Year of the Month: The Gonzo Garbage of Golan and Globus, Part 1
In 1984, Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus produced John Cassavettes’ classic Love Streams for the…
The best original songs of 1961, according to the Academy
Last month the Ploughman made a smart observation about the pattern of nominees in this…
Year of the Month: Jake Gittes on JUDY AT CARNEGIE HALL
They called it “the greatest night in show business history”, because of course they did—it…
The best original songs of 1950, according to the Academy
Friends! Soluters! Countrymen! We have reached the first anniversary of “The best original songs according…
The best original songs of 1990, according to the Academy
Hell yeah, the 90s! I’m excited about this installment because it’s the first since the…
Year of the Month: IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
There’s a million sad stories on the side of the road. Strange how we all…
The best original songs of 2004, according to the Academy
In the course of this series, we haven’t spent much time talking about the Oscar-night…
Year of the Month: FUNERAL
My experience with Funeral doesn’t begin in 2004. I was, after all, eleven. It begins…
The best original songs of 1940, according to the Academy
Greetings, everyone! Last month was rough, and while I’d love to say that this month…
Year of the Month: David Heineman on FANTASIA
Deems Taylor introduces Walt Disney’s Fantasia by explaining that the film will offer “three kinds…