Tag Archives: Eminem

September 2016 Viewing Diary

Posted on October 2, 2016 by sheila

Kicks (2016; d. Justin Tipping) Absolutely loved it. There have been so many excellent first-time directors making features this year. My review for Rogerebert.com. Kiss Me Deadly (1955; d. Robert Aldrich) I love this bizarre paranoid insanely phantasmagorical … film … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Curtis Hanson

Posted on September 21, 2016 by sheila

8 Mile took over my life for a time. I saw it on its opening day. I returned 3 or maybe 4 more times. I was a Slim Shady fan from the beginning and had felt apprehensive about the film, … Continue reading →

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6-State Shuffle

Posted on August 3, 2016 by sheila

I headed north into the wilderness for some necessary time off. Off the grid (well, except for Instagram). The drive is long and boring: interstates all the way. Hot muggy weather outside, nice AC in the car, and 5 hours … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by sheila

Marvin Gaye Sings Star Spangled Banner – 1983 All Star Game – Los Angeles, CA from Neil Gronowetter on Vimeo.

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“You just have to make plans for when the dreams die.” Stephen Colbert to Eminem on cable access show

Posted on June 26, 2016 by sheila

How have I never seen this before. How have I never seen this interview between Stephen Colbert and Eminem before? Stephen Colbert hosted a public access show in Michigan called “Only in Monroe.” He interviewed the hosts. He did some … Continue reading →

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Rainy Week Shuffle

Posted on May 7, 2016 by sheila

It’s rained for 5 days straight. My marathon month and a half is now over. I’m taking a trip tomorrow to my home state for some much-needed R&R. I don’t even know how to relax anymore. Here’s the music on … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on March 12, 2016 by sheila

— I have a new nephew. His name sounds like he stepped out of a medieval illuminated manuscript telling tales of ancient Irish warrior-kings. (County Mayo repreSENTS.) I can’t wait to meet him. Everyone’s doing great. — Just finished A … Continue reading →

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Blizzard iPod Shuffle

Posted on January 27, 2016 by sheila

Our blizzard is melting, although mountains of hard ice still mark the land. But it’s so mild today that the melting snow outside sounds like it’s raining. The wind roared all Saturday, the snow pouring down in heavy horizontal waves. … Continue reading →

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Sick-Bed iPod Shuffle

Posted on August 18, 2015 by sheila

I had surgery on Saturday. My mother’s been here helping me. Hopefully my health problem is now solved. Fingers crossed, y’all, I’ve been living with this horrible situation since 2013. And I already had surgery for it in 2010. It … Continue reading →

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Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” in ASL

Posted on May 30, 2015 by sheila

Interpreter: Shelby Mitchusson. I found this really moving and exciting. Her signing captures the exhilaration of the original song. It’s interesting too to watch it with the sound off. You still get the whole story. I enjoy her sign for … Continue reading →

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