Todd Jacobucci

I won't say the ending of a movie will make it or break it.   Some really good films have had mediocre endings.  "Jaws",  "Good Will Hunting", "Raging Bull", "Taxi Driver",  "The Aviator" as examples.   These endings didn't ruin the film - they just didn't add to it.  They weren't memorable.  On the other hand, some movies have had really memorable endings.   Endings that stick with you.  The question today is which one was the best?   Let's take a look: Here are some of my favorite endings of movies 1. "Excision"  2012 - It's a stunning ending -it shocks you 2. "Million Dollar Baby" 2004 - This one is a bit of a twist,  but it's great 3. "Doubt" 2008  - Meryl Streep sums up the whole film in this ending 4. "The Shawshank Redemption" 1994 - A beautiful ending 5. "Whiplash"  2014 -  A knowing look between two foes ends this one 6. "The Usual ...

I was having a conversation on You Tube.  The individual I was talking to insisted that there were not enough great solo Beatle songs.    He didn't believe that even the best of the solo Beatles could compete with a Beatle album.    Well, I disagree.  I'm going to put an album together (6 songs per side) of what I believe to be the best of solo Beatles.  I think it competes.  You be the judge.... Side 1 1. "Band on the Run" 2.  "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth" 3.  "#9 Dream" 4.  "Photograph" 5.  "Mind Games" 6.  "Goodnight Tonight" Side 2 1. "My Sweet Lord" 2.  "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" 3.  "Gimme Some Truth" 4.  "Woman" 5.  "Blow Away" 6.  "Live and Let Die" And there you have it.  Does it compete with a regular Beatle album?  I think it does.....

I'm  a big fan of Annie Clark and St. Vincent.  Here are some videos by her I  think are great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAdARF4rGcQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVAxUMuhz98 And the live versions...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d9DsEP_BF4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZOWhSlcrbI