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May 8, 2022 by Simon Sweetman
They Call Him Magic: The Magic Johnson Doco Series
We all have our lists of pandemic viewing, the things we got into because of forced closures and time spent indoors – and one of the big ones was The Last Dance – ostensibly about The Chicago Bulls basketball team, but really about Michael Jordan’s mile-wide competitive streak. I lapped up The Last Dance, compulsive […]Archive
April 15, 2022 by Simon Sweetman
Christopher Nicholas Bangs: WeCrashed (Original Series Soundtrack)
Christopher Nicholas Bangs WeCrashed (Original Series Soundtrack) Apple Video Programming LLC, under exclusive license to Platoon Ltd WeCrashed is equal parts exhilarating and infuriating. As the WeWork company plummets to its inevitable crash WeWatch. WeSit. WeLoveIt. WeKnow that WeAre inherently better people. They are hideous on every level and it’s a unique strain of Stuff […]Archive
February 28, 2022 by Simon Sweetman
Joshua Moshier: The Shrink Next Door (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
Joshua Moshier The Shrink Next Door (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack) Lakeshore Records I’m really enjoying the TV series The Shrink Next Door which tells the stranger-than-fiction true tale of a psychiatrist who manipulates his patient into friendship and hoodwinks him out of dollars and pads his own status. Everything about it is enjoyable – […]Archive
January 11, 2022 by Simon Sweetman
Short Story: The Real Reason For The Downturn In Patience
The doctor saw the apple not so much as an enemy, more healthy competition. Besides, there was no proof that his patient numbers were down because of the supermarket’s fresh supply of bold, red apples. People weren’t seeing their doctor as often these days because of Dr. Google. That was the real enemy. (Not even […]Archive
December 3, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
The Beatles – Get Back: Film
The Beatles: Get Back Director: Peter Jackson Walt Disney Studios / Apple Corps Ltd. WingNut Films / Disney+ Peter Jackson’s much-hyped dig into the vaults of the footage that already gave us the Let It Be film (whatever that was) and the Rooftop Concert, was released over American Thanksgiving weekend on the streaming service Disney […]Archive
November 24, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
In Praise of ‘The Morning Show’
Over the weekend we finished the final episodes of season two of The Morning Show. I liked this show a lot. It’s a smart soap-opera, a compelling and very straight-faced satire. The Morning Show debuted in 2019 as a flagship for then-new streaming platform, Apple TV+ and its stacked cast – Steve Carrell, Jennifer Aniston, […]Archive
November 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 272: Jean Sergent
Hi and welcome to episode 272 of Sweetman Podcast – the first episode in a while. As with last year’s lockdowns I took a break from the podcast. But we’re back now – at least through until the end of the year. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this […]Archive
October 21, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
The Velvet Underground: Film
The Velvet Underground Director: Todd Haynes AppleTV+ Todd Haynes’ brand new documentary that is simply called “The Velvet Underground” started streaming on Apple TV+ over the weekend. John Cale’s abrasive viola strikes filled the room. A split-screen and black and white. I’m sold already.Archive
August 6, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 269: Andrew Gladstone (Garageland)
Hi and welcome to episode 269 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]Archive
July 30, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 268: Catherine Robertson
Hi and welcome to episode 268 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]Archive
July 21, 2021 by Simon Sweetman