Luketic, Former MGM Exec Sutherland Team On Oz Thriller Los Angeles-based Australian director Alan White is set to direct Reclaim, a psychological thriller about an American couple who come to...
- 2/22/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
I once wrote that Yoko Ono (born February 18, 1933) made more great albums than any solo Beatle, but also more bad albums. Of course, perspectives on Ono's music vary wildly, and the albums I think are great are the ones the mainstream rejected most vigorously. It's when she makes the most concessions to pop norms (whether rock or dance/electronic) and her lyrics get sappy that I don't like her work. But certainly anyone starting to explore her music could use some guidance.
There are plenty of places to read about her life, so I won't review that info, especially as I touched on some of it in my recent interview. But a few points are worth making, over and over, to counter clichés and misconceptions that have thrived for decades. Ms. Ono was a respected artist for years before she and John Lennon met near the end of 1966. And she didn't break up the Beatles,...
There are plenty of places to read about her life, so I won't review that info, especially as I touched on some of it in my recent interview. But a few points are worth making, over and over, to counter clichés and misconceptions that have thrived for decades. Ms. Ono was a respected artist for years before she and John Lennon met near the end of 1966. And she didn't break up the Beatles,...
- 2/18/2013
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
1963
Johnny Cash: Blood, Sweat and Tears (Columbia)
Some of Cash's '60s concept albums were burdened with much too talking between tracks; here the tribute to the American working man gets to mostly stand alone on its musical merits, and shines. Notably, it incluces the top version of the traditional "John Henry"” about the most legendarily heroic working man ever, and the version of "Casey Jones" here is classic as well. Politically and psychologically, Cash was the perfect man for this job.
1968
Byrds: Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)
Sometimes transitional albums, confusing listeners expecting a group's earlier style, are underrated. Not so with this classic. It's true that it didn't sell as well as earlier Byrds LPs, nor did the single from the album chart very high, but for decades Notorious Byrd Brothers has been widely revered, and not just by fans; some critics have even anointed it as the band's best album.
Johnny Cash: Blood, Sweat and Tears (Columbia)
Some of Cash's '60s concept albums were burdened with much too talking between tracks; here the tribute to the American working man gets to mostly stand alone on its musical merits, and shines. Notably, it incluces the top version of the traditional "John Henry"” about the most legendarily heroic working man ever, and the version of "Casey Jones" here is classic as well. Politically and psychologically, Cash was the perfect man for this job.
1968
Byrds: Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)
Sometimes transitional albums, confusing listeners expecting a group's earlier style, are underrated. Not so with this classic. It's true that it didn't sell as well as earlier Byrds LPs, nor did the single from the album chart very high, but for decades Notorious Byrd Brothers has been widely revered, and not just by fans; some critics have even anointed it as the band's best album.
- 1/30/2013
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
"Westerly," a doc about transgender surfer Peter Drouyn's controversial journey toward becoming a woman, is in the works with producers Beau Willimon and Jordan Tappis. Alan White and Jamie Brisick will direct the film, with musicians Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Matt Sweeney also on board. Drouyn was a surf icon during the '60s and '70s, but beneath the traditionally macho and sexist surf culture he was hiding himself. He disappeared from the scene in the '80s. Then, after a 2002 surfing accident that nearly killed him, he began his transition into becoming a woman. "It was a supernova. It just kicked in one night, and suddenly Peter went, Westerly was there," she says. Westerly Windina is the name Drouyn emerged with in 2008 when she announced on Australian TV that she was living as a woman. The filmmakers state, “Peter Drouyn becomes aware of the woman within and...
- 11/26/2012
- by Sophia Savage
- Thompson on Hollywood
Ahead of its October 15th UK DVD release courtesy of Momentum Pictures, we’ve nabbed an exclusive look at the paranormal mind games suffered by the residents of Apartment 143. Check it out right here, right now!
The film is directed by Carles Torrens and stars Francesc Garrido and Fiona Glascott.
Synopsis:
Following the tragic death of his wife, Alan White and his two children find themselves plagued by a series of inexplicable events that eventually force them to leave their home and move into an apartment building in the city. Worryingly, within a week of moving, they once again begin to experience the strange phenomena that threaten to tear apart what is left of their family.
