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Paul Katz

Prince and the Revolution’s PURPLE RAIN — The 2024 Dolby Atmos Album Mix

A thrilling Dolby Atmos mix of Prince and the Revolution’s landmark album, PURPLE RAIN, was uploaded to streaming services in June 2024.

Jun 25

A purple backdrop. “Prince and the Revolution” and “Purple Rain” are in gray font. “Prince” at the top, “and the Revolution” underneath Prince, and “Purple Rain” below, with the words “The 2024 Dolby Atmos Mix” in yellow font in between the band name and the album title.

Jun 25

Paul Katz

ORIGIN: Ava DuVernay’s Must See Interpretation of Isabel Wilkerson’s CASTE

I cannot recommend Isabel Wilkerson’s book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, enough.

Jun 15

Jun 15

Paul Katz

Streisand and Synchronicity

A personal essay inspired by Barbra Streisand’s autobiography, MY NAME IS BARBRA.

Jun 6

On the left, a photo, with reduced opactity, of the author at age 10, big teethy smile, wearing a white T-shirt with red trim, proudly holding a copy of James Spada’s “Streisand: The Woman and the Legend” he’d received for his birthday. On the right, a photo with reduced opacity, of the author today, kind eyes and grin, holding a copy of Barbra Streisand’s book “My Name Is Barbra.” Inlaid over the photos is the title. Smaller text underneath says A PERSONAL ESSAY and PAUL KATZ

Jun 6

Paul Katz

Barbra Streisand’s YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Soundtrack

A 40th Anniversary Soundtrack Edition of Barbra Streiand’s YENTL is more revelatory than initially expected.

Oct 30, 2023

Barbra Streisand’s YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Soundtrack

Oct 30, 2023

Paul Katz

THE 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 Streisand

Oct 26, 2023

THE WAY WE WERE: The Clash of Love Story and Politics (50th Anniversary 4K/BluRay Disc Release)

Oct 26, 2023

Paul Katz

20 Years: Barbra Streisand, THE MOVIE ALBUM

Barbra Streisand’s “The Movie Album” holds a special place in my memory.

Oct 21, 2023

20 Years: Barbra Streisand, THE MOVIE ALBUM

Oct 21, 2023

Paul Katz

OPPENHEIMER and Movie Theater Sound Mixing

OPPENHEIMER is terrific movie designed for IMAX, but is the theater sound mix the filmmakers’ artistic choice or the “fault” of the…

Aug 1, 2023

OPPENHEIMER and Movie Theater Sound Mixing

Aug 1, 2023

Paul Katz

Burning Questions: The Upcoming AND JUST LIKE THAT… Cameo

The 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, 2023

Clockwise from top left, (Sara Ramirez. Black T-shirt. Necklace, Red jacket w/brown stripe & green tiger on right side); (Sarah Jessica Parker. Brown hair, shoulder-less pink dress w/enormous flower); (Sarita Choudhury. Light brown dress. champagne flute in right hand); (Karen Pittman. Clothing obscured); (Kristin Davis. Light pink dress); (Cynthia Nixon. Purple dress; shoulders exposed; section of dress around neck), and Nicole Ari Parker (in a suit with cream/very light orange tint).

Jun 2, 2023

Paul Katz

Connection 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, 2023

May 27, 2023

Paul Katz

Memories of Mary: “Being Mary Tyler Moore” (and More….)

BEING MARY TYLER MOORE is an enlightening, entertaining and moving documentary. Beauttifully done.

May 27, 2023

Advertisement for HBO documentary BEING MARY TYLER MOORE. Ms. Moore sits in what looks to be an oversized wicker chair. Grey slacks. Dark blue turtleneck, her right hand under her chin with a finger extended and her left hand on the arm of the chair. 1970'ish background appears superimposed behind her.

May 27, 2023

Paul Katz

Paul Katz

I write about personal/spiritual growth, music, movies, metaphysics, gay related issues, and occasionally dip a toe into politics.

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