White winter hymnal - Fleet Foxes
(I heard this song in the trailer for Jack Goes Boating, an upcoming 2010 film directed by and starring Philip Seymour Hoffman)
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Stylo - Gorillaz
(Full Version HD with Bruce Willis cameo. Not really a follower of Gorillaz, but I like how the music here fits with the car chase, great stuff. I'm guessing they stole one scene from Bond movie "The spy who loved me". A great album from 2010!)
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Where Do My Bluebird Fly (Live on KEXP) - The Tallest Man On Earth
(Bob Dylan wannabe maybe, but this is a very good acoustic song)
Film review: Henry Poole is here (2008)
I was a little sceptical when I saw it had received an unimpressive rating on IMDB, but based on positive reviews on movie blogs breathingmovies and theaudient, I decided to watch this film. I am glad I did, great film, which I recommend. Very underrated!!!
Directed by Mark Pellington, it’s about a man who moves to a new neighbourhood. A mark is discovered on the wall of his house and the neighbours become increasingly interested in this spot. It’s a thought-provoking film about faith and perception, but it doesn’t shove the message down your throat. Instead we hear both sides of the theme, which makes it a more complete film. In other words, you can be a non-believer and still get something out of it. It's not a christian film, if that's what you're thinking.
The slower pace of the story makes you contemplate your own faith and how you react to other people’s beliefs. The cinematography is beautiful and the characters likeable. The name Henry Poole sounds kind of like indie director Hal Hartley’s character Henry Fool, I wonder if they got the name from there?
The soundtrack was typical for an indie film mixing contemporary unknowns, and a few established artists. Highlights for me were 'Promises' by Badly Drawn Boy, and a track by Bob Dylan called 'Not Dark Yet'. Listen to those songs here:
'Henry Poole is here' is definitely a movie you can rewatch and one to see with your friends and talk about afterwards. Don’t understand why a number of critics gave it poor reviews? This to me is an above average independent film.
6.5 on IMDB and a surprising 37% on RT.
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Songs for your iPod
A Postcard To Nina – Jens Lekman
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Maple Leaves - Jens Lekman
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Someone to share my life with - Jens Lekman
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Other songs by him I recommend: Black Cab, Your arms around me, It was a strange time in my life, Jens Lekman's Farewell Song to Rocky Dennis, Rocky Dennis' Farewell Song, etc.
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Maple Leaves - Jens Lekman
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Someone to share my life with - Jens Lekman
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Other songs by him I recommend: Black Cab, Your arms around me, It was a strange time in my life, Jens Lekman's Farewell Song to Rocky Dennis, Rocky Dennis' Farewell Song, etc.
Film review: Red (2008)
Don't confuse this review with the new Bruce Willis movie Red (2010) or the French/Polish trilogy Blue/White/Red.
Red (2008) surprised me and was better than I expected. Still thinking about the story several days later. It’s about a middle aged man and his dog Red, and some irresponsible youths, who get in his way.
Based on a best selling novel by Jack Ketchum. I liked the slow paced, morally ambiguous story, where you are not sure how to feel. Should he be seeking revenge? And is it worth it? Why is he seeking revenge? And so on.
Despite not being a fan of the actor Tom Sizemore, I still liked this independent film as a whole. Luckily Sizemore only has a small part in the film, even though he is all over the poster.
The film does have a few flaws, the friendship between the dog and his owner is not really explored, which could have been more detailed.
It makes you think how you might have reacted in the same situation. I agree with another reviewer, who says Brian Cox’s main performance makes us feel empathy for him, and makes us want to join him on his quest for justice. It appears to criticize the current younger generation and their behaviour, although not all youths are like this obviously. Irresponsible parents is also a theme in the story.I strongly advise you to not watch the trailer, as it gives away too much of the story.
7.1 on IMDB and 68% on RT
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Songs for your iPod
Nobody makes music like Massive Attack, they are so unique. Here are 3 songs I'm in to from their new 2010 album Heligoland:
Paradise Circus - Massive Attack
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Pray For Rain feat. Tunde Adebimpe - Massive Attack
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Atlas Air - Massive Attack
Paradise Circus - Massive Attack
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Pray For Rain feat. Tunde Adebimpe - Massive Attack
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Atlas Air - Massive Attack
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