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
Contagion
When I saw Contagion in September of 2011, I was impressed but not quite knocked out by it. This was, … Continue reading Contagion
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.
Avengers Assemble
Growing up as an only child, I lived in a house with an alcoholic who did not spare the rod … Continue reading Avengers Assemble
The Drop
It all starts with a dog. An impossibly beautiful pit bull that bartender (and maybe more) Bob Saginowski finds wounded … Continue reading The Drop
Reel Reframe 