Christine McVie died on November 30 after a brief illness. I just don’t have the words yet. Irene Cara died on November 25 at the age of 63. Born Irene Cara Escalera on March 18, 1959, Cara made her Broadway debut at the age of nine in Maggie Flynn and starred in her first featureContinue reading “Quick Hits: November 27 – December 3”
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Badass Women of Rock
Originally published in 2021, edited for content and clarity. Rock and roll remains a man’s world – women make up less than 8% of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame membership – but that doesn’t mean women don’t know how to rock. Women may still struggle to be recognized for their contributions, but theseContinue reading “Badass Women of Rock”
The 27 Club
This post was originally published in April 2021. It has been edited for content and clarity. ***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, EATING DISORDERS, SUICIDE, DRUG ABUSE, OVERDOSE, DROWNING, AND MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ***** In April 1994, Kurt Cobain died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, becoming GenerationContinue reading “The 27 Club”
80s Soundtrack Jams A-Z
As an avid fan of film and music, not much makes me happier than a movie soundtrack. And as a Gen-Xer, I am particularly fond of 80s movie soundtracks. From pop-rock to synth-pop, ska to funk to power pop, the following songs were an integral part of my formative years. Not every song on thisContinue reading “80s Soundtrack Jams A-Z”
Quick Hits: November 10
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony this past weekend. During Duran Duran’s acceptance speech, they read a letter from guitarist Andy Taylor, who left the band for good in 2006 but was expected to appear at the induction. In the letter, Taylor revealed he had been diagnosed with stageContinue reading “Quick Hits: November 10”
Legend: Angela Lansbury
Dame Angela Lansbury has died at the age of 96. A five-time Tony winner, three-time Oscar nominee, and eighteen-time Emmy nominee, Lansbury was an icon of the stage and screen and one of the most beloved actors of all time. Angela Brigid Lansbury was born on October 16, 1925, in Regent’s Park, London. Her fatherContinue reading “Legend: Angela Lansbury”
Quick Hits: October 6-7
HBO has dropped the trailer for Mama’s Boy, based on Dustin Lance Black’s 2019 memoir. Black, who is gay and was raised in the Mormon church, won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for 2008’s Milk and subsequently became an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. This will be a must-see. The Jazz Singer was released on OctoberContinue reading “Quick Hits: October 6-7”
Pop Quiz Answers
When Harry Met Sally… (“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top” from Oklahoma!) Chicago (“We Both Reached for the Gun”) Grease (“Summer Nights”) Top Gun (“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” by The Righteous Brothers) My Best Friend’s Wedding (“I Say a Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick) Mary Poppins (“Step in Time”) The Blues Brothers (“Think”)Continue reading “Pop Quiz Answers”
Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!
This time around, we’re looking at movie scenes where a character is singing. From the photos, can you tell me the name of the movie as well as which song the characters are singing? Each song title and movie title are worth one point, for a total of 40 points. Come back in a fewContinue reading “Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!”
Quick Hits: September 27-28
HBO has released the first trailer for The Last of Us, the long-awaited adaptation of the beloved video game (the third-best-selling PlayStation 3 game of all time). The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, a smuggler escorting 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic America, and will premiere sometime in 2023. True crimeContinue reading “Quick Hits: September 27-28”
