the wrecking crew

With ‘Cruisin’ for Surf Bunnies’, the Legendary Lee Hazlewood Hits the Beach in Style

With ‘Cruisin’ for Surf Bunnies’, the Legendary Lee Hazlewood Hits the Beach in Style

With a recently unearthed tape from 1964, a curious project from one of rock and roll's unsung musical heroes, Lee Hazlewood, sees the light of day.

‘Goodnight, L.A.’ and Hello, Hollywood

‘Goodnight, L.A.’ and Hello, Hollywood

Unsung heroes of classic rock get their due in this cinematic book.
The Best and Worst Films of Spring 2015

The Best and Worst Films of Spring 2015

January through April is a time typically made up of award season leftovers, pre-summer spectacle, and more than a few throwaways. Here are PopMatters' choices for the best and worst of the last four months.
‘The Wrecking Crew’ Celebrates One of the Music Industry’s Best Kept Secrets

‘The Wrecking Crew’ Celebrates One of the Music Industry’s Best Kept Secrets

By showing the range and the influence these session musicians had on the hits from the '50s to the '70s, The Wrecking Crew proves their place in rock 'n' roll history.
The 20 Best Rock Documentaries over 40 Years: 1970-2010

The 20 Best Rock Documentaries over 40 Years: 1970-2010

The 20 best rock documentaries over 40 years are tales of talent derailment and dismissal. There is more truth in these films than in any three-minute song.

The Wrecking Crew by Thomas Frank