Sutton on Cinema and Sound

In this episode we discuss and overworked masterpiece created by many of the members of Tally Hall: Hawaii: Part II.  Tune in as we go over the impressive history of its production, analyze its cryptic meanings, and the progression of Tally Hall's music from their first album to this.

In this episode we talk about Tally Hall, a little known band from Ann Arbor, Michigan and their debut album Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum.  Tune in as we discuss the album and band's elements of quirkiness, whimsical lyrics, and impressive music videos!

Tune in as we discuss David Bowie's 25th and final studio album, Blackstar (stylized as ★).  We consider how his battle with cancer and knowledge of his impending death may have impacted his songwriting, as well as how well the album serves as his final artistic statement.

In this episode we discuss one of the Beatles' most critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums.  Tune in as we go over some of the best songs as well as the context in which it was made and its never ending influence.

In this episode we discuss one of the most unique albums in Paul McCartney's catalogue, his self produced McCartney II.  Tune in as we go over its influence and whether it lives up to its complicated legacy.

This week's episode comes with a twist and is likely to signal a change in episode formatting as we review our first album, Pet Sounds, by the Beach Boys.   We discuss some of the individual tracks on the album as well as the innovations that the production of the album had.

In this episode we discuss Steven Spielberg's 1985 adaptation of Alice Walkers Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Color Purple.

In this episode we will discuss one of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous works Vertigo, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak.

  In this episode, we discuss Steven Spielberg's dramatic portrayal of one of America's most important and influential Presidents and the performances of the actors involved.

In this episode, we discuss the most notable adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, and the controversial style of its director Baz Luhrmann.