FAVORITE
LINKS
Lots of good stuff depending on your mood, interest and how much time
you want to kill.
Film
|
| The
Guardian Unlimited |
Smart, wide-ranging film reviews, features, and
interviews, from the other side of the pond. |
| The
Onion AV Club |
For those who think The Onion is only about laughs, be
sure to dip into this extensive repository of film and pop culture
musings. |
| Moving Image Source |
From NYC's Museum of the Moving Image, this is a great
new site exploring the more serious side of cinema, showcasing a who's
who of writers and critics. |
| Senses of Cinema |
Another site for the serious cinephile, this one comes
from Australia and offers an eclectic assortment of film studies
and academic criticism. |
| DVD Savant |
As a Hollywood film editor since the
1970s, Glenn
Erickson writes reviews of classic movies with the refreshing
historical context of one who's seen it, done it, and keeps coming back
for more. |
| Hollywood Elsewhere |
Often didactic and intensely superficial, Jeffrey Wells
remains straightforward about his biases, offering opinions
that are refreshing in their bluntness. Meanwhile, his Greek chorus of
readers keep him on his toes. |
| The Flick Filosopher |
Though I can disagree with her reviews, there's no
denying MaryAnn Johanson's enthusiasm or the quality of her
writing. Always fun to read, especially for those inclined toward
sci-fi or fantasy. |
| Cinebeats |
"Confessions of a
cinephile--chronicling one woman's love affair with '60s & '70s
cinema." Awesome site for those (like me) who still can't get
enough of that era or its stars. |
| Some Came Running |
Former Premiere critic Glenn Kenny's film blog. A guy
who definitely knows his stuff and truly loves movies. |
| Filmbo's Chick Magnet |
The emphasis here is on news of more obscure
foreign art films (think Rivette, Resnais, et al.) as they find release
on DVD, along with more general film musings. |
Blogs
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| J-Two-O |
Lots of straight talk and topical humor from a woman
who isn't afraid to mix football talk with feline grooming tips. |
| John
August |
Nuts-and-bolts screenwriting blog from the writer of Go, Big Fish, and Charlie's Angels. A
go-to spot for most any screenwriting question, from a guy who knows
what's what. |
| Fiction Daily |
A blog about "writers, writing and why we read," from
journalist, fiction writer and NPR-commentator Marion Blackburn. A site
with soul--and a dollop of Kerouac. |
| Dubhsidhe Studios |
An eclectic mix of art, photos, fiction and personal
reflections from Bonnie-Ann Black, a Renaissance woman in more
ways than one. |
Photo/Video
|
| Barbara
Blaisdell |
Great outdoor photographer
who also happens to be my
mom. Nice site, with some beautiful photos. Buy them! |
| Ken
Rockwell |
Controversial and blunt-speaking photographer who
probably has as many enemies as friends, but his technical knowledge
and no-nonsense advice are a real tonic. |
Digital
Photography
Review |
The definitive
resource for digital camera reviews. Really, nobody does it better or
offers more useful info. |
Digital Camera
Resource |
A close second to
dpreview.com
(above), with equally comprehensive reviews for people who
like to get into the details of digital photography. |
| Camcorderinfo.com |
Excellent resource for in-depth reviews of video
cameras. They don't
update as often as I'd like, but the info they offer is invaluable to
anyone looking to buy a camcorder. |
Music
|
| Alfa Garcia | Mix
the raspy vocal of Jewel with the melodic storytelling of The Beatles,
then shake into the body of a gorgeous Filipina, and you might get Alfa
Garcia. |
| Tranquility
Darts |
The mellow grooves of the
lovely Sheila Brown (@MySpace), who offers her own bold take on jazz
and electronica. |
| Erika Simonian |
Smart, tough, and soulful singer/songwriter--a kind of
Liz Phair or Meredith Brooks who isn't afraid of silence. |
DVDs
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| DVDTimes |
Great review
site from the U.K. that covers discs from both Region 1 (North America)
and Region 2, for those with multi-region players. |
| DVDTalk |
Comprehensive news and
review site with an invaluable user discussion forum. Also host to
various DVD columnists, including the above-mentioned DVDSavant. |
| DVDBeaver |
Wondering how your old
DVD of Vertigo
compares with the newest rerelease? The Beaver's the place to go,
offering indispensable image and feature comparisons
of differing releases, with an emphasis on discs from
different regions. |
| Atomic Cinema |
Extensive catalog of art, cult and erotic films on DVD,
along with enthusiastic profiles of cult actresses, directors and some
impassioned (though often quite sane) "ramblings" on erotica and
nudity. Informative, sexy, and nudity-free. |