'The Color of Pomegranates' by Sergei Parajanov, is a masterwork by a director of genius who was blacklisted and then served 5 years in a Soviet Gulag in 1973. His films ran contrary to Soviet standards. Parajanov's innovations stand today as a hallmark of vision and experimentation. A maverick ahead of his time, Parajanov's minimalism created visual poetry that was and still is unique to the craft of cinema.
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Music Review: Chelsey Green and the Green Project – ‘The Green Room’
A collection of appealing original compositions and arrangements that showcase Green’s unique twist on violin, viola and contemporary jazz.
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Have you ever interrupted a conversation with someone in person to check a Facebook notification?
Read More »DVD Review: ‘The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill’
Keep expectations low and you might find some entertainment.
Read More »Music Review: Sophisticated Lady – ‘Sophisticated Lady Jazz Quartet’
The quartet clearly demonstrates there is life in tradition yet.
Read More »Music Review: Leonard Cohen – ‘Popular Problems’
Leonard Cohen's 'Popular Problems' isn't a landmark album, but it belongs in every fan's library.
Read More »Building a Hero ‘Gotham’-Style
The pilot episode of Gotham, the Batman prequel, is a textbook lesson for screenwriters on establishing your hero.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Gracepoint’ – ‘Broadchurch’ with an American Accent
Gracepoint is a worthwhile watch. And if you're a fan of Broadchurch, you might even enjoy watching the new series just to spot the differences.
Read More »Interview: Linda Kurtz of the Campus Kitchens Project
Linda Kurtz of the Campus Kitchens Project talks about getting involved in the fight against hunger in America.
Read More »Music Review: Ray Charles – ‘Genius Loves Company’ [10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
The reissue of Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company' is an upgrade for those who bought the original album and a treat for those who missed it the first time around.
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