Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead, the movie that inspired the title of super producer Status’ latest project, Things To Do In Denver When You’re Def, never achieved blockbuster heights. However, it has gained a cult-like following that is just as well, since its off-kilter screenplay allowed for non-pretentious storytelling and one rousing […]
Supastition – Chain Letters
Seven Years of Bad Luck, the debut release of Southern rapper Supastition, received critical approval and led to seminal fame, allowing this intricate rhyme fanatic to enjoy notoriety and success. However, record company foibles led to some down time and the rising star was left in the lurches. That is, until Soul Spazm picked up […]
The Very Hush Hush – Mourir C’est Facile
The Very Hush Hush – Mourir C’est FacileSao Bento MusicThere’s no amount of irony in the title for this second release from this Denver-now-Oakland band The Very Hush Hush. Floating somewhere between a REM state and the afterlife, Mourir C’est Facile tells a tale of what one may feel when they have died and gone […]
East of Sunset (Brian McNelis)
East of Sunset (2005, Brian McNelis) East of Sunset reminds me of my life in New Orleans. It’s all booze, drugs, and skinny pale people set to a Tom Waits soundtrack. Not to mention those artists, spooky kids, depression, pills, and bourbon. I both relate to it and hate it. Mostly, it’s because I’m unsure […]
Keane (Lodge Kerrigan)
Keane (Lodge Kerrigan) I recognized the lead actor Damian Lewis immediately from his role in Band of Brothers. Then, he played a calm man in command. In this Lodge Kerrigan film he is quite the opposite. He is William Keane, a man driven by the disappearance of his daughter. Even a year later he is […]