Review: “Bob Trevino Likes It”
This is the kind of small indie movie I like to champion. It’s about a young woman who can’t please her narcissistic father, but finds a connection with another man who has the same name.
Broadway Video
More Broadway productions, including George Clooney’s “Good Night and Good Luck,” are incorporating video into the proceedings. Having experienced it at another show, let me explain why it’s such a bad idea.
MYMNK: “By Design: The Joe Caroff Story”
If you’re looking for something to stream, check out this documentary about graphic designer Joe Caroff, who created logos and artwork for some of the most iconic movie posters, ads, and promotional items of the last seventy years.
A No On “Anora”
Now that it’s on Hulu, I finally watched “Anora,” which won the Oscar this year for Best Picture. But here’s why it didn’t deserve the award — or all the other praise lavished on it.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
Here’s an excerpt from a good piece by Rick Ellis, “Why Are We Still Listening To Anything Bill Maher Says?”
Reel Spoilers: “Novocaine”
I returned to the Reel Spoilers podcast this week with Tom, Joe, and Kevin to review “Novocaine.” You can watch us discuss it here — complete with tangents aplenty — or download the audio version.
George Foreman
Although I never interviewed George Foreman, who has died at 76, I do have a couple of quick stories to share about the legendary boxer and grill salesman.
Jean Shepherd & Wanda Hickey
Jean Shepherd was a brilliant monologist, radio personality, and author, who you may know from his classic movie, “A Christmas Story.” Here are some of my memories of him — plus the man himself reading a chapter from one of his books.
Three Recommendations
Quickies about another book full of amusing stories from director Barry Sonnenfeld, why I’m re-watching “Hacks,” and why Phil Hartman didn’t get his own TV show after leaving “SNL.”
We’re Gonna Need More Tissues
The scourge known as springtime has returned for hay fever sufferers like me whose access to pharmaceutical relief is limited by law. Let me explain.
Review: “Novocaine”
Here’s my review of a new action comedy about a man (Jack Quaid from “The Boys”) who can feel no pain and his attempts at revenge against brutal bank robbers after they kill his boss and kidnap his new girlfriend.
John Feinstein
I’m saddened to hear of the death of sportswriter John Feinstein at the age of 69. He was not only a skilled columnist and author, but also a money-in-the-bank guest on my radio shows.
Review: “Black Bag”
“Black Bag” is a new spy movie with no car chases or shootouts or action sequences. But it does have Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender and the steady hand of director Steven Soderbergh. Here’s my review.
Not-So-Smart Activation
Recently, I had a problem with my iPhone not ringing when certain friends and family called me. When I finally figured it out, I was shocked to discover the ridiculous reason. I hope I save you the same frustration.
A White Peacock
You’re looking at an animal I didn’t know existed until a couple of weeks ago. Yes, a white peacock. Here’s the story behind it.