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Piece by Piece – movie review

Before I watched this LEGO movie, I knew only two of Pharrell Williams’ songs, being the hits Get Lucky and Happy. I suspect many who will see Piece by Piece will know many more. Now, having watched this animated documentary, I’m far better informed. The film paints Pharrell as a man-child who felt he didn’t…

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Night Palace (Mount Eerie) – music review

Phil Elverum, the creative force behind Mount Eerie, has been a defining figure in experimental indie music for over two decades. Starting with the Microphones, he gained recognition for his introspective and atmospheric soundscapes, especially on albums like The Glow Pt. 2. In 2003, he began recording as Mount Eerie, adopting a more meditative perspective….

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Out of Season – movie review

Co-written by Marie Drucker and director Stephane Brize, Out of Season is a sensitive, slow-moving romance. Mathieu (Guillaume Canet) is a famous Parisian movie star, married to a prime-time news anchor. Four weeks before making his stage debut, Mathieu gets cold feet and pulls out, leaving everyone in the lurch. While he knows his withdrawal…

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