Monday, September 24, 2012

Finally Someone Who Agrees with Me about 'The Music Lovers'

 i actually love most of the madness of director ken russell. this is madness personified in visual lushness. this film should have made richard chamberlain a 'star'. glenda jackson is brilliantly courageous. it is not for the weak of heart, mind or spirit.


Sunday, September 23, 2012

Emmy Awards Tonight

as much as i love a lot of tv the emmys don't grab me as say the oscars do. even though the oscars draw a lot of dreck they tend to pick 'most' of the best. most! not all. 

the emmys tend to get monotonous mostly due to repetition. 'mad men ' again? really? yes really. i'm not into most tv comedies to me they died with seinfeld, raymond, friends and the golden ladies.

but tv drama still gets me. i think most tv dramas are written better than big screen films. but the emmys also tend to ignore the real 'best of'. i mean 'once upon a time' and 'good wife' are ignored for best drama but those damn mad men keeps getting the nod. i still can't figure out who the hell nominates and eventually vote the winners. who is this committee?

well anyway the category that i think is the tightest and best this year is for actress in a leading role drama. it appears claire danes will win it. she is certainly worthy. i'd love michelle dockery to be the surprise winer. she is flawless in 'downton abbey'. ans a repeat win by julianna maggulies would be always welcome. i'd have voted for dockery. sublime. yes i repeat sublime. but hell i did not get a vote. 

enjoy them for what they are tonight. i do like the glamour of it all.


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Monday, September 10, 2012

Josh's Jukebox" 'The Weddind Song'

for blake and ryan

paul stookey

Married

blake and ryan quietly married this weekend. congrats to both.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Josh's Juke Box: 'The Prayer'

from the soundtrack of my life

'the prayer' is a beautiful song especially as a duet. many have been done but this one vocalized by andrea bocelli and katharine mcphee is my favorite.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

'Downton Abbey' Season 3 New Trailer

the date for the usa premier is jan. 6th on pbs. six months from today. damn! i know time flies but this seems like almost forever.


in the meantime



Monday, September 3, 2012

And Today the Intelligent Convention Begins


Josh's Jukebox: 'Rags'

what labor day is all about. the triangle fire factory showed the need for reform the musical 'rags' brought it to life. the amazing judy kuhn gave it life.

Happy Labor Day

kristen chenoweth and 'the star spangled banner'

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Saturday, September 1, 2012

One Man 'Les Miserables' Nick Pitera Medley

i have no idea who this guy, nick pitera, is but i think we all will hear more from him. his one man medley of 'les miserables' songs is brilliant. i've been doing this in my mind and in my shower for years. bravo!