Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!

I haven’t done a pop quiz in a long time! This time around, I’m giving you four words from song titles by the same musical artist; your job is to name the artist. These are—for the most part—very well-known artists, with a couple of my personal favorites thrown in just for fun. Come back toContinue reading “Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!”

Legend: Bob Newhart

“The only difference between Bob Newhart on stage and Bob Newhart offstage is that there is no stage.” – David Hyde Pierce Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning actor Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. A master in the art of deadpan, Newhart was the ultimate everyman, known for his bone-dry witContinue reading “Legend: Bob Newhart”

“Are you ready for the summer?”

POP QUIZ, HOT SHOT: What actor, who made his feature debut in Meatballs, also appears in another film on this list?

Legend: Donald Sutherland

Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actor, activist, and all-around badass Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 17, 1935, Donald McNichol Sutherland attended Victoria University in Toronto. After earning degrees in engineering and theater, Sutherland left for London, where he studied at the prestigious LondonContinue reading “Legend: Donald Sutherland”

The One Where Julie Offers Alternative Turkey Day Viewing Options

Originally posted in 2021; edited for content and clarity. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Most of us have our Thanksgiving viewing favorites, and while football and Planes, Trains and Automobiles are classic staples (as is my dad’s personal fave, watching the backs of his eyelids), here are some not-so-traditional suggestions: Everyone has their favorite Friends Thanksgiving episode.Continue reading “The One Where Julie Offers Alternative Turkey Day Viewing Options”

Goodbye, Chandler Bing

***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION-RELATED ISSUES ***** Matthew Perry is dead at the age of 54. A five-time Emmy nominee, Perry starred in films like The Whole Nine Yards and 17 Again, as well as series such as Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Mr. Sunshine. HeContinue reading “Goodbye, Chandler Bing”