Published in Rants and Raves·Jan 24And the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards Are…At 5:30am Pacific Time this morning, Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams announced the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, which are set to air on ABC on March 12th. There were shocking snubs, surprise inclusions, and new records abound. …Movies13 min readMovies13 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Jan 23Final Predictions for the 95th Academy Award NominationsOn Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will unveil their nominations for the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The awards season to date has been more unpredictable than usual, ensuring a number of surprises. Here, I take a deep dive into the races for the top 8 awards. …Movies18 min readMovies18 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Nov 10, 2022The “Halloween” Sequel Trilogy Concludes in a Bafflingly Misguided MannerLast month, Halloween Ends — the final installment of the Halloween sequel trilogy — was released simultaneously in theaters and for at-home viewing on NBC/Universal’s streaming service Peacock. Although the sequel trilogy began somewhat promisingly, it unfortunately limped to a bewilderingly feeble close. [Author’s Note: This article contains spoilers. If…Movies8 min readMovies8 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Oct 19, 2022Florence + the Machine’s Epic Hollywood Bowl Finale That Almost Wasn’tFlorence + the Machine played the 23rd and final show of the North American leg of their Dance Fever tour at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night. …Music9 min readMusic9 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Sep 23, 2022“Mad About You”: A Classic Sitcom Turns 3030 years ago today, Mad About You premiered on NBC. The show was a rarity in its initial focus on a young, childless newlywed couple and was a linchpin of NBC’s iconic Must-See TV lineup. …Television22 min readTelevision22 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Sep 21, 2022“In & Out”: A Gay Comedy Classic Turns 25Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of one of the first major studio films to humanely center the experience of gay people. In & Out featured an all-star cast and was received warmly by audiences and critics. It remains an under-appreciated landmark of gay cinema a quarter century after its release. …LGBTQ10 min readLGBTQ10 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Sep 18, 2022Member-only“Maude” at 50: Celebrating a TV Classic’s Golden AnniversarySeptember 12 marked 50 years since Maude premiered on CBS. The Emmy-winning spinoff of All in the Family instantly became one of TV’s most-watched shows, made Bea Arthur an icon, and tackled hot-button contemporary issues with a boldness that has never been matched. …Television22 min readTelevision22 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Sep 17, 2022“Butterfly” at 25: Celebrating Mariah Carey’s Transformative MasterpieceYesterday marked the 25th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s 5th studio album Butterfly. After unprecedented dominance of the Billboard charts over the first 7 years of her career, Mariah made profoundly bold and risky changes in 1997. The result was personal liberation and a game-changing masterpiece of an album. The Road…Music14 min readMusic14 min read
Published in Rants and Raves·Sep 14, 2022Rants and Raves from the 74th Primetime Emmy AwardsOn Monday, September 12th, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced their picks for the best television and streaming had to offer this past year in a ceremony on NBC and Peacock. Here, I recap the winners and review the show. Reflections on the WinnersTelevision13 min readTelevision13 min read
Sep 11, 2022Previewing and Predicting the 74th Primetime Emmy AwardsThis article contains a preview of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. For a recap of the ceremony and a list of winners, click here. On Monday, September 12th, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) will announce their picks for the best that television networks and streaming services had…Television19 min readTelevision19 min read