Category Archives: Films

Rolling Stones – Crossfire Hurricane

Posted on June 5, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-5-13                         Rolling Stones – “Crossfire Hurricane” http://www.crossfire-hurricane.com I recently got this new Rolling Stones documentary film as a Blu-ray disc; I actually paid for it, from a retailer – on sale, as a new release.  Yes, it’s re-told through hazy … Continue reading →

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Universal 100th Anniversary boxed set

Posted on April 11, 2013 by ronkanefiles

4-11-13          Universal 100th Anniversary boxed set On 4/11/64 the Millie Small 45 “My Boy Lollipop” charts at No. 2 in England.  On 4/11/70 the Norman Greenbaum 45 “Spirit In The Sky” charts at No. 1 in England.  Also on 4/11/70 … Continue reading →

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The Last Waltz

Posted on March 26, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-26-13          “The Last Waltz” On 3/26/66 the Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich 45 “Hold Tight” charts at No. 4 in England.  Also on 3/26/66 the Bob Lind 45 “Elusive Butterfly” charts at No. 5 in England.  Noel Coward … Continue reading →

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FZ on DVD #2

Posted on November 19, 2012 by ronkanefiles

11-19-12        FZ on DVD #2 Jazzer Don Cherry born 1936; singer Ofra Haza born 1957. Continuing my look at Frank Zappa on DVD, we have his film “200 Motels” (1971).  There’s a bit on contention, about the legitimacy of this … Continue reading →

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A Clockwork Orange

Posted on September 11, 2012 by ronkanefiles

9-11-12          A Clockwork Orange Arvo Part born 1935 ; on 9-11-71 Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” LP was No. 1 in England. I probably first became aware of “A Clockwork Orange” in the early 70’s.  I knew that … Continue reading →

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Dave Albert’s List

Posted on May 22, 2012 by ronkanefiles

5-22-12          Dave Albert’s List Moonship journey man Sun Ra born 1914, Singer / Songwriter Morrissey born 1959; Prepare Yourself For The Moonship Journey. Top 20 Movies My criteria for this list is; If a movie is on TV tomorrow how … Continue reading →

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THX 1138

Posted on April 18, 2012 by ronkanefiles

4-18-12          THX 1138 Bluesman Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown born 1924, S.F. bay area weirdo Skip Spence born 1946; The Blues. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch a film that I saw as a youngster, “THX 1138” (1971).  It’s a George … Continue reading →

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5.1 Audio on DVD’s – Part 2

Posted on March 20, 2012 by ronkanefiles

3-20-12          5.1 Audio on DVD’s – Part 2 C&W Singer / Songwriter Jerry Reed born 1937, reggae guy Lee “Scratch” Perry born 1936; I own music by both. Silly me – I’ve been trying to find feature films on DVD … Continue reading →

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5.1 Audio on DVD’s – Part 1

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ronkanefiles

3-15-12          5.1 Audio on DVD’s Soulman Sylvester (Sly) Stone born 1944, guitarist Ry Cooder born 1947; I own music by both (close call). Since getting a 5.1 DVD set-up last year, I have been in search of discs with 5.1 … Continue reading →

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Books, Films – Part 2

Posted on December 22, 2011 by ronkanefiles

12-22-11                Books, Films, Part Two So, I seem to use media to determine my “experience time line”: Music            Books                          Films I have engaged in all three formats concurrently for over 40 years!  My favorite is obviously music, but … Continue reading →

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