One of my favorite departed felines used to move close to the radio whenever I was playing jazz. One of my current cats absolutely loves Bach and sits next to me on the piano bench during practice or lessons. My experience is that cats enjoy music and find it soothing and as important to their … Continue reading Shelter animals now have a playlist curated by the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Director
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Essential “Game of Throne” episodes thru Season 7 if you want to see the “oh wow!” moments
The second part of that fine Vox article is a list of the "holy shit!" moments when George R.R. Martin shows himself to be a new kind of fantasy/sci-fi author where nobody is safe and nothing is sure. https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18289933/game-of-thrones-essential-episodes-recap-rewatch-must-watch-plot The essential episode guide to Game of Thrones — if you want to see or relive the show’s … Continue reading Essential “Game of Throne” episodes thru Season 7 if you want to see the “oh wow!” moments
Essential “Game of Throne” episodes thru Season 7 if you want to understand the plot
Everyone, and her sister, has been posting articles about which episodes should be rewatched to refresh your memory before Season 8. This is the best one I've found so far. Watching these 23 episodes would take up your entire weekend... but how much of an addict are you? https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18289933/game-of-thrones-essential-episodes-recap-rewatch-must-watch-plot The essential Game of Thrones episodes … Continue reading Essential “Game of Throne” episodes thru Season 7 if you want to understand the plot
Music affects every part of your brain — support arts programs in school
I was privileged to be exposed to fine music very early on: in school, in choirs, and from an older friend who loved sharing his joy in music. It has my life richer and fuller ever since. This fine article from Wired lists further reading about how important music is to all parts of your … Continue reading Music affects every part of your brain — support arts programs in school
Best sports movies (even for non-sports fans) now on Netflix
This list assumes without stating that anyone watching a sports film realizes that a certain amount of violence and/or blood may appear. https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-sports-movies-on-netflix The Best Sports Movies on Netflix By THRILLIST ENTERTAINMENTUpdated On 03/20/2019 at 12:35PM EST @ThrillistEnt 'Southpaw' | The Weinstein Company Good sports movies are tough to make. The most successful have to transcend the … Continue reading Best sports movies (even for non-sports fans) now on Netflix
A few changes in violin design and construction could raise quality
For many decades, the key criteria for having a violin with beautiful sound was to have an instrument built by one of less than half a dozen makers during a period of thirty years or so, hundreds of years ago. Any other source or style was, almost by definition, inferior. This researcher and lover of … Continue reading A few changes in violin design and construction could raise quality
Yes, the Oscar for best picture is rigged (in a way)
Obtaining the Oscar for best picture has a calculated process of producing a movie that can win and also benefit from receiving the award. Using the established approach is almost certain to pay off which means that taking chances is incredibly risky if getting an award is your goal. If we want to see a … Continue reading Yes, the Oscar for best picture is rigged (in a way)
NY Times’ lists of 50 best movies currently on Netflix and Amazon Prime
The NY Times also has a weekly email with suggestions on what to watch during the upcoming weekend. It can be alternatively helpful or overwhelming. These two lists are more useful for me as they make the universe a bit smaller and less decision-fraught. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/arts/television/best-movies-on-netflix.html? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/arts/television/best-movies-on-amazon-prime.html
AMC is doing well with its subscription model for frequent moviegoers
AMC has a large presence in NYC so I have three theatres relatively nearby and a few more that are doable. Since I joined almost immediately, I'm currently paying $19.95 a month for AMC's A-List. For that one fee, I can see up to three movies a week including those in Dolby or IMAC theatres. … Continue reading AMC is doing well with its subscription model for frequent moviegoers
Why not keep an eye out for award-worthy movies year-round?
It's somewhat absurd to read articles that predict now which movies may receive awards a year from now. So why do it? Because you'll be alert to theatre movies show up in your local theatre (but only in NYC and LA) for the bare week that makes them eligible for award condition. Or, if they're … Continue reading Why not keep an eye out for award-worthy movies year-round?
Should movies made for global streamers like Netflix compete for awards with studio films?
There is no doubt that movies that are streamed on a global platform such as Netflix are simply a different commodity (consumption-wise) than movies designed to be seen in a theatre by a relatively limited audience. Those who pay any attention at all to annual movie award season just saw how that matters. Netflix was … Continue reading Should movies made for global streamers like Netflix compete for awards with studio films?
If you like movies derived from books, here are a few Netflix options
Any movie fan has read the underlying book and either been amazed at the great translation to screen or puzzled that the book and movie are related at all. Here are a few to view. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/2019/02/25/books-to-movies-netflix
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