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BIRD STREETS John Brodeur and Jason Falkner There is a mature melancholy and brightness to be found of intelligent storytelling within the songwriting and voice of John Brodeur. There’s a Don McLean majesty found in his voice. Bird Streets sets off and winds through numerous avenues of what were once dead-end streets of personal conflicts. Yet, there is wisdom to be discovered with the lyrics and the beauty of the well-produced music and guitar playing from Falkner and Brodeur. Take a musical journey and think about their expressions found onBird Streets. Available now.
DON’T PANIC Lauren Sanderson There is a wild energy to Lauren Sanderson’s songwriting. Her latest EP release is full of the blast of being overwhelmed by too much communication and striking back with a rap and reggae rebuttal. “Shut Em Up” kicks off her blast of angst, anger and energy. It’s a profanity-laced glide with one love song “Electric” that soars... it all works out fine musically on the five-song set. One more lyrical and slow jam filled with emotional intensity, “Better Anyways” closesDon’t Panic contemplatively from Sanderson. Available now.
SWEETENER Ariana Grande America’s pint-sized princess of pop adds a little sweet and low to her latest set of songs onSweetener. Grande begins with “Raindrops (An Angel Cried)” which is stunning. However at only 37 seconds-long it could have been developed into a more beautiful song. From there on out it’s nothing but cotton candy. The title track adds its own sexy pull of saltwater taffy while “No Tears Left to Cry” is an anthem of positivity after being wiped out by a bad memory. Available now.
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MY LIFE WITH JAMES DEAN A charming storyline on the road of life for one man who has made a film calledMy Life With James Dean. The adventures, zaniness and the relationships shine through in their own unique ways. The character of filmmaker Gerard Champreux portrayed with wonderful and charismatic skill by Johnny Rasse leads the way with a cast of characters who all add fun to the mix in their own ways. Director and writer Dominique Choisy makes it all work in this delightful French film. Très magnifique. Available now.
BOOK CLUB A distinguished and delightful quartet of actresses: Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen create real comedy gold inBook Club. ThinkThe First Wives Clubwithout the revenge orSteel Magnolias minus the tragedy. The four ladies play old friends; each one with their own story to share about men, relationships and sex. Simply a stellar cast all around, which includes Don Johnson, Andy Garcia and Craig T. Nelson. You won’t find this many comedic zingers since the originalGolden Girls. Available now.
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SIMPLE MATTERS Jenny Mustard An important part of any home is that the person or people living there are doing their best to be content and happy when they get home to enjoy what they
have.Simple Mattersby Jenny Mustard takes this into account with a thorough and evoking set of essays; which stunningly provides inspiration on every aspect of living. In addition, Mustard utilizes the (K.I.S.S.) method in “Keep It Simple Stupid” which means less clutter, determining what is important and discovering more of what really matters. Available September 4.
MAY I COME IN? Wendy Goodman A fascinating visit throughout over 75 homes,May I Come In? is a photographic expose, which is quite reveal- ing in showcasing individual taste and the way people make a house a home. Personal style, whether they are rich or not blends into a cornucopia of either “What were they thinking?” or “I love that!” Every picture tells a story and Wendy Goodman captures it inMay I Come In? with a collection from a fine set of interior photographers. A visual wonderland of ideas. Available September 25.
DIOR AND HIS DECORATORS Maureen Footer Interior designers Victor Grandpierre and Georges Gef- froy blended both past traditions and a modern sense of style in their work. Their primary client was renowned fashion designer Christian Dior. Author Maureen Footer tells of their lives and design with great insight while including a treasure trove of vintage images. Step into the House of Dior and explore not only Dior’s home but salons for other fashion designers and the homes of other notable icons such as Yves Saint Laurent and Maria Callas among others.Available September 25.
CAUGHT IN A LANDSLIDE Ever had a summer romance die? The sense of loss and loneliness can be overpowering. Through the eyes of gay director and actor Jay Procter aka Wade Radford, the experience is surreal in this adaptation of his bookA Vision of Life. It is a journey fueled by drugs and alcohol and the combination leads to an unhinged yet poetic landscape of thoughts where memories, feelings and reality collide. This is not your “get happy” film yet… we’ve all experienced an unexpected loss of love. Available September 11.
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