Rock music will always come first in my world, but you'll see an eclectic list of everything from jazz-hop (Anderson .Paak) to metal, country, electronica, R&B, and folk rock.
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An Evening with Sir Derek Jacobi at London’s Chickenshed Theatre
In a delightful conversation spanning nearly two hours, celebrated actor Sir Derek Jacobi told stories about his life and career.
Read More »Interview: Actor Johnny Alonso on ‘Gotham,’ His Horror Films, Westerns and More
'Back in the day, outlaws of the west were glorified in the east coast. People love the stories about Billy the Kid and Jesse James even though they were nothing but criminals. That's what this film is showing. The whole thing turns into chaos.'
Read More »Music Review: Jason Ringenberg – ‘Stand Tall’
Inspired by California's giant sequoias, the new solo album from Jason and the Scorchers' Jason Ringenberg has its thumb on the pulses of our hurting planet and our aching human race.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford
Sir Derek Jacobi explains why he majored in history at Cambridge and how he tackles making audiobooks. Richard Clifford joins in as I ask both men to rank each other's Top Three works.
Read More »Board Game Review: ‘Jurassic Park: Danger!’ from Ravensburger
Asymmetrical rules allows one player to play the dinosaurs, hunting the humans who have individual abilities and goals but must cooperate to survive.
Read More »Movie Review: The Female-Driven Slasher ‘The 6th Friend’
Though it doesn't exactly break any new ground, this is a fun, old-fashioned slasher.
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): ‘A Christmas Carol’ Starring Simon Callow
In this one-man performance, Simon Callow expertly weaves in the humor, drama, and holiday season magic encompassed in Scrooge's path from a "Bah, humbug" miser to generous benefactor.
Read More »PC Videogame Review: The Long Dark – Wintermute Redux
The original 'Wintermute' chapters were poorly received, described as a slog to get through. Thankfully I never had that experience. Instead I was able to play the Redux versions of Chapters One and Two, and was blown away by the experience.
Read More »Bail Reform: Is it Time to Bail Out?
Bail helps to keep the penal process moving more smoothly, but there are nearly 40 million Americans who can’t afford bail or even a bail bond.
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