John V's Eclectic Avenue

A blog of reviews, thoughts & commentary on movies, music & books.

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Power Pop Lives at 1301 Highland Avenue

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If you’re a music aficionado, you might recognize the name Ken Sharp from the meticulously researched, well-written books he’s authored...
Thursday, January 16, 2020

The Weeklings "3" is Terrific Power Pop

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The Weeklings may be based in the United States, but the hearts of this superb rock and roll quartet beat to the sound of The British Inv...
Monday, January 6, 2020

Star Wars and The Perils of Fandom

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker I recently saw  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , and I’m still unpacking my reactions to the film. T...
Sunday, December 29, 2019

The Journey (and Music) of Elvis Costello

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Rock stars that write their autobiographies face a difficult prospect. Countless authors, politicians, scientists, athletes, and actors...
Sunday, December 22, 2019

Before I Wake: An Emotional Ghost Story

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Writer-director Mike Flanagan has been making a name for himself as a purveyor of well-crafted horror tales in the last few years, with stro...
Sunday, December 15, 2019

Five Films from the "Godzilla-verse"

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Godzilla first stomped his way into theaters in 1954, and recently returned to the big-screen in Godzilla, King of The Monsters , the lates...
Saturday, December 7, 2019

The Second Coming of "Suspiria"

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If you’re a serious horror fan, you’ve likely seen (or at least heard of) Dario Argento’s classic Suspiria . The terrifying story of a witc...
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John V
I’m a life-long movies & music buff, as well as a voracious reader. I've always wanted to share my knowledge of & enthusiasm for film, music and books in written form. On this blog, you might read my musings on movies from the 1930s to the present, Japanese monster films, science-fiction and horror tales, noir thrillers, classic & current TV shows, music from a variety of genres, or books that I think are worth reading. Thanks for checking out Eclectic Avenue! You can also find my writing at www.culturesonar.com, an excellent arts & entertainment website, where I'm a regular contributor.
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