"Two dudes with computers" is their public/marketing face. Behind the scenes, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter are skilled producers. Their recent album, Random Access Memories, featured world-class musicians making real music on real musical instruments not just computers or sequencers. I'm thinking…

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I was driving from New England to the mid-Atlantic area once and decided on a whim to drive through Manhattan. Triborough bridge to FDR to Fifth Avenue, Washington Square Park towards the Holland Tunnel.

Yes, hardly any trees. I'm thinking, "Lots of people here, lots of shopping, but don't really know if I would ever…

Drake Bell as the significant other in a (fake) mid-1960's era beach video. I love this.

The "Small Potatoes" episode always makes me laugh because the mom who has "Luke Skywalker's" baby is the actress who did Chuckie's voice in Rugrats. And she used the exact same voice in this episode.

If you like those truly behind-the-scenes facts, consider subscribing to American Cinematographer. Every month they have very detailed articles on the filming of 3-4 different movies, with smaller articles about other films. You can look at some of the articles for free (no paywall) on their web site, theasc.com.…

I thought there was a law that said living people couldn't be on stamps. (I know these are characters played by living people but give me a second here.) Then there was the three flag-raising 9/11 firefighters stamp, these stamps, and others.

Katy Perry wore a pepperoni pizza-themed onesie

Some people get rich because they learn difficult, marketable skills (surgeon, CPA, etc). The learning part requires brain power, so if follows that learning about responsible money management complements the other learning they have been doing.

You could put your cash in a coffee can and bury it in the backyard. The next worst place to keep it is in a bank checking or savings account.

She has been Dame Helen Mirren (aka Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) since 2003.

I saw it and enjoyed it very much. It hit a difficult target of plot, script, characters, casting, production values, action and snark.

I saw the movie and it was awesome. No, it was...

Studio executive: "Stand-alone Wonder Woman movie? That wouldn't work. She doesn't have a compelling narrative to drive the story"

Top of the Lake: Is is still available on NetFlix? Elisabeth Moss is excellent, though many New Zealanders didn't like her accent. The story is mostly resolved in seven hours.
A well-crafted story by Jane Campion, but you absolutely should avoid this if you need trigger warnings for sexual assault, workplace gender…

Cheryl Hines married a Kennedy. I have seen her in interviews and she strikes me as very intelligent and aware.

I have no idea what happens during that scene in Manhattan when he talks at her while they're walking down the sidewalk. I can't remember any of the words—I am in awe of her appearance. It's been that way since the first time I saw the movie (in a theater, original release, oldster here). Back then, I had no idea…

This is an issue with generations of complexity regarding land rights, access to resources, religion, culture, outright warfare, colonialism, genocide, arbitrary national borders ... the list is long.

Anyone who voices their opinion in <=140 characters is by definition being reductive and contributing to background…

I know a few Greeks (I'm in the U.S) who would love to be at that game. Hope you have a great time.