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Michael Waltrip is an affable NASCAR retiree and Fox Sports color commentator, much like his older brother, NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip. And like Darrell, Michael has a tendency to wear his heart on his sleeve. That, and Michael’s connection to … Continue reading →

He’s older now, pushing 50. And if Mr. “Black don’t Crack, we smoke it” hasn’t matured — not a lick — so be it. Marlon Wayans remains a screen comic in search of a sketch comedy show that can contain … Continue reading →

“Major back injuries.” Hoping for the best for Kev Hart. Not being “cute” with the photo choice. Just the most readily available. https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/01/comedian-kevin-hart-injured-in-southern-california-car-crash /

Hunkering down in the Fla. coast, within sight of the Kennedy Space Center. First comes the wind, then goes the wifi. Then the power. Guessing this latest storm is killing my “It Chapter 2” screening. So long as that’s all … Continue reading →

Not a good weekend for John Travolta in the movies. It’s been obvious for a few years now that JT has a future… in streaming and cable. His big screen career has been on a slide, but selling a single … Continue reading →

My hat is off to any filmmaker who attempts a period piece, and the look and feel of “The Riot Act” is striking and believably late 19th century. A tale of love, murder and revenge that borrows from “Hamlet,” it’s … Continue reading →

As New Zealand is a “bucket list” country for me, I’m always on the lookout for movies that show the islands, sans hobbits. “Falling Inn Love” is a Christina Milian comedy about a San Francisco architect and “green” designer/builder who … Continue reading →

It’s what you do until the power and wifi go out. On a holiday weekend. Christina Milian, Marlon Wayans, take me…away? From Dorian, at least. That’s right, cramming screeners in between stripping the boat for a blow, searches for open … Continue reading →

For those of us who a long way from Coney, baby. Florida.

Recovering from injuries, becoming the greatest, strongest athletes or fighters — historical evidence, Schwarzenegger, the whole nine yards. Every argument, in short, that suggests “meat builds strength” is “just marketing,” as Ahhnuld says. Here’s a counter-argument to “Beef, it’s what’s … Continue reading →