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Stereophonic
This new Broadway play, about a Fleetwood Mac-like band recording an album, was just nominated for 13 Tony Awards, but it didn’t do much for me. I explain why in this review.
Wine Nuances
These descriptions of the ingredients in wines at a recent tasting had me rolling my eyes in disbelief at the whole wine culture.
Asi Wind Does It Again
Last time I wrote about magician Asi Wind, I didn’t describe any of his tricks because the printed word wouldn’t do them justice — they have to be seen to be believed. Well, here’s video of Wind in action.
Worst Movie Of The Year So Far
If you enjoy reading my reviews of truly terrible movies, I have another one for you today, a waste of Zendaya’s talents (and my time).
Can’t Queue What’s New
I’m always on the lookout for new content to stream, but even after I hear about something interesting, it’s often impossible to find it on the streamers’ apps to add to my queue. Here are some examples.
Best Thing I’ve Seen Today
The TCM Film Festival honored the 30th anniversary of “Pulp Fiction” with this Q&A with Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, and Harvey Keitel.
Four Random Thoughts
Here are quickies about hot plates in restaurants, Jon Stewart’s unnecessary shouting, modesty at home, and what a pleasure it still is to see comedian George Wallace on stage.
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.