Sunday, December 14, 2025

Requiem for Early Blogging

 Tyranny fears  people who. stand together.


“Eating the right foods in the proper quantities, 16th-century Britons believed, balanced mind and soul. So in Shakespeare’s plays, roasts, ales, and pies are not props, but clues to characters’ souls, moods, and motivations.”


Requiem for Early Blogging. “I still look for people with early blogger energy, though — people willing to make an effort to understand the world and engage in a way that isn’t a performance, or trolling, or outright grifting.”


The Last People Before the Internet Kneeling Bus


Lots to like about Variety’s list of 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time, but Coming to America at #46 and no Trading Places at all make me question the list’s credibility.


The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock and More in December


It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’
Starts streaming: Dec. 4

The singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley died in 1997 at age 30, leaving behind an astonishing debut album, “Grace,” that found a devoted yet relatively small fandom in his lifetime. Since his death, that record — along with some scattered live recordings and unfinished songs — have been perennially popular, with Buckley’s cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” becoming a modern pop standard. The director Amy Berg faced a challenge in making her documentary “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” given that her subject’s career didn’t last long enough to generate a lot of archival footage. Fortunately, Buckley’s mother, Mary Guibert — along with some of the musician’s girlfriends — provided Berg with some rare video, audio and photos, to help tell the story of a phenomenal musical talent who sometimes felt crushed by the pressures of greatness.
In 1996, Buckley worked on his second album with the working title My Sweetheart the Drunkin New York City with Tom Verlaine as the producer. In February 1997, he resumed work after moving to Memphis, Tennessee. On May 29, while awaiting the arrival of his band from New York, Buckley drowned while swimming in the Wolf River, a tributary of the Mississippi. Posthumous releases include a collection of four-track demos and studio recordings for My Sweetheart the Drunk, and reissues of Graceand the Live at Sin-é EP. 

Key Aspects of Jeff Buckley in Australia:
  • Iconic 1995 Tour: Buckley's debut Australian tour was a cultural phenomenon, with sold-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne, featuring his haunting "Hallelujah" and classics like "Grace" and "Lover, You Should Have Come Over".
  • Enduring Legacy: Australia became a significant market for Buckley's music, and his performances are still remembered as transformative.
  • Tributes & Commemorations: Events like Katie Noonan's "Jeff Buckley's Grace Tour" and radio specials (e.g., from Double J) celebrate his work, marking anniversaries of his visits.
  • Books & Documentaries: Australian author Jeff Apter wrote A Pure Drop, a definitive biography, while films like It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley have been shown in Australian cinemas. 
Why Australia Matters to His Story:
  • Deep Fandom: Australian fans felt a profound connection to his artistry, experiencing his unique vocal and emotional depth firsthand.
  • Critical Acclaim: His tours were pivotal in cementing his legendary status, even posthumously, with many Aussies regretting missing him live.
  • In essence, Australia embraced Jeff Buckley, and he left an indelible mark on its music scene, a bond that continues to be celebrated. 

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