Unlike “cool,” the undefeated champion of slang words, “nerd” means many things to many people. It was once an insult hurled by jocks at smart kids who ate paste and never got laid. Now it’s shorthand for obsession. Whether you’re a comic book nerd, a political nerd, a vinyl nerd or any other variety of […]
Bleed for This, the story of RI boxing legend Vinny “Paz” Pazienza is a film that many on the filmmaking side figuratively bled for as well. Producer Chad Verdi, of Verdi Productions and founder of Woodhaven Films, was driven to enter the industry by his interest in this film. Now the result is receiving Oscar […]
Today, a friend of mine was told that he has diabetes. It’s a story that is becoming all too familiar. For perspective on this creeping plague, I went browsing in the Diabetes Atlas. It was a real eye opener. I had no idea diabetes was such a global killer. In 2015, AIDS-related illnesses killed 1.2 […]
There’s a new menace in Providence, but rather than the capitol hill variety of menace Rhode Islanders are used to, this is the comic book kind. Luckily, the Rhode Warrior, our little state’s greatest and latest defender, is making her debut at the 5th RI Comic Con. Rhode Warrior’s co-creator, Ian Chase Nichols said, “We are […]
We talked to Christine Evangelista, who plays Ashley in the upcoming film. (You can see her in the trailer here: ) Motif: Had you heard of Vinny Paz before this film? Christine Evangelista: I’d be lying if I said I was an avid boxing watcher, but I am an Italian-American and my grandfather was real […]
Opened Tumblers at 100 Fountain Street, located next to the Dean Hotel, is a hot new spot for cocktails. Stop by for a signature fresh pressed pineapple and rum with house-made coconut crème. Opens at 6pm. Shelter Arcade Bar Kitchen at 111 Dike St. is now serving up pizza from 6:30pm to midnight. The Angry Birds […]
One of PVD’s most notorious noise bands recently got back together to melt your face off. Daughters started off in 2002 and called it quits in 2009. They briefly reunited for a couple local shows in 2013, but now they are full steam ahead with an already completed East Coast tour and a soon […]
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I never expected to live in a fascist state. I’m old enough to have grown up in the United States acquainted with people who escaped real fascists. One of my elementary school teachers in her late teens and early 20s fought with the anti-Nazi resistance in Germany during the war. I knew people who survived […]
Early and Often Phillipe and Jorge would be remiss if we did not offer one more encouragement cum demand that everyone get out and vote on election day. It’s a right, it’s a privilege, and it is what any upstanding American should do. We have seen our friends from other countries break down and cry […]