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Hip Hop Hooray For The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Jeff Ritter · December 24, 2016

The year was 1991. My girlfriend at that time dropped some not so subtle hints that she’d like for me to take her to see THE NUTCRACKER at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Maximum Ride Delivers Minimal Enjoyment

RJ Carter · December 22, 2016

Director Jay Martin's vision of James Patterson's MAXIMUM RIDE is less of a movie and more of a CW series pilot -- and not a great one.

You Won't Believe Superman's New Relationship Status!

S.J. Mitchell · December 21, 2016

When I saw this coming across the interwebs I couldn't believe it. It's been hinted at, over the years, within the panels of comics during the 'golden age' and even explored during the New 52.

Waylon Jennings: The Lost Nashville Sessions CD Review

Jeff Ritter · December 18, 2016

I'm not a big fan of modern country music. I recently spent an hour in a greeting card store--I'm very picky about my cards--and I finally asked am employee what we were listening to. "Modern Country on Pandora," she replied. "Okay, but is this just one really long song, or what?

Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Shines Once Again!

Dennis Russo · December 13, 2016

In June of this year, something incredible happened. After almost 20 years, Ritchie Blackmore reformed Rainbow for a trio of shows that rocked the Heavy Metal world, proving that while time and tide wait for no man, when it comes to playing great rock and roll, age doesn’t matter a hill o’ beans!

Charming Cast Makes FINDING NEVERLAND Magical

Jeff Ritter · December 9, 2016

Why do you suppose “magic” is so popular these days? From stage acts like Penn & Teller and guerrilla magicians like David Blaine, to books, television programs and films based on J.K. Rowling’s boy wizard Harry Potter or George R. R.

Catching Up: The Flash, Episode 309, "The Present"

RJ Carter · December 7, 2016

When Christmas is near, it's only natural that I want to hear a really exciting story about a man in a red suit who can travel the whole breadth of the world so quickly that he can do it all in a night.

Bob Hope: Hope for the Holidays

RJ Carter · December 2, 2016

The world lost a fine entertainer when Bob Hope died. I grew up watching him go "on the road" with Bing Crosby and perform in his many other comedy films. But Bob was more than just that. His numerous trips overseas, sacrificing time with his family to entertain U.S. troops, made him a national treasure.