I Got New CDs
October 2002 Archives
Deeper Thoughts
Battle Royale by Kinji Fukasaku (Review)
I was shocked by the film’s premise, violence, and implications. Most shocking of all, I found myself deeply moved by the characters and their tragic situation.
His and Her Circumstances, Vol. 1 by Hideaki Anno (Review)
To say I completely fell in love with this series is a bit premature, since I’ve only seen the first 6 episodes. But I’ve definitely got a crush.
The Skin of Whippets by Charity Empressa (Review)
Some drone artists may encourage you to tune out and fade away but Charity Empressa’s music engages the listener.
Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol (Review)
Perfect and stunning.
This Mortal Lust by Melinda Gidaly (Review)
Gidaly’s not really like anyone else, but here she echoes Liz Phair.
The Scissors & Blue Series: 4 of 6 by Canary, Under The Red (Review)
This split EP is a tremendous change for Canary.
Dolls by Takeshi Kitano (Review)
Dolls is a bittersweet, tragic film.
Bubba Ho-Tep by Don Coscarelli (Review)
This is a far, far better film than any avowed “B” flick has the right to be.
The River Made No Sound by Pan-American (Review)
Mark Nelson is determined to minimize his albums’ accessibility as deliberately as he minimizes his sound.
Alive by Ryûhei Kitamura (Review)
A hugely disappointing as a follow up to Versus.
A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay (Review)
It is apparent that Coldplay have bravely invested some intelligence and effort into writing songs that grow with use.
Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore (Review)
Moore is far too intelligent a filmmaker to boil down such a complex issue to such a simple solution.
Punch-Drunk Love by Paul Thomas Anderson (Review)
I went into this with high expectations and more than a little fear that Sandler would be a trainwreck.
Lost in La Mancha by Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe (Review)
An incredibly intimate look into a failed production.
Plug Me In by Ladybug (Review)
The women who calls herself LadyBug plays a feisty, funky style of folk music.
Dudes and Movies
Popular?!
I remembered why I never listen to local radio, Clear Channel be damned.
Moaning and Groaning
I feel like I’m finally laying the foundation of my adulthood, or better yet, the foundation has already been laid and I’m just now getting to see what I have to build on.
