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Review: The Dud Avocado
The New York Review Book Classics series publishes fiction and non-fiction that has been out of print for awhile, previously only available in a foreign language, or too obscure to be published elsewhere. The covers are all eye-catching, and they all have that same square in the top 3/4 with the title, author, and info. ...
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Review: Midnight in Paris (2011)
I have seen enough Woody Allen films to expect the plain black opening titles, the alphabetical list of actors, and the delectable eye-candy that he provides any time he chooses to present the setting as though it is a principle character. He often translates the personality and character of his chosen city to complement the ...
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An Evolution of Sorts
People have asked me how I got into playwriting, my typical answer is that it was the power of suggestion. The real answer is something of a long story. People wonder how I went from music, to poetry, to theatre. In order to tell this story, let’s look at the origins of a few things. ...
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Fourth of July Weekend!
You know what that means. Margaritas under the sun, family barbecues, and fireworks at night near the park. You’re allowed this weekend to skip the high-brow and go straight to the real deal. Here are some ideas for you: In New York City, try taking in the fireworks at The Sky Room at the Fairfield Inn ...