'Ida' comes to South Florida in 35mm; My review appears in...
Ida, the new film by Pawel Pawlikowski, already stands as a favorite film of 2014 for this writer. I've seen it about three times already....
‘Rome’ finally coming to vinyl … and it is justified
Though this blog often hypes vinyl versions of albums (what do you think is the origin of that word?), more often than not, record...
Bumblefest founder talks keeping music fest affordable while expanding
If there's a South Florida music festival that embodies the independent ethos, it has to be Bumblefest. Curator and organizer Steve Rullman goes deep...
Underwhelming films but overwhelming schmoozing on Day 3 of MIFF
Day 3 of the Miami International Film Festival started as a bit of a drag with a pair of films that underwhelmed. However, the night ended...
From the Archives: David Bowie’s Heathen and Reality reissues on the...
While we're sharing old David Bowie reviews along with reissue news, it's only been a few years since we mentioned that Bowie's brilliant 2002...
Florida Film Critics Circle announces year-end nominees; here’s my ballot
The Florida Film Critics Circle released its nominations for 2018's best films and performances of the year on Wednesday. Coming out on top was...
EMI/Capitol reissues 8 albums on Capitol Vaults line
Today EMI/Capitol continues its “From the Capitol Vaults” series where the major record label reissues long out of print vinyl records of essential albums....
As Pink Floyd reissue mania continues, allow me a few words...
Pink Floyd has seen quite a resurgence in interest these past couple of years. Since the blog began, I have referenced them often. There...
Of Montreal offers previews of new album
I’d like to dedicate this blog post to my wife! If it were not for her, I would have never given Of Montreal the...
A 3-part interview with Kurt Vile in 'Miami New Times'
For those who know their music, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter, Kurt Vile would like to clarify something: When his parents, Mr. and Ms. Vile, named him...