The end of term is approaching. I am sure you are all busy preparing for exams. What will you do in the spring vacation? I will be working most of the time. It looks like there aren't too may exciting movies coming. [116 words]
Monday, January 22, 2018
Hotel California (The Eagles) and Samson, and other matters…
Today we listened to Hotel California by The Eagles. It is their most famous song, and it's number 20 on a list of top rock songs. The video I found was a live performance, but the lyrics were also added. I like music with lots of guitars, so I enjoy listening to this song and watching the playing. If you are interested in that list of 100 songs, you can start here at Number 100!
The end of term is approaching. I am sure you are all busy preparing for exams. What will you do in the spring vacation? I will be working most of the time. It looks like there aren't too may exciting movies coming. [116 words]
The end of term is approaching. I am sure you are all busy preparing for exams. What will you do in the spring vacation? I will be working most of the time. It looks like there aren't too may exciting movies coming. [116 words]
The Boy Downstairs, Hotel California (The Eagles)
Today we watched the trailer for The Boy Downstairs, a movie written and directed by Sophie Brooks and starring Zosia Mamet. It seems to be about a young woman who split up with her boyfriend some time ago, but she discovers him living in her apartment block. They become friends again, and his current girlfriend gets angry. Recently, we have watched a lot of animated features, as well as a lot of suspense and action movie, so I thought a romcom would be a nice change.
We also saw a live video of The Eagles performing Hotel California. Unusually for live videos on YouTube, it had the English lyrics as well as a Japanese translation. Two things that stand out about The Eagles is that the vocalist is also the drummer, and that there are three guitarists. The guitar sound is quite full, and two of the guitarists clearly enjoy playing off each other.
The Premier League has become a bit more interesting. Manchester United have bought Alexis Sanchez, and he is expected to improve the team, meaning they can put some pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. [190 words]
We also saw a live video of The Eagles performing Hotel California. Unusually for live videos on YouTube, it had the English lyrics as well as a Japanese translation. Two things that stand out about The Eagles is that the vocalist is also the drummer, and that there are three guitarists. The guitar sound is quite full, and two of the guitarists clearly enjoy playing off each other.
The Premier League has become a bit more interesting. Manchester United have bought Alexis Sanchez, and he is expected to improve the team, meaning they can put some pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. [190 words]
Monday, January 15, 2018
Supper's Ready, Get Out, and other matters…
Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams
Today we watched three videos. The first two were of Supper's Ready by Genesis, the first being the animated version, and the second a live version from around 1974. The third was the trailer for Get Out, a suspense/horror movie directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. I have seen that movie, and it's very interesting. It's still playing at Denkikan, so please check it out!
In the Premier League, many, many matches were played over the Christmas and New Year break. The table has not changed so much at the top. Here it is.
One feature of this year's table is that many teams are still at risk of relegation. Let's look at the bottom half:
As you can see, not very many teams are safe.
[128 words]
Today we watched three videos. The first two were of Supper's Ready by Genesis, the first being the animated version, and the second a live version from around 1974. The third was the trailer for Get Out, a suspense/horror movie directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. I have seen that movie, and it's very interesting. It's still playing at Denkikan, so please check it out!
In the Premier League, many, many matches were played over the Christmas and New Year break. The table has not changed so much at the top. Here it is.
One feature of this year's table is that many teams are still at risk of relegation. Let's look at the bottom half:
[128 words]
Supper's Ready, by Genesis, and other matters…
Peter Gabriel
Today we also watched another music video. The song was Supper's Ready, by Genesis. We watched the live performance first, followed by the animated version on YouTube. Watching the animated version, we can see a little the world that Peter Gabriel is trying to enact in his live performances.
Genesis is also famous for their word games. Supper's Ready features the famous
mum to
mud to
mad to
dad
sequence, and several others.
[68 words]
Today we also watched another music video. The song was Supper's Ready, by Genesis. We watched the live performance first, followed by the animated version on YouTube. Watching the animated version, we can see a little the world that Peter Gabriel is trying to enact in his live performances.
Genesis is also famous for their word games. Supper's Ready features the famous
mum to
mud to
mad to
dad
sequence, and several others.
[68 words]
America (Simon & Garfunkel), Molly's Game, and other matters…
Jessica Chastain
Idris Elba
Kevin Costner
Paul Simon
Art Garfunkel
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first class of the new year. Today's and next week's class will be the last of this semester and academic year!
Today we watched two videos, one music video and one movie trailer. Until now, we have watched mainly British music videos (Genesis, Yes, David Bowie) and two Irish artists (The Cranberries, U2), but today we watched a live performance of America by Simon and Garfunkel. They are very different from the British artists we have seen so far, who generally have a full rock sound. Simon and Garfunkel are basically folk singers who also add a band. Their main attractions are pleasant melodies and evocative lyrics sung with nice harmony.
Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite actors. We saw the trailer for her new movie, Molly's Game. It looks very interesting. It's based on a true story of a woman who set up a high-stakes poker game featuring billionaires. Idris Elba plays her lawyer.
[161 words]
Idris Elba
Kevin Costner
Paul Simon
Art Garfunkel
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first class of the new year. Today's and next week's class will be the last of this semester and academic year!
Today we watched two videos, one music video and one movie trailer. Until now, we have watched mainly British music videos (Genesis, Yes, David Bowie) and two Irish artists (The Cranberries, U2), but today we watched a live performance of America by Simon and Garfunkel. They are very different from the British artists we have seen so far, who generally have a full rock sound. Simon and Garfunkel are basically folk singers who also add a band. Their main attractions are pleasant melodies and evocative lyrics sung with nice harmony.
Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite actors. We saw the trailer for her new movie, Molly's Game. It looks very interesting. It's based on a true story of a woman who set up a high-stakes poker game featuring billionaires. Idris Elba plays her lawyer.
[161 words]
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