Season 21 Episode 4: “Franchise Prequel”
7.9/10
South Park S21E3: “Holiday Special”
South Park amps up the ridiculousness, getting the show back on track.
8/10
South Park S21E2: “Put it Down”
A clumsy treatise on why the President shouldn’t tweet.
7.3/10
South Park S21E1: “White People Renovating Houses”
South Park season 21 debuts with a messy episode that doesn’t have much to say.
7.8/10
333-word book reviews: “As I Lay Dying” by William Faulkner
Surely, this review of a 1930 American novel is an exercise of futility — what hasn’t been already said about William Faulkner? — but, nevertheless, here is a short, capsule review of As I Lay Dying, one of the greatest books I’ve ever read. Grade: A+ As I Lay Dying, William Faulkner’s masterpiece, ends suddenly and somewhat […]
Prince changes color; “Blue Light” is red hot
Prince rarely gets personal, but when he does his message is boosted by several dirty jokes.
Classical Check-Up – 1953
A quick rundown of the classical music of 1953.
Black Coffee – Peggy Lee
One of the most pleasurable vocal-jazz albums of all time.
Grade: A
The Astaire Story – Fred Astaire
Seeing is believing.
Grade: B
This Modern World – Stan Kenton
One of Stan Kenton’s most outre LPs; one of his best.
Grade: A
New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm – Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton finally adds a little emotion and humanism to his music, which makes for his most upbeat and welcoming LP.
Grade: A-
Jazz at Massey Hall – The Quintet
Perhaps the first “landmark” concert recording.
Grade: A
