Like most impatient people, I simply hate waiting in lines. However, such a seemingly frustrating activity was one of my biggest pleasures at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
The past several days has been a star-studded one if you’ve traversed Hollywood Boulevard thanks to the TCM Classic Film Festival. Film lovers from all over the world have attended this fest to check out silver screen classics on the big screen as well as meet some of cinema’s artistic luminaries.
Sorry for the alliterative headline, but most of the time I fail to create clever titles. Cleverness, however, isn’t lacking in Apartment Troubles, a wry and surprisingly resonant comedy directed and penned by lead actressesJennifer Prediger (Life of Crime)  and Jess Weixler (The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby).
Country artist Corey Kent White understands that his run on The Voice is an important part of his career path, and having fellow Oklahoman Blake Shelton as his coach has definitely nurtured his creative growth. Performing the Zac Brown Band tune “Chicken Fried” during the Blind Auditions is a sign of things to come for White, who recently talked about the kind of album and music he wants to create and perform.
The sun almost always shines in Los Angeles, but UCLA music student India Carneywas in a “New York State of Mind” during the The Voice’s Blind Auditions, and her focused (as well as subtly resonant) performance of the Billy Joel classic gained her a coach in Christina Aguilera.
Nathan Hermida made an auspicious debut on The Voicewith a standout version of Miguel’s song “Sure Thing.” Blessed with pinpoint guitar skills and a smooth voice, Hermida chose pop star Adam Levine, and since both artists both have a refreshingly distinct and fresh approach to their music, this pairing seems like the perfect marriage.
Tackling Sam Smith’s “Money On My Mind” is a monumental task for even the most talented singers, and The Voice artist Sonic’s tough as nails rendition led to chair turns from Christina Aguilera (who literally stood for Sonic after the performance)  and Adam Levine. Possibly sensing an immediate kinship, Sonic went with Aguilera as her coach.
Whether you call it old school, the roots of Country, or a “vintage sound,” The Voice contestant Cody Wickline is one of this season’s most unique artists. A lifelong listener to such artists as Hank Williams Sr. and George Jones, Wickline garnered a four chair turn for his memorable (and subtle) rendition of the George Jones classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”
