The vast majority of Americans dislike government. "Government" is a dirty word to them. But before you seriously complain, it might be useful to read this article and discover what a typical 24-hour day of yours might be like without government. It might make you think about how much we take for granted. Here, for example, is just how much … Read More
Britney Childless
Since it’s "breaking news" in CNN, MSNBC, and (I suspect) everywhere else, there is no actual story to link to (yet). But the CNN banner reads this: A court has ordered pop singer Britney Spears to give up custody of her children effective Wednesday at noon, according to court papers. Without a doubt, this will get more coverage than Wall … Read More
Amazon’s Music Service vs iTunes
Walmart, Napster and some other online places sell music, but nothing comes close — market share wise — to Apple’s iTunes. But the Big Apple might have a serious contender in the already-established Amazon.com, who premiered their online music downloading site this week. How good is it? Well, let’s get some comparisons out of the way. Amazon’s typical song costs … Read More
O000000H, Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
Even in my randiest pubescent years, I couldn’t have imagined this — sexual "hijinks" on the set of The Brady Bunch . . . between Maureen McCormick and Eve Plumb: Wholesome former THE BRADY BUNCH star MAUREEN MCCORMICK is set to reveal the beloved 70s TV series’ most shocking secret in a new book – she and her on-screen sister … Read More
Sally Field Censored By Fox
Yeah, I thought I saw what I thought I saw. At last night’s 59th Annual Emmy Awards, Sally Field, who won Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Nora Holden Walker in ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters”. She got up there and said… “Surely this [award] belongs to all the mothers of the world. May they be … Read More
The Bionic Woman Sucks
Although not set to air on network television until September 26, I managed through my underworld connections to land the pilot. I watched it. What a disappointment. The effects were great, and Michelle Ryan is easy on the eyes. But I have two complaints — a minor one and a major one. Minor complaint: Does every major female character who … Read More
Wait Wait at Wake’s Wait
If you ever get the chance to see a live taping of NPR’s weekly news quiz program "Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me", I recommend it. Last night the WWDTM gang came to Winston-Salem for the taping of this week’s show at Wait Chapel in Wake Forest. At $30-35 per ticket, they still managed to pack the 2000+ seat house. I … Read More
Women Are The New Men
At least on TV. The upcoming shows include the totally-awesome looking Bionic Woman and a show centered around Sarah O’Connor (of "The Terminiator"). You’ve got a show on ABC called "Women’s Murder Club" about a female cop who solves murders with her female friends (a reporter, a medical examiner and a D.A.). Kind of like "Sex In The City", except … Read More
Britney Bombs
I don’t watch MTV Music Awards anymore because: (a) I don’t listen to the latest in "music" (b) I’m the wrong demographic (c) MTV, despite its name, really isn’t about the music anymore Still, I was amused to read this: As in most train wrecks, it was hard to focus on just one thing as the Britney Spears disaster unfolded … Read More
Legally Blonde: The Musical To Air On MTV?
Heather has the news: Omigod! MTV to Broadcast Legally Blonde in its Entirety Along with Backstage Specialvia Broadway.Com Headlines on Sep 04, 2007 In an historic move, MTV has announced plans to film the Broadway musical Legally Blonde and air it in its entirety multiple times on the popular cable network. The first broadcast of the MTV special Legally Blonde … Read More
Organ2 /ASLSP
Want to hear LIVE modern classical music on the web? You can, right now. In 1987, John Cage composed a musical piece titled Organ²/ASLSP (As SLow aS Possible), with instruction that it should be played as slow as possible. But how slow? In a 1997 conference, a group of organists, musicians and philosophers came up with a project to play … Read More
The Magistical
Winston-Salem is probably the last place on Earth you would expect to find an animation studio, but we got one. The company is called Out Of Our Minds, and they are putting the finishing touches on their first full-length feature, called The Magistical. It stars the voice of Jeffrey Holder (as well as some local talent) and the music of … Read More
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: The Sequel?
Could be: Titled Ferris Bueller 2: Another Day Off, the proposed sequel takes place on the eve of Bueller’s fortieth birthday. Spears, a major Hughes enthusiast, calls Rapier’s script "a blast. I read it in a single afternoon and was impressed with the care Rapier took with the original story and characters. The story has the same feel, humor and … Read More
Ways I’ve Let Down Popular Musicians
Disappointed Chrissie Hynde by continuing to sob. Permitted sun to go down on Elton John, thus failing him. Failed to heed warning to stop in the name of love, broke Diana Ross’s heart. Was cruel to a heart that was true, much to the chagrin of Elvis Presley. Stopped prior to getting enough, despite urging to the contrary by Michael … Read More
Garofalo Joins “24”
"24", the TV show that has caused the uber-right to air-punch with their fists and shout "America, Fuck Ya!" had a lackluster season last year. Apparently, there wasn’t enough torture porn for its rabid fan base. So what do they do? They make it all touchy-feely liberal. First, they cast Cherry Jones as the President. That’s right, a woman President … Read More