By Leigh Haugh on September 18, 2014
JJ Cale
Artists, Leigh Haugh, Music, Music Reviews
In July of 2013, the world lost of one of the most important, severely underrated, and incredibly influential musical figures of the twentieth century: JJ Cale. Despite never reaching critical success on his own, Cale was the driving force behind the most prominent blues and rock songwriters and guitarists of the era. Moreover, JJ Cale […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 14, 2014
Netflix Classic Movies
Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movie Reviews, Movies
Assassination is a taut and action-packed drama that is now available for streaming on Netflix. It co-stars real-life husband and wife actors, Charles Bronson (The Great Escape) and Jill Ireland (The Valachi Papers). The classic film is centered on a secret service agent’s (Bronson) attempts to foil an assassination plot against the newly elected first […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 13, 2014
Comedy, Hollywood, Movies, Robin Williams, TV, Williams
Actors, Celebrities, Comedy, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movies, TV
Robin Williams, the comic genius with a tortured soul who entertained countless people over his four decades in show business, succumbed to his angst in August 2014 and committed suicide at the age of 63. The comedian was an undeniable and unique talent, who delighted audiences with his keen observations, rapid-fire wit, and contagious energy. […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 12, 2014
Bacall, Lauren Bacall
Actors, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movies
Lauren Bacall, the Hollywood legend who wooed, fell in love with, and married fellow screen icon, Humphrey Bogart, died in August 2014 at the age of 89. The versatile actress had an impressive career that spanned seventy years and included prolific film, TV, and stage roles. Her death occurred on Tuesday, August 12 at her […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 11, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actors, Celebrities, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movie Reviews, Movies
Philip Seymour Hoffman shines in A Most Wanted Man, which is one of his final film roles prior to his death. As most readers are already aware, Hoffman was found dead of a heroin overdose in his Upper West Side apartment in Manhattan back in February 2014. The native New Yorker and talented actor left behind a […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 10, 2014
AMC, Netflix, The Killing, TV, Viewer Backlash
Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Opinion, TV, TV Reviews
The Killing concluded its series run on Netflix this summer. The fourth and final season became available for streaming on the media service on August 1, 2014. The series presented its swan song of six episodes, thanks to the streaming media giant that has saved the drama from cancellation twice. How does the series end for […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 8, 2014
Highest-Paid TV Stars, Hollywood
Actors, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, TV
Hollywood deep pockets: Who has them? While TV is a source of entertainment for viewers and critics alike, it also can provide a substantial livelihood for some of the actors involved in the medium. Some of the longest-running and most popular TV series also have significant price tags attached to them, especially where the talent is […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 7, 2014
James Beard Food Gastronomy
Blogs, Food & Wine, Leigh Haugh
The James Beard Foundation Awards, which recognize excellence in the culinary food world, helped to put the art of cooking and celebrity chefs on the map. The James Beard Foundation was erected in honor of its namesake, culinary legend Chef James Beard, and established in 1990. The first awards were given out in 1991. They […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 6, 2014
Rhimes
Celebrities, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, TV
Shonda Rhimes is bringing #TGIT to ABC. The hashtag, as many may be aware of, stands for “Thank God It’s Thursday.” The über executive producer, who has dominated ABC’s Thursday night lineup with hit dramas Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, will take over the Thursday night lineup for Fall of 2014. Rhimes will add new drama, […]
By Leigh Haugh on September 4, 2014
Feminism
Actors, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh
Lena Dunham could be considered the new voice of feminism or Betty Friedan of the millennial generation. Many supporters and detractors alike are anxiously awaiting the release of Dunham’s upcoming memoir, Not That Kind of Girl, which is slated for its debut on September 30. In summary, the brave and ballsy millennial figurehead reflects on her […]