from the soundtrack of my life
i think this one of the most beautiful songs written. and listen to that piano.
janis ian
i think this one of the most beautiful songs written. and listen to that piano.
janis ian
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
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A 'Smash' Moment: 'Rewrite the Story' and 'Heart Shaped Wreckage'
from the soundtrack of my life
katharine mcphee and jeremy jordan
Sunday, April 14, 2013
A New Romeo and His Fair Juliet Coming Soon
i love love love zefferelli's vision. i believe olivia hussey was the fairest, and best, juliet of all time. this, however, intrigues me.
'The Borgia's' Season 3 Tonight
this series on showtime is underrated. it does not get the attention that most hbo series seem to get. and it's a shame. this series is well written and acted. the first two seasons are available on disc. if you haven't been watching it you are missing something above the rest.
and i really have it bad for francois arnaud.
season 3 trailer
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
What I'm Watching
the scorecard continues
'scandal'
the fastest freshest show on network tv. in it's sophmore season it holds up to it's much too abbreviated freshman run. the cast is terrific. the writing is crisp. and it's lead kerri washington is just great. and she wears clothes better than anyone on tv currently. sorry julianna. if you are not watching thhis show you are missing a high velocity drama.
obviously renewed.
season 2: A+
'the following'
kevin bacon heads the cast of this serial killer drama. he, natalie zea and the rest of the cast keeps us spellbound week after week as it tosses and turns through our minds. gruesome? who cares. it's that damn good.
it's been renewed.
season 1: A
'bates motel'
norma and norma. god help us all and anyone who visits this hotel. i won't check in but i am damn sure going to keep watching.
vera farmiga, i love this actress, and freddie highmore shine as the creepiest mother and son on tv. i'm loving it.
thankfully it's been renewed
season 1: b+
Thursday, April 11, 2013
From the Soundtrack of My Life: 'Hideaway'
i love this song. to date it is the last thing barbra has done music and/or otherwise that i've enjoyed. this being recorded in 2005.
and i like a gazzillion other gay men was her greatest fan.
not so much anymore.
and i like a gazzillion other gay men was her greatest fan.
not so much anymore.
but i truly love this barry gibb piece and her voice was oh so wonderful on it. soft, velvety, perfection.
and her phrasing, flawless, putting all others to shame.
and her phrasing, flawless, putting all others to shame.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
TV: What I'm Watching
'chicago fire'
i resisted this freshman show and why i'm not sure. so i binged on the first 8 episodes and am hooked. it one of the best ensemble casts on tv currently. the combination of the work and personnel lives of the characters intertwine quite well. it has been renewed for a sophomore season. it deserves it.
grade: B+
'arrow'
'arrow' is fun. it's not generally my cup of tea but the strong performance by stephen amell keeps me coming back. not to mention his body which is the best on tv currently. the guy is hot. although the flashbacks to his island 'captivity' tend to get boring the present day story lines are tight and gripping. i hope they lessen those flashbacks next season as yes it has been renewed. katie cassidy is delightful as his 'love' interest.
grade:B
'beauty and the beast'
there is something utterly charming about the leads kristen kreuk and jay ryan that this show keeps drawing me back. they actually make you believe in them and root for them. it's good. try it and see their chemistry for yourself.
it has not yet been renewed but i'm going to keep hoping.
grade: B+
Monday, April 8, 2013
R.I.P Annette
i knew this day was coming. yet it's still sad news. annette was the most famous of the original mousekeeters on 'the mickey mouse club'. she went on to star with frankie avalon in a series of beach movies. paul anka wrote an album full of songs for her 'annette sings anka'. for a lot of men of a certain age their first crush has now passed on.
annette actually had a #1 billboard song 'taul paul' in 1959. her minor success in this led to a string of young teenage stars recording stars some one hit wonders and others more successfully.
annette on 'american bandstand' 1959.
in 1960 she recorded 'o dio mio' when walt disney gave her a three episode arc on the tv series 'zorro.
Broadway Baby: Still Crushing on Aaron Tveit
i've had a crush on aaron since 'next to normal' dirty old man that i am.
'les miserables' sealed the deal.
'les miserables' sealed the deal.
watching this interview i am still crushing. he's a charmer.
up next is the tv series 'graceland' due in may. more on that to come.
'i'm alive' from 'next to normal'
''goodbye' from 'catch me if you can'
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Phil Ramone Passes
the soundtrack of my life
music producer phil ramone passed this week.
his first big hit was lesley gore's 'it's my party' that starts this lesley gore medley.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Happy Birthday Agnetha
from the soundtrack of my life
i missed agnetha's birthday yesderday, the 5th. so here goes. i have always loved this woman. her voice is damn near perfect. she was the best part of abba.
so to celebrate her birthday and the her soon to be released cd.
'when you loved someone' from the cd 'a' releasing may 14th
'the day before you came'
the official video of 'the day before you came'
funny how the last song abba recorded stands as my favorite for years
Friday, April 5, 2013
TV: What I've Been Watching
'the americans'
i really like this show. it's adult, intelligent and complicated. it's already been deservedly renewed for a second season. it's a 'cold war' drama and it captures the time and it's fears realistically. give it a shot. the show often has subtitles as some of the principals speak russian which lends to it's authenticity. keri russel and matthew rhys topline and are damn good. and may i add that any show that signs on susan misner gets my vote. she is one of the best underutilized actresses around. it has been renewed for a sophomore season.
grade: A+
susan misner
'house of cards'
the best show that is not on tv. as of now it is only available on nteflix streaming. it would be worth to subscribe to the service just to see this original series. it hooked me in episode 1 and watched the entire season in two marathon viewings. kevin spacey and robin wright head a terrific cast. you can't go wrong with this series about political high jinks in washington .
it has been renewed for a second season.
it has been renewed for a second season.
grade: A
season 1 also featured the amazing corey stoll who gave us the brilliant portrayal of ernest hemingway in 'midnight in paris. he's amazing.
(it appears it will now be available on dvd in june)
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