John V's Eclectic Avenue
A blog of reviews, thoughts & commentary on movies, music & books.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
It's A Bubblegum World: A Chewy & Delicious, Long-Lasting Playlist
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Now that spring is finally here, we interrupt the usual reviews & musings to present a "Bubblegum Music" playlist. Fire up ...
Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Heart & Soul of Charles Bradley
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Charles Bradley sings like he knows what heartbreak, pain & tough times feel like. And he does. His first album, No Time F...
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Ang Lee's Breathtaking "Life of Pi"
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It’s a rare feat for a movie to successfully portray a character’s voyage of spiritual discovery. Ang Lee’s Life of Pi (2012...
Friday, March 29, 2013
More Short Takes.......3 Mini Reviews
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Frankenweenie (2012) - Director Tim Burton remakes & expands his 1984 short film to feature length. Young Victor Frankens...
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The Origin Story of the "Great & Powerful" Wizard of Oz
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The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved movies of all time. I can remember watching it on television (in the pre-cable, D...
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Re-Imagining A 1970s Terror Tale
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The original Don't Be Afraid of the Dark aired on the ABC Movie of the Week in 1973, and concerned a young married couple who move in...
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Short Takes on 3 Recent Releases
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Paranorman (2012) - Norman Babcock is a boy with a problem: he can see & talk to dead people (including his late grandmother) but no on...
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