Question: How can a musician so disciplined that he releases 10 classic albums in 10 years in the 1980s (with the band Felt) produce minimal output in the years that followed? Short answer: By being true to himself. Long answer: See below. Lawrence get things done, but in his own way and on his ownContinue reading “Lawrence of Belgravia”
Category Archives: Film
Russian Ark – a film review
Russian Ark is a stunning film released in 2002 and directed by Alexander Sokurov. The film was shot is one continuous 96-minute Steadicam camera shot in the Winter Palace of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Russian Ark is meticulous in its details, taking us on a two-kilometer trek over three centuries of Russian history. TheContinue reading “Russian Ark – a film review”
the big short
Maybe like you, I always thought finance was boring. After seeing this film, I see it differently. It’s like a enigmatic zen riddle wrapped in a shifting sand oracle of inscrutable change – or is it? Ultimately its answers reveal themselves – to those who want to Really See – the markets revealContinue reading “the big short”
mr tony law doesn’t know how to end his show
What do you get when you send an 18-year-old Canadian to England, leave him there to raise a family, find a career, and see if he sinks or swims? There is nothing else like this – comedy that is made up on the spot – with a running internal commentary. This is comedy that is actually funny because itContinue reading “mr tony law doesn’t know how to end his show”
The best Wim Wenders films
The films of German director Wim Wenders are infused by his love of people, music, photography and travel. Wim has made numerous landmark films (way more than I am listing here). These are my favorites: 2011 Pina (Documentary) Pina is a film from the heart from one artist to another. Pina is a available in 3-D – andContinue reading “The best Wim Wenders films”
jedbonniwell 