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“Just Mercy” Will Rip Your Heart to Shreds

Posted on June 11, 2018 by problogic

* A small commission is earned from purchases that are made using this visual link to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In all my years, I have never read a more disturbing, yet compelling book. … Continue reading →

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Best new album of 2015 – now there are two to choose from

Posted on October 16, 2015 by problogic

Until this week I was certain my choice for the best new album of 2015 was going to be Wolf Alice’s My Love is Cool.  Now the L.A. based alternative band Silversun Pickups have decided to make that a much … Continue reading →

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A powerful film – “Short Term 12”

Posted on January 17, 2015 by problogic

We watched Short Term 12 on Netflix last weekend and were impressed by this remarkable film. The movie is about a temporary treatment facility for troubled teens nicknamed “Short Term 12.” The film is raw, intense, funny, inspiring, heartbreaking, and … Continue reading →

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Temples enshrine the psychedelic era…and more

Posted on July 3, 2014 by problogic

I discovered Temples listening to Impact 89fm – Michigan State University’s student radio station when they played the richly 1960’esque “Shelter Song.” As the first track on their debut full-length album, Sun Structures, the song aptly introduces Temples and a … Continue reading →

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2013’s top album – “Soft Will” by Smith Westerns

Posted on December 10, 2013 by problogic

I have got to admit that I discovered this album later in the calendar year even though it was released in the summer. Despite my tardiness, the crisp, melodic indie/alternative  rock sounds and the fine lyrics of Soft Will make … Continue reading →

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Finding musical gold at the end of a rainbow

Posted on December 18, 2012 by problogic

On Being is the title of a fantastic album by an alternative rock/indie band from Mid-Michigan called Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers. Yes, they have a lengthy band name that would qualify for inclusion on my list of the … Continue reading →

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Dialing in Radiohead live

Posted on June 12, 2012 by problogic

I attended a Radiohead concert last night at the Palace of Auburn Hills outside of Detroit. The opening act was Caribou and from what I saw (the last ten minutes due to traffic) they were very good. Radiohead hit the … Continue reading →

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Review of “Dark Shadows”

Posted on May 12, 2012 by problogic

I saw Dark Shadows last night with two of my sons. While it will not be an Oscar contender, it was an entertaining and fun film. Johnny Depp was terrific (as usual) as Barnabas Collins – I particularly liked his … Continue reading →

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The good doctor would be proud – review of “The Lorax”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by problogic

I went to see The Lorax last night. I have always loved reading books by Dr. Seuss and the fact that yesterday would have been his 108th birthday made it even more special. Add on top of that Fox News’ seal of … Continue reading →

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“Tree of Life” withers under its own weight

Posted on July 24, 2011 by problogic

There are a very few movies I have attended where some of the audience left the theater mid-screening. Tree of Life is now included in that category. While there were excellent, albeit brief moments, much of the film was painful … Continue reading →

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