Playlist 8-20-10
Started with some soundtrack stuff, sampled a little more Arcade Fire, some new stuff from S. Carey and Broken Social Scene. Played some My Morning Jacket in anticipation of their…
Reviving WhalerMania
Wish my pals were around last Saturday, to take in a supreme indulgence into boyhood sportstime nostalgia. Anybody who is a fan of another, actual hockey team may not understand…
Get Rhythmic
Always nice when the nationals of anything come to Hartford. But this week it was the U.S. National Gymnastics which had special appeal, especially if you like to watch people…
Playlist 8-13-10
Back after a two week absence, started with some gospel type numbers, then heavily sampled soundtrack albums for a couple of favorite TV series, “Breaking Bad” and “True Blood.” Couldn’t…
Friend of the Devil
Before primary season is completely over, let us take time to recognize one of the more unusual races in the state. I only learn this after arriving home after being…
Election Results: Streaming Through
Let me preface this by saying the last time there was an August primary I was interested in, also involving Ned Lamont, I also was out of state, at New…
My Dust-Up with Harry Hamlin
I could tell press tour was having an effect on me when I started insulting Harry Hamlin. The actor and former People Magazine Sexiest Man of the Year, is in…
Polygamy TV: TLC's ‘Sister Wives’
One of the creepiest sessions at the TV Critics summer press tour must have been that for “Sister Wives,” the new reality show coming next month that features a polygamist’s…
Jon + Kate – Jon + Sarah
Kate Gosselin may be going it alone as mother of eight on the continuing reality series. But she’s found a new friend among the TLC family. Gosslein and her brood…
From YouTube to Nick: ‘Fred’
You’ve delighted in his high energy and even higher pitched voice on YouTube. Are you ready to withstand a full length feature featuring Fred Figglehorn? “Fred: The Movie” comes to…