The newest product introduced for this season by the award-winning HBO television folks is one of the farthest-fetched ideas to date, and yet once again proves to be a winner for the cable network that has taken television series development to an art. Cable series such as HBO's cultural icon 'The Sopranos', Showtime's controversial 'Dexter', … Continue reading TV Watch: True Blood
Defending your life
The wry comedy of Albert Brooks was on full display in the 1991 heavenly comedy "Defending Your Life" which he directed.In the film, Brooks stars as a man who has died and finds himself in a purgatory-like pleasant way station where he must actually, literally defend his life at a formal hearing in order to … Continue reading Defending your life
Cheesesteak heaven
Every year, Philadelphia magazine comes out with a special edition highlighting the "Best of Philly" in which they rate the top local eateries, businesses, celebrities, watering holes, get-aways, etc. One of the most hotly debated categories each year here in the City of Brotherly Love is the 'Best Cheesesteak". You see, the cheesesteak is Philly's … Continue reading Cheesesteak heaven
Islamism Series: Obsession
This past Sunday, the Philadelphia Inquirer's weekend advertising inserts included an item that you might have missed if you weren't looking carefully, or that you might have simply disregarded while moving through your shopping choices. The item was a heavy-paper card with a DVD attached, one that you absolutely need to view. The DVD is … Continue reading Islamism Series: Obsession
TV Watch: Entourage
Last Sunday marked the debut episode for the 5th season of the HBO hit series 'Entourage', a show that has sometimes been tabbed as a male 'Sex & the City'. The show focuses on the life and career of Vincent Chase, a hot rising young actor played by Adrian Grenier. Vinnie is a kid from … Continue reading TV Watch: Entourage
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