A Message from Craig Detweiler
A Message from Craig De...
Hello Windriders, So sorry to miss the most wonderful festival within the festival you’ve ever dreamed of. Windrider was all dream initially.  But thanks to the generosity of your hosts, the hard work of your planners and the grace of God, this dream becomes a remarkable,...
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Godspeed, Purple State
Godspeed, Purple State...
2012-01-02 03:37:09 Godspeed, Purple State Posted by: Craig Detweiler (www.purplestateofmind.com) One of the most profound pleasures of my life has been reaching across the aisle to John Marks at PurpleStateofMind.com. Almost everything about this project was experimental and accidental. ...
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MUSIC FOR EVERY MONTH – THE BEST OF 2011
MUSIC FOR EVERY MONTH &...
MUSIC FOR EVERY MONTH–THE BEST OF 2011 Posted by: Craig Detweiler on www.purplestateofmind.com 2011-12-29 18:25:31 As the seasons change, so do my musical tastes.   So in reflecting on my favorite albums of 2011, I thought about each month.   What was in heavy rotation, dominating...
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THE TREE OF LIFE: Reaching for Eternity
THE TREE OF LIFE: Reach...
THE TREE OF LIFE: Reaching for Eternity Posted by: Craig Detweiler on the Purple State of Mind website The Tree of Life resurrects the era when Hollywood still aspired to greatness.  Not since 2001:  A Space Odyssey (or less successfully, The Fountain) has a filmmaker attempted...
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HIGHER GROUND AT SUNDANCE
HIGHER GROUND AT SUNDAN...
HIGHER GROUND AT SUNDANCE Posted by: Craig Detweiler on the Purple State of Mind Website The 2011 Sundance Film Festival is driven by ultimate questions.   John Horn from the Los Angeles Times notes how bad faith fuels films like Salvation Boulevard, The Ledge and Kevin Smith’s...
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My Early Take on the Oscar Race…
My Early Take on the Os...
THE FIGHTER: An Oscar TKO Originally Posted by: Craig Detweiler on The Purple State of Mind website With all kinds of cinematic year end lists, critics’ awards, and Golden Globe nominations officially doled out, the Oscar race is definitely on.   At this point, it looks like...
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With the Oscar race heating up, I’m wondering if the arrival of INCEPTION on DVD is the right film at the right time?
With the Oscar race hea...
With the Oscar race heating up, I’m wondering if the arrival of INCEPTION on DVD is the right film at the right time? Kicks and Tricks in Christopher Nolan’s Inception By Craig Detweiler www.unomaha.edu [1] In his Personal Journey through American Movies, Martin Scorsese...
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Deception in Inception: the Ultimate Movie Magic
Deception in Inception:...
Deception in Inception: the Ultimate Movie Magic Posted by: Craig Detweiler on the Purple State of Mind website In his “Personal Journey through American Movies,” Martin Scorsese described movie directors as smugglers.   They are illusionists, experts at creating and sustaining...
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The LOST Finale–Still Watching?
The LOST Finale–Still...
The LOST Finale–Still Watching? Posted by: Craig Detweiler (originally posted on the Purple State of Mind website) Are you still watching LOST?  If so, you recognize what a huge week lies ahead–only two key episodes remaining.   Will Lost actually tackle the nature of humanity?...
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SHEER GLEE
SHEER GLEE...
SHEER GLEE Posted by: Craig Detweiler (originally posted on www.purplestateofmind.com) Perhaps American Idol’s fading star is attributable to the musical polish of GLEE.   On this week’s episode, the poignant melodies of Burt Bacharach fueled some of the most memorable television...
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