Tag: music
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BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN deserves to be better
For the first time, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin agree to sit down and tell the story of their journey from small towns to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Featuring exclusive interviews with guitarist Jimmy Page, lead singer Robert Plant and bass guitarist John Paul Jones, as well as a rare archive…
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THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND connects, charms
Have you ever fantasized about what it would be like to be at an intimate, private show of your favorite musical artist? THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND allows the audience to witness that very fantasy vicariously through the eyes — and money — of Charles (played by Tim Key). After winning the lottery, he books…
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ONE OF THEM DAYS is hilarious and relatable
Roommates and best friends Dreux (played by Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are trying their best to make ends meet while living in the hood. But when Alyssa gives her boyfriend, Keshawn (Joshua Neal), their rent money to pay the landlord, he reinforces his mooching reputation and “invests” in knock-off designer clothes. The roommates find…
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‘One Love’ Celebrates Marley’s Legacy, Despite Flashback Fumbles
One Love remains a commendable cinematic tribute to a cultural icon. For fans of Marley, this snapshot of his life is sure to resonate, earning it a solid 7 out of 10. Though flawed, One Love succeeds in capturing the essence of a man whose legacy continues to transcend time.
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REVIEW: Trolls Band Together (2023)
While “hate listening” — it’s a thing — to an old BroZone album, Branch (voiced by Justin Timberlake) finds himself reminiscing about his long lost brothers. Poppy (Anna Kendrick) bursts in and tells him she used to love BroZone, having no idea that her boyfriend is a former member. Fast forward to Bridget and King…
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REVIEW: Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive (2023)
Gloria Gaynor won a Grammy award (and worldwide notoriety) for her 1978 hit “I Will Survive.” Little did the world know what she’d gone through — and would go through — in order to make that an anthem for herself. The documentary sheds light on the life experiences of Gaynor from childhood to winning her…
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REVIEW: Stop Making Sense (1984)
In December of 1983, Talking Heads had a three-night run at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, California. Their additional bandmates on that run? A film crew and Director Jonthan Demme. Frontman David Byrne is joined on stage by another member of the band after each song until, six songs in, the full ensemble of…
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