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The Power of Naps
A recent news story reminded me of the value of a power nap, something I discovered many years ago when I did early morning radio. Let me explain.
As I Tweeted
Attention all cable news hosts: you can’t call for President Biden to do a two-hour press conference if you can only do an hour of TV at a time.
John Belushi’s Widow
John Belushi’s widow, Judy, has died at 73, so I dug into my audio archives to find a conversation I had with her in 2005. We talked about his drug abuse, “Animal House,” the Blues Brothers, and more. You can listen here.
Then What?
Lots of pundits and loudmouths are weighing in on whether Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential election. But they fail to ask this most important follow-up question.
Why “1776” Is Still Relevant Today
I’m a longtime lover of “1776,” the musical about the men who wrote the Declaration Of Independence. Sadly, it’s relevant again at a time when the candle of democracy lit so long ago may be on the cusp of being snuffed. Let me explain.
Elliott Davis, You Paid For It
When I heard that Elliott Davis (best known for his You Paid For It segments on KTVI-2) is retiring, I dug out of my archives a great conversation I had with him on my radio show. You can read about him and listen here.
Bonnie Raitt
I first fell in love with Bonnie Raitt 47 years ago when she did a concert at my college. Seeing her again this weekend only reinforced my affection for her, so I wrote this piece.
Well, That Was A Shit Show
Here’s my reaction after watching Joe Biden give one of the worst debate performances I’ve ever seen — including what he should have said and what the implications may be.
Reel Spoilers: “Inside Out 2”
I’m back on the Reel Spoilers podcast with Tom, Joe, and Kevin to discuss and dissect “Inside Out 2.” Here’s the video of us in action and a link to the audio-only version.
Movie Review: “Daddio”
Here’s my review of “Daddio,” about a cabbie (Sean Penn) and his passenger (Dakota Johnson), who engage in a deeply personal conversation along the way. It’ll be on my Best Of ’24 list, too.
Movie Review: “Janet Planet”
Oy! Here’s another contender for Worst Movie Of The Year, a slog about some of the most boring humans ever presented on screen. Read my full review for details.
Movie Review: “Thelma”
Here’s one headed for my Best Of ’24 list — an action movie about a 93-year-old woman (June Squibb) who falls victim to an online scam and vows revenge to get her money back.
Five Random Thoughts
Quickies about a TV series I won’t watch, candy logos on socks, Elon Musk’s plan to take on Venmo, a weird conversation fragment, and why I’m worried about what my wife is reading.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
My friend Nolan Dalla wrote about the insanity of a thousand Muslims dying in the last few days from heat stroke during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here are some excerpts.
Movie Review: “The Bikeriders”
Here’s my review of a new movie about a motorcycle gang in the mid 1960s, starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, and Tom Hardy.
Protesting Protests
Like me, Pamela Paul isn’t interested in gathering with other like-minded people to protest, well, anything. She and I both explain why here.
“Elsbeth”
My wife was a big fan of the just-completed first season of “Elsbeth” on CBS, but I was particularly disappointed by one aspect of the show. Let me explain.
Movie Review: “Remembering Gene Wilder”
This documentary (now on Netflix) is an affectionate look back at the movies and personal life of the man who played Willy Wonka, the Waco Kid, and Young Frankenstein. Here’s my review.