Desperate for answers and, hopefully, a release from what he is beginning to believe is a haunting, Alan requests the help of a small team of parapsychologists experienced in investigating and explaining such incidents.
The film is directed by Carles Torrens and stars Francesc Garrido and Fiona Glascott.
Synopsis:
Following the tragic death of his wife, Alan White and his two children find themselves plagued by a series of inexplicable events that eventually force them to leave their home and move into an apartment building in the city. Worryingly, within a week of moving, they once again begin to experience the strange phenomena that threaten to tear apart what is left of their family.
Desperate for answers and, hopefully, a release from what he is beginning to believe is a haunting, Alan requests the help of a small team of parapsychologists experienced in investigating and explaining such incidents.
- 10/5/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Ever since William Friedkin’s The Exorcist became one of the most powerful and successful horror films ever, people have tried and failed to replicate the style and power of the film. Most recently we have had The Possession, Lovely Molly, and The Last Exorcism and to an extent the Paranormal Activity films all dealing with someone (usually female) who may have something living inside them that is not of this earthly plane.
Most of the above have had mixed results and most got a decent cinema release. So it’s surprising that Apartment 143 is going straight to DVD because it has a possession element which feels like the most scary and powerful that we have seen on-screen for quite a while.
Launching straight into the action we find ourselves in the run-down apartment of the White family who have moved here after the disturbances at their former home...
Most of the above have had mixed results and most got a decent cinema release. So it’s surprising that Apartment 143 is going straight to DVD because it has a possession element which feels like the most scary and powerful that we have seen on-screen for quite a while.
Launching straight into the action we find ourselves in the run-down apartment of the White family who have moved here after the disturbances at their former home...
- 10/4/2012
- by Chris Holt
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ahead of its October 15th UK DVD release courtesy of Momentum Pictures, we’ve nabbed a quick look at the paranormal mind games suffered by the residents of Apartment 143. Ding dong ditch!
The film is directed by Carles Torrens and stars Francesc Garrido and Fiona Glascott.
Synopsis:
Following the tragic death of his wife, Alan White and his two children find themselves plagued by a series of inexplicable events that eventually force them to leave their home and move into an apartment building in the city. Worryingly, within a week of moving, they once again begin to experience the strange phenomena that threaten to tear apart what is left of their family.
Desperate for answers and, hopefully, a release from what he is beginning to believe is a haunting, Alan requests the help of a small team of parapsychologists experienced in investigating and explaining such incidents. Armed with an arsenal of state-of-the-art technology,...
The film is directed by Carles Torrens and stars Francesc Garrido and Fiona Glascott.
Synopsis:
Following the tragic death of his wife, Alan White and his two children find themselves plagued by a series of inexplicable events that eventually force them to leave their home and move into an apartment building in the city. Worryingly, within a week of moving, they once again begin to experience the strange phenomena that threaten to tear apart what is left of their family.
Desperate for answers and, hopefully, a release from what he is beginning to believe is a haunting, Alan requests the help of a small team of parapsychologists experienced in investigating and explaining such incidents. Armed with an arsenal of state-of-the-art technology,...
- 10/3/2012
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
Originally entitled Emergo, director Carles Torrens’ entry into the haunted house found footage sub-genre Apartment 143 – scripted by Buried director Rodrigo Cortés – will be dishing up the scares on UK DVD this October 15th courtesy of Momentum Pictures.
Synopsis
Following the tragic death of his wife, Alan White and his two children find themselves plagued by a series of inexplicable events that eventually force them to leave their home and move into an apartment building in the city. Worryingly, within a week of moving, they once again begin to experience the strange phenomena that threaten to tear apart what is left of their family.
Desperate for answers and, hopefully, a release from what he is beginning to believe is a haunting, Alan requests the help of a small team of parapsychologists experienced in investigating and explaining such incidents. Armed with an arsenal of state-of-the-art technology, the team members set up...
Synopsis
Following the tragic death of his wife, Alan White and his two children find themselves plagued by a series of inexplicable events that eventually force them to leave their home and move into an apartment building in the city. Worryingly, within a week of moving, they once again begin to experience the strange phenomena that threaten to tear apart what is left of their family.
