"A sinister cabal of superior writers."
Ray Ellis is a freelance writer who has been dissecting pop culture and its effect on how we view ourselves for over twenty years, ruffling feathers and dragging unsuspecting pedestrians along for the ride whenever possible.
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Movie Review: Shakespeare Behind Bars
An understated, if sometimes unsettling, glimpse at an unsual Shakespearian troupe.
Lisa Germano's vision is often bleak, but ultimately hints at better days to come.
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CD Review: Rhymefest Blue Collar
Does poppin' up the blue collar put a new face on the stagnant state of rap?
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Mike Douglas: Gone But Never Forgotten
A fond goodbye to a true icon of American pop culture.
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CD Review: Pure Reason Revolution: The Dark Third
Pure Reason Revolution are, quite simply, the best and brightest hope for the New Progs.
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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Lies
When lives hang in the balance, embellishing photos is disgraceful at best.
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DVD/CD Review: Phish Live in Brooklyn
Live in Brooklyn showcases Phish as one of the all-time great jam bands.
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A Parting Thought on Sitcom July
The TV industry's got some 'splainin' to do when it comes to situation comedies.
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CD Reviews: Aretha Live at Filmore West and King Curtis Live at the Filmore West
How the Queen of Soul and the King of Sax changed rock forever.
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CD Review: Putumayo Music's Blues Around the World
The blues may hold the key to global peace.
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