Category Archives: Op-Ed

Shelley Duvall Shined Bright

When I first saw The Shining many, many years ago, I really hated Shelley Duvall’s performance. I had known her mostly as Olive Oyl in the live-adaptation musical Popeye. At 5-foot-8, she was slightly taller than other actresses and her thin waifish body made her the best to play the role. She had rose toContinue reading “Shelley Duvall Shined Bright”

‘New Norm’ Shows The Right Can’t Be Intentionally Funny Even If They Tried

One of the great things about All in the Family and its spin-off The Jeffersons was that Archie Bunker and George Jefferson might have been biased, prejudiced people, but the show used the absurdity of bigotry and bias against them. After a while, both Archie and George learned how to tolerate and even feel compassionContinue reading “‘New Norm’ Shows The Right Can’t Be Intentionally Funny Even If They Tried”

Have A Fun And Safe Fourth Of July And Remember Why We Celebrate It

There’s an old proverb that goes, “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” I don’t want to get into a political post on July 4, but it is a day where politics should be at the forefront. The Supreme Court has spoken in regards that former President Donald J. Trump has basically absolute power as longContinue reading “Have A Fun And Safe Fourth Of July And Remember Why We Celebrate It”

Rest In Peace To Two Great Movie/TV Veterans

For the most part, I can’t tell if famed screenwriter Robert Towne and prolific character actor Bill Cobbs ever worked on the same movie or TV show throughout their decades in the business. Both of them didn’t really get started until their 30s at a time in which many people would’ve given up on theirContinue reading “Rest In Peace To Two Great Movie/TV Veterans”

It’s Past Time To Show Trump And The GOP There Are Real Consequences

I’ll be blunt. I’m getting sick and tired of the “Both political parties are bad!” people. Maybe 35-40 years ago that might have been a good way to justify your reasoning for not voting. I mean, in 1984, you had that sumbitch Reagan against Walter Mondale. Then you had Daddy Bush versus Michael Dukakis inContinue reading “It’s Past Time To Show Trump And The GOP There Are Real Consequences”

Martin Mull’s Dry Humor Entertained Millions For Decades

With a name like Martin Mull, you’re either going to be an ancillary comic-book villain’s sidekick or a character actor/comic with a dry, sharp wit and delivery. It’s a good thing, he chose the latter. The word “mull” is something that you ponder over with great thought. You don’t jump at a decision. And maybe’sContinue reading “Martin Mull’s Dry Humor Entertained Millions For Decades”

TahlEquality Celebrates A Decade Of Pride

Well, Mother Nature again didn’t want to cooperate with TahlEquality as they celebrated their 10th anniversary on Saturday. The organization which is for all members of the LGBTQIA community as well as their allies was celebrating Pride Month with festivities in Norris Park. However, the summer heat was bearing down on them causing them toContinue reading “TahlEquality Celebrates A Decade Of Pride”