Film & Television
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Ska bands, the most debauched of bands.
Park and Recreation S5E7: “It seems like the kind of place a ska band would go to shoot heroin”. Me: That doesn’t seem possible. Heroin is known to decrease the sex drive, and ska bands are notoriously… horny. The Girl: …you’re lucky I love you. Continue reading
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Safe Journey, Mr. Reiner.
The Girl and I watched Rob Reiner’s “The American President” last night, and as someone who’s been a stalwart “The West Wing” fan since it premiered in September of 1999, I’m always reminded at how much Aaron Sorkin reused and refined his concepts between the two. An example in dialogue… TAP: “Someday, someone is going Continue reading
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Rules of the Writing Road.
Sports Night S2E21, “La Forza Del Destino” – Remember, please, if you’re going out on a date and you want to impress someone, it’s a “dog eat dog world,” not a “doggy-dog world.” This is a reminder that the Rules of Grammar are never to be taken for granite. 2 Continue reading
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Rocky Horror Picture Show: 50th Anniversary Screening at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Image Description: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” projected, with the “Pacemakers Dance Team” onstage. 1 Continue reading
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A Normal Conversation Between Normal People.
EC, watching The Four Seasons: “He can afford it, he’s a millionaire. Hedge funds…” Me: “He doesn’t look like a landscaper.“ (beat) EC: Glares. Friendship is lovely. 3 Continue reading