Truth be told, this shot (taken at dusk last night) was taken closer to Minnetonka Blvd. and Highway 7, where the view of the horizon was more open. Just goes to show that you don’t need mountains or an ocean in the foreground for a dramatic sunset shot. P.S.: the old adage, “red sky at...Read More
I suppose whether or not today’s TV and cable series are remembered as TV’s Golden Era (or at least a Golden Era) depends on what comes next. But, one can make the case — and I would — that nearly one-half of the greatest TV shows ever are, remarkably, currently on the air. That includes “young”...Read More
Product Placement and the Movie “Elysium”; or, “Maybe That’s a Little TOO Exclusive” Yes, product placement is simultaneously becoming more ubiquitous and more subtle (or not) — woven into the very narrative of today’s movies and TV shows. And yes, Mercedes-Benz has spent decades assiduously cultivating an air of luxury and exclusivity for its brand. But I doubt...Read More
Is That Like “Infestation?” Maybe it’s because I recently read “World War Z.” But, listening to the radio driving to an appointment today, hearing the DJ proclaim K102 Minnesota’s “We Fest Station” somehow just hit me wrong. If you didn’t know, “WE Fest” is the big country music festival held in Detroit Lakes every August. Maybe...Read More
“The first few episodes of “Ray Donovan” are disappointing ” grandiose, predictable and painfully slow.” –“Family Ties, Boston-Style, in Los Angeles”; The New York Times (6/27/2013). I just watched the first, terrific episode — I taped tonight’s episode #2 — and I think The New York Times’ TV critic got it exactly wrong. My take?...Read More
Hey! Isn’t That Age Discrimination?? I don’t know if my 8 year-old daughter was feeling patronized, but she raised a good point the other day at Barnes & Noble. Namely, if bookstores can recommend books for young readers, why can’t they recommend books for middle-aged or old (“mature”) readers? Like, “For Readers 25 – 34.”...Read More
