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The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

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It’s got a thin plot with more than a few holes in it, but The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), directed by Norman Jewison, is an unmitigated treat for the eyes. The film stars icon Steve McQueen as Thomas Crown, a bored millionaire who pulls off an elaborate bank heist and gets involved with the bank’s insurance investigator, played by Faye Dunaway. That’s pretty much it. The film was a departure for McQueen. In his life and previous work, he was … Continue reading

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Pickin’ & Trimmin’ – The Barbershop in Drexel, NC

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From the filmmaker’s apt description on Vimeo: “At The Barbershop in Drexel, NC, the atmosphere is laid back, the conversation free, and the music a cut above the rest.” Director Matt Morris created this terrific documentary short about the barbershop in Drexel and “The Back Room,” where music happens at whenever o’clock every Saturday. It’s also a wonderful comment on the passage (and meaning) of history from the older generations to the younger ones. The film was nominated for an … Continue reading

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Alain Delon

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Adele, Live At The Royal Albert Hall

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I had the sheer delight of seeing Adele perform here in New York City at the Beacon theater this summer. It was a concert to behold. On November 29, Adele will release Live at the Royal Albert Hall, a concert film and a live album of her performance at the London venue on September 22, 2011. Watch the trailer: Below is the official video of her performance from the concert of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love,” which she … Continue reading

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EAMES: The Architect and The Painter

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First Run Features Charles and Ray Eames are probably my favorite designers of the mid-century movement. I am the proud owner of two Eames Plastic Armchairs, an Eames Round Table, an Eames Aluminum Management Chair and the Eames Hang-It-All. Overkill? Perhaps. I also have the Eames DVD set, including all of the films Charles and Ray made. It’s fair to say I’m a fan. Their creative drive, their work and their legacy never cease to inspire me. First Run Features … Continue reading

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Alec Baldwin’s New Podcast: “Here’s The Thing”

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Alec Baldwin‘s new podcast via WNYC starts today. With new episodes released every two weeks, the show lets us listen in on an intimate conversation between Mr. Baldwin and other performers, artists, movers and shakers. From WNYC: Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas… Alec pursues great conversations in unexpected places to find out what motivates his … Continue reading

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Scorcese’s New Documentary on George Harrison

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After covering legends The Rolling Stones (Shine A Light) and Fran Lebowitz (Public Speaking), Martin Scorcese is rocking the documentary form again with a new one on George Harrison. GEORGE HARRISON: Living In The Material World comes to HBO on October 5th + 6th. The film will be available October 10th on DVD/Blu-ray and as a Deluxe Edition including 2 DVDs, a Blu-ray, a 96-page book and a CD of never-before-released tracks. Links: George Harrison

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Opening Title Favorite: The Italian Job (1969)

“On Days Like These” sung by Matt Monro.

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