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Worst Movies Of 2024
It can be fun ripping really bad movies to shreds, but I hate that I wasted so much time watching these, the ten I most disliked in the last twelve months. But lots of readers tell me they enjoy my hyper-negative reviews, so here you go.
Best Movies Of 2024
Here are the movies that impressed me most in the last twelve months, regardless of platform. Most of them did not earn big numbers at the box office, but they all have one thing in common — they put a smile on my face.
Ten Books From 2024
Here are ten books I read this year and enjoyed enough to recommend them to you, from showbiz memoirs to crime novels to a tech writer’s revelations about Silicon Valley executives.
Movie Review: “Baby Girl”
Here’s my review of a new movie starring Nicole Kidman as a tightly-wound CEO who lets an intern tell her what to do in the bedroom. Spoiler: I didn’t find it sexy or worth your time and money.
Letterman Opens Up
Here’s a fascinating interview with David Letterman — and the frustration of my experience trying to find the new streaming channel he’s promoting.
The Seeger Connection
As a followup to my review of “A Complete Unknown,” I’ve written about my own history with folk music legend Pete Seeger and his postcard apology to Bob Dylan over his reaction to the latter going electric in 1965.
Movie Review: “A Complete Unknown”
Here’s my review of the Bob Dylan biopic, which traces the first five years of his career, when he was folk music’s Next Big Thing — until he went electric. With amazing performances by Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton.
The Kreskin Question
Upon hearing of the death of The Amazing Kreskin, I flash back to a reader’s question about his mentalism claims — and a Movie You Might Not Know which he inspired.
Put Caps On The Kids
A story from a friend reinforced why it is long past time for every high school to make this piece of equipment mandatory for all of their football players.
Movie Review: “The Order”
Here’s my review of a new true crime movie about an FBI agent trying to take down a white supremacist group. It’s a story from our not-so-distant past and a reminder of the dangers still alive in the present.
The Shorter The Better
If you listened to my morning radio shows back in the eighties and nineties, you heard some songs and bands a lot more than others. Here’s why.
Dick Is Still Dancing
Chris Martin and director Spike Jonze asked showbiz legend Dick Van Dyke to be in their new music video. Little did Dick know it’s a tribute to him — and a lovely one at that!
Lights Out
In the interest of saving energy — and money — I have a bold suggestion for the owners of the tall skyscrapers that fill every city’s skyline.
Anchors Away From “GMA”
“Good Morning America” used to be the #1 morning TV show, but it’s now losing consistently to “Today.” Here’s one possible cause of the ratings drop, with a bit of my morning radio history thrown in.
Snowball Memories
Watching the Bills and 49ers battle it out in the snow Sunday night reminded me of the massive fun of playing football in snow games when I was younger. Here’s the story.
Marshall Brickman
He co-wrote three of Woody Allen’s best movies, but had so many other successes his name should be better known by more people. Here are some examples.
A Wicked Question
I would never sing along with “Wicked,” but is it okay if I cue up “Dark Side Of The Moon” and play it aloud when the movie starts?
My Fluid Mistake
You may think I’m an expert on all things automotive, but I’m sorry to disappoint you with this story which proves that thesis completely wrong.