“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”
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“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”
Awesome Albums from ’84, Vol. 1
Featured image: The full cover spread for The Cars’ Heartbeat City. The cover art, from a piece by English artist Peter Phillips, depicts a Vargas pin-up model and a 1971 Plymouth Duster.
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”
Happy Roald Dahl Day
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl, The Minpins Today is Roald Dahl Day, in honor of Dahl’s birthday. His darkly comic tales, which often pit kindhearted children against nefarious adults, have delighted generations of young readers (yours truly included). His books have sold more than 250 million copiesContinue reading “Happy Roald Dahl Day”
Watergate in Pop Culture
Originally published in 2022, this post has been edited for content and clarity. On June 18, 1972, five men were arrested after breaking into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. The five men – Virgilio “Villo” R. González, Bernard Barker, James McCord, Eugenio Martínez, and Frank Sturgis –Continue reading “Watergate in Pop Culture”
Iconic Pop Culture Dads
***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO CHILD ABUSE, ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, PARENT DEATH, CANCER, AND DOGFIGHTING ***** Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate! In honor of the occasion, here are some pop culture dads that I love – and a few that I love to hate. For Gen-Xers like me, noContinue reading “Iconic Pop Culture Dads”
Legend: Gene Wilder
***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO BLACKFACE, ANTI-SEMITISM, BULLYING, SEXUAL ASSAULT, MISCARRIAGE, CANCER, AND ALZHEIMER’S ***** Gene Wilder would have celebrated his 90th birthday today. An Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated actor, writer, director, and comedian, Wilder had a unique gift for finding humor in the darkest of places. Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman onContinue reading “Legend: Gene Wilder”
25 Awesome Electronic Film and Television Scores
I love a good film or television score. I especially love a good electronic film or television score. An electronic score is particularly suited to genres like sci-fi and horror, so you’ll see several of each on this list, including some of the most iconic films of the modern era. Without further ado, here areContinue reading “25 Awesome Electronic Film and Television Scores”
PB & Julie + Julie C. Trivia 