Paul KatzPrince and the Revolution’s PURPLE RAIN — The 2024 Dolby Atmos Album MixA thrilling Dolby Atmos mix of Prince and the Revolution’s landmark album, PURPLE RAIN, was uploaded to streaming services in June 2024.Jun 251Jun 251
Paul KatzORIGIN: Ava DuVernay’s Must See Interpretation of Isabel Wilkerson’s CASTEI cannot recommend Isabel Wilkerson’s book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, enough.Jun 15Jun 15
Paul KatzStreisand and SynchronicityA personal essay inspired by Barbra Streisand’s autobiography, MY NAME IS BARBRA.Jun 6Jun 6
Paul KatzBarbra Streisand’s YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe SoundtrackA 40th Anniversary Soundtrack Edition of Barbra Streiand’s YENTL is more revelatory than initially expected.Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023
Paul KatzTHE WAY WE WERE: The Clash of Love Story and Politics (50th Anniversary 4K/BluRay Disc Release)A 50th Anniversary 4K disc of THE WAY WE WERE has been released. It’s primary attraction: an extended cut overseen by Barbra StreisandOct 26, 2023Oct 26, 2023
Paul Katz20 Years: Barbra Streisand, THE MOVIE ALBUMBarbra Streisand’s “The Movie Album” holds a special place in my memory.Oct 21, 2023Oct 21, 2023
Paul KatzOPPENHEIMER and Movie Theater Sound MixingOPPENHEIMER is terrific movie designed for IMAX, but is the theater sound mix the filmmakers’ artistic choice or the “fault” of the…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Paul KatzBurning Questions: The Upcoming AND JUST LIKE THAT… CameoThe announcement of a major cameo on Season 2 of AND JUST LIKE THAT…will be clearer by season’s end. For now, “I couldn’t help but…Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
Paul KatzConnection By Way of Accountability — Week 16 (The Finale of “Revisiting ‘Spiritual Boot Camp’”)I’ve often wondered — should there be a warning? Side effects of spiritual practice may include “becoming too calm.”May 27, 2023May 27, 2023
Paul KatzMemories of Mary: “Being Mary Tyler Moore” (and More….)BEING MARY TYLER MOORE is an enlightening, entertaining and moving documentary. Beauttifully done.May 27, 2023May 27, 2023