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”
‘The Stand’ Doesn’t Deliver As Well 30 Years Later
The Stand may be Stephen King’s best novel according to all of his fans and critics. The novel was published so early in his career as a published novelist that such a massive book could’ve very easily ended his career if it wasn’t so well-received. Set mostly in an apocalyptic world where a superflu calledContinue reading “‘The Stand’ Doesn’t Deliver As Well 30 Years Later”
‘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”
True-Crime Sleuths Scrutinized In ‘They Called Him Mostly Harmless’
In the past 10-15 years, true-crime has become so popular with podcast, most notably Serial, that even a popular comedy series Only Murders in the Building works both as a criticism of the fans as well as a clever appreciation. What is it that makes us search for clues and think we know more thanContinue reading “True-Crime Sleuths Scrutinized In ‘They Called Him Mostly Harmless’”
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”
‘Case Of Natalia Grace’ Keeps Getting Curiouser And Curiouser
I had heard of the case of Natalia Grace a long time ago, but I had forgotten about it. It is disturbing in so many ways it makes your skin crawl. Natalia is a Ukrainian-born woman who doesn’t even know how old she is. Some people say she was born in 2003. The State ofContinue reading “‘Case Of Natalia Grace’ Keeps Getting Curiouser And Curiouser”
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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