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The Savages (R)
26 March 2008One of the best films of 2007 is an underrated gem called The Savages.
Sicko (PG-13)
22 June 2007I highly recommend seeing Sicko and furthermore, I hope that its ideas resonate with those who may not have considered them before.
Report From the 16th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival
24 April 2007This year the films included many that I was interested in seeing, those daily-life considerations made me end up seeing just 8 films.
Philadelphia Film Festival 2007 (part 3)
12 April 2007The rough, gritty and realistic feel could make one believe that it was in fact a documentary.
Philadelphia Film Festival 2007 (part 2)
12 April 2007If Henry Fool sounds far-fetched, it’s absolutely nothing compared to its sequel.
Philadelphia Film Festival 2007 (Part 1)
11 April 2007I would highly recommend seeing this film if you’re a fan of NIRVANA or KURT COBAIN.
Zodiac - (R)
17 March 2007Though the Zodiac killer was never officially caught, audiences will be—by the staying power of this vertiginous film.
Writers Guild of America Panel - Writers Guild Theatre (Beverly Hills, CA) - Thursday, February 8, 2007
20 February 2007The time is ripe for a new counter-culture—anti-corporate life is more of an adventure than climbing a ladder, and emotional payoff—in films and in life.
Kill Your Idols (NR)
20 September 2006This footage depicts a downtown Manhattan far removed from the expensive, trendy place it is today. Instead, it was dirty, carefree and cheap, attracting many artists, including many who are still active today.
A Scanner Darkly (R)
21 July 2006A Scanner Darkly is not for all. Its poignancy requires some effort to follow the dialogue and storyline underneath a murky yet vibrant visual landscape.
Jack Rabid’s Top 10
Week of August 17
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Billy Bragg – Mr. Love & Justice (Anti)
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Bad Religion – New Maps of Hell (deluxe edition) (Epitaph)
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Ray Davies – Working Man’s Cafe (New West)
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Ron Sexsmith – Exit Strategy of the Soul (Yep Roc)
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Billie Holiday – Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs (Columbia/Legacy/SonyBMG)
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Everest – Ghost Notes (Vapor)
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Rob Dickinson – Fresh Wine for the Horses (double CD) (Fontana/UNI)
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Secret Shine – All of the Stars (Clairecords/Tonevendor)
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The Effigies – Reside (Criminal IQ)
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For Against – Shade Side, Sunny Side (Words on Music)