TOP PICK

Sleepwalk with Me

(IFC Films)

This adaptation of Mike Birbiglia’s book and one-man show makes a seamless transition to the silver screen. Birbiglia stars as Matt, a guy who, like Birbiglia, struggles with coping with his sleep disorder as he simultaneously hits the road in the attempt to jumpstart his stand-up career. DVD extras take you behind the scenes.

Django Unchained Motion Picture Soundtrack

(Universal Republic)

Like any soundtrack to a Quentin Tarantino movie, the soundtrack to Django Unchained is a terrific collection of old school soul and retro rock tunes. The centerpiece is “Unchained,” a terrific mash-up of James and Tupac.

This article appears in Dec 19-25, 2012.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.