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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.
Vegas Weekend, Part One
Here are some stories from my weekend in Las Vegas, including a stroll down Fremont Street and why I didn’t pay $60 just for the privilege of walking into this giant pool / sportsbook complex.
Wicked Little Letters
Here’s my review of a new movie comedy about a puritanical English woman scandalized by profane letters that might have been written by her neighbor.
The Tropicana Fades Away
The closure this week of the Tropicana hotel/casino in Las Vegas brought back some memories of the times I was there — and several other long-defunct places on The Strip.
Steve!
I have a few thoughts about “Steve!”, Morgan Neville’s two-part documentary on Apple TV+ about Steve Martin.
Legends Poker Room
While in Houston last week, I went to play poker at Legends, a venue with a reputation for very loose action — and occasional gunfire. Here’s what I encountered there.
Road Trip: Johnson Space Center
Four years after visiting the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, I finally made it to NASA’s sister facility, the Johnson Space Center in Texas. I’ve written about the experience here.
Worst Theme Song Lyrics Ever
Did you know there were lyrics to “The Odd Couple” theme song? Did you know that they were horribly bad, and one of the most successful songwriters ever was responsible? Let me explain.
The Gentlemen
Looking for a new limited series to stream? We just binge-watched Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix show. Here’s why I recommend it.
MYMNK: “All Is Bright”
The newest addition to my Movies You Might Not Know list is a 2013 drama starring Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd that I had never heard of until recently. Here’s my full review.