FACE OF THE SCREAMING WEREWOLF (1965)/ Dr. TERROR'S GALLERY OF HORRORS (1967) Late career Lon Chaney Jr fangs up again as a wolfman in FACE. He's a mad doctor in GALLERY but both these films are howling bad. FACE is a mashup of old films with new footage. GALLERY an amateurish anthology. #filmsky

PLEASE PLEASE ME by the #Beatles. It's easy to forget how simple & basic the early songs were, but they were confident & performed with passion. The covers, stomped out in The Cavern and nightclubs of Hamburg, blend easily with the originals to make an impressive UK debut. #nowlistening #musicsky 🎸

Trailer reaction: This new MUMMY movie giving us something very different. Nothing familiar here.. which is a good thing, and this fresh approach looks damn scary too. #filmsky #themummy youtu.be/Av1_xMun5e4?...

GOODNIGHT VIENNA (1974) by #RingoStarr who would continue the playbook from RINGO that still serves him well to this day. Surrounding himself with talented musos and choosing (mostly) quirky, upbeat numbers that suited his voice. Although, the ballads tackled here are quite respectable #musicsky 🎸

Continuing ALL THINGS MUST PASS (1970) (Super Deluxe) by #GeorgeHarrison Disc 4 contains early sessions of demo & first takes. Harrison clearly on a creative surge here as quite a few tracks not used on the album. Mostly acoustic and even in their basic form, are just wonderful #MusicSky 🎧

Today's listen: PRESS TO PLAY (1986) finds #PaulMcCartney with new collaborators and exploring new musical directions. Unfortunately, the result is somewhat pedestrian. The single PRESS grows on you, but other tracks don't seem to reach their full potential. Two tracks are just awful. Press to stop!

There is a weight to Robert Duvall that anchors a film; his mere involvement bestowed a sense of importance to even the most minor production or lesser quality film. You knew that even if he was only in a few scenes, he'd bring his A-game. #RobertDuvall

ROCKINGDOGGY RETRO - a reminder that I post random retro stuff here (just for fun) at this Tumblr blog. After a long pause, I've hit the play button again. Now using AI to transcribe articles from old mags in the public domain. #Retro #Nostalgia RockingDoggy Retro share.google/NGIzRNom34aM...

Today's listen: PARALLEL LINES (1978) by #Blondie. I really like the power pop punk phase of Blondie. This album's tracks got repeat play on alternative stations in my town. The monster hit HEART OF GLASS topped the charts and saw them cross over to the commercial market. Still a strong collection🎧

AI image generation in 2022. Only four years ago. I remember being really happy with these results at the time. And you know what? i kind of miss this era. It will never come again. #AIart #digitalAI #AIimage

Late night listen: MEZZANINE by Massive Attack. 90s music for the dead of night #MassiveAttack #1990s

Today's listen: THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY-SOUNDTRACK TO THE DISNEY+ SERIES (EPISODES 7 to 9) is the last of 3 digital-only albums promoting the 2025 modified documentary series (orig from 1995) 37 tracks. 2hr+ playlist. Covering mostly 67-70 & the reunion singles. No rare Threetles or anything #Beatles

SPIDER-NOIR trailer: Spider-man ✔️ Film Noir ✔️ Nicolas Cage ✔️ That's 3 ticks from this fan boy but I have no idea what I'm in for. #SpiderNoir #SpiderMan #NicolasCage youtu.be/G03OPDz4pXg?...

THE WEREWOLF (1956)/ CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF (1961) There's sci-fi spin to the 1956 tale of a small town (wolf)manhunt. CURSE is a lavish Hammer horror production with Oliver Reed as the tortured soul. Perhaps a little too much backstory and not enough wolf. Excellent make up though. #ClassicHorror.

Coming Soon: EVOLVER:62. Mark Lewisohn is the highly respected #Beatles researcher and author, so this new documentary about the group in 1962, will, no doubt hold some gems for fans.

