I need to stop neglecting my blog...
It's not even like I'm super busy, though I am a little.
I cleaned the house almost top to bottom last week... the only rooms I didn't clean were other people's bedrooms. But the house looks really nice now, though I still need to vacuum my room and will need to sweep the rest sooner than later.
I haven't watched any previously unseen movies lately, because I've been trying to watch all the Wrestlemanias before 25, but since that is only 8 days away, and I haven't finished IX yet, I doubt I'll make it...
More movies will be watched after that though.
I did get to watch Tales of the Black Freighter and Under the Hood last night thoguh with some people... They were really good, especially Under the hood and will make a great companion piece to the movie. I just can't wait until the super exended cut where they are mixed back into it... i just hope it still happens, what with the film under performing in theatres... I guess it will depend on DVD sales... i mean, we still don't have Kill Bill: The Whole bloody affair.
And don't forget to check out the journal comic of the house:
http://skyscrapersoup.com/
And for my latest guest entry into the comic:
http://skyscrapersoup.com/?p=173
Now I'm off to give Fillerbot a villain.
Good day
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
A bit of rambling.
Yeah, I haven't been any better about updating... I need to decide on a schedule, and then stick to it.
First of all. Check out my friend Kerri's online comic. It's largely about adventures at the house.
The most recent post, however, was done by me.
http://skyscrapersoup.com/?p=157
Check out the archive at:
http://skyscrapersoup.com/?page_id=92
Also, last weekend featured my birthday and valentines day, so it was fairly eventful.
Thursday, I had dinner with the family. That was a lot of fun. We had beef stroganoff, which was very tasty. Hanging around and talking to my fam is always fun, I just wish I got to do it more often.
I also bought The Essential Starrcade collection, which made me very happy. And Tammy got me some Sarsaparilla.
Friday was a bummer though, as I lost my ride to Durham, where they were showing Transformers: The Movie (80s), American Werewolf in London, and Class of 1984. I had never seen the last movie, and only bits of Werewolf, so I was excited. But it did not come to pass which sucked.
On the plus side, I got an awesome Beetle Juice shirt that has the cover of "The Handbook for the Recently Deceased" on it. It was only $4.50, which was sweet.
Saturday was better, as I took Courtney to see Coraline. She ended up being less than thrilled with it, but I thought it was great. It was so insanely well made, and I thought the plot was very good. It's not the same as the book, but that was as it should be. All the changes made sense for the medium, and it looked absolutely beautiful. I just wish we could have seen it in 3D.
I also saw Bolt yesterday. Man, was it funny. non stop LOLing from beginning to end. And it was very sweet as well. I can't wait to own the DVD.
Lastly, I have this really neat idea for some shirts. They'll be based on Comedia dell'Arte characters, with a twist. More on that when I actually get some sketches done.
First of all. Check out my friend Kerri's online comic. It's largely about adventures at the house.
The most recent post, however, was done by me.
http://skyscrapersoup.com/?p=157
Check out the archive at:
http://skyscrapersoup.com/?page_id=92
Also, last weekend featured my birthday and valentines day, so it was fairly eventful.
Thursday, I had dinner with the family. That was a lot of fun. We had beef stroganoff, which was very tasty. Hanging around and talking to my fam is always fun, I just wish I got to do it more often.
I also bought The Essential Starrcade collection, which made me very happy. And Tammy got me some Sarsaparilla.
Friday was a bummer though, as I lost my ride to Durham, where they were showing Transformers: The Movie (80s), American Werewolf in London, and Class of 1984. I had never seen the last movie, and only bits of Werewolf, so I was excited. But it did not come to pass which sucked.
On the plus side, I got an awesome Beetle Juice shirt that has the cover of "The Handbook for the Recently Deceased" on it. It was only $4.50, which was sweet.
Saturday was better, as I took Courtney to see Coraline. She ended up being less than thrilled with it, but I thought it was great. It was so insanely well made, and I thought the plot was very good. It's not the same as the book, but that was as it should be. All the changes made sense for the medium, and it looked absolutely beautiful. I just wish we could have seen it in 3D.
I also saw Bolt yesterday. Man, was it funny. non stop LOLing from beginning to end. And it was very sweet as well. I can't wait to own the DVD.
