Actor/Singer Isaac Hayes passed away today. Investigations into his death are still ongoing, relatives found him next to an active treadmill this afternoon. Hayes was known for movie roles in ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and I’M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA. Newer audiences would know him more from his work as the voice of Chef on…
THE WACKNESS
The only thing better than an endless summer, is an endless summer in a pre-Giuliani NYC.
With A Little Help From My Friends: STAY
It’s been a little while since I wrote one of these feature pieces about my friends’ favorite movies. Guess there’s nothing like a rainy day to catch up on some dvd watchin’ (and likewise some writing). This time out I’m taking the recommendation of Laura, a funny and spirited co-worker who just happens to have…
STEP BROTHERS
Is there a movie almost everyone else you know thinks is hilarious, but you can’t stand? This is mine.
When You’re Gone
Actor and comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia. Besides starring in his own hit TV show, Mac will be remembered for roles in OCEAN’S ELEVEN, CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, and BAD SANTA. Mac was 50 years old.
I Got Rhythm
I’m not entirely sure why, but I seem to suddenly be surrounded by musicals. Last weekend I watched MAMMA MIA!…next weekend I’ll be seeing the stage production of “Avenue Q”…interspersed with that, was a long conversation with a family member who’d just come back from an NYC trip full of Broadway productions. They’re following me…
Kool Thing
I’m switching things up a bit this week and putting off my top five post until tomorrow. It was a long weekend around here, and my head just ain’t where it should be to write one of those longer posts. Tomorrow though…I promise. In the meantime, here’s my choice for a “Watch This Wednesday” movie…