On Sunday, iconic filmmaker Spike Lee was honored by the New York Film Critics Circle with a special award for his short New York New York, which was filmed during the pandemic. After fellow filmmaker Martin Scorsese presented him with the award, Lee did not mince words during his acceptance speech which was pre-recorded on January 6, the day when Donald Trump supporters invaded the Capitol. … [Read more...] about Spike Lee Compares Trump To Hitler During New York Film Critics Awards Acceptance Speech
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — My Bruce Lee Poster’s Being Held Hostage … By Auction House
Long story short ... Kareem claims he got into business with Julien's back in 2012 -- initially agreeing to let them sell 400 items ... but the deal went south when Kareem didn't want to part with certain things that had sentimental value. … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — My Bruce Lee Poster’s Being Held Hostage … By Auction House
Now Is Not the Time to Be Making Arguments Against Democracy
The bigger picture here, however, is that it’s not a great look to be making semantical arguments about democracy, especially considering the Trump administration is working to disenfranchise millions, threatening the peaceful transfer of power, and trampling the rule of law by weaponizing his Justice Department and U.S. foreign policy for his own political gain. That’s the real threat to liberty, and pettifogging the issue creates a cloud where America needs clarity: that the people have a right to elect their government, and that anyone who disagrees with that is wildly unfit to serve. … [Read more...] about Now Is Not the Time to Be Making Arguments Against Democracy
RS Country Music Picks for the Week of January 26th
The Brother Brothers, “On the Road Again” Writing a new song called “On the Road Again” could be a disastrous invitation for comparisons, but the Brother Brothers nimbly pull off the daring feat with this gentle track from their upcoming album Calla Lilly (out April 16th). With fingerpicked arpeggios, a splash of funky electric keyboard, and some close harmonies that suggest Simon & Garfunkel over Willie Nelson, the Brother Brothers offer a bittersweet ode to the touring life and days that seem long past. “Oh my heart commands my lungs and hands/And it beats for what it chases,” they sing, dropping an unexpectedly melancholy minor chord right at the close of the refrain. … [Read more...] about RS Country Music Picks for the Week of January 26th
Neil Young, Black Keys and Foo Fighters Rock the Global Citizen Festival
Dave Grohl launched the Foo Fighters’ set with a mellow solo version of “Times Like These,” before the band kicked in raucously and Grohl bounced across each end of the stage headbanging. Grohl seemed most psyched to be there out of anyone, letting out several throaty howls and leading huge sing-alongs on “My Hero” to “All My Life.” The set was heavy on their latest LP Wasting Light, including “Walk” and “These Days.” While fans raised their hands clapping during “Arlandria,” Grohl grinned. “If you had any fucking idea how beautiful that looks from here. . . .” he said. … [Read more...] about Neil Young, Black Keys and Foo Fighters Rock the Global Citizen Festival