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Tarantino’s Love Letter to Trump

by | Aug 2, 2019 | Journal

During his 2016 Presidential campaign, Donald Trump recycled a campaign slogan used several times before (by Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton). However, when Trump used it, the slogan took an ominous turn. When Trump or his supporters call out to “Make America...

How Madonna Became Gaga (and Gaga Became Stefani)

by | Jun 27, 2019 | Journal

In 2010, Camille Paglia wrote an essay for The Sunday Times entitled “What’s Sex Got To Do With It?” Despite the vagaries of the title, the essay is a pointed and methodical critique of Lady Gaga. One of the primary critiques discussed in the article...

Not Ready to Make Nice

by | Jun 1, 2019 | Journal

I was told not to write this. I was told not to “pick a fight.” I was told to be more patient and kind. I was told not to alienate potential allies. I was told how to feel and what to say. Nope. I’m done with that. I was done with that on November 9,...

L.A. Private Eyes Launch Event This Week (and More!)

by | Apr 28, 2019 | Special Features

Dearest reader, My latest book, L.A. Private Eyes, examines the tradition of the private eye as it evolves in films, books, and television shows set in Los Angeles from the 1930’s through the present day. It takes a closer look at narratives — both on screen and on...