I would not succumb to conversion. I was a justified aficionado—personally and professionally—of popular music culture and Beyoncé stood in opposition to the music I jammed to. Or did she?
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DVD Review: ‘Fear in the Night’ (digitally restored)
A restored version of 1947's 'Fear in the Night' should interest DeForest Kelley fans and those who like old-time psychological thrillers.
Read More »Interview: Entertainment Lawyer William Leibowitz, Author of ‘Miracle Man’
What if someone was born with an IQ of an unheard-of level of 550? And what if as a baby he was tossed in a trash can?
Read More »Music Review: Charles Davis – ‘For the Love of Lori’
If the album is cathartic for the artist, it is no less cathartic for the sensitive listener.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Septic Man’
Icky is the best way to describe it, but the gross outs never spoil the fun.
Read More »The Gencon Files: Interview with Jim Butcher, Author of ‘The Dresden Files’
Jim Butcher talks comics, RPGs, and the next Dresden Files book, 'Peace Talks.'
Read More »Music Review: Somi – ‘The Lagos Music Salon’
'The Lagos Music Salon' offers not only some beautiful music, but some important ideas as well.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Boyhood’
Richard Linklater's 12-years-in-the-making cinematic gamble pays off in spades, delivering a unique and profoundly moving experience.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Caleb Johnson, Kris Allen, Ne-Yo, Sinéad O’Connor, Stevie Nicks, Somi and More
From American Idol winners to Stanley Clarke to Stevie Nicks and Ne-Yo, there's major news from top artists, music icons, and hot up-and-comers this week.
Read More »An Open Letter to the Suicidal and the Disease of Depression (R.I.P. Robin Williams)
Robin Williams's comedy was part of my recovery. I watched until I could recite his jokes by heart. His death is especially hurtful because it was his comedy I often returned to for relief
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