The Crystal Blaze

    This week- the music of life and reality (television).

     One of media's more elusive creatures... a musical sequel. Brad and Janet Majors' live a normal life of quiet desperation in their town of Denton, USA. Much to the citizen's enjoyment, Denton has been encased by Farley Flavors and his DTV broadcast network. Everyone in town is either cast, crew, or studio audience for DTV programming. When Bard and Janet are called to participate in a game show, their lives take a turn. Will Janet find that she has always only desired fame? Will Brad ever come to terms with his trauma based emotional blockage? Or will they both be receiving the high ratings with Shock Treatment?
     A biopic about country music artist Blaze Foley. Scenes of his life are cut between recording his final performance and two of his friends being interviewed. Directed by Ethan Hawke and co-written by Foley's real life muse Sybil Rosen, Blaze.
     All that and Kevin enters a blissful hyper reality, Tyler themes it up, and Dave sees some docs. Join us, won't you?

Episode 264: The Crystal Blaze

12-String & Basketball

     This week the final feature film from a groundbreaking genius and the directorial debut of an underappreciated talent.

     A biopic on one of the most influential voices in American musical history. The debatably true story of Huddie Ledbetter and the events that would make him emerge as Lead Belly. From his early days touring Northern Texas with Blind Lemon Jefferson to his recordings for Lomax. Part legend building in it's own right, part contextualizing the life that gave the world so many enduring works. One of the best but least seen musical biographies ever made- Gordon Parks's Leadbelly.
     Two connected and mirroring lives examined through the sport they love in four segments. Approaching the character's lives not just through romance but through one's desire to follow her single dream, the other's struggle to find their own path, and their mutual love for basketball. A film that has fully earned it's cult status and continues to grow it's reputation to this day- Gina Prince-Bythewood's Love & Basketball.
     All that and Tyler survives a localized artic gale, Kevin makes good on his monthly delivery of disappointing heartbreak, and Dave dreams of the future onboard a Korean space hauler. Join us, won't you?

Episode 192: 12-String & Basketball