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1Proving that there might indeed be a God, the song "Falling Slowly" won an Oscar, allowing the amazing and humble musicians to receive an award for being incredible, on behalf of all indie artists. Those of you who know me or my tastes know that I fell in love with The Frames a few years ago and Glen is the real deal. Once was my favorite movie of 2007 and likely will remain one of my all-time faves.... MORE
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5Can’t say I didn’t tell him so. In May of last year, I saw an advance screening of the enthralling, musical, romantic Irish film “Once” at the Roxie Film Center in San Francisco - with co-stars Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in attendance. I also had the good fortune to see Hansard and Irglová play a mini-set of tunes from the movie after the screening, and the even greater fortune to speak with Glen when they were done. Among the terribly flattering things I was compe... MORE
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Now I fully admit it took me way too long to see the film _Once_. Think partly because I knew the subject matter would make it a hard one for me to see. Heartbreaking as it was - easily one of the best films I've ever witnessed. (& I've seen quite a few films in my 32 years). So, my man, Mike the Knife wasn't pulling a yarn when he wrote: _"This cinematic treat from Ireland is a simple story told with grace and heart; a bittersweet slice of Bohemian life; and a glimp... MORE
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11Despite the idea that it’s all jolly good show-biz fun, it can be daunting to comprehensively and simultaneously cover the worlds of pop music and film – bouncing from album to movie to concert and back again. But every so often, the two realms intersect, making the gig somewhat simpler. And when the object of your investigations is a work of substantial expertise and passion, offers insight into the human condition, strokes your pleasure center and lifts your spirits, it’s a... MORE
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