Redemption Song - movies, music & thoughts - 050718

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MOVIES --

Conspiracy Theory (1997) {tonight} [conspiracies & mind control]
Absolutely one of my all time favorites...
Unhinged New York City cabbie (and former intelligence agent) Mel Gibson has a million crazy theories about the "they" behind nearly everything bad that happens. Unfortunately for him and for the Justice Department lawyer he's been harassing (Julia Roberts), one of his crazy theories is right, and "they" want to silence Gibson -- permanently. Patrick Stewart costars in this underappreciated thriller.
Starring: Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, More
Director: Richard Donner

see also: Enemy of the State (1998)
Hotshot Washington lawyer Robert Dean (Will Smith) becomes a victim of high-tech identity theft when a hacker slips an incriminating video into his pocket in this Tony Scott-directed thriller. Soon, a rogue National Security Agency surveillance team (headed by Jon Voight) sets out to destroy him. Gene Hackman more or less resurrects his character from The Conversation [see 050723l], the 1970s classic concerned with similar themes.
Starring: Will Smith, Gene Hackman, More
Director: Tony Scott

above quotes from netflix

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MUSIC --

Houses of The Holy
eview @ bmgmusic.com -
"Houses of the Holy" follows the same basic pattern as "Led Zeppelin IV", but the approach is looser and more relaxed. Jimmy Page's riffs rely on ringing, folky hooks as much as they do on thundering blues-rock, giving the album a lighter, more open atmosphere. While the pseudo-reggae of "D'Yer Mak'Er" and the affectionate James Brown send-up "The Crunge" suggest that the band were searching for material, they actually contribute to the musical diversity of the album. "The Rain Song" is one of Zep's finest moments, featuring a soaring string arrangement and a gentle, aching melody. "The Ocean" is just as good, starting with a heavy, funky guitar groove before slamming into an a cappella section and ending with a swinging, doo-wop-flavored rave-up. With the exception of the rampaging opening number, "The Song Remains The Same," the rest of "Houses of the Holy" is fairly straightforward, ranging from the foreboding "No Quarter" and the strutting hard rock of "Dancing Days" to the epic folk/metal fusion "Over The Hills And Far Away." Throughout the record, the band's playing is excellent, making the eclecticism of Page and Plant's songwriting sound coherent and natural. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

<< favorite track: No Quarter

see also: The Song Remains the Same - the movie - i haven't watched newer DVD to discover extras yet...
google "The Song Remains the Same"
Recorded July 27, July 28 and July 29, 1973 at Madison Square Garden, New York (musical parts).
The Song Remains the Same is a concert film by the British blues/rock band Led Zeppelin. The recording of the film took place during a 3-night concert stand at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1973 during the band's Houses of the Holy tour. The film premiered on October 21, 1976 at Cinema I in New York. The video of the film was released on October 25, 1990 and the DVD was released on December 31, 1999.
- from en.wikipedia.org

<< more than "a concert film" - the movie includes a personal fatansy "music video" for each of the players... predates MTV by an eon

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THOUGHTS --

update on the neck thing: no surgery for now, but they are going to inject some stuff straight in there to reduce the swelling and pain. they say it might help it heal up... really good news is that i had reflexes in my arm today [tested negative before] - this is a good thing!

not sure where this blog thing is going to go, or how much i'll keep up with it. here it is, nonetheless, for what its worth.

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