History’s scripted series Vikings premieres it second season Thursday, February 27 at 10 p.m
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TV Review: ‘NOVA’ – ‘Great Cathedral Mystery’
Anyone who has studied Renaissance art, visited the Duomo, or who dreams of visiting the city and its cathedral in future will enjoy this informative film.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon’
Hark isn’t known for his storytelling skills, but he sure can direct the hell out of an action scene.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Tribute Artist’ by Charles Busch
When the owner of a Greenwich Village townhouse unexpectedly dies, a chain of events is set off in which a real estate broker and female impersonator elect to pull off a grand scheme. Why not? There are no inheritors, no will and few will be able to discern the owner is actually a female impersonator. Or will they?
Read More »Book Review: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ by Tsugito Kubo
This is a delightful adaptation from the beloved animated film for its 25th anniversary, illustrated by the filmmaker Miyazaki himself.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Jungle Book – Diamond Edition’
Still family-friendly and enjoyable to watch.
Read More »50 Years Ago Today – Remembering The Beatles First Appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
What happened to The Beatles is nothing short of extraordinary. They went from those first fledling moments on a cold Sunday night in February 1964 to a juggernaut that literally rocked the world.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Riding the Midnight Express With Billy Hayes’
The true story behind 'Midnight Express' becomes clear in this amazing and heartfelt one-man performance by Billy Hayes himself.
Read More »Music Review: The Beatles – ‘The U.S. Albums’
Thirteen discs modeled after the Americanized editions that first-generation fans grew up with. The 'Capitol sound' has been mostly ditched in favor of the 2009 remasters.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Norman Mailer/Bert Stern: Marilyn Monroe’ by Norman Mailer & Bert Stern
An essential document about one of the most famous women the world has ever known.
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