The American Masters documentary, available to stream on PBS, “Groucho and Cavett”, is a heartwarming look at two American originals. What did a NYC Jew, born in 1890, and a Baptist Iowan, born in 1934, have in common? It was the love of a great joke. Groucho Marx was the hilarious star of Broadway and movies with his brothers, Harpo and Chic …
“M3gan,” a movie about a robot/doll playmate is a big winner at the box office. The doll, known as Megan, was created by a genius Artificial Intelligence scientist. Allison Williams, of “Girls” and “Nope” fame, plays the inventor of Megan beautifully. The 9 year old sized doll can respond and initiative conversations appropriately. Her brillian …
Three Oscar winning directors have used used their love of movies as inspirations for their new films. Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelman’s”, Sam Mendes’s “Empire of Light”, and Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” explore the power of film to tell stories. “Babylon” looks at the transition of movies from the silent era to the talkies. The journey of 3 ch …
Every year a top cultural highlight, for me, is the Kennedy Center Honorees Special. It is always televised between Christmas and New Years on CBS. This year’s telecast is tonight at 8 pm, Wednesday, December 28. A group of 5 artists are presented Medals, in a night of celebration, for their distinguished careers. This year the list is an eclect …
A Grammy Tribute Concert tonight, CBS at 9PM, will highlight the incredible career of New York’s superstar, Paul Simon. From his hits as a duo with Art Garfunkel, through his solo career, Simon has been able to explore both deeply personal feelings and the exuberance of world music as a unifying force for music lovers. Simon’s writing explored t …
In David Hare’s new play, “Straight Line Crazy”, Ralph Fiennes inhabits the role of the most important New York State visionary of the 20th century. Heading up more than 20 state agencies in his run of over 40 years, Robert Moses was considered the most powerful man in New York. He maintained that he was not an urban planner but a doer. Moses b …
HBO has a fascinating interview that features a great conversation and terrific performances. Bruce Springsteen and Howard Stern had a bit of a feud and this session was the first time the two had met. Howard is able to delve into Bruce’s life with incisive questions. Bruce is extremely honest about his relationships with his parents, family, an …
It’s the biggest sporting event in the world. More people watch and follow the World Cup Tournament than any other sporting activity. Thirty two countries qualified for this year’s event. The World Cup is almost a hundred years old. It is held every four years and the 1930 initial Cup was won by Uruguay. This year the World Cup is being held in …
“Almost Famous” and “Kimberly Akimbo” recently opened on Broadway to very different critical receptions. “Almost Famous” is a musical based on the 2000 award winning film of the same name. The movie written by Cameron Crowe was a big hit and the musical adaptation seemed like a certain hit. It had an interesting story: a teenage music savant gets …
A mystery series can either be a trite disaster or be absorbing. “The White Lotus” is an HBO series that is scintillating. The second season of the show is set in a breathtaking resort on Sicily. Similarly, to last year’s show, the mystery is set in the first episode. As the series begins, we find out that on the last day of the group’s vacati …
Two superstars are out with very intriguing projects. Both songwriters are notable for the impact of their songs. Bob Dylan’s songs fueled a generation’s fresh look at many aspects of the 1960’s and beyond. His songs are considered so influential and well-crafted that he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Taylor Swift’s songs have beco …
I am sure you have looked forward to a movie and have been disappointed. My expectations were raised when I found out that two Oscar winners that I like were in the movie. “The Good Nurse” sounded like a can’t miss, must see, on Netflix. Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne play the good and bad nurses in a truth based mystery. It all sounded pr …
A fascinating photo exhibit is available for anyone interested in getting a remarkable look at pre-war Europe. A young man was taken on a summer trip of 8 European countries. Richard Scheur took multiple rolls of film and had an incredible knack of connecting with the people and places on his journey. The photos of life in the cities, countrysid …
Museum going is an easy and accessible outing for New Yorkers. Tourists from all over the world make sure to take in at least one museum on their New York City visits. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, and the Whitney are the top attractions. Their offerings are world class and their new fall shows are all …
“Cost of Living”, the 2018 Pulitzer winning play, has finally made its Broadway debut. Martyna Majok’s play has been performed in theaters all over the USA. It has touched audiences with its realistic exploration of life’s challenges. The four character play delves into intimacy and dependency in a fresh manner. Two of the characters are physic …
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