Joel Plaskett
Happy-go-lucky hoser troubadour Joel Plaskett’s been getting more serious in his old age.
In fact, his latest album The Park Avenue Sobriety Test tickles the edges of protest singer territory.
I spoke to Joel about this evolution and more for The Bluegrass Situation.
To read the story go here.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion
Elliott Smith in Heaven Adores You
There’s a new documentary film about the late Elliott Smith called Heaven Adores You.
In it director Nickolas Rossi takes a decidedly fannish look at the singer’s troubled life.
Sarah reviewed the film for Consequence Of Sound.
To read the review and see what grade she gave the film, go here.
Filed under Films, Music, Shameless Promotion
Steve McQueen
One of the most intriguing Hollywood friendships from back in the day was that of alpha male actor Steve McQueen and martial arts film star Bruce Lee.
At one point McQueen even tried to buy Lee a house.
Sarah explained the basics of their relationship in a story for Fightland.
To read it go here.
Filed under Films, Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
Silicon Valley’s main characters
If you haven’t been watching the new Mike Judge sitcom Silicon Valley you’re basically a stupid person.
The show featured one of the best jokes in television history last season and this year they’ve turned a fictional UFC pay-per-view into a humiliating plot point.
Sarah wrote about this amusing twist for Fightland.
To read the story go here.
Filed under Comedy, Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion, Television
Mad Max Fury Road
Pretty much everyone thinks Mad Max: Fury Road is one of the most amazing action films in the history of action films.
Except one group: men’s rights activists.
Apparently these pathetic aspiring bullies think Charlize Theron’s character Furiosa is too uppity in the movie.
Sarah wrote a column about how dumb these people are for Consequence Of Sound.
To read it, go here.
Filed under Culture, Films, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Risky Fuel 