Monthly Archives: January 2008

Eric Boehlert from Media Matters writes this great article about why 2008 is not going to be Fox’s year. Read it, you’ll be heartened. Once finished with that article, you’ll want to read this from AP via the Huffington Post. … Continue reading →

A couple of friends have told me about the controversial remarks of “JG” ( I will not mention his name, nor link anything to him–you can go to Crooksandliars.com for that). This poor excuse for a human being–I’ll refer to … Continue reading →

One thing that strikes me about Heath Ledger’s passing is that I have not seen him in that many films. I recall watching Monster’s Ball, Brokeback Mountain, Casanova and I’m Not There.  The strength of the performances of just these … Continue reading →

Now here’s the entertainment news I can use. The awards dishonoring the worst of Hollywood are out and Lindsay Lohan and Eddie Murphy are probably hiding right now. Both I Know Who Killed Me and Norbit have lots of nominations … Continue reading →

Although more known for blues songs like “Candy,” “Gabbin’ Blues,” and the original version of “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” (later made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis), Big Maybelle (Smith) continued to make great music well into the 60’s. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

You probably knew this already, but the Democratic Candidates Kucinich and Gravel, although still officially in the race, are not allowed to be on the stage with the “front-runners” in Nevada.  This is MSNBC/NBC’s doing, so if you’re out there … Continue reading →

Terrific performance here by Danny Brooks singing “Rigteous Highway.”

Here’s an unintentionally hilarious news item: At a Hell’s Kitchen store two guys wheel in a dead man to have the deceased guy’s Social Security check cashed. Only in NYC, I guess.

The Official Bush Countdown Clock Two things I must say: 1) When Bush leaves, I’m definitely going to party!  (I also predict that his leaving will instigate a number of Bush-leaving parties–hell, if I’ve got the space at that time, … Continue reading →

A 1968 French chocolate commercial: