Note: AI was used for the purposes of proofing, editing, and occasionally used as a thesaurus (some of the bigger words are not part normal vocabulary. Haha!). The writings, ideas, structure, and themes are ALL mine. What I discovered watching three decades of Wes Anderson, from Bottle Rocket to The Phoenician Scheme There is a moment that occurs when you spend enough time watching Wes Anderson movies when the Wes Anderson-ness of it all begins to disappear. The symmetrical

If you go into The Monkey expecting a straight-up horror movie, you may find yourself sorely disappointed—or at least surprised. While...

Captain America: Brave New World is not a great movie by any means, but it‘s also not a bad one. It’s a perfectly passable superhero film...

The 2024 remake of Nosferatu , directed by Robert Eggers, is a mesmerizing reimagining of one of cinema’s most iconic tales. While paying...

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Conclave is an exquisite, gripping exploration of faith, power, and humanity’s inherent flaws. Directed with masterful precision, the...

A Complete Unknown – A Triumph in Storytelling and Performances In A Complete Unknown , Timothée Chalamet and an exceptional ensemble...

Number One on December 10, 1971 "Family Affair" by Sly and the Family Stone is an unparalleled masterpiece that captures the essence of...

Number One on November 19, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/theme-from-shaft-remastered-1991/1440780816?i=1440781096 A Funky...

Number One on October 29th, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/gypsies-tramps-and-thieves/894703446?i=894703616 Cher’s “Gypsys,...

Number One on October 1, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/maggie-may/1423308939?i=1423309456 ### Maggie May by Rod Stewart: A...

Number one on September 24, 1971 NOTE: This song first reached number one on September 11th, 1971 and was the biggest tragedy ever on...

Jack White’s album "No Name" is an exhilarating testament to the enduring spirit of rock and roll. From the moment the opening track...

Where to even begin with this 1971 chart-topper from Paul McCartney? If there was ever a track that epitomized McCartney's penchant for whim

Number One on August 20, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-can-you-mend-a-broken-heart/1444155081?i=1444155178 Ah, the Bee Gees....

2 Number One on August 6th, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/youve-got-a-friend/320083830?i=320083897 Oh, James Taylor’s cover of...

Number One on July 9th, 1971 "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" by The Raiders is a song steeped in...

The Music of the 1970s: A Journey Through Glamour, Punk, and Corporate Rock The 1970s was a decade of significant transformation in the...

Number One on July 9th, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/tapestry/747087657 "It's Too Late" / "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King...

I am starting this blog to have a little fun. I recently heard of a guy who was going back in time to review some older hit songs and...