Category Archives: Music & Movies

More Music & Movies: Bandwagon (USA, 1997)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Lord, how I love this cult favorite about a ne’er-do-well indie band from North Carolina. It came out when I was living and working in Winston-Salem. N.C., and just seemed to sum up everything I loved about the late … Continue reading →

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Finally: The Replacements get the documentary treatment they deserve.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

If, like I did, you grew up listening to independent music and college radio in the 1980s, then you probably loved The Replacements. The Minneapolis band led by singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg could be brilliant and heart-rending and they could also … Continue reading →

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First Look: Poster for “Pitch Perfect,” starring Anna Kendrick.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

It had to happen sometime — someone had to make a movie about a capella groups. And here’s a synopsis: “Fiercely competitive UMass undergraduate a capella groups Divisi (all girls) and Treblemakers (all boys) practice and perform throughout the year … Continue reading →

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New “Les Miz” Teaser Trailer Debuts.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jlmicek

So yesterday, you may recall, I posted some new promo photos of the big-screen adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic tale. Today, the teaser trailer for the Hugh Jackman-starring film makes its bow. Amanda Seyfried and Russell Crowe also star. Tom … Continue reading →

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Short Film Favorite: “We Didn’t Get Famous.”

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jlmicek

This one is well worth the 35 minutes of your time it will take to watch it. “We Didn’t Get Famous” is a history of the southeastern American rock scene from 1978 to 1990. It features some of the unsung … Continue reading →

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The Observer Reviews “Marley.”

Posted on April 22, 2012 by jlmicek

I’m completely fascinated by Kevin MacDonald’s epic biopic of the late reggae singer, who died 30 years ago at the age of 36. Writing in The Observer of London this morning, critic Phillip French offers his take on the movie. … Continue reading →

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Video Interview With “Marley” Director Kevin MacDonald

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the filmmaker talking about his new documentary of the life and times of the legendary reggae singer, who died of cancer in 1981. Reggae is a huge part of my life, so I’m really quite keen to see this … Continue reading →

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Tom Cruise Sings In “Rock of Ages” Trailer.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Be afraid … be very afraid. (h/t Entertainment Weekly)

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Pitbull Provides Theme Song to MiB3.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jlmicek

The rapper provides the theme to the threequel starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The track is called “Back in Time.” (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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Classic Musical Moments From Some Classic Leading Ladies.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by jlmicek

The Guardian scours YouTube for some classic moments of music on film from some of filmdom’s most legendary leading ladies — Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and even Carey Mulligan get their own turn. Since my affection for Ms. Hepburn is … Continue reading →

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