Category Archives: Music

“Seconds” – Starting Over

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Ted Hicks

Note: This contains some spoilers, so proceed accordingly. The first time I saw John Frankenheimer’s Seconds I didn’t like it. This was in October  1966 while I was undergoing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio, Texas. … Continue reading →

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TV, Cable & Streaming – Best of 2019 & 2020 (so far) – Part 1

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Ted Hicks

It’s a good thing there’s an abundance of good and even great stuff to watch on TV, computers, and (shudder) mobile phones, considering that movie theaters are closed and we don’t really have anywhere to go except grocery stores, drug … Continue reading →

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What I Saw Last Year: Best Feature Films 2019

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Ted Hicks

2019 was another year of exceptional films. Maybe every year is, to one degree or another, or so it seems to me. Out of the 384 feature films (including documentaries) I saw in 2019, I’ve actually come up with a … Continue reading →

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The Family Frankenstein – Supplemental

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Ted Hicks

Frankenstein Fake News It was initially planned by Universal that Bela Lugosi would take the role of the Monster in the original Frankenstein (1931). Due to the heavy makeup required and the fact that the character does not speak, Lugosi … Continue reading →

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The Family Frankenstein – A Long and Happy Life

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Ted Hicks

Last year the Morgan Library in New York had an exhibit called “It’s Alive! Frankenstein at 200.” Mary Shelley‘s novel was first published in 1818. Her creation has been with us ever since, and shows no signs of going away, … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood – Supplemental

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Ted Hicks

Here is a selection of interviews, articles, video features, and music re Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Print interview with Robert Richardson, Director of Photography, followed by a video interview with Richardson and others. https://theplaylist.net/once-upon-hollywood-cinematographer-robert-richardson-20190726/?fbclid=IwAR3NeAP–nVe8fKbV4YQf8ZEFEUmX6jiBUNO-XRd_GE7PlaDan8SVOc6lXc ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Filming … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood – “And away we go!”

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Ted Hicks

SPOILER ALERT: Be advised that I’m planning to talk about things that you might prefer not knowing before you see the film, unless you’ve already seen it. This includes the ending. Proceed accordingly. __________________________________________________ I’ve seen Once Upon a Time…in … Continue reading →

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Recent Documentaries – Supplemental

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Ted Hicks

Here are supplemental materials for the documentaries discussed in the previous post. These include interviews, Q&As, podcasts and performance clips. I realize these may be more useful once you’ve seen the films, but I leave it up to you. ___________________________________________________ … Continue reading →

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Random Notes on Recent Films – Documentaries!

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Ted Hicks

I’ve recently seen several exceptional documentaries. They cover a range of topics and experience, but all have very human concerns. Here are my impressions of them. _____________________________________________________ Echo in the Canyon (Andrew Slater, director)  This brilliant display of nostalgia centers … Continue reading →

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What I Watched Last Year: Best TV, Cable & Streaming 2018

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Ted Hicks

Looking over my list of best shows for 2018, I see that none of them are on network television. All of them, without exception, were seen via HBO, Showtime, Amazon, Netflix, FX, and BBC America. I don’t think network shows, … Continue reading →

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