Lastly, I have this really neat idea for some shirts. They'll be based on Comedia dell'Arte characters, with a twist. More on that when I actually get some sketches done.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Playing Catch Up
I know, I know. I've gotten behind on my posts. I watched15 movies that I had not previously see (and one not seen since childhood) in the month of January. So my 100 movie resolution is going fairly well, though it could be going even better, and hopefully will in my birth month. Which we are currently in.
Anyway, I was just going to list them, but as I wanted to review some anyway, I think I'll do condensed reviews for all of them.
And here we go.
1) Hamlet 2
A failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet
While not a great movie by any means, it was exceptionally funny. Steve Coogan especially was excellent through out. Towards the end when they are performing the play is worth the entire film.
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2) Tropic Thunder
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
Another movie that will not go down as the greatest of all time. I was very pleased with it in the end, and Robert Downey Jr. was hilarious. Definitely worth seeing.
3) Cat Ballou
A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects
I'm certainly a fan of Jane Fonda's movies, especially the ones from the 60s. She was not only gorgeous, but he timing was great, especially in comedic roles. This movie is quite possibly the best of that bunch. and this is from someone who loves Barbarella. The entire cast of this film was great, especially Lee Marvin in his duel role.
4) Some like it hot
When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.
Oddly enough, I thought I had seen this film before until we started watching it. Then I realized that at most I had only seen clips. No matter, as I've seen it now. And man was it hilarious. Lemmon and Curtis were pure gold in this. The rest of the cast was a lot of fun too, and Marilyn Monroe was at her ditsy best. I'll definitely be watching this again in the future.
5) The Seventh Seal
A man seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague
Wow! That's really all I can say. This movie was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. The soldier's search for meaning, the actors philosophical look at life, and the conversations with death were amazing. It made me laugh and cry more than once throughout. I definitely need to see more of Bergman's work.
6) Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
The creator of the blaxploitation genre, as well as a front runner of independent film making, Marvin Van Peebles gets a lot of my respect. This movie was not amazing, but it was good. The story behind the making of this movie is what's so great about it. All of the things he went through to get it made were very impressive. The final product was certainly a product of its time, which isn't always a bad thing. I definitely liked it, but I don't know how often I'll watch it.
7) Date with an Angel
Jim is soon to be married to Patty, but when he wakes up after a bachelor party thrown by his friends...
This movie was a fun romantic comedy from the 80s. It didn't try and be anything more, which made me happy. I love 80s films, and while I wouldn't say I "loved" this one, I did really like it. Michael E. Knight was hilarious. And who doesn't love Phoebe Cates?
8)Rashomon
A heinous crime and its aftermath are recalled from differing points of view.
Not my favorite of Kurosawa's films (that would be Yojimbo), but very good none the less. The idea of telling a story from different views was certainly a revolutionary idea at the time. And the priest was a very good character to give us someone to feel for, the only truly honest person in the film. I think the reason it doesn't get higher marks from me is because of the way Mifune plays his character. While not bad, and at points he was brilliant, it just wasn't as consistent as other performances I've seen. The laughter especially threw me off. All the same, it was a great movie, as everything I've seen from Kurosawa.
9) The Wrestler
A drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.
As a wrestling fan, and someone who used to be part of the crew for many independent wrestling companies, i was looking forward to a serious look at the thing i love. And I was not disappointed. The synopsis is actually somewhat misleading, as this is only what a small part of the movie is about. But the realism is amazing. Having personally known people that went down the exact same road (both in and out of wrestling) I really felt for Randy "The Ram" Robinson, played wonderfully by Mickey Rourke. By the end i was in tears. I won't spoil the ending but I think it was the perfect finish to this film. Rourke deserves every award he gets.
10) Slumdog Millionaire
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers.
I've been a fan of Danny Boyle since Trainspotting, but I never expected a film like this from him. Truthfully, I didn't even know what to expect from this movie. What I got was an intriguing look at life from the eyes of a boy from the Indian slums who made good. Though the cast system is gone, it was apparently not forgotten. As he explains knowing each answer, you get insight into his formative years, and into the love of his life. I'm not surprised to see it getting so many awards.
