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I've been taken for lost and gone
and unknown for a long long time.
'The Beach Boys: An American Family'
- Okay, I knew Murry was an asshole, but I didn't know that
Billy Murray's Todd character was based on Brian and that Dennis'
story warranted the most screen time of the 5. I just thought
Dennis fucked a lot, drank a lot and drowned (oh, the irony - washed
up on the beach, boy) Poor Carl, the one who kept things
going, once again left out in the cold. You know who should be
really pissed? Charles Manson. That scene in the studio
made him out to be a complete no talent. I've got the record.
He's not that, well...that bad. Hell, Axl & the boys did a
mean cover of "Look At Your Game, Girl." (Great
minds...) And, Manson got 8 times the screen time that
'Smile' got. There's logic. Why should a four hour movie
about the Beach Boys focus on the incredible music they made?
What do you expect from a fucknut producer like John Stamos?
I'm surprised Rebecca Arugula Stamos didn't get a cameo as one of
the chicks Mike Love fucked. I watched all 4 hours of that
train wreck. And, just who the hell was John Stamos supposed
to be in his cameo at the end, Ricky Fataar? [Sigh] Why
do we beat ourselves over the head with these kinds of stories, let
alone watch them? It should be like what happens when you
listen to an album like Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous'. You
forget that he was diddling little boys and get lost in a great
album. Let's remember the Beach Boys in the same way.
Diddling little boys. And making great records.
Favorite Album Of All Time This Week©:
'Beach Boys In Concert' [Brother - soon to be re-issued by Capitol]
I was listening to a cassette of one of the CBS re-issues from ten
years ago, and - while I'm not a fan of live records - there's some
great stuff on this gem (recorded in 1972 / 1973). Of note: a
KICK ASS live version of "Heroes & Villains".
So, Burt Bacharach & Don Was are the musical directors of
The Oscars this year. Sweet Lord, have you seen Don Was
lately? Don Was Skinny is more like it. I
guess he's been spending all that Chris Gaines money on doughnuts.
Hey, I know exercise videos are easy
fodder, but have you ever tried to actually DO one of them? I
ain't laughin' so hard, anymore.
Happy Birthday To Thee From LEE This
Week:
03/04/44 Mary
Wilson
03/07/45 Arthur Lee
03/08/45 Micky
Dolenz
03/09/33 Lloyd
Price
03/09/42 Mark
Lindsay
Favorite Song Of All Time This Week©:
"Shorty Blackwell" - The Monkees. Check your
archives - I bet it was the same one last year. Be friends
with me, indeed - be friends with meeeeeeeeee...
Steely Dan's first record in a hell
of a long time ('Two Against Nature' [Giant]) is finally out.
Now, if you're not a fan of Steely Dan, I'm sorry. If you are
- rejoice. This ain't no C, R, A & P 'Looking Forward'
piece of shit - this is tha muthafuckin' record, kids. All the
hooks, twists and turns you love are there. Tight, clever and
groove-alicious. Believe the hype. Plus, after all this
time, they can STILL make your stereo sound way better than anyone
else can. And, just to make us all feel real old...(Hey)
"Nineteen" would be a 40 year old woman today.
Kiss Me DeadLEE A Year Ago This Week©:
Richard Kiley, 76. Actor, Broadway's original "Man Of La Mancha". March 05.
Stanley Kubrick, 70. Director
extraordinaire. March 07.
Peggy Cass, 74 Actress, game
show panelist extraordinaire. March 08.
Speaking of ol' nutball Stanley,
Warner Home Video is issuing "Eyes Wide Shut" in its
theatrical version, complete with Disney Dudes In Robes during the
orgy scene. I still haven't seen it yet, so it will
probably be best to see the version that everyone was so hot or cold
about. I just find it strange that his legacy has been
tarnished by the home video market. Of course, he's the
jackass who said that he liked pan & scan. He though
letterboxing was "confusing & distracting". Gee,
maybe that's because HE WAS INSANE. You can't tell me that
there's nothing in the can that they could have added as bonus
features. Whatever. Hey, maybe they'll tag a
"Battlefield Earth" trailer on for Tom & Nicole...
LEE on DVD This Week©: Well,
since I've been trying to catch up on Oscar shit and watching tapes
of the fabulous 'Sopranos', I haven't been too much in touch with my
digital friend. But, I bought a copy of "Subspecies IV:
Bloodstorm" [Full Moon]. Why? Well, I really like
to support Full Moon Productions because I think they do a great job
at keeping decent and fun horror alive on film, and my wife just
LOVES that Radu Vladislas, the vampire. Here's the gig, it's
pure Full Moon - which means it's gory, there're some laughs and
some exposed boobs. Very limited bonus features, but there are
a few: a commercial for the "Puppetmaster" toy
line, filmographies for the cast (which, not surprisingly, are
mostly Full Moon pictures), previews and the Videozone
"magazine". Of course, you'd get all of this stuff
on the VHS version (aside from the filmographies). Hey, if
you're a fan of the genre, rent this puppy - you'll have fun.
And don't worry, you didn't have to see parts I, II & III first.
Although I have. But, I'm not sure that's anything to brag
about.
Question Of The Week©:
What's your favorite horror movie?
(No points for saying "Showgirls".)
©2000 Lee M. Lodyga
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