Monthly Archives: August 2015

September 2015 albums

Posted on August 31, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the September issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. Into the Deep -Galactic (P-Vine) Choose Your Weapon -Hiatus Kaiyote (Sony) It says something about the territory Galactic covers … Continue reading →

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September 2015 movies

Posted on August 29, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the September issue of EL magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. The Assassin Hou Hsiao-hsien’s first attempt at an “action” movie retains the narrative distinctions peculiar to all his features, … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Aug. 16, 2015

Posted on August 16, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix about summertime energy needs. As mentioned near the beginning, the summer National High School Baseball Tournament is one long expression of gaman (patience) since it takes place during the hottest time of the year. There’s … Continue reading →

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August 2015 albums

Posted on August 3, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the August issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. Perpetual Motion People -Ezra Furman (Bella Union/Hostess) The Life and Times of Drewford Alabama -Drewford Alabama (P-Vine) Few millennial … Continue reading →

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August 2015 movies

Posted on August 1, 2015 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the August issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. Confession Lee Do-yun’s feature debut is like a primer in mass-appeal Korean cinema of the moment. It’s got a … Continue reading →

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