Jack Silbert
Salt on Hands
Sunday night, my hard drive died. I wasn’t overly concerned—I have an external drive and something called “Time Machine” that supposedly backs up my data. And cost wasn’t an issue; after much effort (including zooming in on an upside-down photo of the bottom of my computer to read the serial number) I learned that my [...]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/15/12
EPISODE #24: EQUALITY The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Sly & the Family Stone — “Everyday People” Josie Cotton — “Johnny, Are You Queer?” of Montreal — “Tim I Wish You Were Born a Girl” The Kinks — “Lola” Blur — “Girls & Boys” Sweet — “A.C.D.C.” Joan Jett and the Blackhearts — “Crimson and [...]
Movie Review: Dark Shadows
3.5 stars out of 5 I have vague recollections of Dark Shadows reruns on TV. However, in my head I’m confusing it a bit with horror-host Zacherley. Anyway, I had very little idea what to expect when I saw the new film adaptation. But I knew I would see it, and see it in the [...]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/8/12
EPISODE #23: THE MOON The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Frank Sinatra — “Fly Me to the Moon” Big Eyes — “Back From the Moon” Dukes of Stratosphear — “Bike Ride to the Moon” Nana Grizol — “Circles ‘Round the Moon” Elvis Presley — “Blue Moon” Dump — “Moon River” Les Paul & Mary Ford [...]
Movie Review: The Giant Mechanical Man
3 stars out of 5 I know The Avengers opens later this week, so be forewarned: This is not an Iron Man prequel. The Giant Mechanical Man is a small movie with an equal number of charms and flaws. It stars the poor man’s Amy Adams, Jenna Fischer. You know—Pam—who we’ve all grown a little [...]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/1/12
EPISODE #22: ASK JACK The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Ryan: Dear Jack,I recently tried your tv advertised bacon cheese burger combo!&I found that in REAL LIFE!THE SANDWICH I BOUGHT DIDN’T LOOK ANY WHERE NEAR AS SUBSTANTIAL AS THE 1 IN THE TV AD!YOUR A FRAUD!! Post-answer song: The Inconceivables — “Hamburger Patti” [...]
Separated at Birth XIII
El Greco’s “Opening of the Fifth Seal” and Mary GrandPré’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Goodbye, New Jersey Nets
I was aware of the New Jersey Nets from the very beginning, but wasn’t a fan. Their entry into the National Basketball Association in 1977 coincided with my first year as a sports-card collector. But my family lived in the Bay Area, so the only team I cared about was the Golden State Warriors, with [...]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 4/24/12
EPISODE #21: NATURE The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Nat King Cole — “Nature Boy” Kelly Stoltz — “Mother Nature” The Beatles — “Mother Nature’s Son” Shop Assistants — “Nature Lover” Heron — “Upon Reflection” Midlake — “Core of Nature” The Bats — “Flowers & Trees” Talking Heads — “(Nothing But) Flowers” Phillip Glass — [...]
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