Category Archives: Movies

A Bari Sax can *Never* be too LOUD?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was talking to Greg Cagle, a friend of mine and a woodwind doubler who can often be heard tootin’ on a bari sax like in this number: Can you hear this bari? I luv his sound styling and you … Continue reading →

Posted in Band, Band Management, Big Band, Jazz, Movies, Music Instruments, Quote, Saxophone | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Makin’ Whoopee

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

This is a jazz standard that my bands play a lot. It is very popular and this is my all-time favorite version done by the very talented Michelle Pfeiffer. The movie is called “The Fabulous Baker Boys”. I also recommend … Continue reading →

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My Fav Superbowl 2011 Commercial ~ Use the Force

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

This was probably my favorite Super Bowl commercial… The way that kid can still convey his expressions through the mask is priceless! (Not to mention that Darth Vader’s theme by John Williams is probably one of the most recognized movie … Continue reading →

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theOatmeal: Netflix Hogs the Internet

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Gandalfe
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This City is Heading for a Disaster of Biblical Proportions

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

It is amazing how you can portray a movie however you want in a trailer. For example, this recast makes the humorous movie Ghostbusters seem like an epic. By using the the Inception music “Mind Heist” the tone, take, recast … Continue reading →

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Burlesque? I think not…

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I went to see the movie Burlesque with Cher and Christina. I noted that Christina Aguilera adopted Cher’s ‘one name only’ moniker. Unfortunately the movie was a watered down Burlesque of sorts, with very little of the grit … Continue reading →

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Watchmen Movie Trailer and Review

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I went to the movie Watchmen yesterday. Heck, I’d been waiting for it for over a year. And the pundits said it could not be done well. Some of the Watchmen faithful said it shouldn’t be done. We … Continue reading →

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Wall•E Luv and the über LEGO Guy

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Gandalfe

Does anyone not know who Wall•E is? I’ve been listening to the Wall•E soundtrack and thinking can a Broadway show be far off? Andrew, one of the Lead Writers where I work is a LEGO enthusiast with some serious creds. … Continue reading →

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