Category Archives: Reviews: Books, Movies, Music, TV

The Art of Fielding

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Al

The journey, not the resolution, is what gives this book its depth. Clever plotting, respect for his characters, their background and future, and a robust sense of place – an inland seashore – are what make this make well worth attention to all of its 520 pages. Continue reading →

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The Call

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Al

As summer bleeds into fall, the prosaic calls, and the vet’s musings as he responds, quickly sketch the character of this quirky rural community. Dorothy has a sheep, Alice, who lives in the house and goes everywhere with her. Continue reading →

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Walking Dead

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Al

If you’ve enjoyed Mad Men, or The Sopranos, or The Wire, or Deadwood, you might just want to take a chance on this little gem. I know I’m hooked. Continue reading →

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It’s July Already!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Al

Without the exercise, my brain just goes into some kind of hibernation mode, characterized by a trend towards sloth and depression. So for the past 4 days, I’ve been spending a lot of time watching the Tour de France on TV. Continue reading →

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The Big Man

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Al

Clarence Clemons suffered a stroke at age 69 and died two weeks ago….If you haven’t listened for a while to this mini opera, “Jungleland”, in a while (or ever), it’s worth spending 99¢ to download the song from iTunes, or call it up from your own disc or vinyl, and show some respect for those three minutes of Clarence’s sax solo from heaven… Continue reading →

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Faithful Place

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Al

Family, character, language, and place are where Tana French shows her skill, wrapping these key elements of a novel with a gripping and page-turning tale of murder, both cold-case and immediate. Continue reading →

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True Grit

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Al

Minimum of 3 Oscars for this film. Could sweep supporting actor categories, or at least swamp the nominations. Continue reading →

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Ironman 2010

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Al

You never know where your limits are until you try to go past them. Such an approach carries an inherent risk, but is more and more needed for ultimate success in this most grueling event. Continue reading →

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JAS Labor Day 2010 II

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Al

“These guys give a whole new meaning to ‘60s Rock’.” I shouted at my sister after he left us begging for more. She just smiled, understanding that while the pun didn’t QUITE work, it was the heart of the matter, to see folks our age still pounding it out. Continue reading →

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JAS Labor Day 2010 Day 1

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Al

Jazz Aspen Snowmass is a semi-annual music festival held in our valley the weekends of July 4th and Labor Day. Continue reading →

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