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Movie Review: “Saturday Night”
Here’s my review of Jason Reitman’s movie about the 90 minutes leading up to the very first “Saturday Night Live” in 1975.
What A Catch!
You know I hate Elon Musk, but his people at SpaceX continue to do amazing things, like this tower-catch of a Super Heavy booster returning to Earth this morning.
Longer Life? No Thanks!
A new analysis says any claims that human life expectancy might be extended to 120 or 150 years old are pure nonsense. Here’s why that is good news.
Chicago Weekend
Here are more stories from our weekend in Chicago, including a legendary blues club, a museum’s James Bond exhibit, a return to Second City, and one of the most beautiful botanical gardens I have ever seen.
Blues Heaven
While in Chicago this weekend, we visited a museum dedicated to Chess Records, the label that was home to seminal blues artists like Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, and Etta James. Let me tell you about it.
Movie Review: “A Different Man”
Here’s my review of a movie about a man with a craniofacial condition whose appearance changes thanks to a miracle drug, but it can’t make him happy.
Paul McCartney “One Hand Clapping”
My wife and I recently went to see “One Hand Clapping,” a film of Paul McCartney and Wings shot fifty years ago at Abbey Road. Here’s why we enjoyed it so much.
Debate Yawn
I managed to keep my eyes open for the entire Walz-Vance debate last night and planned to write a snarky recap. But all I came up with was this explanation of why the yawn fest will have no impact on the election.
BS On CBS
Three stories I’ve seen on CBS in the last 48 hours have left me very disappointed. They all come down to the same thing: truth versus lies. Let me explain.
Maya’s Best Kamala Yet
I was really impressed by Maya Rudolph’s return to “SNL” as Kamala Harris. But the rest of the returning cast members were hit and miss. Here’s my review.
Fast Food Followup
A reader’s email regarding my piece yesterday about working at McDonald’s as a teenager brought back more memories of that fast-food era.
Saturday Night One
With “Saturday Night Live” kicking off its 50th season this weekend, and Jason Reitman’s upcoming movie about it, now is a good time to read what my friend Mark Evanier wrote about that first show.
My McDonald’s Experience
Kamala Harris and I have more than a last name in common. We both worked at McDonald’s when we were young, although her time on the job probably didn’t end as badly as mine. I explain the whole thing here.
Movie Review: “My Old Ass”
The new movie “My Old Ass” is a coming-of-age tearjerker with a time travel twist. I didn’t expect much, but was more than pleasantly surprised. Here’s my review.
Acadia Sunrise
Last week my wife and I went to Acadia National Park and witnessed one of the most stunning things I have ever seen. Here’s the story.
Satellites To The Rescue
During a trip this week, I discovered two cool tech things I did not know existed — including a way to get help in out-of-the-way places where you can’t call 911.
Carrie Fisher’s Salute To George Lucas
Here is the caustic and clever Carrie Fisher giving one of the funniest tribute speeches ever at an AFI event honoring George Lucas.
Movie Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”
I just got around to seeing “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the Tim Burton sequel with Michael Keaton returning in the lead role. Here’s why it was such a disappointment.