Archive for November, 2015

Non-Pie Thanksgiving Desserts

There’s no refuting the greatness that is Thanksgiving pie. For some folks, the pumpkin, pecan and … Read more »

Autre Ne Veut: Creating Protest Songs

Arthur Ashin’s music was once dubbed ‘alt R&B’, but with influences from Judith Butler to the … Read more »

“Important Hats”: My FT Review

The Financial Times has posted my review of a new off-Broadway play. To wit: ‘My grandmother … Read more »

TV: Sunday-Night Scorecard

The Good Wife: Hooray! An episode with Christine Baranski‘s Diane front-and-center. Peter’s presidential campaign was barely … Read more »

Celine’s Tribute To Paris

Bold “Chi-Raq” Means That Spike Lee’s Back

Variety gushes: ‘This sprawling, blistering state-of-the-reunion-address is Spike Lee’s most vital movie in years.’ And even … Read more »

Miss Piggy Covers Adele’s “Hello”

You think Christmas is dominating the airwaves? Hah! Adele is dominating the airwaves! Even the Muppets … Read more »