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The 50 Greatest Albums of the 1950s
The 50 greatest albums of the 1950s, as picked by yours truly. Continue reading The 50 Greatest Albums of the 1950s
Vocal Jazz in 1954
Reviews of two 1954 albums by Chet Baker and June Christy. Continue reading Vocal Jazz in 1954
Birth of the Cool – Miles Davis
Miles Davis’ first all-time masterpiece.
Grade: A+ Continue reading Birth of the Cool – Miles Davis
Classical Check-Up – 1954
A quick rundown of the classical music of 1954. Continue reading Classical Check-Up – 1954
Monk and Powell: Jazz Pianists in 1954
A look at two albums from two all-time jazz greats. Continue reading Monk and Powell: Jazz Pianists in 1954
Mad Men S1E3: “Marriage of Figaro”
“Marriage of Figaro” continues Mad Men’s dry run to start the series.
8.4/10 Continue reading Mad Men S1E3: “Marriage of Figaro”
Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Mad Men’s second episode leaves much to be desired, lacking the immediacy of the pilot.
8.4/10 Continue reading Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
The first episode of Mad Men is perfectly content to take its time in that unparalleled Mad Men way.
9.1/10 Continue reading Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
The Sopranos S1E4: Meadowlands
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
“Meadowlands” Directed by John Patterson | Written by Jason Cahill | 53 min The School of Hard Knocks, starring AJ Soprano By Colin Hart 8.7 / 10 “Meadowlands” is only… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E4: Meadowlands
The Sopranos S1E3: Denial, Anger, Acceptance
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
“Denial, Anger, Acceptance” Directed by Nick Gomez | Written by Mark Saraceni | 45 min Creating a golem By Colin Hart 9.2 / 10 Is Tony a golem? That is… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E3: Denial, Anger, Acceptance
Shitstopher Moltisanti
Pinpointing the Exact Moment Chris Defecates Himself in “Denial, Anger, Acceptance” The final scene of TheSopranos’ third episode, “Denial, Anger, Acceptance,” is a masterful ode to The Godfather, a thrilling conclusion which juxtaposes the sacred and the profane. Tony crying tears … Continue reading Shitstopher Moltisanti
The Sopranos S1E2: “46 Long”
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
“46 Long” Directed by Dan Attias | Written by David Chase | 50 min “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.”… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E2: “46 Long”
The Sopranos S1E1: “The Sopranos”
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
“The Sopranos” Directed by David Chase | Written by David Chase | 60 min “For as long as I could remember, I always wanted to be… Continue reading The Sopranos S1E1: “The Sopranos”
