Much was made in the media whether Donald Trump would attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in the midst of the Senate impeachment trial. Critics argued his leaving the country was a further sign Trump still fails to understand the gravity of his actions. While supporters contended their leader was just continuing … Read more
BLOGGER’S NOTE: The direction and content of many of the posts on this site begin with the title. As you know by now, I am always looking for a play on words which compel the reader to ask, “Where the hell is he going with this one?” My task is then to put together … Read more
Like life, the presentation of entertainment awards is not always fair. I still bristle every time I think about the 1970 Academy Awards. Despite the fact Midnight Cowboy took home the Oscar for best picture, best director (John Schlesinger) and best adapted screenplay (Waldo Salt), Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of Ratso Rizzo was deprived of the best … Read more
As some of you may already know, I co-host a monthly film series called “Cinema and Conversation” at our local book store. Last night, I screened the 1983 Martin Scorsese movie, “The King of Comedy.” It stars Robert De Niro as a wannabe stand-up comic Rupert Pupkin, who dreams of being on “The Jerry … Read more
Joe McGinniss showed America that politicians are sold like products. And we loved it. ~David Greenberg, Politico Magazine, 2014 In The Selling of the President 1968, McGinniss documents how a team of media advisers used television to convince America there was a NEW Richard Nixon. Among them was Harry Treleaven, a Madison Avenue guru who came … Read more