Genesis - the videos

i put this dvd on expecting to make fun of it.. and i did, but i also came a way with an understanding of what genesis was trying to do. they were trying to mix pop sensibilites with prog rock. the results are laughable at moments, but they do prove just how adaptable pop music can be. any genre can be reinvented adn inturpreted thtough the lens of pop music. the videos are silly but the spirit of pop shine through no matter how much of a jackass phil collins tries to be.

whitechocolatespaceegg

i love this album. i know that exile in guyville is a better record. i could give you a long list of reasons why it is a better album, but i have listened to wcse 100 times more. it is the mix of melody, lyrics and vision. liz had a child and was in general dealing with getting older. i may not not have a child or be a woman, but i could relate. i was 24 at the time and starting my first job in a new city.. i could relate, at least a little, to what she was saying. i hope history is kinder to this album then the critics were. it deserves a second chance.

Hair High (the graphic novel)

Bill Plympton is known as known for his surreal illustrations and textured style and this adaption of his feature film Hair High is no exception. what could be a cliche ghost story is turned into a mindbending look at high school. one we all can relate to... plympton's exaggerated drawings take simple high school issues and makes them look how they all felt when we were that young, huge and distorted and horrible. Once again graphic literature hits us in the heart by being direct and honest. - becky hunt

Lillian the Legend

Lilian the legend tells the story if lillian, a russian immigrant who travels by any means necessary (walk, train, etc) from New York to Alaska. The beauty of this book is how the medium of sequential art captures the dram, heartache and determination with direct lines and focused storytelling. Lillian's plight could be an epic film prime for an oscar win, but presented as a graphic novel it is all the more personal. and.. it is a true story..

cla$$war

Cla$$war is another superhero story for grown ups by Com-x. A chaotic establishing challenging 21st century deconstruction. A 00's Watchmen. The nationalism that arose in the post 9/11 is the perfect target for superhero fiction. Cla$$war uses a superhero to represent the american spirit. a spirit that transcends the efforts of those in charge to distort it and make it ugly. It's a spirit of rebelliouness and indivudality that cannot be distilled or manipulated. we will not abide being lied to. once again comics prove to be a great medium for examining the times we live in.

glee and friday night lights

if anything represents the cultural divide in this country it is glee and friday night lights. glee is how those on the left wish the american high school experience could be. kids of all races, sexual orientations ,physical challenges and social classes use the arts to overcome adversity and challenge authority. friday night lights on the other hand is what those on the right wish the american high school experience is. a community rallies around a team that focuses on honor, personal responsibility and sacrifice. both shows are, no matter where you stand politically,well written and acted. but if who wins the battle is determined by popularity my money is on glee. friday night lights lasted 5 seasons before ending and glee is about to enter it's 4th season in the fall and seems to be a cultural phenomenon with an incredible amount of promo products and hit albums. maybe it's the singing, but i think the show has taped into what most of america belives..

Social Distortion .. live

Mike ness is the punk rock bruce springsteen. his song writing is as american as apple pie and has never secreased in quality over the years. and neither has the quality of his band when it comes to playing live. this is blue collar punk played razor sharp and tight. in many circles ness is considered a legend, but he should be a household name and this dvd will show you why.