I almost went to a Kanye Concert. Yeezus Criminy. I was supposed to go to a Kanye West concert on Friday, but the Almighty Rapper wasn’t omniscient enough to prevent his staging truck from crashing on the way to Anaheim. With just two days to go before the event, Kanye’s people sent out an email saying it was postponed until Dec. 13, and oh by the way, Kendrick Lamar … [Read more...] about Dear Yeezus, forgive me
War: ‘Ender’s Game’ falls short
After decades of anticipation, “Ender’s Game” finally became a motion picture directed by Gavin Hood. The classic sci-fi novel by Orson Scott Card was first published in 1985. Ever since, fans of the futuristic novel have demanded a movie to bring characters like Ender, Petra and Colonel Graff to life. High school teachers assign “Ender’s Game” to introduce students to a … [Read more...] about War: ‘Ender’s Game’ falls short
Crazy: ‘Grandpa’ gone wild
If you can handle explicit sexual innuendos, prosthetic penises, strippers, fake corpses, gushing feces and boorish language, then you will withstand “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa,” the fourth installment to the “Jackass” film series. If you’re like me, and have never seen one of Paramount’s “Jackass” films because you would much rather make a trip to the theater to see the … [Read more...] about Crazy: ‘Grandpa’ gone wild
Rising Star of Suriname
Photo Courtesy of James Francis James Francis is a young rapper, singer and songwriter who is looking to break into an industry as competitive as any other. He has the drive, the raw talent and the backing of a record label, but also the unrefined and at times flawed sound typical of any newcomer to music. Although Francis has been creating music for no more than a few years … [Read more...] about Rising Star of Suriname
Run, Holcomb, run
I ran a 10k this weekend, and it was the worst thing that’s ever happened to me. I ran a 10k for breast cancer on Sunday in Calabasas, and though the cause was wonderful, someone should have told me beforehand you’re allowed to donate to charities without having to run six-and-a-half miles afterward. How this loophole slipped past me I don’t know, but I won’t soon forgive … [Read more...] about Run, Holcomb, run
