by bill biss rage recommends


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GAME WINNER Joey Dosik Easy on the mind, smooth as The O’Jays in style and seductive at times as Marvin Gaye, there is a second calling found within Joey Dosik’s writing, singing and talent as a musician. All of the songs on his deluxe edition ofGame Winner, released on February 23 moves down the musical court to score straight from the heart. The renowned musical producer Quincy Jones sings Joey’s praises and rightfully so. No March madness here but a straight dunk shot of captivating new music. Available now.


ONLY HUMAN Calum Scott Rich in emotions, with a voice that is powerful without any vocal pyrotechnics, Calum Scott serenades straight from the heart. His debutOnly Human proves this with passion and inspiration. Simple arrange- ments with piano and strings highlight his voice and the strength found within his talent. Love songs of sadness, contemplation and joy cascade through the set of songs triumphantly presented from this British troubadour. He simply stuns in vibrant tones of feeling as a singer and songwriter and is already a sensation in the U.K. Available March 9.


SEX AND CIGARETTES Toni Braxton New music from Toni Braxton is always a special occasion. It’s her first solo album after almost ten years and her sultry tones are in fine form. The timing ofSex and Cigarettes also coincides with a milestone moment in time marking 25 years as a recording artist of the first caliber. The selections are true “Toni” and are a testament to her talent as a unique vocalist. No cigarettes necessary though… just breathe again with a sigh as Braxton is back in a beautiful fashion. Available March 23.


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JUST CHARLIE A delicate and ultimately triumphant film of a talented teen who excels at football but doesn’t feel at home in his skin. As gender identity and the transformation of Charlie Lyndsay into a teenage girl occurs; there is support and there is strife within her family. Harry Gilby as “Charlie” is riveting in his performance and the supporting cast excels at capturing the realism of the situation. Just Charlie sheds a justified look at the turning point of what it means to be transgendered.


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B.P.M. (BEATS PER MINUTE) What’s too painful to remember yet is never forgotten is the pandemic of AIDS in the world. Film director and screenwriter Robin Campillo isn’t afraid to pull out all the punches in a powerful way. His brilliantB.P.M.truly tells the story of how the people of Paris dealt with the deadly disease in the early 1990’s. The rise of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) is the focus follow- ing the humanity of a movement through political protest and the ultimate immediacy of the crisis.


Available March 6.


THE GREATEST SHOWMAN When it comes to pure escapism in film, what could beat the likes of Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum along with the spectacle of “The Greatest Show on Earth?” Add in the handsome persona of Zak Efron, the enchanting and original musical numbers by Ben Pasek and Justin Paul and all the characters who create this special magic… and it is pure and unadulterated entertainment. Deftly and creatively presented by director Michael Gracey,The Greatest Showman is simply a pure cotton candy thrill of a film.


Available March 6.


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BOYS KEEP SWINGING: A MEMOIR Jake Shears


Songwriter, singer and Scissor Sister supreme; at 39-years-old, Jake Shears shares his life so far with Boys Keep Swinging. It’s a “warts and all” memoir which chronicles his life, his teenage years of discovery as a gay person and discovering the artist within himself in New York City. The book is also a who’s who of people who circulated around the success of the Scissor Sisters during their rise to fame. It’s “Shears” entertain- ment and a sheer and eloquent expose of emotional


honesty and spirit. Available now.


BIG DEAL: BOB FOSSE AND DANCE IN THE AMERICAN MUSICAL Kevin Winkler Bob Fosse was simply phenomenal with his totally innovative choreography and direction in both Broadway musical theatre and the American film musical. In a career that spanned over 40 years, Fosse’s life and work is extensively captured in Big Deal. Kevin Winkler explores his influences, Fosse’s own signature style and the women who became his muses. Ahead of his time, he stayed brilliantly in step with the cultural beat of change. His legacy in the world of dance is one for the ages. Available March 8.


THE REAL LOS ANGELES NOIR Jim Heimann The dark side of the “City of Angels” is given a photographic eye of vivid proportions. Through the lens of those who saw the crimes, the lost souls and the film industry in Los Angeles from the earlier years of the 20th Century to the 1950s. A vast array of images, (from a huge amount of archive photos and private collections) are stunning and disturbing, presenting a time capsule on a boulevard of broken dreams that was all too real at the time. Available March 29.


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