Published July 13, 2012
In the midst of last summer, Woody Allen's quiet time travel comedy "Midnight in Paris" became a surprise hit. It was heralded as a return to form, but those words have been heard many times over the course of Allen's illustrious career. Unfortunately, his latest, the overstuffed yet underthought "To Rome with Love," doesn't break that pattern.
Published July 26, 2011
I like the idea of blogging about films that have very little or nothing to do with Wisconsin (or Milwaukee), but that insignificantly reference it somewhere in the script.
Published May 26, 2010
Veteran TV talker Dick Cavett talked to audience at Ten Chimneys over the weekend and can't believe what a good time he had ... "Dancing with the Stars" and "Biggest Loser" wrap up for the season ... A Danny Gokey fan wins the best prize a Danny Gokey fan can win.
Published Sept. 6, 2007
Those of us who grew up in Brew City are part of an elite sub group who have "Milwaukee porn names."
Published Dec. 21, 2006
"Good for the Jews" is the latest from Rob Tannenbaum, who received rave reviews for his previous performance, "What I Like About Jew." This time, along with David Fagin, Tannenbaum offers more unorthodox songs about Jews and Jewish life at the Miramar Theatre.
Friday November 30th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL If there had to be a single humorist chosen to be ‘the one’ for the modern era, I don’t see how it could be more than a one horse race. Woody Allen is the clear cut winner, and probably takes the second and third pl...
Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 – Mt. Prospect, IL The King of Uranus has finally landed! I - or should I say ‘he’ – recorded a pair of appearances this evening that will be seen in two future episodes of my friend Mike Preston’s cable TV show “Psycho Ba...
Wednesday March 21st, 2012 – Kenosha, WI Some days I just can’t seem to figure out why things happen the way they do, and today is one of those days. I’m feeling very down today, but it’s not all about me. Yes, I have a few annoying problems right now...
I can't really talk about Midnight in Paris in terms of Woody Allen's career as many have - many say it's his best in years. I really couldn't tell you because despite all the film-watching I do, I have never really kept up with the ultra-prolific director. I can tell you, however, that it's a...
Friday June 18th, 2010 - Lake Villa, IL No gig tonight but that’s ok. I’m working tomorrow, and then the summer tumbleweeds come rolling in. July is very dry, and August is weak too. Then things pick up again in the month of September on many levels. I’ve got some co...
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