Entertainment
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I’ve Got It Covered
I’m starting a new year with a new playlist āĀ a collection of covers that are equal to (or even better than) the original song. Enjoy! What songs do I need to add?
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Songs About Bond, James Bond
Here are a few thoughts about James Bond theme songs. They’re in no particular order because, try as I might, I find it very hard to rank my favorites. You can’t talk about Bond songs without praising “A View to a Kill” by Duran Duran. This one holds a special…
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To Boldly Go Where No Golden Girl Has Gone Before
Why hadnāt I figured this out before? As far as I know, this is the only overlap between the Star Wars universe and 6151 Richmond Street in Miami. However, there are a few times when Dorothy (Bea Arthurās character) shows sheās aware of my other great sci-fi love, Star Trek.…
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Frankly, My Dear …
Dear Hollywood, Please stop using āfrom the studio that brought you ā¦ā as a selling point when you promote new movies. Itās disingenuous. Itās ludicrous. Itās like EMI telling people theyāll enjoy Iron Maidenās āDance of Deathā because it comes from the same label as the Beatlesā āSt. Pepperās Lonely…
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The More You D’oh!
Plato? Descartes? Emerson? What a bunch of amateurs! The philosopher that best understands the human spirit is Homer Simpson, a middle-class American man in his late 30s. As one of Homerās disciples, Iād like to share some of his teachings. First, if you want people to respect you, you have…
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Yeah, It Makes Me Smile
A few days ago, I wrote about how much I missed live music and shared a few videos from 2019. Here’s a clip from another concert I absolutely loved: Lily Allen’s No Shame Tour at Terminal 5 in New York on October 20, 2018. This is one of my favorite…
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Music Makes the People Come Together
One thing I miss from the pre-pandemic era is the concerts. I can complain all day about astronomical ticket prices, crummy opening acts, and how much I hate waiting for performers to take the stage. But none of those really matter, because a concert is a chance to experience music…
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The Birdcage: Some Thoughts 25 Years Later
I have been thinking about the Birdcage, the 1996 film starring Robin Williams1 and Nathan Lane, since someone mentioned it at work a few days ago. I hadnāt reflected on the film since it came out 25 years ago, and I was surprised to realize how much I resent it…
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Who Lives in a Pineapple and Throws a TD?
Unlike the Complimentary Spouse, Iām something of a passive sports fan. I enjoy soccer, football, hockey, baseball, and more, but I donāt follow every single goal, touchdown, and home run. Itās not surprising to find me playing with my phone, only partially paying attention, while a game is on teevee.…