I’ve made no secret of that fact that I love “Hated”. It’s a great film; it combines two of my favorite things – a damn good story and music. But there’s something else that is pretty great about “Hated”; it centers on the story of a woman. Now, more than ever, a film like this … Continue reading »
Update, March 21: San Francisco Bay Guardian was able to acquire an audio recording of the comments in question. March 17, 2013, folk singer Michelle Shocked had a concert at Yoshi’s in San Francisco. She chose that venue and concert to deliver an anti-gay rant that has many using the descriptive “hate”. Reports are unclear … Continue reading »
Let’s talk about Jodie Foster. Last night at the Golden Globe awards award-winning actor, Jodie Foster came out. I think. It was a rather long and convoluted acceptance speech after Foster was announced as the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille award. I also think that she announced she was retiring from acting but I’m not … Continue reading »
Matthew Hutchinson is a busy man. Not only has he lived all over the world but he’s a musician, singer, and an actor. Some of his fans from Australia may be familiar with “Our Mountain” - though they’ve since relocated to New York where they’re breaking into the US music scene. Hutchinson did some acting … Continue reading »
The Brian Buckley band is one of the best bands I’ve ever heard live. They’re true performers. They love music. You can see that while they’re onstage. Sometimes, they lose themselves in what they’re playing and it’s as though they’ve forgotten there’s an audience. Sometimes, they’re so engaged with the crowd that it’s like being … Continue reading »
Outside my window, the sky is a bleak and dreary grey. It’s damp and chilly and no matter how many layers I don, I just can’t seem to get warm. My inbox has been overrun with ‘Black Friday’ sale ads and the local radio stations have begun playing Christmas music a full week earlier than … Continue reading »
My younger sister, Nicki, doesn’t have to watch what she eats. She doesn’t count calories or points. To an outsider, she probably represents everything that most women envy, possibly even despise. She’s a willowy 6’1” tall and after two kids is still a size four. She has thick, shiny hair and a nearly flawless complexion. … Continue reading »
When I woke up this morning, it was a nippy 41°F (5°C). For many of you out there, this probably isn’t considered cold. For native Floridians like myself, it’s positively frigid. Light the furnace, pile on the blankets. It’s time to drag out my favorite coat and scarf. The best part? I finally get to … Continue reading »
What is about music that gets us so worked up? We will line up for hours to see it live, we’ll save for weeks to buy it, and we’ll try to get autographs from the people who write and play it. We support our favorite bands passionately and we will drive hundreds of miles for … Continue reading »
Like many companies in North America, my office has no formal dress code. Everyone pretty much wears whatever makes them feel comfortable. For example, during the summer months it’s not uncommon for you to see someone walking into the break room wearing a pair of shorts and a tank top. Our CEO is often spotted … Continue reading »