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Cave of Forgotten Dreams, directed and narrated by the acclaimed Werner Herzog. Whoooaaa man, this documentary beautifully and precisely conveys the concept of immense time within the Chauvet caves in France. You begin to understand the lives of prehistoric mankind, their visions,… Read More

When I was in college and becoming an adult, my mom told me something which I've ALWAYS REMEMBERED. I was probably in some form of despair about money, jealousy, or something like that. She said, "There's always going to be someone who is richer, or prettier, or smarter, or luckier,… Read More

Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Her gospel music and guitar style were amazing, uplifting, and influenced many later American musicians.

Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney. It's short and sweet, giving amazing advice to a little girl who grows up to be an independent woman. The illustrations are gorgeous, too. A great bedtime story.

Agree 100%.

Bringing Out the Dead. And before you go bashing Nicolas Cage, consider that it's a Scorsese picture that captures the joy, insanity and people and streets of NYC. The details are insane.

I'd love to read a follow up story about the homeless man who was videod playing a Kansas or Rush song on a public piano on the street. Your original article said he got was a veteran who studied music in college in the 70's, but never finished college. He was about to get a scholarship… Read More