For your information, this comes out on DVD today.
That is all.
(Poster by Matt Needle)
FILMS ON FRIDAY
True Grit - Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
As someone who traditionally does not enjoy remakes, I must make an exception for True Grit. Originally released in 1969 with legends John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Robert Duvall and Dennis Hopper at the helm, the Coen brothers take an already exciting storyline and turn it every so slightly left of the dial. Studded with belt buckle stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin, the real beacon of light beckons from the amazing performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
If you like Westerns or not, this is a good film. Period. I’m not alone in that opinion, as it was nominated for 10 Oscar nominations in 2010.
Lock yer meat to yer seat and enjoy a lil #FoF treat.
Start Time - 9:45 CT
*True Grit is currently streaming on Netflix.
Al Pacino. Robert De Niro
On the set of Godfather Part II
“ I see the glass half full… but of poison. ”
Woody Allen
FILMS ON FRIDAY
In The Loop - Directed by Armando Iannucci
Amidst all the puzzling political posturing of the coming presidential election, looming internet censorship laws, and ongoing unrest in the Middle East, I thought tonight called for something on the lighter end of the mood spectrum.
In The Loop is one of funniest political satires I’ve seen, dripping in dark wit that sheds veils and detects bullshit like few before it. Fronted by a great cast including but not limited to James Gandolfini, Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee and the girl that played “My Girl” all grown up.
If foul language and Lord of the Rings references don’t offend you, you’re sure to enjoy this half as much as I do.
I have 7 inches of snow to shovel off the old driveway right now, so I’ll be a little late. Start whenever your hearts desire, and welcome back to another Films on Friday!
THIS is why Butch Walker is my favorite songwriter and performer today. Brilliant.
hello all you wonderful people. do you remember the movie “Dazed and Confused”? me too. it was and still is one of my favorite movies. reflects my childhood so much, and also Ben Affleck is a TOTAL asshole in it. i gotta say though, when it comes to classic characters, Matthew McConaughey’s “Wooderson” took the cake… and the high school girls with him…
so.. to commemorate the 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the filming and inception of this amazing movie, we brought a little someone from the film back to be the life of the party for our new video for the song “Synthesizers”. the song lyrics really relate to just about anyone who has a hard time moving on with the changes that life throws at you…. so without further ado…
enjoy and you’re welcome…watch it now on VEVO.
Butch Walker & the Black Widows
Alter egos.
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SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB #89
Keaton Henson - You Don’t Know How Lucky You Are
Welcome back to another episode of Saturday Night Music Club.
I took a little break from Saturdays to mine for new music, and having crawled out of the cavernous depths of the aural abyss with fine gems and glittering gold, I’m back to share the wealth, bruises and all.
I know very little about Keaton Henson other than he’s a British singer/songwriter and he has no wiki page (el oh el). I also know that its gorgeous, gritty, & dark as a lonely midnight movie theater. I am utterly hooked. Take a listen, good and close.
Happy-Sad-Saturday!
“Don’t worry, it won’t turn you into a pig.”
