Thoughts
Ranking Genesis Albums
May 1, 2024
Genesis started with 4 artsy, well-heeled students (Iāll ignore drummers for now), all of whom thought of themselves as writers, not performers. I donāt think thatās the best way to label them. Tony Banks was The Writer, but Iād call Peter Gabriel The Artist (with a capital āAā) and Anthony Phillips The (Musical) Talent. And ...Oppenheimer is Good
November 15, 2023
As I am now being inundated by awards speculation, I find it time to say something about one of the biggest films of the year. Oppenheimer is a good film. Itās a very good film. The acting is excellent across the board. I could go on praising it, and I would, except it has been ...My 2023 Oscar Ballot
March 11, 2023
[Iām not covering the shorts or documentaries, and I never do sound as I donāt trust my viewing environments. Iāve seen everything Iām voting on except Avatar: The Way of Water (so Iām going to treat it as Avatar I) and Andrea Riseborough in Leslie, but then thatās been the story of this award season; ...My Oscar thoughts on THE FABELMANS
March 10, 2023
Why must artists create autobiographies? They put themselves into all their work. Why must they be so literal about it? I knew everything I ever wanted to know about Steven Spielberg from Jurassic Park and Close Encounters and Raiders. I donāt need to see him, or any artist, masturbating. [Note: Iād also appreciate it if ...