James Corden has added a new episode to Peter Jackson‘s Disney Plus docuseries The Beatles: Get Back. The Late Late Show host’s spoof introduces another band member, Gary Thump, who apparently contributed to the Beatles’ musical output. In the video, dubbed “The Beatles: Set Back -The Gary Sessions,” Corden plays …
Read More »Films Nerds Take Note: 'Citizen Kane' Is Getting a 4K Ultra HD Release
Orson Welles’ influential movie Citizen Kane, widely considered the best film ever made, leads the Criterion Collection’s upcoming 4K Ultra HD offerings. Its first slate of releases includes six films; each edition will house special features, which will be detailed next week. Citizen Kane was Criterion Collection’s first laser-disc offering …
Read More »Even in 2020, Ringo Starr Keeps the Peace, Love, and Music Going
Ringo Starr might have just turned 80, but he can’t be accused of taking it easy. The Beatle drummer kept busy making music this year, even though it was the first time in years he couldn’t hit the road with his long-running All-Starr Band. His new single, “Here’s to the …
Read More »Inside the Harry Nilsson Podcast 'Final Sessions'
Twenty-five years after Harry Nilsson died from a heart attack, a new posthumous album, Losst and Founnd, has been assembled from material he recorded in the latter stages of his career. Amazingly, it’s the first time the public has heard new material from the singer-songwriter since the release of his …
Read More »Best Movies to See in June: New 'Men in Black,' 'Toy Story,' 'X-Men'
This month at the movies — reboots, retreads and revisits, in every direction as far as the eye can see. Hankering for more Men in Black? Good news! Feel like one more go-round with foot-tall murderer Chucky? You’re in luck! In need of another dose of far-out soul from John …
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