Arroyo Seco Announces Impressive Sophomore Lineup
As we observe the shakeout from the recent years of “peak festivals,” various festivals have gone dark. Arroyo Seco last year had an impressive inaugural weekend which ... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day – Hot Tips For Cool Rockin’ Daddies
It is never too early to contemplate what to get for Father’s Day. Unlike the advice my wife gives me for Mother’s Day (“don’t get me anything that plugs in”), ... Continue Reading →
WAR at Greek Theatre – A Sort of Homecoming
WAR is a band that emanated from the streets of Long Beach, were improbably embraced by the British RnB pioneer Eric Burdon and continued through the decades to build an impressive ... Continue Reading →
Solo: A Star Wars Story
When George Lucas moved from his biographical “American Graffiti” to a galaxy far far away from Modesto, he doubtfully envisioned how large his Star Wars universe would become. ... Continue Reading →
A Bronx Tale – Now on Broadway
In the midst of so many existing productions being turned into Broadway plays, it was an intriguing journey taken by A Bronx Tale.
Chazz Palminteri started the ball rolling, with ... Continue Reading →
In & Of Itself – An Amazing One Man Show in NYC, Is It Magic or Something More?
The intriguing thing about entertainment is that the bar is generally being raised, across the board. By now everyone concurs we are in the golden (or platinum) age of television. Films ... Continue Reading →
“Book Club” – From Between the Covers and Up on the Silver Screen
In a clever bit of brand extension, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is the book chosen by a quartet of ladies of a certain age. No doubt Universal Pictures and Vintage Books was pleased ... Continue Reading →
Tully – Charlize Theron Shines as a Mom Visited by a Remarkable Nanny not Named Mary Poppins
Jason Reitman made his mark with several thoughtful films, including “Thank You for Smoking,” “Juno,” and “Up in the Air.” His dad Ivan helmed comedy blockbusters like “Ghostbusters,” ... Continue Reading →
Recent Comments