When it comes to science fiction, no franchises loom larger than Star Wars and Star Trek. While both offer visions of far-off galaxies, future societies, and the occasional knife fight, only one understands how government really works. While Star Wars: Andor shows a government we can actually recognize—full of ambition, fear, incompetence, and petty power plays—Star Trek […]
Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother, by Robert S. Bader, Applause Books, 368 pages, $34.95 Shemp!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face Of Film Comedy, by Burt Kearns, Applause Books, 280 pages, $32.95 When you think of the Marx Brothers, you likely think of Groucho’s wisecracks, Harpo’s sight gags, and even Chico’s […]
Parody of Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid,” written and performed by Remy. Mastering and background vocals by Ben Karlstrom. LYRICS: A wine maker from an early age, They call me the Chris Brown of grapes. James Suckling thinks I’m just OK. (I hate this white, so 95.) I’m feeling homely. Why’s their wine industry thriving? Ours is […]
The national debt is at an all-time high (again). As if that isn’t bad enough, for the last two decades, America’s debt has grown faster than its economy. So, should you worry? Yes. Yes, you definitely should. Actor/Writer/Producer: Andrew Heaton Actor/Producer: Austin Bragg Produ Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is […]
In its second and final season, Netflix’s Mo continues to ease heartbreak with humor as Mo Najjar (Mohammed Amer, the show’s co-creator) grapples with the ramifications of inadvertently entering Mexico while seeking asylum in the United States. Loosely based on Amer’s life—his Palestinian family fled Israeli occupation for Kuwait, then had to leave Kuwait dur Read More […]