Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees Are a Nostalgic Hip-Hop Treat Whenever I tell anyone I’m going to see Lauryn Hill their first question is inevitably, “Was she late?” While … Read More
In Defense of Disney’s All Star Resorts
Cover image: a Mickey Pretzel and Vojito from the Silver Screen Spirits pool bar at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort If you’re hesitating to reserve All Star Resorts for a … Read More
Generation Retro: Percy Hynes White and the Carousel of Nostalgia
For most of us, the joys, fashions and melodies of earlier years live in our memory as an oasis, a refuge from life’s present-day burdens and complexities. Looking back, those … Read More
CD Review: High Tide- The Complete Liberty Recordings
Cherry Red Records have released, yet again, another box set. The set in question, The Complete Liberty Recordings, is a three disc set devoted to the career of progressive/psychedelic rock band … Read More
CD Review: The Runaways- Neon Angels On The Road to Ruin (1976-1978)
Cherry Red Records have, once again, graced rock fans with another box set release. The release in question, Neon Angels, is a five disc set devoted to the career of the … Read More
Blu Ray Review: Moonage Daydream (2022)- Criterion Collection
David Bowie never wanted a biopic made about his life. While this hasn’t stopped anyone from doing so (see 2020’s disaster Stardust), Bowie’s estate has done very well with sticking … Read More
Album Review: Crabby Appleton- Go Back: The Crabby Appleton Anthology
Grapefruit, a Cherry Red Records label, have released a new 2-CD set devoted to the career of rock band Crabby Appleton. The set, Go Back, is the definitive Crabby Appleton release … Read More
Kim Petras Goes Orchestral with Feed The Beast Symphonic Sessions!
Celebrating the release of her latest, Feed The Beast, the stellar Kim Petras has released three live performances featuring a 7-piece string ensemble and they are incredible. The performances arrive … Read More
Festival Preview: Bourbon and Beyond, Louisville, KY Sept. 14-17
Festivals have had a rough go of it post-pandemic, especially in the Midwest. Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville has soldiered on. Last year, after a break for COVID, the festival … Read More
CD Review: Bad News: Every Mistake Imaginable- The Complete Frilly Pink Years 1987-1988
HNE, a Cherry Red record label, have recently released a two-CD set devoted to comedic heavy metal band Bad News. The set, Every Mistake Imaginable, features all of the music recorded … Read More
Theatre Review: Les Miserables at the Hollywood Pantages
Les Misérables Los Angeles – Hollywood Pantages Theatre Now through September 10, 2023 Costa Mesa – Segerstrom Center for the Arts September 19 – October 1, 2023 Cameron Mackintosh presents … Read More
Something Different: How to Write a Memorable Story
How to Write a memorable story We all want to write memorable and high-quality stories. Not everyone has the means and the interest to write good stories. Some want to … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: After Hours (1985)- Criterion Collection
Now halfway into 2023, the Criterion Collection have released several new titles for the month of July. One of them is Martin Scorsese’s 1985 dark comedy After Hours. As per usual … Read More
3 Movies from the 1980s to Rewatch (& Re-appreciate) Right Now
3 Movies from the 1980s to Rewatch (& Re-appreciate) Right Now It’s always a good idea to go back and look over some classics and see how they hold up … Read More