Like all my "10 Songs" playlists, Vol. 6 is a mess of moods, genres and textures. I love every one of these songs... I particularly love Marilyn Manson when he does a ripping cover, like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of…
Ah, Volume 4... This is a bit of an odd mix, but, as with all other volumes, I love every one of these songs. It is probably the first time Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue" was included in the same list…
An ongoing selection of songs from various artists and genres that I simply can’t live without. This first volume features music from Frank Sinatra, Madeleine Peyroux, Roberta Flack, The Pretenders, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Romeo Void, Ennio Morricone, The Clientele, Led Zeppelin and Alice Smith.
I’m still not sure what this movie is about, but it is wonderful to watch. Steve McQueen is the essence of cool in this 1968 caper directed by Peter Yates. Apparently, his character was modeled after San Francisco Police Department inspector Dave Toschi (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo in David Fincher’s 2007 film Zodiac), but minus the bow tie. In addition to McQueen and his inimitable style, as well as a beautiful young Jacqueline Bisset, Bullitt features one of the most exciting car chases ever put on film, with McQueen doing much of his own driving in a Ford Mustang GT 390 fastback.
A few back, my brother Mark's original iPhone was run over by a car and left for dead. It didn't look good. The glass was shattered and there was irreparable pixel damage on the left third of the screen. BUT..…