11) Repo! the Genetic Opera
A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clause is a killer, however
Described as "Rocky Horror meets Blade Runner" I was certainly excited, and this movie didn't disappoint. It was gruesome, violent, and fun. The music was good, the cast was great, and the twists, while fairly obvious, were well played. I can't wait until I have the money to own this on DVD. Anthony Stewart Head singing "Thankless Job" was probably my favorite part. It was just so weird. not to mention he sang is like Tom Waits.
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12) Alphaville, une étrange aventure de Lemmy Caution
Lemmy Caution, an American private-eye, arrives in Alphaville, a futuristic city on another planet.
SciFi Noir. What else do I need to say? The combination of these two genres is something that should be done far more often. Eddie Constantine was great as Lemmy Caution. The world Alphaville presented was the perfectly disguised distopia, and the Alpha 60 computer was great. It's fun to see what the futures of the past looked like, and this movie was great from top to bottom.
13)Burn After Reading
A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it.
Brad Pitt and John Malkovich were hilarious in this movie by the Coen Brothers. Not their best work, but certainly up to their usual standards. This movie was intriguing, suspenseful, and funny. There are twists you seriously won't see coming, and the interludes of the CIA agents talking about what's going on are priceless. The Coens never disappoint me.
14) Harold and Maude
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.
One of the strangest and most beautiful love stories I've ever seen. Perhaps the top of both lists. There's not much more that can be said really. If you haven't seen this movie yet, you need to.
15) Auntie Mame
An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle.
My local PBS channel shows classic movies every Saturday. And I was fortunate enough to be in for this one. Rosalind Russell was great as Mame Dennis, the eccentric aunt of an orphaned boy. The movie was fun, heart warming, and at times tear jerking. Everything from writing, to direction, to design came together perfectly. And no one but Ms. Russell could have pulled it off so well.
And there you have it. In the future, I'll try and be more timely with posts. That way I won't have to bundle things up again.
Cheers!
La Boheme
Anyway, I was just going to list them, but as I wanted to review some anyway, I think I'll do condensed reviews for all of them.
And here we go.
1) Hamlet 2
A failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet
While not a great movie by any means, it was exceptionally funny. Steve Coogan especially was excellent through out. Towards the end when they are performing the play is worth the entire film.
>2) Tropic Thunder
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
Another movie that will not go down as the greatest of all time. I was very pleased with it in the end, and Robert Downey Jr. was hilarious. Definitely worth seeing.
3) Cat Ballou
A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects
I'm certainly a fan of Jane Fonda's movies, especially the ones from the 60s. She was not only gorgeous, but he timing was great, especially in comedic roles. This movie is quite possibly the best of that bunch. and this is from someone who loves Barbarella. The entire cast of this film was great, especially Lee Marvin in his duel role.
4) Some like it hot
When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.
Oddly enough, I thought I had seen this film before until we started watching it. Then I realized that at most I had only seen clips. No matter, as I've seen it now. And man was it hilarious. Lemmon and Curtis were pure gold in this. The rest of the cast was a lot of fun too, and Marilyn Monroe was at her ditsy best. I'll definitely be watching this again in the future.
5) The Seventh Seal
A man seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague
Wow! That's really all I can say. This movie was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. The soldier's search for meaning, the actors philosophical look at life, and the conversations with death were amazing. It made me laugh and cry more than once throughout. I definitely need to see more of Bergman's work.
6) Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
The creator of the blaxploitation genre, as well as a front runner of independent film making, Marvin Van Peebles gets a lot of my respect. This movie was not amazing, but it was good. The story behind the making of this movie is what's so great about it. All of the things he went through to get it made were very impressive. The final product was certainly a product of its time, which isn't always a bad thing. I definitely liked it, but I don't know how often I'll watch it.
7) Date with an Angel
Jim is soon to be married to Patty, but when he wakes up after a bachelor party thrown by his friends...
This movie was a fun romantic comedy from the 80s. It didn't try and be anything more, which made me happy. I love 80s films, and while I wouldn't say I "loved" this one, I did really like it. Michael E. Knight was hilarious. And who doesn't love Phoebe Cates?
8)Rashomon
A heinous crime and its aftermath are recalled from differing points of view.
