1. The new Pamuk novel, right now in German and Turkish only.
2. The new Miyazaki movie: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Trailer (sort of) here. It’s at film festivals now, the full U.S. release date is 2009.
3. The next Malcolm Gladwell book.
4. Jose Saramago, Death at Intervals (the other title is Death With Interruptions). I snagged an advance copy from the UK; sadly he is past his vital powers.
5. Here is a broader fall books preview.
6. The Clash Live at Shea Stadium, coming on disc. I am lucky enough to have seen them at the Passaic Theatre before they became truly famous.
7. Ashes of Time Redux, due out October 10th. Maybe the re-edited version of this classic (but in my view unwatchable) Wong Kar-Wai film will finally make sense.
What am I missing?
The new TV on the Radio album is the obvious one. Deerhunter too, if you’re into them. Both have leaked online if you know where to look. And both are absolutely phenomenal.
You saw The Clash at the Passaic Theatre in 1980? Okay, now you have impressed me.
How I Met Your Mother’s 4th season shows up this month. It’s probably the best sitcom ever.
The Clash only truly became famous years after they broke up. Even with the Who tour they weren’t that big.
The Passaic show would have been in support of London Calling. Tyler was lucky to have seen them then.
I saw them in support of Cut the Crap. Which was after Mick was booted for not being a big enough commie. I know I will lose all credibility for saying it, but the live show was much better than the over-produced album. When I heard the songs on the album, I didn’t recognize them.
I hope Gladwell has an editor this time.
“Tipping Point” was 50 pages too long – at least.
The Fix: Soccer and Organised Crime, a new book by Declan Hill about match fixing at the 2006 World Cup.
I’m late to this party, but:
1. The Coen Brothers have a new film coming out this week.
2. The 8th installment of Bob Dylan’s “Bootleg Series” is scheduled for October release. Dylan has a nasty habit of leaving the some of his best songs and alternate takes off of his albums, making the Bootleg Series collections essential.
3. Lucinda Williams apparently has a new album coming out in October. That could be good.
4. The next Bond film is due out in November. I don’t know what Tyler thinks of the franchise, but anyone who praises Starship Troopers with a straight face should be able to enjoy bond films.
I hadn’t heard about the new Miyazaki film, thanks for mentioning it.
Where did you get the Pamuk novel?
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