RIP, Corey Haim

Another one of my teen idols has left this world. It's not a huge shock, as I know he has had substance abuse problems...but I feel like a teeny piece of me, my past...my youth...has died. He was my first celebrity crush. He is the reason I bought a bazillion issues of Bop and Big... Continue Reading →

Demme and Ivory

Thanks to the Coolidge and the Brattle, I had the opportunity to see two acclaimed film directors speak this past week. The Coolidge presented Jonathan Demme with its annual honorary award. And the Brattle is hosting a weekend visit with James Ivory. A number of colleagues showered Jonathan Demme with accolades at the award ceremony.... Continue Reading →

Noise-Cancelling Headphones?

Right at this moment, I have a headache. Right at this moment, my music student neighbors are jamming. Anyone have any creative ideas about how to deal with this situation? Would noise-cancelling headphones help at all? I've tried earplugs, but they don't totally get rid of the noise. Maybe I should get a CD of... Continue Reading →

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