R.I.P. Jill

i have been away from home and computer access. i would never have not acknowledged the passing of the amazingly talented and mostly underutilized jill clayburgh.  jill and my partner ed, who passed in 1990, had a special relationship that was formed out of my sheer idolatry of her and her talent. it was ed who basically 'stalked' her to get me access. she loved it and was amused by it actually. i am deeply saddened by the news of her passing. knowing her though i am not at all surprised by the privacy she kept regarding her health. you have been taken from us much too soon. rest in peace my lovely friend.


more on this wonderful woman and actress to come.`

Song of the Day: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me'"

the late great dusty springfield had a number of hits early on then a great resurgence when she teamed up with the Pet Shop boys.

'you don't have to say you love me' along with 'wishin and a hopin' and 'son of a preacher man' were major hits in duty phase one. in the next few weeks i'll revisit many of this classic singer's hits. another legend who died well before her time.

Happy Birthday Sally

i love sally...always have...always will...enuf said!

two deserved oscar wins for best actress

and you know what? i like her. i really really still like her.

Happy Birthday Thandie

thandie's performance in 'crash' was amazing. although the oscars ignored her the baftas gave her the deserved best supporting actress award that year.she needs to be working more...

Song of the Day: 'Walk Away Renee'

'walk away renee'

extended remix

david cassidy gave it a spin

Song of the Day: 'I Turn to You'

'i turn to you' 

techno version with anime video

techno

i love this extended piece

Song of the Day: 'Gloria'

'gloria' laura branigan's smash hit in 1982 was written and recorded by italian singer/composer umberto tozzi in 1979.

first up branigan's hit recording live

umberto tozzi's english version

italian version

'127 Hours' Opens Friday

'127 hours' opens friday. it's getting a lot of oscar buzz. and it stars james franco who is amongst the best of his generation.

this is the one i've been waiting for along with 'the king's speech'.

three teasers

trailer

GO VOTE DEMOCRAT!!!

In Case You Missed It

jon stewart's speech saturday in a pitch to restore sanity

there's a lot of truth here

So Your Thinking of NOT Voting???

before you vote or don't vote tomorrow rember this jackass and what the republicans want to return to

Song of the Day: 'Vincent''

'vincent' also known as 'starry starry night' was written and recorded by don mclean. a beautiful ballad about the famous artist vincent van gogh. it truly is one of the beautiful songs.

two of my favorite vocalists made it all the more beautiful

josh graban

jane olivor

November Video Recommendations

 

 new bluray releases

'city island' one of this year's best.

        academy award winner 'the sound of 'music' with a delightful julie andrews and the alps. sugary? you bet! so what?

the best adaptation of 'a christmas carol'.  george c. scott is brilliant as scrooge. treat yourself.

from the vault

three magical comedies of a time past. two with the zany carole lombard, 'nothing sacred' and 'my man godfrey' and the enchanting claudette colbert in 'midnight'. do yourself a favor and see these for the first time or revisit them and relive the magic of hollywood's golden age

Song of the Day: 'San Francisco'

scott mckenzie's 'san francisco' became the anthem og a generation and the backgriund music of the sexual revolution of the late 60's and early 70's

and as luck would have it the anthem was recorded by the always wonderful pet clark

Happy Birthday Matthew

'spingtime for hitler'

'younger than springtime'

'bring him home'

'you've got to be taught'

Song of the Day: 'Master Jack'

Olbermann: If The Tea Party Wins, America Loses

Song of the Day: 'Be My Baby'

'be my baby' was a revived 60's hit when it showed up in 'dirty dancing'. the original and said film version was recorded by the ronettes.

john lennon recorded it with his own unique style

Song of the Day: 'MacArthur Park''

when 'mcarthur park' was released it was the longest 'single' ever to get radio play. it was also a surprise hit for actor richard harris.

even more of a surprise was donna summer disco version of it and making a dance floor fave out of it. it's true that 'wonders never cease'. and in this case twice!

Joy Behar: Sharron Angle A 'Bitch,' 'Going To Hell'