5 Things to Gush About: June 10-17
Alright, I should be outside enjoying the summer but there’s too much TV, movies, and online fun keeping me inside. Here are some things to consider this week.
Greatest TV Line-Ups: Saturdays 1973-1974
This was one night of television you didn’t need to turn the dial away from. I’ll be looking at other TV line-ups but it’s doubtful I’ll find any as good as this.
Such Fun: Gilmore Girls Pop-Up at Warner Bros. Studio!
As “Gilmore Girls” fanatics, we had to see this–the real/fake Stars Hollow. We’d already been to the real-life inspiration for Stars Hollow i.e. Washington Depot, Connecticut, so this was completing the circle.
Go to Iceland Now! Or in Winter! Wonders Await!
I’m not a fan of the rigamarole of travelling these days, but Iceland is one of those places well worth the hassle.
Armistead Maupin’s “Tales of the City” Returns!
They’re bringing everything back, but this is definitely worth it. We’ve been waiting a very long time for this and it’ll be like catching up with old friends. Dropping on Netflix June 7th!
Flipping Over the Best B-Sides: “Route 66” by Depeche Mode
Here’s another flipside that literally rocked my world.
New Pixar film “Onward” with Elf Brothers Cometh Soon
The announcement of a new and original Pixar film is always big news. Watch the trailer here!
5 Things to Gush About: June 3-9
The Tony’s, the Tony’s, the Tony’s! And “Tales of the City”, Spice Girls, and more! See what’s happenin’ this week.
James Corden’s “Gavin & Stacey” Returns for Xmas Special 2019!
Before James Corden came to do his late night show here in America, he was a massive star in the UK, mostly due to “Gavin & Stacey”. Now after nine years, the show’s coming back!
Will London’s Gender-Bending Company Transfer to Broadway?
A new gender-bending version of Stephen Sondheim’s show “Company” played recently in London. Heresy or a brand new lease on life? And will it come to Broadway?
Boy George Not Taboo: Biopic Is Greenlit by MGM
I’ve read his autobiography, seen the musical “Taboo” and the TV movie “Worried About the Boy”, so I will be first to line up for the musical biopic about Boy George.
Flipping Over the Best B-Sides: “How Soon Is Now” by The Smiths
It’s hard to believe but this is another classic song originally assigned as a b-side which nonetheless vibrated into our hearts despite the lack of record company faith.