When I first saw the lineup I was shocked, surprised, and a little bit worried. Elton John and Lionel Richie as headliners? This was certainly not what I anticipated and banked on. However, the names kept coming. And they were good. Vampire Weekend, The Avett Brothers, Skrillex, Wiz Khalifa. I […]
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‘The Exes’ one of TV’s best hidden gems
#8216;The Exes’ is one of the best-hidden gems on television. I say “hidden” because it airs on TV Land and, although most people have that channel on their television guide, not everyone watches the network. I am an avid viewer of the network however. I mean, if one network is […]
‘Biggest Loser’ weight loss debate
Jaws dropped and looks of confusion plastered the faces of “The Biggest Loser” audience as 24-year-old Rachel Frederickson walked across the stage as the winner earlier this month. The looks of shock did not come from Frederickson winning the $250,000 grand prize, but rather the 105-pound frame that was accepting […]
‘Endless Love’ equals endless torture
Coming in fifth at the box office this Valentine’s weekend is this remake of the 1981 film starring Alex Pettyfer, of ‘Magic Mike’ fame, and Gabriella Wilde. ‘Endless Love’ tells the story of Jade Butterfield, the quiet girl from school whose brother passes from cancer, and David Elliot, the misunderstood […]
New ‘Tonight Show’ host
Get ready, all you night owls. Jimmy Fallon will be hosting “The Tonight Show” for the first time this Monday, Feb. 17. Fallon has quite a lineup for his premiere next week as he gathers all A-listers in his direction. On his first night, guest Will Smith and musical guest […]
‘Dance Moms’ continues to stick around
I have often pondered why I continue to watch ‘Dance Moms.’ Is it for the dancing? No. Is it the competitiveness of competition? No. Is it for the messy, over-the-top mama drama and a wicked dance teacher? That would be the accurate answer. The show is clearly staged in particular […]
‘Lego Movie’ a smash hit for all ages
This weekend, ‘The Lego Movie” dominated the box office and knocked unexpecting fans off their feet. Most prepared to see a lame kids’ movie with heavy product placement. ‘The Lego Movie’ centers around Emmett, an average workman Lego who is mistaken as the most extraordinary person in the universe and […]
Yankee Tavern Review
The Backdoor Playhouse’s latest production is full of everything from conspiracies to laughs to splendid dramatic acting. “Yankee Tavern” is the story of two young lovers in a New York City bar five years after 9/11. The tavern is patroned by only a loud, boisterous conspiracy nutjob and a silent, […]
The Pixies rock the Ryman
Often, I find myself to be lucky when it comes to scoring free tickets to concerts. Maybe it is because I go to as many of them as possible but rarely have the funds to fork over for the artists I want to see most. My friends know that I […]
Stellar cast, awesome writing make ‘The Good Wife’ must-see TV
Often each year, I go through a phase of catching up on currently airing TV shows that I may not have been interested in when they first came on the air, but after seeing a promo for an upcoming episode or catching five minutes here or there of one I […]
