It’s Not About You

It’s Not About You

You might not think recent performances by Lady Gaga and Marc Maron could have anything in common, but they did. Let me explain.

DVDs In The Mist

DVDs In The Mist

As I return the last hard copy of a movie I’ll ever borrow from Netflix, some thoughts on the impending demise of its DVD-By-Mail service.

“Dumb Money”

“Dumb Money”

Here’s my review of a new movie about the period in 2021 when GameStop suddenly became a meme stock, pitting amateur traders against Wall Street pros.

What I’m Watching

What I’m Watching

Here are 3 things I’ve watched lately and recommend, from a documentary about sleazy telemarketers, to another about the musicians who helped get Jimmy Carter elected, to the abrupt end of a series about the LA Lakers.

Never Ever Wrong

Never Ever Wrong

When Bill Maher reversed himself and announced he will not be bringing back his HBO show during the writers’ strike, I flashed back to some advice I heard years ago from a talk radio consultant. Here’s the story.

“A Million Miles Away”

“A Million Miles Away”

Here’s my review of a new movie that tells the based-on-a-true-story of a young migrant worker who dreamed of becoming an astronaut.