1974 Archive

  • John Carpenter’s connection to Howard Hawks is obvious – the remake of The Thing, Assault On Precinct 13, which is basically an update of Rio Bravo. Carpenter’s even said, “All […]

    Dark Star

    John Carpenter’s connection to Howard Hawks is obvious – the remake of The Thing, Assault On Precinct 13, which is basically an update of Rio Bravo. Carpenter’s even said, “All […]

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  • “Sated In Leisure” As I get old, the Rolling Stones are more fascinating than The Beatles. They’re survivors. But what do they know? Hang tough, and be with your friends, […]

    The Rolling Stones – It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll

    “Sated In Leisure” As I get old, the Rolling Stones are more fascinating than The Beatles. They’re survivors. But what do they know? Hang tough, and be with your friends, […]

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  • Glam was rock & roll’s first reexamination of itself. The topic was pomp, the music raw. It was the sound of durable disposability; the unwavering style was key. Glam was […]

    Roxy Music – All I Want Is You

    Glam was rock & roll’s first reexamination of itself. The topic was pomp, the music raw. It was the sound of durable disposability; the unwavering style was key. Glam was […]

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  • “Men, money and moonshine: When it comes to vice, Mama knows best.” Produced by Roger Corman, the reigning king of schlock, Big Bad Mama knows what it is: absolute trash. […]

    Big Bad Mama

    “Men, money and moonshine: When it comes to vice, Mama knows best.” Produced by Roger Corman, the reigning king of schlock, Big Bad Mama knows what it is: absolute trash. […]

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  • David Bowie has never been as menacing or menaced as he sounds on Diamond Dogs. This is (and predates) punk rock, but it isn’t snide. It is (and predates) goth, […]

    David Bowie – Diamond Dogs

    David Bowie has never been as menacing or menaced as he sounds on Diamond Dogs. This is (and predates) punk rock, but it isn’t snide. It is (and predates) goth, […]

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