Phil Collins – In The Open Air

Words can not express how great is was to see Phil Collins perform tonight at the opening of the US Open. For those who may not have seen it he performed two songs, In The Air Tonight and Easy Lover. This continues his slow emergence from retirement. As I was watching I couldn't help but …

Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford: Never Too Late

I recently watched Bridge Of Spies, Tom Hanks' fourth movie collaboration with Steven Spielberg. Last month I watched all of the Indiana Jones movies. This got me to thinking, Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford have never appeared in a movie together. Arguably the two biggest movie stars of the 1980's and 90's it's a crime …

Mariano Rivera: Forever The Sandman

Today Mariano Rivera received a much deserved plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.  The plaque commemorates his status as an all time Yankee great.  What a pleasure it was to watch him pitch for 19 extremely succusful seasons as a Yankee.  One could argue that he was the best closer to ever pitch in baseball. …

Demon Hunter-Extremist

Demon Hunter is a band that I have been aware of for several years. However, I never really delved into their music too deeply. Pretty much everything that I have read about the band has been overwhelmingly positive. Over the last few years the great reviews made me curious enough to listen to a song …

Inner Sanctum, An Obscure Film Noir

I recently watched an obscure film noir titled Inner Sanctum. After watching the film, which was released in 1948, I realized why it is so obscure. The film contains a typical noir plot, typical noir themes, along with a typical noir protagonist, played by Charles Russell.  Overall it is an enjoyable, but average film. Good …