Larry Kramer: The Extraordinary Heart
The thing I will always remember most about Larry Kramer is that he was angry. Righteously and unapologetically angry. Most … Continue reading Larry Kramer: The Extraordinary Heart
Robby Muller And The Scar Below Nastassja Kinski’s Left Eye
To my considerable shame, it took the death of Robby Muller to make me realize just how many of my … Continue reading Robby Muller And The Scar Below Nastassja Kinski’s Left Eye
Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence
Barrel-chested, square-jawed, large-domed, and all around physically formidable character actor Brian Dennehy was an unlikely candidate for stardom despite his … Continue reading Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence
Kenny Rogers: The Gambler – He Broke Even
All my life, when someone has asked me what my first concert was, I’d tell them it was Dire Straits. … Continue reading Kenny Rogers: The Gambler – He Broke Even
In Memoriam: The Teachings of James Lipton
In 1996, a friend of mine told me about a wonderful interviewer on Bravo who apparently got some of the … Continue reading In Memoriam: The Teachings of James Lipton
Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
It was the summer of 1988 and my high school graduation party was about to begin. Chairs and tables were … Continue reading Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
The Insider
Michael Mann’s follow up to HEAT was critically lauded. Unlike its predecessor, it was recognized by the Academy with seven … Continue reading The Insider
15 Christmas Songs I Can Tolerate
As a rule, I do not like Christmas songs. In fact, I hate them. I hate the way I can’t … Continue reading 15 Christmas Songs I Can Tolerate
Dust Radio: A Chris Whitley Documentary Quietly Debuts Online
At the end of September, I wrote a piece on the late, great Chris Whitley that included my consternation over … Continue reading Dust Radio: A Chris Whitley Documentary Quietly Debuts Online
Joker: An Incel Anthem? Or a Reflection Of Our Times.
As Joker’s box office crests $300 million, and Oscar-talk of Joaquin Phoenix’s performance becomes a serious discussion, the typical conversations … Continue reading Joker: An Incel Anthem? Or a Reflection Of Our Times.