RINGO (1973) by #RingoStarr who finds his mojo and delivers a hit album. Previous singles like IT DON'T COME EASY and BACK OFF BOOGALOO perhaps helped set the tone - upbeat, cheery, catchy numbers. Produced with a little help from his #Beatles friends and a solid cast of music luminaries. A fun play

Today's listen: continuing ALL THINGS MUST PASS (1970)(Super Deluxe) by #GeorgeHarrison Disc 3 contains the day 1 sessions of demo & first takes. Even in their raw, unpolished developmental stage, these songs stand out as something special. Also features tracks that missed the album but have merit

Today's listen: GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADSTREET. The soundtrack to #PaulMcCartney 's much derided 1984 feature film irked fans with re-recordings, reworkings of some #Beatles classics. New tracks are fine. Ringo, David Gilmour, George Martin rock up. NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS the big hit. Mixed results!

It's Library Lovers' Day this week. Flashback to 2023 when I promoted the day and theme for the day with a Spotify playlist. #LibraryLoversDay #Libraries #library ghannahau.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/l...

Coming Soon: MAN ON THE RUN, the soundtrack to #PaulMcCartney 's upcoming documentary. Only three unreleased tracks. A bit disappointing. I wish they'd dust off more rarities or live tracks. We know they're out there. I don't care for coloured vinyl. www.paulmccartney.com/news/man-on-...

Today's listen: TWO VIRGINS by #johnlennon #yokoono I know it's a spontaneous freeform piece of experimental audio art inspired by the 1960s Fluxus movement, combining vocals, instruments & tape loops, but it's also probably the most indulgent, chaotic, rackety, annoying, two sides of vinyl ever

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Tonight's late-night listen: HOMEWORK by Daft Punk. 25th anniversary edition is 3 hours long though. Anyway, my head is in 1990s nightclub euphoria for a while. #DaftPunk #1990s

It's Library Lovers' Day this week. Flashback to 2024 when I made a short video "10 Reasons to Love your Library" with AI designed graphics. Simple and to the point. I might roll this one out again for the library peeps. #LibraryLoversDay #libraries #library ghannahau.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/l...

Today's listen: MAYHEM by Lady GaGa. #LadyGaga hits back hard with a high energy dance pop album designed to erase our memories of the wretched JOKER 2 movie and the music that infested it. I think it worked. She's back in the game.

HIS GIRL FRIDAY: First saw this at a retro cinema years ago. It got more laughs from the audience than something modern. Still a fast, furious, smart screwball comedy. Energised by words, the actors delivering lines thick and fast. Making time to criticise ethics of journalism & corrupt politicians.

Today's listen: LIVING EYES (1981) by The #BeeGees. The trio tried to steer away from their disco image, but this album was a sales disappointment and is somewhat pedestrian, lacking the catchy pop dynamics of previous efforts. It has its fans and is by no means bad, just a step down. #NowListening

2026 AACTA Awards (Australian Oscars) Winners announced. Horror gem that many wouldn't know about BRING HER BACK picking up many awards. A dark, disturbing film that keeps you guessing. Top acting elevates it to another level. www.aacta.org/aacta-awards...

I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF / WEREWOLF IN A GIRL'S DORMITORY: 1950S juvenile delinquency is successfully added to the mix in IWaTW perfect for the teen Drive-in crowd. WIaGD delivers a far more complicated murder mystery than the title would suggest. From Italy, there are hints of giallo. #HorrorMovies

Today's listen: THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY-SOUNDTRACK TO THE DISNEY+ SERIES (EPISODES 4 to 6) is one of 3 digital-only albums promoting the 2024 modified documentary series (orig from 1995) Tracks from 1964 to 67 really demonstrate their extraordinary musical progression. 36 songs. 95 mins #TheBeatles

Today's listen: Beaucoups of Blues (1970) by #RingoStarr who flew to Nashville to record this Country album. Mostly songs of sadness, misery and heartache, it bombed. Sad Ringo didn't sell (just look at that cover), but I don't mind some of the tracks. Hell Ringo! Cheer up! (He would) #Beatles

Late night listen: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by #BillieEilish. I like Eilish but her songs are so soft and floaty and dreamlike. I'd really like to hear her go hard and belt out a heavy rock banger. Turn that whisper into a Wail. Fine album though WILDFLOWER won the Grammy for Song of the Year.