Not my favorite of Kurosawa's films (that would be Yojimbo), but very good none the less. The idea of telling a story from different views was certainly a revolutionary idea at the time. And the priest was a very good character to give us someone to feel for, the only truly honest person in the film. I think the reason it doesn't get higher marks from me is because of the way Mifune plays his character. While not bad, and at points he was brilliant, it just wasn't as consistent as other performances I've seen. The laughter especially threw me off. All the same, it was a great movie, as everything I've seen from Kurosawa.
9) The Wrestler
A drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.
As a wrestling fan, and someone who used to be part of the crew for many independent wrestling companies, i was looking forward to a serious look at the thing i love. And I was not disappointed. The synopsis is actually somewhat misleading, as this is only what a small part of the movie is about. But the realism is amazing. Having personally known people that went down the exact same road (both in and out of wrestling) I really felt for Randy "The Ram" Robinson, played wonderfully by Mickey Rourke. By the end i was in tears. I won't spoil the ending but I think it was the perfect finish to this film. Rourke deserves every award he gets.
10) Slumdog Millionaire
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers.
I've been a fan of Danny Boyle since Trainspotting, but I never expected a film like this from him. Truthfully, I didn't even know what to expect from this movie. What I got was an intriguing look at life from the eyes of a boy from the Indian slums who made good. Though the cast system is gone, it was apparently not forgotten. As he explains knowing each answer, you get insight into his formative years, and into the love of his life. I'm not surprised to see it getting so many awards.
11) Repo! the Genetic Opera
A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clause is a killer, however
Described as "Rocky Horror meets Blade Runner" I was certainly excited, and this movie didn't disappoint. It was gruesome, violent, and fun. The music was good, the cast was great, and the twists, while fairly obvious, were well played. I can't wait until I have the money to own this on DVD. Anthony Stewart Head singing "Thankless Job" was probably my favorite part. It was just so weird. not to mention he sang is like Tom Waits.
>12) Alphaville, une étrange aventure de Lemmy Caution
Lemmy Caution, an American private-eye, arrives in Alphaville, a futuristic city on another planet.
SciFi Noir. What else do I need to say? The combination of these two genres is something that should be done far more often. Eddie Constantine was great as Lemmy Caution. The world Alphaville presented was the perfectly disguised distopia, and the Alpha 60 computer was great. It's fun to see what the futures of the past looked like, and this movie was great from top to bottom.
13)Burn After Reading
A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it.
Brad Pitt and John Malkovich were hilarious in this movie by the Coen Brothers. Not their best work, but certainly up to their usual standards. This movie was intriguing, suspenseful, and funny. There are twists you seriously won't see coming, and the interludes of the CIA agents talking about what's going on are priceless. The Coens never disappoint me.
14) Harold and Maude
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.
One of the strangest and most beautiful love stories I've ever seen. Perhaps the top of both lists. There's not much more that can be said really. If you haven't seen this movie yet, you need to.
15) Auntie Mame
An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle.
My local PBS channel shows classic movies every Saturday. And I was fortunate enough to be in for this one. Rosalind Russell was great as Mame Dennis, the eccentric aunt of an orphaned boy. The movie was fun, heart warming, and at times tear jerking. Everything from writing, to direction, to design came together perfectly. And no one but Ms. Russell could have pulled it off so well.
And there you have it. In the future, I'll try and be more timely with posts. That way I won't have to bundle things up again.
Cheers!
La Boheme
Saturday, January 17, 2009
25 actors (classic)
The idea for this came from Self-Styled Siren's blog. She had a lot of criteria that I didn't bother with. but she even said on her blog that it was what she made up for herself.
REally,I hate lists like this, as I always thik of people later that I like even better... but whatever, it's all for fun.
My original intention was to post 10 classic and 10 modern. But I couldn't stop there. So it's now 25 each.
I've only posted the classic 25, I'll do the modern 25 later.
I went on when they had the majority of success. If it was before 75, they're classic and if it was after, they're modern.
Also note, this is not in order... I'd never finish if I had to place them.
