Ever feel a bit like Susie Diamond the first time she takes the stage with the Fabulous Baker Boys? You know, when she forgets to flip the switch on the microphone and no one in the audience hears her—until she turns on the mic just as she answers Frank Baker in frustration, “What fucking switch?!” … Continue reading Is This Thing On?
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Wolfish for Margot Robbie
When it comes to the under-forty set of modern actors, few impress me more than Margot Robbie, who turned 33 earlier this week, on July 2nd. Wait a minute, she’s only 33?!? It feels like the Aussie actress and producer has been around forever. But it was just ten years ago that she had her … Continue reading Wolfish for Margot Robbie
Marilyn, Fireworks, and the Fourth
This week, Americans celebrate our independence by grilling burgers and hot dogs, drinking domestic beer, and setting off explosions in the sky. I don’t quite get it either, but it’s the American Way. And I do love me some ice cold Miller High Life! I could descend into a lengthy rant about the current state … Continue reading Marilyn, Fireworks, and the Fourth
Calendar Girl: Julie London for July
July is known for its scorching temperatures, so it’s only fitting Julie London brings the heat with her smokey vocals on “Sleigh Ride in July.” Not sure why she’s sleigh riding in July, but I’d listen to her sing about making hot apple cider in the middle of a heatwave, so who cares? I found … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for July
Lost and Found: The Vice Academy Movies
I’ve mentioned my gloriously misspent early ‘90s youth watching B-movies and cult horror plenty of times. Many of those movies I viewed for the first time thanks to USA Up All Night and the hostess with the mostess, Rhonda Shear. Before I go on, look, you’re aware of my feelings for Rhonda. They’re well documented. … Continue reading Lost and Found: The Vice Academy Movies
Summer Vibing, Autumn Dreaming
With the summer solstice just a few days ago, I’m trying to live in the moment and appreciate summer while it’s here. You know me though, always with a third eye towards the next season, my beloved autumn. After all, we’re just a scant four months from Halloween. Speaking of beloved, my favorite autumnal deity, … Continue reading Summer Vibing, Autumn Dreaming
Remembering Vanity
Recently I fired up the very silly martial arts action-comedy The Last Dragon (1985) in the background while I was doing some work. While it played, I was reminded of the first time I saw this cult classic, when a friend screened the movie on VHS at his birthday party sometime in either late 1985 … Continue reading Remembering Vanity






