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i am a big fan of A Complete Unknown, and each time I have seen it I am forced to go deeper down a Joan Baez and Bob Dylan rabbit hole. For how revered she was in 60s and 70s, I don't think Joan Baez CURRENTLY received the attention she deserves. She has an unreal voice and subdued style that is as comforting as a conversation with an old friend. I am very happy this new movie is bringing some further attention to her so people (like me because I barely knew about her before) can become fans! Songs i recommend: The Water is Wide, Don't Think Twice It's Alright, Farewell, Angelina, Donna Donna
Feb 13, 2025
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Didion and Baez. Admittedly, I’ve unhealthily attached myself to them because of the things we have in common (Didion living in LA and Sacramento, Baez being Mexican and going to BU) which has made me even more obsessed than I would have been otherwise. But they’re so good !!!
I feel like everyone’s first introduction to Didion is her memoir The Year of Magical Thinking (me included), but after that move on to her collection of essays Slouching towards Bethlehem. There’s an essay about Joan Baez in there (🤠) and if you grew up in California the book will make you feel extra cool.
& listen to the album Baez sings Dylan, where she covers all Bob Dylan songs, obviously. Bob’s an amazing lyricist but an awful singer lol. Joan does it undeniably better. But my very favorite song of hers is “silver dagger.” So beautiful and eerie and she was only 19 when she sang it.
Feb 20, 2024
I’m slowly making my way through Joanna’s discography. I spent a lot of time listening to her album Ys which is incredible, but finally Have One On Me is starting to click. Joanna’s songs are often so long and unconventionally structured that they take a while to settle in but oh my god this album is so good. I also love watching videos of her performing, she’s insanely precise with her playing and singing it’s super impressive. The title track and Soft As Chalk are currently my favorites.
Jan 15, 2025
I hope this fits what you asked for, but even if it doesn't I feel like this is an album everyone should hear. There's so many great names attached to this project that it was essentially destined to be a success, but Newsom really created a masterpiece here. Hauntingly immersive lyrics with a vocal delivery so grating she might as well join a screamo band, and flawless, almost classical songwriting. This is one of the most stunning works of art ever
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older films rock, and i HIGH recommend Shadow of a Doubt, Alfred Hitchcock’s self proclaimed best work. A movie about the death of the american small town, familial abuse, divorce, and weird incestuous tensions. it’s one of the more tense films i’ve seen without really showing too much actual voilence. It’s all about power, control, and how people can be manipulated. Also I am a huge fan of Park Chan-Wook’s Stoker, and had no idea that was loosely based on this film. That movie rips too go watch it after they make a fantastic double feature.
Feb 16, 2025
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get drunk, embarrass yourself, it’s worth it, it will strengthen your bonds (as long as it’s not your boss)
Feb 18, 2025
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the amc a-list is well-known gem, but it is really one of the best deals available, especially after the recent change they made to it. four movies a week! what! However I get sometimes you just have to go to the cinema on a budget, tickets can be expensive. STILL, support your local independent theater if you can!! at least around me there are multiple rep theaters (shoutout the coolidge theater in Boston and the Brattle in Cambridge) that constantly show old films and introduce classics to a new audience. I will die for these theaters, and I try to find a balance between using my a-list for new movies and seeing rep screenings at the indies! you can do both! I LOVE MOVIES!!!!
Feb 17, 2025