Michael Washburn is the author of Southern Accents, a 33 1/3 Series book which explores a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album of the same name. Released in 1985, the concept album was intended to be a musical immersion into the American South. Released well after the band had notched hits like “American Girl” and... Continue Reading →
Mighty Joe Castro and The Gravamen On Their Debut – Come On Angels!
The debut record of Mighty Joe Castro and The Gravamen, Come On Angels!, is an electric mix of sultry grooves and guitar licks that appeal to fans of rockabilly and soft rock. Despite drawing from past artists like Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly, the album sounds fresh due to a stable of great songs with... Continue Reading →
Lia Menaker On Her Debut: I Am Kyrøs
Kairos is an Ancient Greek word indicating that a moment is the right time for action. Philadelphia artist Lia Menaker could not have chosen a more appropriate time to release her debut under the name Kyrøs. Her EP I Am Kyrøs was written before many of the events that have called for change in 2020, but... Continue Reading →
Long Take: The Cinematography Of 1917
Long takes are imperfect filmmaking. The choreography of cinematography over a scene or an entire film is a dance between the camera, actors, and the audience. Even though it can be viewed as a gimmick, it is a storytelling choice that dramatically alters the final product. When done well, the technique injects unique perspective into... Continue Reading →
Long Take: The Cinematography of Children of Men
Long takes are imperfect filmmaking. The choreography of cinematography over a scene or an entire film is a dance between the camera, actors, and the audience. Even though it can be viewed as a gimmick, it is a storytelling choice that dramatically alters the final product. When done well, the technique injects unique perspective into... Continue Reading →
Long Take: The Boxing Cinematography Of Creed
Long takes are imperfect filmmaking. The choreography of cinematography over a scene or an entire film is a dance between the camera, actors, and the audience. Even though it can be viewed as a gimmick, it is a storytelling choice that dramatically alters the final product. When done well, the technique injects unique perspective into... Continue Reading →