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Bob Dylan’s “Not There”

Todd Haynes could not have chosen a more apt title for his Bob Dylan tribute film, I’m Not There. Dylan is not often found within the two hours and 25 minutes of the film: not in the character’s names, not in the soundtrack (the songs are covers), and only occasionally in the plot. As an...

Will Scorsese “Shine A Light” on The Stones?

Martin Scorsese’s films haven’t especially impressed me in the past (though I’ve only seen three), but I do enjoy “The Last Waltz,” and his attempt at making a “Last Waltz”-esque film for the Rolling Stones in “Shine A Light,” could be interesting… here’s the trailer. It’s due out next year. [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=gKS6tduF43E[/youtube]

Hey, Thanks!

John Vanderslice: “When It Hits My Blood” (download) Pat Benetar: “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” (download) Ray Charles: “Hit The Road Jack” (download) Rilo Kiley: “It’s A Hit” (download) Spoon: “Everything Hits At Once” (download) Sugarcubes: “Hit” (download) T-Sides.com has been getting anywhere between 1,600 – 4,200 hits per day since August 1st, which...

Taylor: A Musical History

When you’re reading any sort of non-fiction memoirs, articles in newspapers & magazines, blogs, it’s good to know where the writer is coming from. Having an idea of the author’s general tastes, opinions and areas of expertise make it easier for us to know how to interpret what they write. This all sounds very serious...