Category Archives: TV Reviews

‘The Truth vs. Alex Jones’ Sets The Story Straight As An Arrow

I was at the news company’s Christmas luncheon when word spread of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. I was sitting in the lobby of the dorm at Georgia Southern University when I heard of the massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. These two incidents alone should’ve caused aContinue reading “‘The Truth vs. Alex Jones’ Sets The Story Straight As An Arrow”

Why We Love Dystopia Entertainment

What is it about dystopia that fascinates us? Why do we like stories portraying the end of civilization as we know and even the end of the world. Even The Bible ends with the world coming to an end? It’s like we’re too busy worried about showing how much of an awful future we’ll haveContinue reading “Why We Love Dystopia Entertainment”

‘Tulsa King’ Allegations Represent A Universal Workplace Issue

This past week, the production of the TV show Tulsa King, which is filming in Georgia instead of Oklahoma, has faced allegations that its star Sylvester Stallone and director Craig Zisk were upset over the appearance of the background extras. Reportedly, they didn’t like that one actor was using a cane. And Stallone has beenContinue reading “‘Tulsa King’ Allegations Represent A Universal Workplace Issue”

‘The Last Repair Shop’ Is A Perfect Tune-Up For Music Lovers

I went into The Last Repair Shop expecting something different. As a person who performed in the concert and marching bands through middle school and high school, I support anything that supports the arts. But the short documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers takes a different angle by focusing on the Los AngelesContinue reading “‘The Last Repair Shop’ Is A Perfect Tune-Up For Music Lovers”

Rest In Peace, Joe Flaherty, A Great Comic And Scene Stealer

Joe Flaherty was one of those comics and actors who didn’t look like he should be a comic or actor. He had originally served in the United States Air Force before focuses on dramatic theatre. Maybe that was why he was so easy to be cast in numerous movies of versatility. He could flash thatContinue reading “Rest In Peace, Joe Flaherty, A Great Comic And Scene Stealer”

‘Stormy’ Shows How We Always Seem To Punish The Victims

It’s been over 25 years since the Republican-controlled Congress under the leadership of Newt Gingrich tried to remove President Bill Clinton for his extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky. Ironically, Gingrich was having an affair at the same with Callista Besik, who would go on to be his third wife. He resigned in early January andContinue reading “‘Stormy’ Shows How We Always Seem To Punish The Victims”

‘Feud’ Not Much Of A Catfight

What made Truman Capote so popular? During an era in which being openly gay was illegal and Liberace was flat out lying about his sexuality, Capote just didn’t care. It was his own persona. He had written books like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood and became a bestselling writer. In his 70s, heContinue reading “‘Feud’ Not Much Of A Catfight”

Rest In Peace, Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr. had already won an Emmy for his role in Roots when he appeared as Gunnery Sgt. Emil Foley, a strict Marine drill instructor at a Naval Aviation School in Washington State in An Officer and a Gentleman. While Richard Gere plays the title role and romantic hero, it was Gossett who seemsContinue reading “Rest In Peace, Louis Gossett Jr.”

‘Quiet On The Set’ Makes Some Noise

For the most part, my memory of Nickelodeon is Double Dare, Duckula and You Can’t Do That On Television. By the time All That hit the airwaves, I was getting read to take my driver’s exam for my license. I was a sophomore in high school. I didn’t really want to see some little girlContinue reading “‘Quiet On The Set’ Makes Some Noise”