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Blunt Force Drama: Primer to James Ellroy’s Neo-Noir

If you’ve seen L.A. Confidential and couldn’t get enough - of the grit-lit meets film noir style; of the golden age glitz of Hollywood...

West Side Story (2021): A Necessary Remake?

West Side Story (2021): A Necessary Remake?  Remakes: a concept both loved and hated by movie-goers everywhere. They promise cozy nostalgic feelings, as well as...

The United States Vs. Billie Holiday Movie Review

I was a longtime fan of Billie Holiday before this movie came out in 2021. I love her music, she was the leading talented...

The Timeless Tony Bennett

Ladies and gentlemen, I present the timeless Tony Bennett. I had the good fortune of attending a Tony Bennett performance, an event that would become...

Jazz, Blues & Alternative Views – Part 1

View Part 2 HERE New album reviews This is the first article in a regular column on jazz, blues, and other musical topics by music critic...

Love Is In Us All: Jazz & Blues Photographs and Stories by Tom Weschler

Photo Credit: Tom Weschler (Note: Tom Weschler’s music photography archive has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.) The title of this story...

Katharine Hepburn: Hollywood Pioneer

Let’s face it, we all like to wear a pair of comfortable pants, maybe a nice suit instead of a skirt. And don’t even...

How To Host A 1950s Madmen Cocktail Party

As a child in the 1950s, I saw the cocktail party lifestyle firsthand. My dad was a banker and was expected to entertain clients...

Book Review: Kathleen Dutton’s Novel, “Out Of Habit”

A Story of a Budding Romance Tainted with a Dark, Mysterious Past Writer’s Branding and Kirkus Review, 2021. Secrets from the past threaten a young woman’s...

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