-Classic-
1. Cary Grant
2. Peter O'toole
3. Humphry Bogart
4. James Stewart
5. Clint Eastwood
6. James Dean
7. Steve McQueen
8. Michael Caine
9. Laurence Olivier
10. Jack Lemmon
11. Charles Laughton
12. Lon Chaney
13. Charlie Chaplin
14. Buster Keaton
15. Buster Crabbe
16. Paul Newman
17. Sidney Poitier
18. Eddie Cantor
19. Donald Sutherland
20. Warren Beatty
21. Fred Astaire
22. Boris Karloff
23. Marlon Brando
24. Toshiro Mifune
25. John Wayne
I'm going crazy over these, and I know I forgot people in both lists. But I'm going to stop here and jsut go with what I have
REally,I hate lists like this, as I always thik of people later that I like even better... but whatever, it's all for fun.
My original intention was to post 10 classic and 10 modern. But I couldn't stop there. So it's now 25 each.
I've only posted the classic 25, I'll do the modern 25 later.
I went on when they had the majority of success. If it was before 75, they're classic and if it was after, they're modern.
Also note, this is not in order... I'd never finish if I had to place them.
-Classic-
1. Cary Grant
2. Peter O'toole
3. Humphry Bogart
4. James Stewart
5. Clint Eastwood
6. James Dean
7. Steve McQueen
8. Michael Caine
9. Laurence Olivier
10. Jack Lemmon
11. Charles Laughton
12. Lon Chaney
13. Charlie Chaplin
14. Buster Keaton
15. Buster Crabbe
16. Paul Newman
17. Sidney Poitier
18. Eddie Cantor
19. Donald Sutherland
20. Warren Beatty
21. Fred Astaire
22. Boris Karloff
23. Marlon Brando
24. Toshiro Mifune
25. John Wayne
I'm going crazy over these, and I know I forgot people in both lists. But I'm going to stop here and jsut go with what I have
Friday, January 16, 2009
Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer (1981)
A King has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrfices virgins to it, and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone. An old wizard, and his keen young apprentice volunteer to kill the dragon and attempt to save the next virgin in line - the Kings own daughter
I've been a fan of this movie since I was a kid, but hadn't seen it in years until a few days ago. And itwas even better than I remember.
The plot, while good, is fairly generic for the fantasy genre. It's full of the heroes, damsels, and wizards just as you would expect. The pacing is a little slow, though not badly so. But None of these detract from the things that make the film work.
Peter MacNicol makes his film debut in this, and a very impressive debut it was. The man who made a career playing weasels, scheisters and lackies does a fine job as the films protagonist, Galen, a sorceror's apprentice that has lost his magic. He's very convincing, and very likable.
The films message of the end of sorcery and the begining of Christianity was interesting, and I think added avery poinent touch to the film. While not a christian myself, I love the imagery and really like the idea that dragons and magic did exist, but people moved on to a different belief.
But the real treat in this movie, the main reason why any movie fan should see it is the Dragon.
Vermithrax Pejorative is absolutely gorgeous! I was blown away as a child, and still am by the effects work done on her. The quintessential movie dragon still has not been topped in nearly 30 years or with the aid of computers. Whatever problems theplot may have are more than made up for as soon as she's on screen. The baby dragons are also very well done as are the other effects. But nothing has touched the effects on Vermithrax, and I don't know if any dragon ever will. though with the hobbit coming out in a couple of years and being directed by the amazing Gillermo Del Torro, we'll see.
Just for fun, here's the Vermithrax Pejorative fighting the Rancor from Return of the Jedi
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Some art and such
Not much to post right now, just a shirt and a drawing.
firs the shirt. It was done for my girlfriend a little over a year ago. I liked the way it turned out. The picture isn't great, but I'll try and get better ones later.
And in case anyone ever wants to by anything I post... Shirts are $15.
The next is one of my Christmas cards from this past Christmas. It certainly got the best reaction of the holiday things I drew.
In other news: I went to Burlington today with the family and ate at Mimi's. It was super tasty. then we went to Barnes & Noble, and I got Dragon Slayer. I'm super excited about that, and will most probably be reviewing that soon... Along with Barbarella, which I just re watched the other night.
Also, I decided my resolution was to watch 100 movies that i hadn't seen before... I'm counting new movies, though not ones that come out in 2009, as that seems like cheating... But of the 100, 20 have to be foreign, 10 silent, and 10-20 (haven't decided which) will be over 50 years old, but not in either previous category. Between movies I own, but haven't watched, the store down the road that has awesome used DVDs, and the Internet, I should be able to achieve this goal rather simply.
