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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
The Gentlemen
Looking for a new limited series to stream? We just binge-watched Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix show. Here’s why I recommend it.
MYMNK: “All Is Bright”
The newest addition to my Movies You Might Not Know list is a 2013 drama starring Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd that I had never heard of until recently. Here’s my full review.
Alan Zweibel
In 2007, comedy writer Alan Zweibel did something on David Letterman’s show I’d never seen before on late night TV. Here’s the video — and what he told me about it on my radio show.
Off The Political Bus
I’ve become so fatigued by political stories that I couldn’t even get through the first episode of a new TV series despite it starring one of my favorite actresses. Here’s why.
Problemista
This is the most Tilda Swinton movie I’ve ever seen. Like Scorsese’s “After Hours,” it is filled with characters and situations I hope to never encounter in real life. Here’s my review.
Funeral Attire
What to do when you’re on vacation and suddenly have to attend a funeral, but don’t have any clothes appropriate for the occasion? Here’s my story.
Hits, Flops, And Other Illusions
This memoir by director Ed Zwick (who made “Glory,” “Blood Diamond,” “About Last Night” and lots of other movies) is a great read. Here’s why, and a sample of the stories he shares.
Five Random Thoughts
Quickies about burning candles, political opinions, dead people, describing wine, and how I ended a discussion on religion with an annoyed Catholic.
Game Show Complaints
I’m a longtime viewer of “The Amazing Race,” “Survivor,” and “Jeopardy!” But there are aspects of the current seasons that are driving me crazy.
One Life
Here’s my review of a new movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of Jewish kids from the Nazis during World War II — a story he kept secret for 50 years.
A TikTok Question
Here’s a question I have not seen raised regarding the bill giving TikTok’s Chinese parent company six months to spin off its American operation or be banned from the US.
Kara Swisher’s “Burn Book”
As a longtime fan of Kara’s work, I devoured this memoir of her three decades of reporting on the world of tech and the man-boys who run it. Here’s my review.
Spring Break
On vacation in south Florida recently, I saw something in a group of spring breakers that shocked me. Here’s the story.
About SNL
Everything about “Saturday Night Live” has become abysmal, including some attributes it shares with other TV comedy shows. Let me explain.
Biden Nailed It
Here’s my reaction to President Biden’s State Of The Union address, including how he clearly exceeded the low expectations his critics and opponents had set up.
Sora Subject
Some thoughts about Sora, the text-to-video AI model from the folks who brought you ChatGPT, and the implications it has for all of us.
Not So Super Tuesday
Attention media outlets: stop trying to make Super Tuesday a big thing this year. Here’s why.
Prime Scam Alert
The email said the payment method on my Amazon Prime membership is no longer valid. I recognized it as a phishing scam and thought I’d let you know about it, too. Here are the details.