I’m a car guy. They’re much more to me than just transportation … they are freedom, inspiration, mechanical alchemy and art. The shape, the lines, the power, the fit and finish … when these elements come together for me it’s like hearing a great rock song, or seeing a terrific piece of live theater, or [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Under The Radar: Local Entertainment Gems That Deserve Your Attention
March 25, 2009
When it comes to many local level arts events a common refrain is, “Gee, if I had known about it I would have gone.” Fair enough, so here’s three quick hits on some worthy happenings deserving of your attention this coming weekend.
Moving Images: It’s a film festival devoted to the understanding of living with psychiatric [...]
Movin’ Out: Joel And Tharp Have All The Right Moves
March 21, 2009
This weekend Boston is lucky enough to have two big budget shows featuring some amazing dancing. You’ve probably heard about the one over at the Opera House, “Dirty Dancing” (if you haven’t, welcome back to the land of the living Rip Van Winkle!) … the other is “Movin’ Out” at the Colonial Theater. Now, with [...]
Is Jon Stewart Now The Most Trusted Man In America?
March 16, 2009
Well, is he?
After his complete dismantling of CNBC’s Jim Cramer on “The Daily Show” last week it’s a fair question. In a half hour for the TV ages, Stewart delivered a public shaming not just to the hyperbolic host of “Mad Money” but also to the so-called mainstream media for being asleep at the wheel [...]
U2 IN THE ‘VILLE: ROCK GODS TRY TO COME BACK TO EARTH
March 11, 2009
So, a lucky few will get to see U2 at the Somerville Theatre tonight … no tickets, you have to win (via local radio stations) to get in. A pair of tractor trailers pulled into Davis Square Tuesday morning, and started unloading gear. The ridiculous amount of equipment only serving to prove a rather deflating [...]
Wound Up Over Watchmen: Ticking Off The Best And Worst Of The Movie Adaptation
March 9, 2009
To me it’s a pop culture moment on the same level as The Lord of the Rings film series. The big screen arrival of Watchmen this past weekend carried so much anticipation (yet somehow crossed with dread) … high hopes (but tinged with low expectations) … geek pride (crossed with fan boy delusions). As much [...]
Nathan Fillion: Oh, That Guy
March 4, 2009
Ladies and gentlemen let’s welcome Nathan Fillion to the Mike Stand.
Seriously, if I hadn’t stuck his picture at the top of this blog, would you have any idea who I was talking about? Joss Whedon fans you’re excused from this part of the conversation ’cause I know you know. In fact you guys know everything. [...]
Legend Of The Seeker: So Bad, And So Good
March 1, 2009
Legend of the Seeker is like a family sized bag of “Cheetos” (that you don’t plan on sharing with the family), so wrong and yet so right. Plot lines to this syndicated sword and sorcery tale pretty much equal the nutritional guide on the cheese curls … not much there. Yet, try to stop eating [...]
