Monthly Archives: December 2014

January 2015 albums

Posted on December 30, 2014 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the January issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on Christmas Day. The London Sessions -Mary J. Blige (Capitol/Universal) Rock or Bust -AC/DC (Sony) Mary J. Blige is one of … Continue reading →

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Best movies 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by philipbrasor

Here are the ten best movies that I saw and which were released theatrically in Japan during the 2014 calendar year. I would say it was a better than average year, at least compared to the last several, but I … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Dec. 28, 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, about the media coverage of the recent general election and the prime minister’s often testy relationship with the press. One aspect of this matter that I didn’t mention in the article is Shinzo Abe’s use … Continue reading →

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January 2015 movies

Posted on December 27, 2014 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the January issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on Christmas Day. Annie Though “Tomorrow” is ubiquitous on the cocktail circuit and “It’s the Hard Knock Life” almost equally widespread … Continue reading →

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December 2014 albums

Posted on December 3, 2014 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the December issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. 1989 -Taylor Swift (Big Machine/Universal) Girls With Guitars (Ace/MSI) As Taylor Swift’s career arc has bent toward pop the … Continue reading →

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