Today's listen: continuing ALL THINGS MUST PASS (1970)(Super Deluxe disc 2. which is Sides 3,4,5,6 of original LP) by #GeorgeHarrison. Post-Beatles Harrison continues to deliver high quality studio tracks. All killer. No filler. I'm indifferent to the APPLE JAM. It's fine but not really necessary

Been going hard on the heavy-duty stand-up recently! #last4watched

Today's Listen: PIPES OF PEACE (1983) by #PaulMcCartney who put on his funkyboots for several tracks here, including two with Michael Jackson. PofP, a companion piece to previous TofW, is a step down from that album. Several songs fail to soar. Archive Collection with additional tracks holds no gold

Today's listen: DOUBLE FANTASY by #JohnLennon #YokoOno. Lennon is unafraid to extol the virtues of fatherhood & domesticity. Yoko finds her punk mojo, delivering some of her strongest material to date. A joyous return to vinyl in 1980 but after Lennon's murder, a poignant piece to remember him by.

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Late Night Listen: THE FLYING LIZARDS. I only knew this band from their one hit MONEY in 1979, a deconstruction of the foot stomping rocker. Equally weird renditions here and dub experimentations. Horrid opening track but most of it works. Exists in its own Twilight Zone between punk and new wave

Sunday listen: A MATTER OF TIME (2025) by Laufey. Laufey, from Iceland, draws on the classic jazz era for inspiration but is also influenced by classical symphony & modern pop. Her songs remind me, at times, of the cheeky, introspective lyrics of Lily Allen. A strange blend, enticing, fascinating

Today's listen: BOOTS (1965) by Nancy Sinatra. Never a strong singer IMO but a distinct vocalist who just needed the right songs to suit her voice. Debut album sees her cover The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan. Original tracks too. Bringing that Swinging sixties cool to the production. Ready boots?

WINGS: THE STORY OF A BAND ON THE RUN by #PaulMcCartney is, for most part, a comprehensive music biography of Macca's 70s band. I suspect it tries to control the narrative just a little too much & play down controversies & negatives but overall, the audiobook was an entertaining listen #classicrock

WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935)/ SHE-WOLF OF LONDON (1946): Universal werewolf tales produced before and after THE WOLFMAN have different "takes" on werewolf lore. WofL centres on a mysterious Tibetan flower and an old family curse might be haunting the family in S-WofL. #horrormovies #werewolf

Today's listen: THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY-SOUNDTRACK TO THE DISNEY+ SERIES (EPISODES 1-3) is one of 3 digital-only albums promoting the 2024 modified documentary series (orig 1995) Mostly early day Beatles to 1964 tracks here. 24 songs with some recent 2023 mixes. Solid playlist compilation. #Beatles

Today's listen: SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: #RingoStarr ’s solo debut is a nostalgic dip into the standards of his parents' generation. While a lush, superb big band provides a polished cushion for his vocal limitations, it often feels like Ringo is warbling in a Liverpool pub near closing time. Tolerable.

Today's listen: ALL THINGS MUST PASS (Super Deluxe disc 1. Side 1&2 of original LP) by #GeorgeHarrison. Post-Beatles Harrison in 1970, delivering a 3LP solo album that's joyous, contemplative, spiritual and glorious. Producer Spector delivered his A-game on this one but it's Harrison's triumph.

TRAIN DREAMS: I don't know what I want to say about this film. It's one of those films that takes you on an unexpected journey and when you arrive at your destination, you wonder where you've been. #TrainDreams

Today's listen: TUG OF WAR by #PaulMcCartney who came back strong in 1982 with this solid pop effort. Martin & Emerick back behind the panels. Ringo & Denny Laine on a few tracks. Collabs with Stevie Wonder & Carl Perkins. EBONY AND IVORY still a bit icky for me but overall, very confident album.

Today's listen: DOUBLE FANTASY (STRIPPED DOWN) The 2010 remix of the 1980 original strips back the production that could swamp Lennon's vocals at times. This version really allows his voice to shine, and everything just sounds a lot more natural and, in some cases, "live." #JohnLennon #Beatles

KING KONG, PLANET OF THE APES. Put a monkey in it and I'll probably go see it. #Primate

Today's listen: THE ART OF LOVING by Olivia Dean. Winner of the recent JJJ Hottest 100. Smooth Sunday Session Soul. Reminds me of Sade, Norah Jones. Laidback. Perfectly fine but perhaps too laidback for my tastes. I'll keep it on the playlist to see if it grows on me #OliviaDean