What Music Radio Personalities?
A recent survey asked music radio listeners what they want from DJs. Unfortunately, the people on the air are not allowed to give it to them. I explain here.
Movie Magic
Ben Seidman is a very talented magician and sleight-of-hand expert. Here he is reviewing some tricks in major motion pictures.
A Cabbie’s Loss
When I used a ride-share app recently, my driver explained that while the low prices are good for consumers, they’re terrible for the people behind the wheel. Here’s why.
Dave Attell’s “Hot Cross Buns”
I’m a long time fan of veteran standup comedian Dave Attell. Here’s my review of his new Netflix special.
WTA’s Bad Saudi Decision
Shame on the Women’s Tennis Association for making a deal to hold its Finals for the next 3 years in Saudi Arabia. Let me explain why.
The People vs. Piano Man
Billy Joel’s CBS concert special tonight reminded me of this piece by Tom Smyth, in which he imagines what it was like the first time Billy played “Piano Man” for the bar regulars he wrote about in the song.
The Greatest Hits
A new movie on Hulu stars Lucy Boynton as a woman who is magically transported back in time when she hears a song today that she heard in the past with her late boyfriend. Does that high concept work? Here’s my review.
Drudge Nails It
I don’t believe I’ve ever linked to Matt Drudge’s website, but have to give him credit for the absolute best headline of the day.
Random Thoughts
Quickies about looking at the sun, the letter x replacing versus, hotel bathrobes, the near-death of Boston Market, and a man with a giant wallet hanging half out of his pocket.
Vegas Weekend, Part Three
Here’s how seeing women dangling their feet in tubs of water while tiny fish nibbled on them triggered a nightmarish memory I had suppressed.
Vegas Weekend, Part Two
Here are some more stories from new Vegas venues I visited over the weekend — and why The Sphere was not among them.
As I Tweeted
Click to read my moment of solar eclipse snark.