Unusual Halloween Movies to Enjoy
As we are well in to the Halloween season and I am generally regarded as “the horror guy,” people are asking for viewing recommendations. So I’ve compiled a handy list that you can use. My only rule in this list is that I wanted to avoid all of the obvious choices such as the Halloween […]
Film Review: Steve Jobs
Danny Boyle’s new film, Steve Jobs, is an interesting look at the personal and business relationships in Jobs’ life as it only takes place backstage before three iconic product launches. The film opens in 1984 at the Mac launch, continues in 1988 at the NeXT computer launch and concludes in 1998 with the launch of […]
Art Seen: Studio Z — Going, Going, Gone …
THE BAD NEWS: Saturday, October 24 from 3 to 9pm is the final bash at Studio Z. Berge Ara Zobian has been making a difference in the Providence art scene for more than 30 years. As a commercial photographer of people, he is on the who’s who list among the few best-known mature shooters in the […]
Film Review: Steve Jobs: The Man In The Machine (2015)
Alex Gibney’s newest documentary is an interesting look at the life of Apple founder Steve Jobs’ professional and private life. From the first time Jobs used a computer at age 12 to his friendship and early work with Steve Wozniak right through his work with Atari, we are given a good understanding of what brought […]
RI Food Trucks Are UnBOOlievable
It’s well known that Providence likes its food, and when that food can come to you — all the better! Providence’s Food Trucks give a whole new meaning to meals on wheels. You won’t find boring burgers or sad sandwiches at these windows. Rather a myriad of gourmet experiences that span the globe, are packed […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: A mixed bag of cooperative efforts and service to others with a few prima donnas and attention hogs thrown in is what your life is about these days. Conversation that is honest and open clears the air and helps you to maintain focus. Avoid power struggles, but stand your ground when necessary. Taurus: Your […]
Film Review: He Named Me Malala
Malala Yousafzai has risen to prominence as a proponent of free speech, the right for girls to get the same education as boys, and for getting the Taliban out of power in Pakistan among other countries after the Taliban shot her in the head on her way to school. Davis Guggenheim’s newest documentary follows the […]