POTD: The Dinner Feeder
This Picture Of The Day comes from Joseph Herscher, who creates clever machines in his Brooklyn apartment to solve everyday problems with Rube-Goldberg-like designs. His latest is a device that feeds him dinner.
An Astronaut Reviews Space Movies
From a Vanity Fair video series, watch astronaut Chris Hadfield critique what’s right and wrong in movies that take place in space.
The Return Of Dundee
I think I actually want to see this new movie with Paul Hogan displaying a sense of humor about his fame and his iconic character. Here’s the trailer.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Reiner!
Happy 98th birthday to comedy legend Carl Reiner, who I’m happy to say was a guest on my radio show more times than almost anyone else. Here’s the audio of just some of his appearances with me.
Movie Review: “The Way Back”
My review of a new movie starring Ben Affleck as an alcoholic construction worker who gets a shot at redemption when he’s hired to coach his old high school’s basketball team.
Movie Review: “Onward”
Here’s my review of “Onward,” the new Pixar movie about two brothers who set off on a quest to find a magic jewel that will help bring their father back to life.
Movie Review: “Greed”
My review of a scathing new satire starring Steve Coogan as a billionaire fashion mogul celebrating his 60th birthday by doing what he always does — arrogantly exploiting anyone and everyone he deals with.
James Lipton, Inside The Actor’s Studio
I was sad to hear of the death today of James Lipton, longtime host of “Inside The Actor’s Studio,” at age 93. Here’s an interview I did with him several years ago about the show and his life.