Opening Titles and Song: The Exorcist III (1990)
“I have dreams… of a rose, and then of falling down a long flight of steps.” Having read William Peter Blatty’s Legion novel in ’83, it…
Friday Song & Cover: MacArthur Park by Richard Harris and Donna Summer
Seeing that this year marked the 50th anniversary of a certain influential song — one of the ’60s most unique that still resonates famously, and infamously,…
“When I Get Older…”
When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a Valentine Birthday greetings bottle of wine While doing…
Friday Forgotten Song: 26 Miles by The Four Preps
“It’s more like 30 miles as opposed to this bullsh*t song!” ~ Someone’s outspoken daughter With summer right around the corner, escorted by seasonal heat and beach…
Opening Titles and Song: Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
My habit of watching war films for the Memorial Day holiday, partially for my entertainment but also to remember the men and women who’ve died in…
Opening Titles and Song: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Having once again attended the splendid TCM Film Festival — the annual gathering of movie lovers in the heart of Hollywood — took in a number of classic movies with…
Friday Song: Piano in the Dark by Brenda Russell
Being ahead of the curve defined as “…ahead of current thinking and trends.” Musically, it’s where many wish to be…leading the way. Blazing a trail. The…
Opening Titles and Song: High Plains Drifter (1973)
Crack the whip [idiom] To behave in a domineering manner; demand hard work and efficiency from those under one’s control. Having finished another go around with…
A Song For This Day (and year): Wishing on a Star
Another year over and upon us, and like I’ve done before, highlighting a song that just felt right for this point in time. As has been…
Opening Titles and Song: Prince of Darkness (1987)
“Let’s talk about our beliefs, and what we can learn about them. We believe nature is solid, and time a constant. Matter has substance and time…
Same Song, Different Movie: Run Through The Jungle by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is the next entry in a series from early 2012 that looks at the use of “needle dropped” songs, many of them popular tunes, in movies. Specifically,…
Friday Forgotten Song – Time Out of Mind by Steely Dan
Yes, Abbey Road the last album they actually recorded together, but technically the breakup-laden Let It Be their final “release.” Almost a given, or for that matter, a…
Friday Song: Death of a Bachelor by Panic at the Disco
Author Royce Holladay describes “pattern spotters” as those who “…have a gift for seeing patterns in chaos. They make great artists and politicians and parents of…
Friday Forgotten Song: What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round? by The Monkees
Am fairly sure this happens to everyone, at one time or another, if you’ve a parent who decides to share something pretty personal with their child. The…
Same Song, Different Movie: Sinnerman by Nina Simone
This is the next entry in a series from early 2012 that looks at the use of “needle dropped” songs, many of them popular tunes, in movies. Specifically,…
Same Song, Different Movie: Anything Goes by Cole Porter
This is the next entry in a series from early 2012 that looks at the use of “needle dropped” songs, many of them popular tunes, in movies. Specifically,…
A Song For This Day (and year): Suavecito
Another year over and upon us, and like I’ve done before, highlighting a song that just felt right for this point in time. Once again, selected…
Same Song, Different Movie: Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
This is the next entry in a series from early 2012 that looks at the use of “needle dropped” songs, many of them popular tunes, in movies. Specifically,…
Same Song, Different Movie: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin
This is the next entry in a series from early 2012 that looks at the use of “needle dropped” songs, many of them popular tunes, in movies. Specifically,…
Friday Forgotten Song: Ethereal Mood by Jean-Luc Ponty
As mentioned awhile back, the year 1978 remains a pivotal annum no matter how you slice it. Politically, nationally, or personally, the ’70s would only continue…
