Casablanca Records was founded in 1973, dealing with the severe ups and downs of the music industry during a time of transition. The label strived to present an eclectic roster of artists, each with a powerful voice and/or image, emerging from heavy financial losses to score big on the disco scene, guaranteeing the company a short life in terms of pop culture relevance. “Spinning Gold” is being marketed as the story of Casablanca Records, but it’s more of a valentine to the man who helped to start it all, Neil Bogart, with his son, Timothy Scott Bogart, claiming writing and directing duties for the endeavor, trying to celebrate his father’s wild ride of fame and, eventually, fortune. Those coming to “Spinning Gold” expecting a gritty look at the birth of a brand are going to be disappointed in the picture, which mostly presents a glossy, low-budget understanding of financial pain and emotional trials, aiming to push Neil as a legend in the music business. And perhaps that’s justified, but the film about part of his life is deeply underwhelming and, at times, bafflingly executed. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com