It's bad enough that Oliver Stone believes with incredible smugness that he's the living oracle for all film. But now also we get to hear about it on disc, at leisure, in our automobiles and family rooms. What is the world coming to? Next thing you know they'll be selling cigars in penis- shaped cases.

On the opening track, "On Music And Score," Stone pontificates on his film- school days and ruminates vaguely on the "cinema" and his films. But what could have been an intriguing insight into a living influence on pop culture quickly begins to sound like those inescapable conversations you've accidentally held with Uncle War Story. Stone's throaty ramblings remind me of my buddy James when he's high-- he just meanders along, searching endlessly for the words to describe how he feels, never actually conveying a complete thought.

Stone's numerous ramblings are seperated by music and compositions from his films. Chances are you've heard these songs before and probably even own some of them. Among them are staples like Juice Newton's "Queen of Hearts," Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit," Don McLean's "American Pie" and the Doors' "The End." Such tracks serve to remind us how Stone loves portentious moments.

But as you may have guessed, The Oliver Stone Connection is only recommended for the truly Oliver- obsessed and those that find it in the bargain bins. We will not speak on this again. Good day.

-James P. Wisdom