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Paul Robeson At Carnegie Hall – Vanguard/ PurePleasure – vinyl

by Audiophile Audition | May 2, 2016 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

Paul Robeson in only his second stereo recording receives a sonic upgrade… Paul Robeson At Carnegie Hall – Vanguard/ PurePleasure PPAN VSD 2035 – stereo vinyl (1958) ***1/2: (Paul Robeson – vocals; Alan Booth – piano accompaniment) Paul Robeson was an iconic figure well ahead of his time, who provided a “threat” to the conservative […]

Trumbo, Blu-ray (2016)

by Audiophile Audition | Feb 11, 2016 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews

A fine film about Dalton Trumbo and the Hollywood Ten screenwriters who were blacklisted by the anti-communists. Trumbo, Blu-ray (2016) Cast: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, John Goodman, Helen Mirren Director: Jay Roach Studio: Universal 57174826 (2/16/16) Video: 1.85:1 for 16:9 screens, 1080p HD color Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Subtitles: Spanish, English for the hearing […]