Desperate for answers and, hopefully, a release from what he is beginning to believe is a haunting, Alan requests the help of a small team of parapsychologists experienced in investigating and explaining such incidents. Armed with an arsenal of state-of-the-art technology, the team members set up...
- 9/16/2012
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
June 10: Singer Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles is 71. Actor Andrew Stevens is 57. Bassist Kim Deal of The Pixies and The Breeders is 51. Singer Maxi Priest is 51. Actress Gina Gershon is 50. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn is 49. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan) is 48. Actress Kate Flannery ("The Office") is 48. Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley is 47. Guitarist Joey Santiago of The Pixies is 47. Guitarist Emma Anderson (Lush) is 45. Country guitarist Brian Hofeldt of The Derailers is 45. Singer Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing) is 42. Singer JoJo of K-Ci and JoJo is 41. Singer Faith Evans is 39. Singer Lemisha Grinstead of 702 is 34. Actor DJ Qualls ("Hustle & Flow") is 34. Actor Shane West ("ER," "Now and Again") is 34. Singer Hoku is 31. Actress Leelee Sobieski is 30.
June 11: Actor Gene Wilder is 79. Actor Chad Everett is 75. Comedian Johnny Brown ("Laugh-In") is 75. Singer Joey Dee is 72. Actress Adrienne Barbeau ("Maude") is 67. Drummer Frank Beard of Zz Top is 63. Singer Donnie Van...
June 11: Actor Gene Wilder is 79. Actor Chad Everett is 75. Comedian Johnny Brown ("Laugh-In") is 75. Singer Joey Dee is 72. Actress Adrienne Barbeau ("Maude") is 67. Drummer Frank Beard of Zz Top is 63. Singer Donnie Van...
- 6/7/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Apartment 143 is an extremely well done found footage/haunting film, which in many ways is far superior to the ultra popular Paranormal Activity franchise. The story revolves around Alan White (Kai Lennox) and his two children, four-year-old Benny (Damian Roman), and teenage daughter Caitlin (Gia Mantegna), as they struggle with the strange phenomenon that has taken over their home. Desperate for answers Alan hires parapsychologists, Dr. Helzer (Michael O’Keefe), Paul Ortega (Rick Gonzalez), and Ellen Keegan (Fiona Glascott), to come investigate the apartment, setting into motion an unforgettable investigation.
The pace of this film is perfect, unlike many similar genre flicks, not much time is wasted on building up to the investigation itself. Instead, viewers are tossed into the setup almost instantly, and cleverly fed needed information through conversations that take place during the teams stay within the apartment. Viewers are never really given the chance to lose...
The pace of this film is perfect, unlike many similar genre flicks, not much time is wasted on building up to the investigation itself. Instead, viewers are tossed into the setup almost instantly, and cleverly fed needed information through conversations that take place during the teams stay within the apartment. Viewers are never really given the chance to lose...
- 5/3/2012
- by Ted Brown
- The Liberal Dead
For over 40 years bass player Tony Levin has been one of the very best in the business. He has played with King Crimson, released a number of solo albums, and has recorded and played with countless artists including Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Brian “Head” Welch, and Alice Cooper to name a few. Recently he teemed up with guitarist David Torn and Yes drummer Alan White on the fantastic new album, Levin Torn White.
The original blogger (he was doing it before it even had a name) gave me some great answers to my email questions, and explains just what in the name of prog ‘funk fingers’ is.
Geeks of Doom: Hello Tony, how are you?
Tony Levin: Quite well. Writing from the tour van, on a 7-hour drive from Atlanta, Ga to Carrboro, Nc - doing what I love to do (well, not driving in the van...) bringing my music to people.
The original blogger (he was doing it before it even had a name) gave me some great answers to my email questions, and explains just what in the name of prog ‘funk fingers’ is.
Geeks of Doom: Hello Tony, how are you?
Tony Levin: Quite well. Writing from the tour van, on a 7-hour drive from Atlanta, Ga to Carrboro, Nc - doing what I love to do (well, not driving in the van...) bringing my music to people.
