Napoleon

Coming off the decidedly mixed reviews of House of Gucci, Ridley Scott needed to reestablish his command of set pieces. He has certainly proven his ability to do so in the late 1970s ... Continue Reading →

Yes Being Grandiose at the Intimate Magnolia Theater

Yes remain the poster band for grandiose progressive rock majesty in both visual and sonic presentation. At their height filling stadia (complete with an articulating hamburger bun ... Continue Reading →

The Man Behind the Spectacle of U2 at Sphere

Four decades of progressively over the top productions reach a peak in Las Vegas     The guy who has brought U2 to life in concert since the band left forever the club scene ... Continue Reading →

State of U2: Podcasts, Book, Rehashed Songs, Letterman, Vegas Residency

Let’s talk about the band maybe we should call U2.0 or U2.2 There has been a well-coordinated confluence of activity from the band’s machine, run by the four lads from Dublin. Podcasts ... Continue Reading →

Gran Turismo

With the video game business pulling in more money than the music business and much of the film business, is no longer a surprise to see a video game brand in the opening credits. Here, ... Continue Reading →

You Hurt My Feelings

“You Hurt My Feelings” is a pretty clever depiction of emotional landscapes and psychological intricacies, skillfully directed by Nicole Holofcener. At its core, the film artfully ... Continue Reading →

Summer in SoCal – Hot Tips For the Concertgoer

Those who live here and those who visit know we have some of the finest outdoor venues in the country. We also have some cool indoor spots as well, and here are gigs to which many ... Continue Reading →

Father’s Day Hot Tips

In late November I am always asked by Santa for some gift giving suggestions. Similarly, folks usually ask me just after figuring out gift giving for Mother’s Day what they can ... Continue Reading →