The Sixties Were Groovy — But So Is Today
Last week, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. This was a beautiful moment for my family as we gathered with friends in…
The Apotheosis of Grunge: the Nirvana Exhibit at Seattle’s Experience Music Project
In Seattle this past weekend, I had the opportunity to take in the Experience Music Project’s Nirvana exhibit. The show at Microsoft founder…
The Grammy Wedding: ‘Same Love,’ Different Interpretations
Last night, we were treated to one of the stranger spectacles in awards show history, even taking into account Miley Cyrus’ twerking on…
Finding Grace in the Loud Places
I’m slowly gearing up for my first extended writing foray into non-film subject matter with a book on the prophetic implications of the…
Favorite Songs of 2013: Part 2
“With you it’s always Nick Cave and David Bowie…” – Dave Lemley (@lemdavely) Guilty as charged. When putting together the five most…
Favorite Songs of 2013: Part 1
Over the holidays my twitter feed was blowing up with end of the year lists. Best of this, worst of that… most overrated/underrated… …
Overlooked Christmas Albums
Looking for something outside of your normal Christmas playlist? Every year we get new holiday albums that vie for the coveted spots along…
Live: Justin Timberlake 11/26
Justin Timberlake fails to inspire in his 20/20 experience. It was one missed opportunity after the next for Justin Timberlake at Staples Center…
Review: Prism by Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s Prism lacks in creativity but has moments of profound self actualization. In between forgettable pop grooves and cliche lyrics, Katy speaks…