Jim James taps orchestral sound on impressive album
Thursday, 2 January 2020, 08:58
Last update: about 8 years ago
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Jim James, Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra, "The Order of Nature" (Decca Gold) A piccolo and glockenspiel delicately flutter in as the voice of Jim James echoes out. Slowly, the song...
In 'Jojo Rabbit,' Waititi attempts his boldest balancing act
Thursday, 2 January 2020, 08:51
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
It's just a few hours before "Jojo Rabbit" will make its world premiere and writer-director Taika Waititi is still figuring out how to talk about it. "I still don't even really know how to...
Ali Wong's raunchy humour charms in 'Dear Girls'
Thursday, 2 January 2020, 08:49
Last update: about 8 years ago
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"Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life," Random House, by Ali Wong In comedian Ali Wong's "Dear Girls," Wong opens by declaring that she was nervous to...
James Arthur is buried in sadness in new weak album
Monday, 30 December 2019, 15:21
Last update: about 8 years ago
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James Arthur, "YOU" (Columbia) James Arthur's third album doesn't come with a warning sticker but it should: Do not attempt to listen to this record in one sitting, especially while operating...
Aaron Paul: 'El Camino' answers 'What happened to Jesse?'
Monday, 30 December 2019, 15:17
Last update: about 8 years ago
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Aaron Paul's character in the popular series "Breaking Bad" was supposed to get killed off at the end of the first season. But producers had a change of heart after witnessing the strong chemistry...
You CAN try this at home: Cookbook serves up TV, movie foods
Monday, 30 December 2019, 15:14
Last update: about 8 years ago
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It all started with a fictional turkey burger. Andrew Rea's YouTube video series "Binging with Babish" was born in 2016 when he attempted to recreate the "fussy little burger" described in...
Foals finish epic journey with a second CD this year
Saturday, 21 December 2019, 11:22
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Foals, "Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost — Part 2" (Warner Bros.) When the last album from indie-pop art rockers Foals ended, things sounded grim. There were dead foxes and burning hedges...
Tony Hale on playing Forky and the lonely lesson of 'Veep'
Saturday, 21 December 2019, 10:50
Last update: about 8 years ago
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— Tony Hale is known for getting big laughs for his hilarious facial reactions and physical antics in TV comedies. But for his animated role in the latest "Toy Story" installment, he had to be...
The New York Times celebrates women in power
Saturday, 21 December 2019, 10:49
Last update: about 8 years ago
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"The Women of the 116th Congress: Portraits of Power," Abrams, by The New York Times, foreword by Roxane Gay, portraits by Elizabeth D. Herman and Celeste Sloman The 2018 midterm elections gave...