- 10/18/2011
- by Obi-Dan
- Geeks of Doom
England ended up 127 for two after a damp and cagey first day of play, with Jonathan Trott unbeaten on 58
Morning everyone. How are you feeling this morning? Palms a little moist? Brow a touch fevered? Thoughts about the respective merits of Tim Bresnan and Stuart Broad inexplicably dominating your inner monologue? It's time, at last. The 2000th Test, the 100th between England and India, and the most eagerly anticipated match in
this country outside of an Ashes series since the West Indies were in their pomp a whippersnapper's lifetime ago.
This being the proper start of the summer it's probably worth checking the weather. A quick look outside the window from the top floor of Guardian Towers eastwards across the cityscape shows a solid gray morass of cloud, stretching from here to eternity St John's Wood. We might not start on time but the weathermen say that we'll get plenty of play,...
Morning everyone. How are you feeling this morning? Palms a little moist? Brow a touch fevered? Thoughts about the respective merits of Tim Bresnan and Stuart Broad inexplicably dominating your inner monologue? It's time, at last. The 2000th Test, the 100th between England and India, and the most eagerly anticipated match in
this country outside of an Ashes series since the West Indies were in their pomp a whippersnapper's lifetime ago.
This being the proper start of the summer it's probably worth checking the weather. A quick look outside the window from the top floor of Guardian Towers eastwards across the cityscape shows a solid gray morass of cloud, stretching from here to eternity St John's Wood. We might not start on time but the weathermen say that we'll get plenty of play,...
- 7/22/2011
- by Andy Bull, Rob Smyth
- The Guardian - Film News
The Boys in the Band
Can I make a confession? I didn't want to watch or review Making the Boys, the new documentary about the landmark 1968 play and 1970 film The Boys in the Band that opens in limited release in March.
Yes, yes, I know how important the movie is in gay entertainment history (which is why I put it as number one on my list of the most important gay movies of all time, even as I also put it on another list of my least favorite gay movies).
But it's also probably the most discussed gay movie of all time. As Making the Boys points out, it was hailed upon its first staging, then condemned by gays in the post-Stonewall era, then "rediscovered" in the 1990s. At every point in modern gay history, it's been there in the background, cited as an example of post-Stonewall "truth," or as...
Can I make a confession? I didn't want to watch or review Making the Boys, the new documentary about the landmark 1968 play and 1970 film The Boys in the Band that opens in limited release in March.
Yes, yes, I know how important the movie is in gay entertainment history (which is why I put it as number one on my list of the most important gay movies of all time, even as I also put it on another list of my least favorite gay movies).
But it's also probably the most discussed gay movie of all time. As Making the Boys points out, it was hailed upon its first staging, then condemned by gays in the post-Stonewall era, then "rediscovered" in the 1990s. At every point in modern gay history, it's been there in the background, cited as an example of post-Stonewall "truth," or as...
- 2/22/2011
- by Brent Hartinger
- The Backlot
"Undeclared" is now airing on IFC, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to revisit the show that further cemented broadcast television's inability to recognize the genius of Judd Apatow. Every week, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore will be offering their thoughts on two more episodes.
Episode 15
The Perfect Date
Written by Judd Apatow & Brent Forrester
Directed by Greg Mottola
Episode 16
Hal and Hillary
Written by Kristofor Brown
Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar
"Intercourse you!" -- Kikuki
We're rapidly approaching the end of "Undeclared," with just one week and one episode left after this column. As "Freaks and Geeks" neared its premature conclusion it reinvested in narrative, bringing Sam Weir and Cindy Sanders' storyline to a head and throwing Lindsay into an existential crisis about what she was going to do with her summer and, by extension, her life. "Undeclared," in contrast, appears to intentionally avoid anything resembling a wrap up.
Episode 15
The Perfect Date
Written by Judd Apatow & Brent Forrester
Directed by Greg Mottola
Episode 16
Hal and Hillary
Written by Kristofor Brown
Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar
"Intercourse you!" -- Kikuki
We're rapidly approaching the end of "Undeclared," with just one week and one episode left after this column. As "Freaks and Geeks" neared its premature conclusion it reinvested in narrative, bringing Sam Weir and Cindy Sanders' storyline to a head and throwing Lindsay into an existential crisis about what she was going to do with her summer and, by extension, her life. "Undeclared," in contrast, appears to intentionally avoid anything resembling a wrap up.
