Mark Hollingsworth
@markhollingsworth.bsky.social
Music artist manager, marketing consultant, and citizen of the world.
Mark’s Movie Picks: “God & Country” (2024). A documentary that delves deeply into the history of Christian Nationalism, and how we have ended up with the mess we are in within the United States today. The late, great Rob Reiner served as the Executive Producer. I give it an A.
God & Country - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HD
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December 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Mark’s Movie Picks: “God & Country” (2024). A documentary that delves deeply into the history of Christian Nationalism, and how we have ended up with the mess we are in within the United States today. The late, great Rob Reiner served as the Executive Producer. I give it an A.
This week’s Nashville Public Art entry is the large mural honoring Civil Rights icons on the west wall of the Looby Theater/Community Center along Rosa L. Parks Blvd. near MetroCenter in north side.
December 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This week’s Nashville Public Art entry is the large mural honoring Civil Rights icons on the west wall of the Looby Theater/Community Center along Rosa L. Parks Blvd. near MetroCenter in north side.
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “A Giddy Thing” by Big Big Train (1997). Taken from the British band’s 2nd album, “English Boy Wonders,” this was written—like so many others in the band’s canon— by guitarist/keyboardist Gregory Spawton. It opens with a nifty 7/8 instrumental section.
A Giddy Thing
YouTube video by Big Big Train - Topic
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December 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “A Giddy Thing” by Big Big Train (1997). Taken from the British band’s 2nd album, “English Boy Wonders,” this was written—like so many others in the band’s canon— by guitarist/keyboardist Gregory Spawton. It opens with a nifty 7/8 instrumental section.
Silly name of the week: Scandolenia Schmangg
December 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Silly name of the week: Scandolenia Schmangg
TBT: June, 2003 with a gang of folks from the Village Chapel attending Movies in the Park at Centennial Park, Nashville, TN.
December 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
TBT: June, 2003 with a gang of folks from the Village Chapel attending Movies in the Park at Centennial Park, Nashville, TN.
More of our wonderful world: a Glass Octopus from the deep waters of Central Pacific.
December 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
More of our wonderful world: a Glass Octopus from the deep waters of Central Pacific.
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Scrooged” (1998). Bill Murray at his snarky best as a self-obsessed TV tycoon (Frank Cross) who's visited by three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future. Utilizing the Dickens’ story as a model, he goes through a similar transformation as Mr. Scrooge. I give it an A-.
Scrooged - Official® Trailer [HD]
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December 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Scrooged” (1998). Bill Murray at his snarky best as a self-obsessed TV tycoon (Frank Cross) who's visited by three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future. Utilizing the Dickens’ story as a model, he goes through a similar transformation as Mr. Scrooge. I give it an A-.
This Sunday's Nashville Public Art entry is a large bird-themed mural on a warehouse at 57th Ave. North and California Ave. in The Nations neighborhood.
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This Sunday's Nashville Public Art entry is a large bird-themed mural on a warehouse at 57th Ave. North and California Ave. in The Nations neighborhood.
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “Stargazer” by Rainbow (1976). A tour de force from Ritchie Blackmore and company’s 2nd album, “Rising.” In my mind, this ranks alongside Zep’s “Kashmir” at the zenith of exotic hard rock at its best.
Rainbow - Stargazer
YouTube video by Dio: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
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December 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “Stargazer” by Rainbow (1976). A tour de force from Ritchie Blackmore and company’s 2nd album, “Rising.” In my mind, this ranks alongside Zep’s “Kashmir” at the zenith of exotic hard rock at its best.
Silly name of the week: Phalanx Nimpp
December 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Silly name of the week: Phalanx Nimpp
TBT: With former HS chum, Scott Whitney (aka Zompsonopolous Quiznard, Scotone the Only), Nov '77, Lake Geneva, WI. He came to visit while I was Music Director at WMIR Radio. He remains a good friend to this day, and we always make each other laugh and laugh in person or via long phone chats.
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
TBT: With former HS chum, Scott Whitney (aka Zompsonopolous Quiznard, Scotone the Only), Nov '77, Lake Geneva, WI. He came to visit while I was Music Director at WMIR Radio. He remains a good friend to this day, and we always make each other laugh and laugh in person or via long phone chats.
More of our wondrous world: Frost flowers in Norway. They're created when moisture from seawater rises into the frigid air & condenses around imperfections in the ice surface. As more vapor freezes, the crystals grow outwards, forming intricate, structures that reach several centimeters in height.
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
More of our wondrous world: Frost flowers in Norway. They're created when moisture from seawater rises into the frigid air & condenses around imperfections in the ice surface. As more vapor freezes, the crystals grow outwards, forming intricate, structures that reach several centimeters in height.
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006). Writer/Director Guillermo del Toro’s gruesome fairy tale is brimming w/ imagination & is a visual feast, at times it is hard to follow. But one can’t help but be engaged. Won 3 Oscars, including Cinematography and Best Art Direction. I give it an B+.
Pan's Labyrinth - Official® Trailer [HD]
YouTube video by TrailersPlaygroundHD
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December 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Mark’s Movie Picks: “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006). Writer/Director Guillermo del Toro’s gruesome fairy tale is brimming w/ imagination & is a visual feast, at times it is hard to follow. But one can’t help but be engaged. Won 3 Oscars, including Cinematography and Best Art Direction. I give it an B+.
This week's Nashville Public Art entry showcases some Jefferson Street jazz, from when that road thru Music City's near north side featured dozens of music venues catering to R&B and jazz tastes.
November 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This week's Nashville Public Art entry showcases some Jefferson Street jazz, from when that road thru Music City's near north side featured dozens of music venues catering to R&B and jazz tastes.
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “A Change of Seasons” by Dream Theater (1995). The 23 minute title track from the New York quintet’s EP is about the circle of life. It is divided into seven sections covering a gamut of moods, time signatures, and themes.
Dream Theater - A Change Of Seasons
YouTube video by Léo Reynaert
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November 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Mark’s Prog Rock Promenade: “A Change of Seasons” by Dream Theater (1995). The 23 minute title track from the New York quintet’s EP is about the circle of life. It is divided into seven sections covering a gamut of moods, time signatures, and themes.
Silly name of the week: Minuet Slothbomb
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Silly name of the week: Minuet Slothbomb
More of our wonder-filled world...
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
More of our wonder-filled world...
I was touched that Tim & Christine Gilman came all the way from Portland, Oregon to be part of my 70th B-Day Soiree last Saturday evening. We grabbed lunch yesterday with fellow justice-seeking sojourner, Glenda Hutcheson. Nov. 24, 2025; Stable Reserve, Franklin, TN.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I was touched that Tim & Christine Gilman came all the way from Portland, Oregon to be part of my 70th B-Day Soiree last Saturday evening. We grabbed lunch yesterday with fellow justice-seeking sojourner, Glenda Hutcheson. Nov. 24, 2025; Stable Reserve, Franklin, TN.
Mark’s Movie Pics: “The Reader” (2008). An intense film set in post-WWII Germany of the 50s/60s.
It delves deeply into right vs. wrong &how they are interpreted in different ways by various people. It is a difficult story to be sure, and one that generates a landslide of questions.
I give it an A.
The Reader (2008) HD Official Trailer - Kate Winslet
YouTube video by MarcusWrightHeroe
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November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Mark’s Movie Pics: “The Reader” (2008). An intense film set in post-WWII Germany of the 50s/60s.
It delves deeply into right vs. wrong &how they are interpreted in different ways by various people. It is a difficult story to be sure, and one that generates a landslide of questions.
I give it an A.
