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Talking Heads – Chronology (DVD Review)

If you’ve worn out your copy of Talking Heads’ concert film Stop Making Sense and still feel the urge to experience more live music from David Byrne and Co., this DVD should take care of you. Click here to read … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Fly My Pretties – IV

Fly My Pretties is the collective of New Zealand musicians overseen by Black Seeds frontman Barnaby Weir. As the title indicates, this is their fourth instalment. The line-up changes with every release and this time it features, along with Weir … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Neil Finn & Friends – 7 Worlds Collide/7 Years Apart

This two-disc DVD release combines the previously-issued 7 Worlds Collide DVD along with the newly-produced The Sun Came Out: 7 Worlds Collide Again.  The first 7 Worlds Collide disc features concert performances of Neil Finn and his guests (Johnny Marr, … Continue reading

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DVD Review: The Beaver

Despite the star power of Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson (or possibly because of it in Gibson’s case) The Beaver was a flop at the box office last year, winding up with only a limited, art house run in the … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Boardwalk Empire – The Complete First Season

Steve Buscemi stars in this HBO series that sprang from one of the writers and producers of The Sopranos. Like The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire is populated with plenty of underworld thugs, corrupt politicians and immoral businessmen. But although it is … Continue reading

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DVD Review – Shadow Play: The Making Of Anton Corbijn

This 2009 documentary about iconic photographer Anton Corbijn has just seen the light of day on DVD. First-time feature documentary maker Josh Whiteman shot the film at the same time the Corbijn was shooting his first feature film, Control, the … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Paul McCartney – The Love We Make

Beatlemania seems to be alive and well. Just after the DVD release of Martin Scorsese’s 3 ½ hour epic documentary about George Harrison (Living In The Material World) comes this. The Love We Make describes itself as, “A chronicle of … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Adele – Live At The Royal Albert Hall

The world of Adele seems to be in a state of flux right now. The British singer has just had to cancel her U.S. tour do to throat surgery.  A growth was removed , but the status of her voice … Continue reading

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DVD Review: The Hollies – Look Through Any Window: 1963- 1975

This is the fifth in the series of British Invasion DVDs produced by the folks at Reelin’ In The Years. The previous titles have featured The Small Faces, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Dusty Springfield and Herman’s Hermits. This latest instalment … Continue reading

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DVD Review: God Bless Ozzy Osbourne

With the reunion of Black Sabbath having just been announced, now seems as good a time as any for another DVD about the life and times of the band’s original front man, Ozzy Osbourne. What sets this film apart for … Continue reading

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