I just made a three-disc set for a friend at work. I've made dozens over the years; not so many recently, though.

THAT'S HIS GOTDAMN FAULT, YEEE HAAAAWWW

I can see that. For me, it was largely about slowing down. If I could slow down my mind, I could mentally relax. If I could mentally relax, I could physically relax. If I could physically relax, I could have a better shot at sleeping. Whatever works, I say go for it.

Ok, I've been holding this in for too long: CDs ARE digital music. They. Are. Digital. Sorry, I've just seen the "CD vs digital" thing posed too many times, and I can't stand it. Call me pedantic, but it bothers me that time after time, people whose entire job it is to write about music can, almost without exception,…

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It's been a minute since I saw "Citizen Ruth" but I think you're spot on.

It's a piggy bank!

Griffith actually kinda ruined "A Face In The Crowd" for me. I don't really blame him. It just seemed like he was screaming his lungs out every time he opened his mouth and it irritated the fuck outta me. My guess is that Kazan just directed him that way, so that's what we got. The end result for me, though, was that…

Thelma Ritter is someone I wish was still around so she could continue to kick ass in modern cinema.

I ain't got time to disbelieve you

S2 of Fargo was absolutely outstanding, and a huge leap forward from S1 (which I liked).

My condolences to you and your family on your loss. Having an elder pass away is really difficult; I was in your shoes years ago and your sentiments remind me a lot of what I was going through back then. Your post here is a very nice tribute to your Grandma Mary. Bless you and your family, and always remember that the…

Can't wait for the High-Rise film, Ben Wheatley is great.

I know the power of insomnia, and I wish you well. It's a motherfucker but it can be kicked. I could reel off the usual list of supposed remedies but honestly I would recommend meditation. Whatever works for you, go for it.

"Control" was pretty dope from what I remember. "Point Break" is awesome whether I remember it or not. (I do.)

Uh, I don't know. Here's what I remember:

I saw him open for Jenny Lewis recently and it was just boring. He's worked with Jenny and I'm appreciative of his contributions to some excellent music that I love, but that set was snooze-inducing.

Funny, I was just thinking about that "Pictures" thing today. Joel was always FUCKING INSANE. There was one for Thanksgiving* where they got together at Joel's place and when the turkey wasn't dead he was like "I'll just drown it in my living room toilet" and sure enough there was a pic of them watching while Joel…

Joel was the goddamned best.

I agree in full.