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The Naked Prey (Wilde, 1966)

The parable of the hunter finding himself the hunted is virtually timeless in origin. It’s so fundamental in its reversal that the scenario exudes immediate visceral appeal. Cornel Wilde’s co-option has root in the ordeal of one John Colter, an erstwhile associate of Lewis & Clark who escaped from Blackfoot Indians in the early-19th century. [...]

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Further activity from Vanessa Rossetto, who, including the production of three recordings last year on her Music Appreciation label, has developed a distinctive, recognizable voice within a field of music that is hyper-productive, to put it lightly. She’s an interesting (and rewarding) musician to follow, and it deserves mention that, for many, both in [...]

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Goodbye, Ali Akbar Khan
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• Learned via a post by Ravish Momin on Facebook, it appears he was felled by a chronic kidney ailment in San Francisco today. Eighty-eight years on the planet is a respectable run, but the longevity does little to leaven the sadness at his passing. His work and influence, particularly as documented by the Ammp label, [...] read on.
What’s Your Favourite Colour?
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• The reality that we’re living in the era of the reboot is reflected practically every area of the entertainment industry. The latest evidence to cross my desk: The press release below trumpeting the reunion of Living Colour. Say what? LC were a staple for me in high school starting with their MTV-storming video “Cult of [...] read on.
unnamed impressions, out of London
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• Unnamed Music Festival, London, 11-12 June 2009 Sebastian Lexer / Aleks Kolkowski / Angharad Davies / Rhodri Davies / Louisa Martin / Lee Patterson / Lucio Capece / Angharad Davies / Tom Chant / Benedict Drew / John Edwards / Keith Rowe / Martin Küchen / Seymour Wright / Bechir Saade / Clive Bell / Matt [...] read on.
John Cazale, you were something.
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• I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale is a documentary just making it’s way around the wire. Having screened at Sundance and elsewhere, it’s dedicated to one of the most watchable American actors of the last 40 years, and the timing is perfect for his story to be told outside of print. [...] read on.