Until next time, Cheers!
firs the shirt. It was done for my girlfriend a little over a year ago. I liked the way it turned out. The picture isn't great, but I'll try and get better ones later.
And in case anyone ever wants to by anything I post... Shirts are $15.
The next is one of my Christmas cards from this past Christmas. It certainly got the best reaction of the holiday things I drew.
In other news: I went to Burlington today with the family and ate at Mimi's. It was super tasty. then we went to Barnes & Noble, and I got Dragon Slayer. I'm super excited about that, and will most probably be reviewing that soon... Along with Barbarella, which I just re watched the other night.
Also, I decided my resolution was to watch 100 movies that i hadn't seen before... I'm counting new movies, though not ones that come out in 2009, as that seems like cheating... But of the 100, 20 have to be foreign, 10 silent, and 10-20 (haven't decided which) will be over 50 years old, but not in either previous category. Between movies I own, but haven't watched, the store down the road that has awesome used DVDs, and the Internet, I should be able to achieve this goal rather simply.
Until next time, Cheers!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Hello All
This is my first post on my new blog. Hopefully I'll actually stick with this one.
In it, I plan on releasing images of my art work and shirt designs, as well as reviewing movies, albums, and concerts.
I'll start this with a review of my first concert of the year, which took place on the first day of the year. I witnessed the fun and passion that is Jason Webley.
I've been a fan of his for a couple of years now, and have wanted to see him live for most of that time. I finally got my chance Jan. 1 at the Local 506 in Chapel hill, NC. The club was nice, though very small. For the purposes of this show, itwas perfect, as Webley is a one man band.
The show started with Billy Sugar fix who was a lot of fun, though I'd never heard him before. His songs were good and he seemed pretty interesting.
But Jason Webley was the attraction, and I have far more to say about him.
First of all, he started his set with a Nick Drake cover, which he sung beautifully. His accordion playing was also exquisite.
I've never seen someone go from humor to pain so readily. He poke a lot between songs, even pointing out that fact at one point and demanding our outrage for it. During he rambling, he was genuinely hilarious and a joy to listen to. During his songs, however, you really saw into his heart. Granted, man of his songsare funny as well. But just looking at the soul in his face when he sings is amazing. Watching his exaustion and seeing how much of himself he puts into his shows was inspiring.
He was literally a one man band. He played accordion and guitar (not simultaneously though) and did percusion using his boots and the stage. He also got the crowd involved more than many concerts I've been to, which is always great.
In all, I loved the show, and will definitelybe seeing himagain when he comes through the area.
Well, I know it's not much of a review, butit's my first.
I hope people enjoy it, and stick around for more to come.
Cheers,
La Boheme
In it, I plan on releasing images of my art work and shirt designs, as well as reviewing movies, albums, and concerts.
I'll start this with a review of my first concert of the year, which took place on the first day of the year. I witnessed the fun and passion that is Jason Webley.
I've been a fan of his for a couple of years now, and have wanted to see him live for most of that time. I finally got my chance Jan. 1 at the Local 506 in Chapel hill, NC. The club was nice, though very small. For the purposes of this show, itwas perfect, as Webley is a one man band.
The show started with Billy Sugar fix who was a lot of fun, though I'd never heard him before. His songs were good and he seemed pretty interesting.
But Jason Webley was the attraction, and I have far more to say about him.
First of all, he started his set with a Nick Drake cover, which he sung beautifully. His accordion playing was also exquisite.
I've never seen someone go from humor to pain so readily. He poke a lot between songs, even pointing out that fact at one point and demanding our outrage for it. During he rambling, he was genuinely hilarious and a joy to listen to. During his songs, however, you really saw into his heart. Granted, man of his songsare funny as well. But just looking at the soul in his face when he sings is amazing. Watching his exaustion and seeing how much of himself he puts into his shows was inspiring.
He was literally a one man band. He played accordion and guitar (not simultaneously though) and did percusion using his boots and the stage. He also got the crowd involved more than many concerts I've been to, which is always great.
In all, I loved the show, and will definitelybe seeing himagain when he comes through the area.
Well, I know it's not much of a review, butit's my first.
I hope people enjoy it, and stick around for more to come.
Cheers,
La Boheme
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