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Re: “Three of hearts”
I haven't revealed anything that isn't also given away in the film's trailer. This is my general rule of thumb re: spoilers.
I hope this explanation addresses your "comment" and you're not turned off from seeing the film. The real pleasure isn't so much in what happens, but how.
Re: “Lost in transcendence”
I thought Bob rocked the Big Sky Brewery venue. The sound was great, Bob's harmonica playing was exquisite, and his band is monster.
I like that Bob can show case his harmonica, and pull it off really well.
Bob is using some Baby Gramps style and technique in his vocals, which works ok. He's 71 so that is what it is.
I'd pay to see the same thing again, it was that good. Missoula is lucky to get him.
Re: “Three of hearts”
Is this "review" supposed to function as a summary for people who don't plan on seeing the movie? Because that's pretty much what it does.
Re: “Lost in transcendence”
I had a similar impression when I saw his show at the Wilma a few years ago. After that I vowed never to pay to see Dylan again. He should record what he is doing just to see how awful
it is. He will always be an icon and legend, but like Gordon
Lightfoot, his best days are long gone....
Re: “Musical empire”
There are so many new and interesting bands to see at this thing. Last year, I saw 'Shilpa Ray and the Happy Hookers' on the last night of TotalFest and was completely blown away. It's well worth the price. Highly recommend going.
Re: “Refused gems”
Thank you for acknowledging my "large-presence." I've tried many of the fad art diets, but none of them ever seemed to stick.
Joel Allen
Re: “Moon on the rise”
I think Anderson falls short of auteur status. he has a significant body of work and a distinct style, but he lacks the third criteria which is that every film should be distinct from one another. filmmakers like scorsese, the coen brothers, cassavetes and kubrick are better examples of auteur. (Consider the difference between "the big lebowski" and "no country for old men." clearly drafted by the same competent hand, but entirely different moods and genres.) but this is open to debate and I could just be being a little stingy with old definitions. I had a whole section about this debate in an earlier draft of this review, but I thought average readers would find a pedantic departure into the true definition of "auteur" to be... you know. boring.
Re: “Moon on the rise”
That's precisely what I thought. He seems to have matured as an auteur. Combined with the genius casting, this reinvigorates his tropes. The moon is full, here.
Re: “Stranger than fact”
Remember "Frontier Justice"? Reno 911 with chaps. Montanistani Law Enfarcement is an insult to Mankind. They have the Judiciary to keep it that way. History Channel and Natgeo might as well run "All my children".
The Unibomber knew what he was doing living here.
Keep up the good reporting Indy, you are a breath of fresh air in a cesspool.
Re: “Home is where the weird is”
Ok I just found a business card from Roger Shack in my 1963 Cadillac's ashtray in like new condition. I'm now trying to research more on him and how his card got into my hearse. I knew my car was from Montana but this narrows it down. His phone number on the card is still the old two letters then numbers.
Re: “Root of evil”
Your review of the CD was spot on. Great job Erika, I hope to see you at the next show! Cathrine
Re: “Scriptures”
Copies of this album will be available at Ear Candy Music next week (May 30th)
Re: “Boom boom rumble”
Yeah! I'm attracted to this book NOW!
Re: “Heavy, set, go!”
Man noise is a good description. Great article Jason.
Lee
Re: “Heavy, set, go!”
Plumber told me it would cost upwards of $800 to get an outdoor gas line installed for said natural gas grill. In other news, brand new natural gas grill coming soon to Missoula area Craigslist!!!
Re: “Heavy, set, go!”
Although impressing baristas would be nice.
Re: “Up in smoke”
I would hope this film gets out where everyone can see it. It's a good time before the elections this fall to out those over reaching right wing teatards. I can only hope the voters in this state will send a resounding message to those who would oppose the will of the people. This debate has gone beyond crazy. Innocent peoples lives are being ruined and sick people are suffering because of the intolerance of a few narrow minded idiots. Please send a message to our corporate pocket padding legislators. Let them know that when we vote for something we expect them to hold up their end of the deal. Tell them we are tired of being sold down the road to the highest bidder.
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Re: “Lost in transcendence”
Admittedly Old Dylan's voice is ragged. It is easy to argue, for at least most of the past decade, that it has grown too ragged. But, I disagree with the author's asessment "Enough instances of off Key" . One thing Dylan has never been is Off Key. he may sing it ugly, but, he always hits the note. I don't recall ever hearing a single off pitch note from Dylan, having listened to everything he ever released and listening to hundreds of Bootlegs and seeing him live at least 50 times, I can't point to a single instance where he was off key. I've heard his blistered croak of a voice fail the song, I've heard his phrasing turn the corner to unintenionally comical "Clouds so swift.........ranfalinin" ( you aint going nowhere) but 've never heard him sing off key.