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It is the tug of war between the symbolist and the siren that makes Joni Mitchell’s albums alternately alluring and forbidding. On the one hand she is the most ruthlessly analytical member of the music-as-therapy songwriting school, and often her songs seem intent only on making private sense of her own experience. On the other hand, as a public performer, Mitchell wants to be heard and even enjoyed. To that end she conducts a cool flirtation with her audience. Like a Victorian gentlewoman, she seems afraid that we won’t respect her if she makes obvious advances. Thus, though Court and Spark showed Mitchell blossoming into accessibility, last year’s The Hissing of Summer Lawns brought back the arcane priestess of For the Roses. But now, with Hejira, Mitchell has gravely come a-courting once again. It is true that she has all but abandoned melodies anyone can whistle, and her brief fling with the standard bridge seems to be over. But if she has denied her listeners … [Read more...] about Hejira

Starting today, Rogue One is finally available on VOD, which means you can watch a double feature of this first-ever Star Wars story along with the movie that directly follows it, the one that started it all, 1977's A New Hope. Having Rogue One arrive for home viewing also means all you fans out their have access to HD video from every single glorious moment. So get ready for a lot of mash-up videos! The big daddy of them all is first out of the gate. Of course, some fan had to go and connect the epic final moments of Rogue One and directly connect them to the opening scene from a New Hope. This fan-cut video arrives courtesy of Vimeo. And you can judge the results for yourself. Some love watching these two movies back-to-back, as they were meant to be seen. While some believe the movies work against each other in the long run. One minute we're watching Darth Vader go on a Rebel killing spree. The next minute, as he boards the Tantive IV, Vader looks like a tired old man, and as well … [Read more...] about Watch Rogue One Lead Directly Into a New Hope

Space Jam 2 is finally starting to take shape, as star LeBron James has recruited several key NBA and WNBA stars to join him in the upcoming sequel. This is a movie that has been in the works for years now, but it's finally happening and, with filming expected to get underway this summer, we should be learning more key details in the coming months. For now, we know at least a few of the basketball stars who will also be sharing the screen with the Looney Tunes gang. According to multiple reports, Anthony Davis, who recently joined LeBron James as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, will be included in the cast. Others stars include Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets and, as was previously rumored, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. Additionally, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi is also said to be sharing the screen with James, as well as Los Angeles Sparks duo, the Ogwumike sisters, Nneka and Chiney. The only other casting we've heard up to … [Read more...] about Space Jam 2 Recruits More NBA & WNBA All-Stars to Join LeBron James

There's been something of a shake-up behind the scenes with Space Jam 2. LeBron James is still set to star in the movie alongside the Looney Tunes, but there's been a change in directors. Terrence Nance, who had originally been tapped to helm the long-awaited sequel, has vacated the project shortly after production got underway. Warner Bros. isn't skipping a beat though, as they've tapped Malcolm D. Lee, the filmmaker behind Girls Trip, to step in and take his place. According to a new report, the parting of ways with Terrence Nance and Space Jam 2 was amicable. There is no indication that it was some overly dramatic production fiasco or anything along those lines. It isn't clear if the change-up will result in any sort of production delay. In any event, switching directors after filming has already gotten underway on a big movie is no small thing. That said, Malcolm D. Lee would seem to be highly qualified for the job. Nance had limited experience heading into this gig, having created … [Read more...] about Space Jam 2 Brings in Malcom D. Lee to Replace Exiting Director Terrence Nance

A few days ago we passed along word that several critical NBA and WNBA stars have joined NBA mega-star LeBron James in the upcoming sequel to the Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny live-action/animation hybrid movie Space Jam. And today we have word via James himself that Space Jam 2 has begun filming. LeBron James announced the production start over on Twitter with a heartfelt tweet which read. "Man, this really just hit me! I'm really shooting Space Jam 2!! This is so surreal and doesn't even make sense to me! Where I come from man and what I saw growing up this doesn't add up to me! I'm truly grateful and beyond blessed. This is CRAZINESS." As hinted at above, James' NBA and WNBA co-stars are set to include the likes of Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, and Los Angeles Sparks duo, Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike. Star Trek: Discovery and … [Read more...] about Space Jam 2 Begins Production, LeBron James Shares Heartfelt Tweet with Fans