The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Just when you think that the unthinkable has occurred – a summer gone by without an inspirational sports movie – along comes Disney with Invincible. How does this gridiron tale rank among its predecessors? Our man on the sidelines, Steve Stav , places it somewhere between Gus and Rudy in his postgame report.
In a summer chock-full of remakes, the concept of remaking The Bad News Bears – a perfect film if there ever was one – boggles the mind. However, with Billy Bob Thornton pinch-hitting for Walter Matthau, the 21st century Bears tip their hat to the original. Our scout in the bush leagues, Steve Stav , stopped laughing long enough to file his report.
With 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.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko 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.