- 12/22/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
A huge concert to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death is to be held in his hometown of Liverpool, England this week. Artists including The Beatles legend's first band, The Quarrymen, his old pal Tony Sheridan, and former Plastic Ono Band drummer Alan White will all take part in the poignant show.
It will also feature a special preview of The Beatles Sessions, a new musical based around the band's recordings at London's Abbey Road studios, and a performance of the John Lennon - In My Life stage show. The concert will be opened by The Quarrymen, which was reformed by its surviving members in 1997.
Quarrymen banjo player Rod Davis tells WENN, "We are opening the show. It's in chronological order so we are kicking it off with all the original stuff we used to play with John in '56 and '57 - the songs which inspired...
It will also feature a special preview of The Beatles Sessions, a new musical based around the band's recordings at London's Abbey Road studios, and a performance of the John Lennon - In My Life stage show. The concert will be opened by The Quarrymen, which was reformed by its surviving members in 1997.
Quarrymen banjo player Rod Davis tells WENN, "We are opening the show. It's in chronological order so we are kicking it off with all the original stuff we used to play with John in '56 and '57 - the songs which inspired...
- 12/7/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
September 7, 2010: On 20th September the album ‘Keys to Ascension’ by progressive rock veterans Yes, will be released by the label Proper Music. This bumper pack includes a total of 4 CD’s and a DVD that aptly capture the fantastic 1995 Yes reunion tour. This tour included the most sought after line up of the band including, Chris Squire, Jon Anderson Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Alan White.
This particular Yes reunion with this exciting and classic line-up of great musicians was keenly expected by the band’s huge fan-base from around the globe.
The tour took its actual shape in the year 1995 and in the spring of 1996, Yes aficionados witnessed the classic lineup of 1970. The band came together to record.
This particular Yes reunion with this exciting and classic line-up of great musicians was keenly expected by the band’s huge fan-base from around the globe.
The tour took its actual shape in the year 1995 and in the spring of 1996, Yes aficionados witnessed the classic lineup of 1970. The band came together to record.
- 9/7/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
"Freaks and Geeks" is now airing on IFC, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to revisit the show that launched a thousand bromance movies. Every week, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore will be offering their thoughts on that night's episode.
Episode 1: Pilot
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Written by Paul Feig
Originally aired September 25, 1999
Alison: It's become beside the point to proclaim the excellence of "Freaks and Geeks." The success currently being enjoyed by creator Paul Feig, producer Judd Apatow and many of the cast members speaks for itself (and makes it all the easier to offer a derisive "I told you so " sniff in the direction of what, a decade out, still stings as a total heartbreaker of a cancellation).
But rewatching the pilot, you have to appreciate the sheer craft with which it's been made. Pilot episodes have a lot of business to manage -- establishing characters,...
Episode 1: Pilot
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Written by Paul Feig
Originally aired September 25, 1999
Alison: It's become beside the point to proclaim the excellence of "Freaks and Geeks." The success currently being enjoyed by creator Paul Feig, producer Judd Apatow and many of the cast members speaks for itself (and makes it all the easier to offer a derisive "I told you so " sniff in the direction of what, a decade out, still stings as a total heartbreaker of a cancellation).
But rewatching the pilot, you have to appreciate the sheer craft with which it's been made. Pilot episodes have a lot of business to manage -- establishing characters,...
- 7/2/2010
- by Alison Willmore
- ifc.com
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Brit Awards, there were two extra categories added to bill. Oasis won best Brits Album Of 30 Years category, but only Liam Gallagher was there to collect it in a very unique fashion. The other category was the best Brits performance which was given to The Spice Girls' 1997 performance of their hits "Wannabe" and "Who Do You Think You Are."
Oasis have always been notorious for causing havoc at the Brit Awards, but this year Liam Gallagher managed to create it all by himself. Oasis's legendary album "Whats The Story (Morning Glory)" beat out competition from Coldplay, Dido, Dire Straits, Duffy, Keane, Phil Collins, Sade, The Verve and Travis to win best Brits album of 30 years.
