by bill biss rage recommends


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FULL CIRCLE Oliver Sleek, stylish and sparkling with beats and vibrant lyrics, Oliver brings joy back to the dance floor with their full-length debut,Full Circle. Oliver moves in a full groove that encompasses the panache of energy found in groups such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Chic and the very best of the disco anthem beats. They even hit the streets with a touch of rap for the song “Heart Attack” which percolates like the classic track “Genius of Love” from The Tom Tom Club. Pure energy. Available now.


CARRY FIRE Robert Plant For legendary rock icon Robert Plant, the fire of his musical talent is still burning up a storm. His eleventh solo album,Carry Fire recorded with his touring band Sensational Shape Shifters is phenomenal. Even as Plant sings the lyrics “The dimming of my light” in the closing moments of the first track “May Queen,” it’s obvious that the music he created with Led Zeppelin and as a solo artist will never dim and is as timeless as ever. A brilliant and timely torch of work. Available October 13.


BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA P!NK P!NK puts her raw and personal feelings into her music on the new anthem “What About Us” and packs it with a pure political punch on her latest album,Beautiful Trauma. The song is as close to the passionate plea which Michael Jackson created with his “Earth Song” and his lyrics “What about us!?” As always, P!NK is a thought-provoking performer with her music, but she knows how to create a bubble of pop fun with the new material, too. It’s a winning combination. Available October 13.


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THE WIZARD OF LIES Robert DeNiro’s characterization as Bernie Madoff in The Wizard of Liespresents him in a cold and calculated persona. Michelle Pfeiffer portrays Madoff’s wife Ruth and also offers a gripping performance of shame, guilt and consequence. It’s the chemistry of a family dealing with truths and lies in the face of greed and corruption. Last time these stellar actors performed together was in the mob comedy,The Family and their combination is still as vibrant now dealing with these horrendous crimes of the “white collar” kind.


Available October 3.


HEARTSTONE Remember the first time as a teenager feeling an attraction for the same sex? In this scenic setting of Iceland, director and writer Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson has captured the friendship, attraction and drama between two teenage boys in an emotional and true way. A stunning film debut from Guðmunds- son that is rich in feelings, truths and realism matched with the remarkable scenic beauty of the country. Heartstone vividly captures the angst of youth when the reality of sexual identity is put to the test.


Available October 10.


BESIDE BOWIE One of the last projects David Bowie worked on before his death was providing the voice over for Jon Brewer’s documentary on Mick Ronson. Ronson was not only a brilliant guitarist, arranger and solo artist, he was a bandmate and dear friend to David Bowie. Filmmaker Brewer captures Ronson’s brilliance in a very personal way and showcases his career that began in 1966 leading to his long-standing collaboration with Bowie. A fascinating film on many accounts,Beside Bowie is a remarkable tribute to Mark Ronson.


Available October 27.


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LOGICAL FAMILY: A MEMOIR Armistead Maupin


A renowned gay author known for his realistic anthology of books known asTales of The City, Maupin has lived quite a life himself. Not only as a writer but as a leader for the progress and struggles in the history of LGBT people. InLogical Family, he reveals who, what, where and why of his life and opens a window that is viewed from his heart, intelligence and humor. He truly shows a gust of spirit and honesty… No tales here. Just remarkable truths.


Available October 3.


JACK PIERSON: THE HUNGRY YEARS Jack Pierson and Eileen Myles The emotions contained in any photo can lead to many memories. When the photography of Jack Pierson is presented that emerged from the 1980s, the photographs are a time capsule of men, men, and men who were and are friends. The photos spark the art of seduction, male eros and the joy of discovery in playfulness and settings. His work and the timeline of life is one that startles the senses, leaving a vivid impression and is a treasure chest unlocked inThe Hungry Years. Available October 24.


HOLLYWOOD DREAM GIRL Jay Jorgensen and Manoah Bowman A woman who modeled for advertising. A woman who acted in theatre and television. A woman who went on to become an icon of sensuality and reserve as “the cool blonde” in numerous motion pictures and then left motion pictures to become the Princess of Monaco. Jay Jorgensen presentsGrace Kelly: Hollywood Dream Girl. Kelly’s life, beauty and style is showcased in a lovely fashion with more than 400 photos along with a fresh and informative look at her life. For the love of


GRACE KELLY: Grace. Available October 24.


OCTOBER 2017 | RAGE monthly 17


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