John Boyega, who played Finn in the last three Star Wars movies went on to say how racially bias the SW enterprise is. I have to agree with him. Over 10 years ago when the first trailer dropped, there was a lot of criticism over the fact that he was even in the movie. AndContinue reading “Entertainment Business Bias On Full Display A Lot Lately”
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‘Scamanda’ Too Repetitive And Avoids The Really Hard Questions
When I worked at the newspaper in Wagoner, Okla., a suburb of Tulsa, an elderly woman would wonder around the town usually on cold and/or rainy days offering to sell crocheted items so she could “get home.” Then, she’d cry crocodile tears. She came in at least two or three times when I was atContinue reading “‘Scamanda’ Too Repetitive And Avoids The Really Hard Questions”
George Foreman Went The Distance…And Then A Lot Farther
Richard Pryor did a comedy bit about Muhammad Ali and George Foreman back during the 1970s. “George has a unique boxing style – none,” The late comic said going on to joke that Foreman just asks which man in the ring is the referee because he’s going to kill the other one. At 19, heContinue reading “George Foreman Went The Distance…And Then A Lot Farther”
‘Ruby Franke’ Hulu Documentary Shows The Dangers Of Social Media Life
There’s not many good things you can say about Harvey Weinstein. One thing he did do while his company Miramax was distributing Madonna: Truth or Dare was to allow a snippet of footage of Warren Beatty commenting that his then-girlfriend Madonna “doesn’t want to live off-camera.” In 1990, when this footage was shot by filmmakerContinue reading “‘Ruby Franke’ Hulu Documentary Shows The Dangers Of Social Media Life”
RIP To Wings Hauser
Some actors you may only recognize from their face. Wings Hauser was one of those actors. Of course, if you’re a fan of Yellowstone, you might say he looks like Rip Wheeler, the character played by Cole Hauser, his son. It does seem Cole has had a more prosperous career appearing in classic movies likeContinue reading “RIP To Wings Hauser”
The Day Randy Johnson Killed A Bird
At 6-foot-10, Randy Johnson has always been a very imposing figure in Major League Baseball. With a nickname like “The Big Unit” and an intense look on his face as he pitches, you definitely wouldn’t want to get on his bad side. Even in the 1994 sports movie Little Big League, he came on asContinue reading “The Day Randy Johnson Killed A Bird”
“Boom Goes The Dynamite” At 20
In late March 2005, a Ball State University student Brian Collins, who was in his first year, did a sports broadcast on the campus’ TV station. There was only one problem – Collins had to painfully ad-lib the segment. The teleprompter was operational but an inexperienced crew member sped through the entire script. You canContinue reading ““Boom Goes The Dynamite” At 20″
‘You Can Call Me Bill’ Perfect Documentary For Actor On His Birthday
Today, William Shatner turns 94. Most celebrities never reach that milestone and those that do seem to live a quiet life where they slow down. Next to June Squibb, Shatner seems to be one of the hardest working celebrities in their mid-90s with no sign of slowing down. You Can Call Me Bill, written andContinue reading “‘You Can Call Me Bill’ Perfect Documentary For Actor On His Birthday”
‘Cobra Kai’ Never Dies But All’s Well That Ends Well
Seven years ago, Cobra Kai premiered on YouTube. It was a risky move as the streaming service wasn’t known as well for original content as much as Netflix or Hulu. But its popularity and creativity managed to survive more than just pop culture memories from Gen Xers. As a matter of fact, it has beenContinue reading “‘Cobra Kai’ Never Dies But All’s Well That Ends Well”
Remembering The Crichton Leprechaun
On my recent trip through Mobile, Ala., I witnessed a parade of floats passing through downtown as they apparently was on the way to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. But the one thing I didn’t see was the Crichton Leprechaun. Back in 2006, the Crichton neighborhood of the coastal city became one of the firstContinue reading “Remembering The Crichton Leprechaun”
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