When the winner of the category was announced to be Oasis, Gallagher appeared on stage to give his acceptance speech. "Listen kids, I wanna thank bald head...
Oasis have always been notorious for causing havoc at the Brit Awards, but this year Liam Gallagher managed to create it all by himself. Oasis's legendary album "Whats The Story (Morning Glory)" beat out competition from Coldplay, Dido, Dire Straits, Duffy, Keane, Phil Collins, Sade, The Verve and Travis to win best Brits album of 30 years.
When the winner of the category was announced to be Oasis, Gallagher appeared on stage to give his acceptance speech. "Listen kids, I wanna thank bald head...
- 2/17/2010
- icelebz.com
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Brit Awards, there were two extra categories added to bill. Oasis won best Brits Album Of 30 Years category, but only Liam Gallagher was there to collect it in a very unique fashion. The other category was the best Brits performance which was given to The Spice Girls' 1997 performance of their hits "Wannabe" and "Who Do You Think You Are."
Oasis have always been notorious for causing havoc at the Brit Awards, but this year Liam Gallagher managed to create it all by himself. Oasis's legendary album "Whats The Story (Morning Glory)" beat out competition from Coldplay, Dido, Dire Straits, Duffy, Keane, Phil Collins, Sade, The Verve and Travis to win best Brits album of 30 years.
When the winner of the category was announced to be Oasis, Gallagher appeared on stage to give his acceptance speech. "Listen kids, I wanna thank bald head...
Oasis have always been notorious for causing havoc at the Brit Awards, but this year Liam Gallagher managed to create it all by himself. Oasis's legendary album "Whats The Story (Morning Glory)" beat out competition from Coldplay, Dido, Dire Straits, Duffy, Keane, Phil Collins, Sade, The Verve and Travis to win best Brits album of 30 years.
When the winner of the category was announced to be Oasis, Gallagher appeared on stage to give his acceptance speech. "Listen kids, I wanna thank bald head...
- 2/17/2010
- icelebz.com
The 'Poker Face' singer took home trophies for International Album, International Breakthrough Act and International Female Solo Artist. Show host Peter Kay quipped: "She's won every international awards apart from International Male!" Accepting her first award, Gaga said: "Thank you so much, I love my fans, thank you so much for everything," before reeling off a list of people who she wanted to thank. By the time she accepted her third award, for Best International Album, she was in tears. She said: "I was really excited about winning the first two awards, but this one means more because I worked so hard on this album for so long, and when I think about all that I went through and all the years of struggling and my fans - they were the first ones to recognise my abilities." Gaga also performed a song at the event - which she dedicated to...
- 2/17/2010
- by Alice
- Gossipvita
Liam Gallagher outraged the Brit Awards tonight (16.02.10), throwing his trophy in the crowd and snubbing his brother. The former Oasis singer appeared to collect the award for Brits Album of 30 Years, a publicly voted accolade for the best album since the event started. Liam appeared onstage briefly to collect the trophy, and thanked the band's line up - apart from his brother Noel, the band's main songwriter and second vocalist. Referring to one of the group's hits, Liam said: "I'd like to thank Bonehead, Guigsy, Alan White.... the best bands in the f**king world live forever." He then threw his microphone and the award into the audience and walked offstage. Oasis split last year after a fallout between...
- 2/16/2010
- Monsters and Critics
Former Oasis drummer Alan White will run the London Marathon in April to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.
The rocker – who was drummer of the band until 2004 – is raising cash for the Alzheimer's Society, and hopes to raise £2,000 by the time the starter’s gun goes off on April 25.
“I will be running the London Marathon in April for the Alzheimers Society,” said White. “Please take a few minute to make a donation be it small or large. Anything is appreciated to go towards this charity.”
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The rocker – who was drummer of the band until 2004 – is raising cash for the Alzheimer's Society, and hopes to raise £2,000 by the time the starter’s gun goes off on April 25.
“I will be running the London Marathon in April for the Alzheimers Society,” said White. “Please take a few minute to make a donation be it small or large. Anything is appreciated to go towards this charity.”
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- 2/16/2010
- Look to the Stars
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