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The Light and Fluffy “Cry Baby” Packs a Powerful Dancing Punch
2008-04-16 17:31:00 The second John Waters movie to be turned into a Broadway musical is “Cry Baby,” based on the 1990 film starring Johnny Depp. Though currently in previews, I caught a recent performance of the musical to see how it compared with Water’s first Broadway outing, “Hairspray.” And while it’s not really fair to assume these shows would be similar, it’s inevitable to compare them because the writing More About: Dancing , Light , Punch , Packs , Fluffy
Mouth Organ Karaoke--SUPER BEAK
2008-04-13 14:41:00 Please click on the picture above to watch a stupid little 40 second video from the "Mouth Organ Karaoke " series that will hopefully give you a little smile on a Sunday! Or not. More About: Super
"Filler Television" Pads Programming with Unnecessary Bulk
2008-04-10 16:34:00 How dumb do television producers think we are? Apparently pretty dumb, based on the growing phenomenon known as “filler television” that seems to permeate a number of very popular TV shows. And I don’t even know if “filler television” is the correct term for all the “padding” producers use to extend their lack of content into longer programs; but it seems like an appropriate moniker. If you’re More About: Television , Programming , Bulk
Celebrity Mystery in Madrid
2008-04-07 20:28:00 Please click on the photo above to watch another episode in the "Celebrity Mystery " series. In this installment, Fritz Freewhenever travels to Madrid , Spain to investigate another series of bizarre celebrity sightings, including Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz.
The Incredible Lightness of Blogging
2008-04-04 18:51:00 Ever since I can remember, I’ve enjoyed writing down my thoughts. Even if it was only for little notes I’d pass to friends in Algebra class, I always made the most of my writing endeavors. My teachers were not always thrilled with my literary accomplishments, however. Especially on the days when my private missives were rudely intercepted by the Teacher’s Pet. (And I mean this literally. Our More About: Blogging , Incredible
Mouth Organ Karaoke--TWO SHOES, ONE BOOT
2008-04-01 13:23:00 Please click on the photo above to watch a short film from the "Mouth Organ Karaoke " series, which seems like a perfect fit for April Fool's Day! (Not to be confused with the other YouTube series which began with "Two Girls, One Cup.") More About: Shoes , Boot
The Anemic and Apathetic Acting of Nicholas Cage
2008-03-29 14:17:00 Could someone please tell Nicholas Cage to wake up? Or at least express some kind of emotion other than boredom. Lately, it seems like he’s walking through his films with an indifference one might interpret as condescension—as if he believes his talent is far better than the material he’s appearing in. (Which frankly doesn’t say much about either.) I recently saw two of Mr. Cage’s more recent More About: Acting
A Surprising Sojourn in the “South Pacific”
2008-03-27 16:46:00 “South Pacific” has never been one of my favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals. I played the role of Luther Billis in my High School production, which was both a blessing and a curse. A blessing, because it was the only comedic role in the show. And a curse, because after the show was over I was forever after referred to as “Coconuts” by many of my friends’ parents. A nickname I earned solely
Taming the Terrible Talker with the Two Minute Tip
2008-03-24 16:38:00 Have you ever been to a social get-together where one overly-talkative person “hogs” the conversation? No matter how many times other people try to contribute, they are constantly interrupted by the “hog’s” incessant need to speak? And though everyone around him seems to notice his lack of social etiquette, nobody is rude enough to point it out. So the “hog” continues to roll around in his own More About: Minute , Talker
Celebrity Mystery in London--LOST FOOTAGE
2008-03-20 22:40:00 Please click on the image above to watch a short sequence that was cut from Fritz Freewhenever's latest news report, "Reality Stars on a Rampage." More About: Lost , Celebrity , London , Mystery , Footage
LuPone Triumphs as New Queen of the “Gypsy’s”
2008-03-18 15:41:00 One of the most famous backstage musicals of all time, “Gypsy,” is back on Broadway again. After two relatively recent revivals starring Tyne Daly and Bernadette Peters (the latter only a few years ago), I wondered why anyone would want to bring it back so soon. Is there really anything about “Gypsy” we haven’t seen yet? What could possibly justify another “New” Broadway revival? Well, after More About: Queen
Are We Really Entitled to Feel So Entitled?
2008-03-16 15:18:00 What makes someone feel “entitled”? Is it something innate or something we learn? Personally, I've never felt "entitled" to anything, so I'm constantly amazed when I meet people who are blatantly arrogant regarding their rights and liberties. Yes, we have freedom of speech and freedom of choice, but do we also need to impose that freedom every opportunity we get? Has the “I can do anything I want More About: Feel
Celebrity Mystery in London
2008-03-12 13:17:00 Reality Stars on a Rampage? Click on the photo above to watch the latest humorous news report from Fritz Freewhenever on yet another "shocking celebrity mystery." This time from London , England. More About: Celebrity , Mystery
Expect a Hot Fun Night When Visiting “In the Heights”
2008-03-09 13:32:00 I am an avid theater-goer, and living less than forty-five minutes from Broadway, I tend to see a lot of the big musicals and Off-Broadway hits. I also see a lot of plays, but they aren’t necessarily on Broadway, as the “play” has become a rather rare commodity on the Great White Way. If a show doesn’t have something to make you tap your foot, or hum a tune, it doesn’t translate into big Box More About: Night , Expect
Where Do You Stand on Butter vs. Better vs. Whipped?
