Clear vision, shaky lens
You stand in front of your speckled living room windowpane, window cracked, and breathe in the fresh, crisp city air as you scan the familiar perimeter. Coffee in hand and a full day in wait, a Friday no less, you sigh in anticipation of what is to come - the distance to cloud nine fast-diminishing.... Continue Reading →
The house lights go down as the crowd, packed liked sardines in a fresh sea of blackness, gasps and focuses all attention on a dark, barren stage. 5 seconds pass. 10 seconds pass. Nothing happens but the crowd is not concerned as the silence continues to grow. 15 seconds pass. The collective gasp that initially... Continue Reading →
Dearest Oscar, How have you been? It has been a long time, I mean a long time, since we last spoke but as I approach my last gasps, urgency is of the utmost importance so I'll press on. My message to you today is a warning. A warning to take extra care in whom you... Continue Reading →
How old are you? Or more importantly, how old do you feel? Do you actually feel the age you are or does the number feel like a lie when announced to the outside world? I suspect that on any given day or moment you feel differently about your answers to any of the questions previously... Continue Reading →
It has already been a great year in music and, in the vein, here are Best Albums of 2013 (so far...). Additionally, make sure to check the Best Songs of 2013 (so far...) or, if you're feeling nostalgic, catch up on the Best Albums of 2012. ENJOY! BEST ALBUMS of 2013 (so far...) 10. Fitz and the Tantrums, More Than Just... Continue Reading →
Last year, I compiled my Top 50 Songs of 2012 but now it is time for the Best Songs of 2013 (so far). As before, to be the on list, the only caveat is that no band can be represented more than once hence the reason you won’t see multiple entries from the very deserving... Continue Reading →
"Dude, you have to watch Battlestar Galactica! It's only like the greatest show...EVER! They even did a whole episode on Portlandia about it!" "Oh yeah, I remember that. Anyway, I would if I could but isn't it on the Syfy channel? I don't have cable." "Not a problem man. It was but all the seasons... Continue Reading →
Updated with winners (in green)! The Academy is in for a long night. The ballots have already been cast but the story has yet to be told. The different directions the night could take, and Monday morning water cooler conversations that follow, are as exciting as they are unpredictable. Will members deliver a pleasantly surprising... Continue Reading →
Blerp, looks like "Benjamin" and his Argonauts have finally succeeded in their quest of the Golden Fleece, or at least in pulling it over our eyes. Argo fleecing both Best Motion Picture - Drama AND Best Director - Motion Picture served as the biggest the surprise(s) of the Golden Globes last night, aside from the... Continue Reading →
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