Paying Attention: Matt Damon and Kristin Wiig are the stars in a new space epic coming in October, about an Astronaut who is left behind on a mission to Mars– a very frightening possibility for everyone but the screenwriter and director. Here’s the first movie trailer for The Martian. It’ll give you plenty to think about.
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The Weekend Concert Series: Keb Mo' Band at Rawa Blues Festival
From the Rawa Blues Festival 2013 (the world’s biggest indoor blues festival), here’s the very smooth, very talented Keb ‘Mo and his band (the Keb ‘Mo Band) doing a one set. Shot in HD, with good sound, and very good camera work, it’s a nice way to unwind this weekend. As always, bump it to …
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The Weekend Concert Series: Keb Mo’ Band at Rawa Blues Festival
From the Rawa Blues Festival 2013 (the world’s biggest indoor blues festival), here’s the very smooth, very talented Keb ‘Mo and his band (the Keb ‘Mo Band) doing a one set. Shot in HD, with good sound, and very good camera work, it’s a nice way to unwind this weekend. As always, bump it to …
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The Secret Season: Three Great Championship Events in 30 Days
Unless you follow the “minor sports” closely, you may not be aware that we have just passed through international sports’ greatest season: that stretch of time that runs from the middle of June until the end of July. During this short, thirty day period at the beginning of Summer, three of the world’s greatest …
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The Weekend Concert Series: Amy Winehouse, Glastonbury 2007
The Hunt For New Music: Amy Winehouse died on 23 July 2011. At the time of her death she has completed and released one terrific album (“Back in Black” ) and produced a series of searing, scintillating, musically-exciting concerts. As good as the recorded songs were, Amy Winehouse was such a force of nature, that the …
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Best SNL Opening Monlogues: Kevin Hart (date)
Paying Attention: SNL has brought a lot of humor (and comedians) to American culture. This post starts a series that honors the very best opening guest monologues on SNL. First up: Kevin Hart, with a classic from January 2015. The Fine Print: Embed via YouTube. Thanks to SNL for sharing. All rights reserved by …
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The Weekend Concert Series: The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland, 1978
The Hunt for New Music. The Blues Brothers, a traditional blues/R&B/soul band, began as an comical/music act on Saturday Night Live, inspired by a meeting that John Belushi had with blues singer Curtis Salgado while Belushi was filming Animal House. In the faux-blues-band-turned-real-live-performers, Belushi performed as “Joliet Jake” Blues (Vocals) and Aykroyd was Elwood Blues(Backing …
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How to Watch Wimbledon. Extended Coverage Edition.
We recommend YouTube, for interviews, rallies, instruction, and lots of stuff you won’t find elsewhere. Just click this link and then look for the matches and features from the tournament that you want to see. For example, here’s a full length telecast of Day 9 at Wimbledon, from YouTube’s Wimbledon Channel. It’s all good for …
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Ray Charles: America The Beautiful
There are a lot of great patriotic songs to hear this weekend but there’s one song that sums it all up–Ray Charles’ version of “America The Beautiful”. There’s a long lead in as Ray appreciates one of his musicians, but stay with it. It’s terrific. No further exposition needed. Just listen and enjoy one of …
The Art of the Movie Trailer: Bridge of Spies
Paying Attention:Tom Hanks in the CIA in this new thriller, due this fall. This is the first trailer, from Movie Clips. Hanks in a spy movie? We’re all going to see it. The Fine Print: Embed via YouTube. Originally posted by Movie Clips. All rights belong to their respective artists. Thanks to all for sharing.