I love the original Twister – the 1996 disaster movie that barreled through theaters and brought The Wizard of Oz back into the pop culture …
Movies
The Greatest Night in Pop
Although I was only two years old when some of the biggest music stars on the planet gathered in one room to help alleviate the horrific …
Brats
Spearheaded, directed, and starring Andrew McCarthy – a card carrying member of the notorious 1980s group of up-and-coming actors deemed the …
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
I’ve always liked Bon Jovi – my cousins were huge fans so we always listened to the band as kids. Songs like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “It’s My …
Shit, Actually
Lindy West is a little kooky. But she is also very clever and very funny. In her book, Shit, Actually: The Definitive 100% Objective Guide …
The Art of the Oral History
I have a special place in my heart for oral histories because they are basically interviews with commentary and analysis in between which, …
2023: Year In Review
I started writing year-end reviews in 2020 and each year it blows my mind how quickly the next one comes around. As I’ve said before, no one …
Ninety Days In The 90s
*Spoilers* I had so much hope for this book – 90s, time travel, “for fans of High Fidelity,” rock and roll – but I’m bummed to report …
Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation
My review of this book is not totally fair because I picked it up knowing that I like Pearl Jam – I don’t love Pearl Jam. But author Steven …