Smoke and mirrors 9/10 Todd Haynes’ 2002 film ‘Far From Heaven‘ was a masterpiece of subtle subversion that paid homage to the richly coloured 1950s film style (and specifically the ‘women’s pictures’ of Douglas Sirk and his contemporaries). What could have been hollow pastiche is in fact a thoughtful and moving examination of US social [...]
Far From Heaven – Todd Haynes
May 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Film
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Anthony & The Johnsons – I am a Bird Now
January 27th, 2006 · No Comments · Best of 2005, Folk/Acoustic, Music, Pop/Rock
His lady story 8/10 Antony is an entirely singular voice, and if you aren’t the type who likes to have their expectations challenged then this isn’t the record for you. Somewhere between soul music and tortured folk, Antony is a troubled troubador to rank with the greatest. An androgynous cabaret singer and pianist, he sings [...]
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