Tag Archives: The Rolling Stones

Winter iPod Shuffle

Posted on January 13, 2018 by sheila

Clearly it’s been slightly busy round these here parts. Lots of train commutes. Lots of driving. Here’s the rando music in my collection – eff Spotify – that follows me around. “Maids of Elfen-Mere” – Tori Amos. I’m hot/cold on … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Disreputable: An interview with Charles Taylor about his new book Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-in Near You: The Shadow Cinema of the American ’70s

Posted on June 21, 2017 by sheila

Charles Taylor’s new book Opening Wednesday at a Theater Or Drive-In Near You: The Shadow Cinema of the American ’70s was an intense pleasure to read. He discusses 15 films from the 1970s, films that were not made as prestige … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Anita Pallenberg

Posted on June 14, 2017 by sheila

Below is just one of the many many sections in Keith Richards’ awesome memoir that describes the captivating power of Anita Pallenberg, actress, artist, muse, wild child, Connector (to use Malcolm Gladwell’s term) … You read about her adventures in … Continue reading →

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Commute iPod Shuffle

Posted on March 25, 2017 by sheila

Those buildings are reflecting the dying gleams of the sunset. With the moon soaring above. I just stood there staring for about 15 minutes. And it was freezing. Been a while since I’ve done one of these. My life, my … Continue reading →

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Autumn Shuffle

Posted on October 22, 2016 by sheila

“Jambalaya” – Hank Williams. Classic. That steel guitar wandering around in the background. My old friend Pat McCurdy used to play this song at his shows (I’m sure he still does). There was something so charming about being in a … Continue reading →

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Summer Shuffle

Posted on June 7, 2016 by sheila

… over a two-week period where I never stopped running around. Still no sign of things slowing down. Out to LA on Thursday for only three days. A whirlwind. Here’s the music that’s been in my ears over the last … Continue reading →

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Rock. Stars.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by sheila

Keith Richards. Tina Turner. David Bowie.

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August 2015 Viewing Diary

Posted on August 31, 2015 by sheila

Smell of Camphor, Scent of Jasmine (2000; d. Bahman Farmanara). A profound and touching (and very funny) film from Iran, written and directed by and starring Farmanara. It tells the story of a death-obsessed film director who hasn’t made a … Continue reading →

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Shuffle

Posted on September 30, 2012 by sheila

“We Like to Party” – The Venga Boys. This, to be clear, is the “DJ Disco Mix” version of the all-time classic “We Like to Party”. Pat McCurdy sent me this CD years ago and I have no idea why. … Continue reading →

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A Pirate’s iPod Shuffle

Posted on April 8, 2011 by sheila

(Steroid eyedrops working. Eye now crusty and gross, but healing. Thanks for asking.) All Along the Watchtower – U2 Sun Drenched – Mike Viola and the Candy Butchers Cocaine Blues – Johnny Cash I Kissed a Girl (Live) – Katy … Continue reading →

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