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'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole' is a surreal fever dream into the psyche of Cole as he readies himself for hosting his last variety show.
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TIFF Director Interview: Sam Pollard Discusses ‘Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me,’ Part II
How is a film about Sammy Davis, Jr.'s life vital for today?
Read More »TIFF Interview: Sam Pollard Discusses ‘Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me,’ – Part I
Who is Sam Pollard? Why was he interested in Sammy Davis, Jr.?
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ at the Roxie Theatre
The bizarre storyline is paper-thin, but the performances shine in this tuneful throwback to the days when nightclubs really swung.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts – Complete Collection’
Over a decade ago, the Comedy Central network began their attempts at recreating the spirit found in the old Dean Martin roasts of yesteryear. Please note how I said “attempts”. Frankly, they just didn’t seem to get it then – and I think they might still be struggling with the …
Read More »DVD Review: ‘The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Collector’s Edition’
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts are just plain funny. Not everything holds up, but a lot of it does.
Read More »Music Review: Glee Cast – “Born This Way”
This week Glee took on the music of Lady Gaga, TLC, Keane, Sammy Davis Jr., and West Side Story.
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