Rip It Up: The Specialty Records Story
A love of gospel music gave Art Rupe his start in the music business. It lead to Specialty Records and his cast of Hall of Famers.
Month: December 2019
Letters to Cleo
OK Christmas (Dot Rat). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Big Star
In Space (Omnivore). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Best of Film 2019
Lily and Generoso select their ten favorite features, a collection of supplemental films, and a best repertory release of 2019.
An American Werewolf in London
The horror-comedy classic gets new life in this Blu-ray reissue.
The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill is a sprightly musical with heart, soul and some decent side dishes.
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
The Little Woman have all grown up and now deal with grown-up issues like marriage and spinsterhood, and how wonderful owning a Proper English Estate might be.
Derek Menchan: A Special Interview
The multi-instrumentalist opens up on influences that shaped his The Griot Swings the Classics.
Blackwater Holylight
Veils of Winter (Riding Easy Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Lion’s Law
Cut the Rope (Pirate’s Press Records). Review by Scott Adams.
The Bakersfield Sound
The Bakersfield Sound (Bear Family Productions). Review by James Mann.
Fea
No Novelties (Blackheart Records). Review by Laura Pontillo.
AFI Fest 2019
For the fifth straight year, Lily and Generoso assess a selection of new features from the eclectic program at AFI FEST, Los Angeles’ most prominent film festival.
Recently on Ink 19...
Chapterhouse
InterviewsWith the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour
Event ReviewsThe Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection
Screen ReviewsMeiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.
