Monthly Archives: August 2025

Unbroken – film review

Posted on August 6, 2025 by garylongden

** The story, co-written by the Coen brothers and others, is based on a blockbuster sized book by Laura Hillenbrand. Inevitably the story has to be retold. Jolie’s inexperience makes this an uneven exercise. The first half is strong, the … Continue reading →

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black vinyl- white powder, by Simon Napier Bell, book review

Posted on August 6, 2025 by garylongden

**** In his own words this is an exploration of “the centrality of drugs and drug culture to the development of the British music business”, A legendary manager in  pop and rock, this account by Napier Bell is an exhaustive, … Continue reading →

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