Agreed. Boardwalk was a major missed opportunity. It never found a way to tell a compelling story within an historic framework. And characters like Williams' and Michael Shannon's were both undone by ill-considered twists. Not as embarrassing as Vinyl, but still disappointing.

I was just thinking about "Booze and Pills".

I love his albums with the Second Quintet, especially Nefertiti and Miles Smiles. Miles, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams were one of the best bands of the '60s.

It's flawed but heartfelt. Cheadle spent years looking for funding and developing the script, so his passion for Davis comes through. Even though it's a fantasia, Miles Ahead is also a nice antidote to more sanitized biopics like Ray and Walk The Line.

Kind of like saying Beethoven was just riffing on Chopsticks.

Uhhh … stoner roommate in True Romance? Inviting mobsters to hang out and watch some TV was his finest moment. Followed closely by Burn After Reading.

Hefner funded and produced Polanski's version of Macbeth. Whatever Polanski's crimes it's arguably the best filmed version of the play - even slightly better than Throne of Blood. Maybe one of the best Shakespeare adaptations period.

And they think a businessman wouldn't enrich himself at the public's expense? Like expecting a dog to ignore a squirrel.

Just two weeks ago he told Conan he became a US citizen because of his admiration for Obama, while calling the GOP the horrorshow party. Or something like that. So who knows what's prompting these remarks. But he'll probably change his mind tomorrow.

I read he was also a big fan of Roseanne. Thought it was the most realistic depiction of family life on TV.

The oppo research the GOP prepped in case Bernie was nominated would have destroyed his political career. Especially his vote to ship toxic waste from Vermont to a low income, heavily Latino town in Texas. Repubs had already crafted the phrase "environmental racist" for repeated use. There were also tales of stealing…

Eels were the late night snack of choice for the dad in Quadrophenia. The perfect way to sop up an evening's boozing, yelling and thrashing about.

Good point. I could only guess that Freund was still relatively new to US studios and didn't yet have the clout to take over from a drunk but still formidable director. I'm sure that all changed once Dracula became a hit and Freund made the Mummy.

Mamoulian's Jekyll and Hyde > all other 30s horror.

Apparently Browning wasn't telling Freund or anyone involved in Dracula what to do. He was still grieving over the death of Lon Chaney (who was the original choice to play the count), and he didn't think much of Lugosi. Plus severe alcoholism. Without the director's engagement or inspiration, Dracula became static and…

I don't think awards for notes are awarded during the actual ceremony. Plus Dylan, Greil Marcus, Toure and Elvis Costello have each written exceptional notes over the past 20 years. Profound and unique insights about music should be awarded.

It's the "Your Body Is A Wonderland" of the Trump era.

As an antidote I recommend Bunuel's "My Last Sigh." Few wrote about art, culture and gin with greater acuity or a slyer wit. But his signature martini is not for amateurs.

Miles' "The Theme". Tight, discordant and intense with a shave-and-haircut ending.

Turner's fey charm was inspired by Brian Jones. The dark hermetic set design was inspired by Keith's Redlands mansion. That said I couldn't get enough of Performance in my college days. Used to rent it in 5-day clips.