Netflix’s Spenser Confidential is an intersection of two well-traveled subgenres: Boston crime and revenge. The film adaptation of the popular private detective is now in its third incarnation as an action flick. The 2020 movie reintroduces Spenser with some notable tweaks. Spenser Confidential stars Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, and Alan Arkin. Spenser is a former... Continue Reading →
Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key Of Life Encore
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows, but rather the ones that have left the most indelible memories. Concerts are the act of artists... Continue Reading →
Movie Reviews: Midway (2019) And Midway (1976)
The trailer for Roland Emmerich’s 2019 film Midway presented a poorly construed treatment of World War II with hooky jingoism and disaster movie arcs. The film barely broke even in the box office, although it was vastly different from the 1976 movie Midway. That blockbuster was a top-grossing flick of its time, yet the substance... Continue Reading →
How To Support The Arts In Philly During COVID-19
According to the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the arts scene in the City of Brotherly Love is more than just a weekend escape. $4.1 billion dollars in total economic impact, 55,000 full-time jobs, and $1.3 billion in household income are all tied directly to Philly's arts and culture institutions. During the Coronavirus shutdown, a countless... Continue Reading →
Oasis and Ryan Adams Don’t Roll With It In Camden
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows, but rather the ones that have left the most indelible memories. Oasis was a band built for... Continue Reading →
Bruce Springsteen Chugs A Beer In Philly
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows, but rather the ones that have left the most indelible memories. The bond between Bruce Springsteen and... Continue Reading →
Paul McCartney Tranfixes Nationals Park (2013)
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows, but rather the ones that have left the most indelible memories. Most memorable concerts are marked by... Continue Reading →
Hall & Oates, Trombone Shorty, Sharon Jones Twist In Camden (2016)
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows. Just the ones that have left the most indelible memories. Headliners define a show, but a great... Continue Reading →
The Who, The Pretenders At The Wachovia Center (2006)
With social distancing putting a hold on live events, I am talking a walk down memory lane to reflect on the 10 most memorable concerts I have seen. This is not a list of the ten best shows, but rather the ones that have left the most indelible memories. The first concert I ever saw... Continue Reading →
An Introvert’s Tips On Music And Movies During COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 has induced the suspension of sports, concerts, theater, and talk shows. That leaves a conundrum for many. How do you fill the void of live entertainment without experiencing cabin fever? As an introvert who loves to take in movies and music from the comfort of my couch: welcome to social distancing. ... Continue Reading →