2008-03-06 22:08:00 I've always loved frosting. A good chocolate frosting, to be precise. The actual cake it sits on top of, not so much. Because for me, it’s the frosting that makes or breaks a cake. If the frosting is good, then the cake will at least have something to compliment it. If the frosting is bad or less than satisfying, then it really doesn’t matter how good the cake is; the overall taste has been More About: Butter , Stand
Sometimes All You Need is a Good Chocolate Cake
2008-03-03 17:16:00 The past week has been a rather sluggish one for me. Other than watching an inordinate amount of television and moping around the house, I didn’t really do anything one might call “productive.” My lethargic mood was further enhanced by a visit to my Accountant, who informed me that I would NOT be getting a sizeable tax return this year. In fact, I wouldn’t be getting a return at all. I’d be owing More About: Cake , Chocolate , Good
When Jet Lag Leads to Pocket Snags and Eye Bags
2008-02-27 19:14:00 One of the only things I don’t like about traveling abroad is the jet lag you experience upon arrival in a foreign country. (Not to mention the 2nd round you experience upon coming back home.) And while some people seem to recover rather easily from this type of system adjustment, I find that the older I get, the longer it takes to make the time zone switch. When I was in London a few weeks ago More About: Bags , Leads , Pocket
The Brilliance of the Broadway Bound “Billy Elliot”
2008-02-25 16:12:00 Just got back from London for a quick trip with my friend Celia. While we were there, I decided to take in the British smash hit musical, “Billy Elliot” which is based on the critically acclaimed movie of the same name. It was my second time seeing the Elton John/Lee Hall musical, and I was equally impressed upon a second viewing. The brilliance of the book and score, which intermingles the More About: Broadway , Bound , Brilliance
Scan Wars: A Case of Crazy at the Cash Register
2008-02-13 17:17:00 Did you ever have a dream job that had nothing to do with reality? In other words, it wasn’t really an occupation you planned on pursuing, or in any way connected to your career path, but it just looked like a fun job to have. When I was a kid, my dream job was to manage my own store. At the time, I wanted it to be a comic book store, or something to do with entertainment, but ultimately it More About: Wars , Crazy , Case , Cash , Scan
The Erratic Evolution of the Eye Exam
2008-02-11 15:57:00 Before glasses became such a trendy accessory, many vain people (myself included) turned to contact lenses to create the illusion of perfect vision. By wearing contact lenses, your face was no longer separated into separate units by the presence of a plastic or wire frame. Of course, you had a lot of high maintenance with contacts, including the nightly ritual of cleaning them and soaking them More About: Evolution , Exam
Secret Society of Celebrities
2008-02-08 15:55:00 Please click on the link below to watch another humorous report featuring Fritz Freewhenever investigating mysterious celebrity sightings in Plainfield. The link will open up a new window on YouTube. Secret Society of Celebrities Enjoy! More About: Secret Society
A Tepid Taste for Technology
2008-02-05 21:52:00 I have always been a little behind the times when it comes to accepting new forms of technology. After all, I’d barely mastered the computer before the Internet suddenly became a staple of our lives. And without any sense of vision on my part, I never thought the World Wide Web “fad” would actually catch on. How wrong I was. I was much the same way when it came to purchasing a cell phone. For More About: Technology , Taste
The Catty and Caustic Comedy of Kathy Griffin
2008-01-30 15:13:00 Kathy Griffin is a rare commodity in Hollywood. A comedian who is able to bridge the gap between overexposed celebrities and the adoring fans who worship them, Ms. Griffin has built a reputation in Tinsel Town as the “Queen of Mean.” It is no wonder that so many famous film and television stars avoid her like the plague, no doubt fearing any kind of encounter they might have will somehow end up More About: Comedy , Kathy Griffin , Kathy
Do You Waffle, Pancake or Popover?
2008-01-27 15:40:00 There was a wonderful tradition in our house when I was growing up. Every Sunday morning my father would get up early so he could fiddle around in the kitchen, preparing one of three favorite family breakfasts---Waffles, Pancake s or Popovers. To make sure we got up in time for Church, the smell of cinnamon and maple syrup would wake us, and we’d happily trudge down to the dining room to see
10 Tips to Consider BEFORE Auditioning for "American Idol"
2008-01-24 15:46:00 Like Salmon that swim upstream every year to lay their eggs, the current crop of American Idol contestants has once again invaded the airwaves with their amazing vocal talents, or total lack thereof. And like Salmon, many of the contestants will be eaten alive by the vicious tongue of Simon Cowell or the hungry lips of Randy Jackson. (Paula, who isn’t in the mood for fish, will simply sit and More About: Tips
Celebrity Mystery in Plainfield NJ
2008-01-21 13:31:00 Hit the play button above to watch a humorous story about celebrity sightings in my hometown. Just another example of the strange things happening around here. More About: Celebrity , Mystery
The Key to Kyle XY
2008-01-17 19:18:00 How did a show about a boy without a belly button become so intriguing? And I don’t mean because the storylines always contain a nice blend of science fiction and soap opera. I’m intrigued because some of the topics are pretty risqué, especially given that it’s an ABC Family Channel show. For example, past episodes have included pretty frank discussions of teenage sex, pornography, infidelity, More About: Kyle
My Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee
2008-01-12 17:19:00 Everyone who drinks coffee knows what it means to have the “perfect cup,” although what’s perfect for one person is not necessarily the same for another. For some, the rich robust taste of a strong pot of black coffee is all they need to get going. For others, the addition of a little cream and sugar adds just the right touch of sweetness to titillate their palettes. And then there are still More About: Coffee , Quest , Perfect , Cup of coffee
Who Took the Vacate out of Vacations?
More articles from this author:2008-01-08 12:34:00 I love to travel. There is something very exciting about going to a foreign country. You get to learn about different cultures, try new kinds of foods, and spend way too much time exploring gift shops filled with overpriced junk and unnecessary trinkets. Unlike a beach vacation, which emphasizes relaxation and drinking, traveling to a foreign city or country requires a desire to move outside the More About: Vacations 1, 2 |
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