What is about musical bands that makes them all have the same highs and lows? Musicians who saw This is Spinal Tap 40 years ago actually believed it was true because a lot of the events had happened to them or those they had played with. Fame, money and power does crazy things to peopleContinue reading “‘Daisy Jones And The Six’ Has A Tune That’s Been Played Before”
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‘The Woman In Me’ Is Britney’s Reclamation Of Her Life
I never understood why so many people hated Britney Spears. It’s been about 25 years since I first saw her in her first hit “Baby One More Time.” She seemed like a sweet, talented young woman. But it didn’t take long for so many people to despise her. I’m not saying, they just didn’t likeContinue reading “‘The Woman In Me’ Is Britney’s Reclamation Of Her Life”
‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ Examines The Ugly Side Of Being A Child Actor
In the aftermath of the docuseries Quiet on Set, the autobiography I’m Glad My Mom Died is more relevant now than when it was published nearly two years ago. Jeanette McCurdy, who appeared in the Nickelodeon series iCarly and its spin-off, Sam & Cat, has been one of the many former child actors who hasContinue reading “‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ Examines The Ugly Side Of Being A Child Actor”
Richard Lewis Recalls His Darkness In ‘The Other Great Depression’
Comic and actor Richard Lewis died last month from a heart attack while suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. For about 30 years, he had been mostly clean and sober as he battled alcoholism and drug abuse in his earlier life. The comic was known for his neurotic self-depreciating tone that was darker than other comics, suchContinue reading “Richard Lewis Recalls His Darkness In ‘The Other Great Depression’”
‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Serves A Dish That’s Worth Learning
There is one scene in the TV series Lessons in Chemistry that’s directed and acted in such a way, it’s so wonderful. Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson) bursts into the office of TV producer Walter Pine (Kevin Sussman), and begins to chide him for not providing an adequate school lunch for his daughter and suspecting thatContinue reading “‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Serves A Dish That’s Worth Learning”
The Strange Case of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
The Gypsy Rose Blanchard case is one of the most strangest ever. Was she a cold-blooded murderer or was she just a person who didn’t see any way else out. She only had a second-grade education at the time her then-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn fatally stabbed her mother, Dee Dee. Gypsy-Rose says in the latest 20/20Continue reading “The Strange Case of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard”
And On Earth Peace
It’s one of those stories that you never hear about even though it’s been recanted by President Reagan, Reader’s Digest and featured on Unsolved Mysteries. Maybe the reason it hasn’t been made into a movie is that it’s just a story of several people coming together to have a dinner. But when you think aboutContinue reading “And On Earth Peace”
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