By Jim Tortolano With a few notable exceptions, movie sequels are usually flops, relying too much on the good will created by the original. Even, for instance, the popular “Star Wars” trilogy […]
“Blade Runner 2049” drags into future
Paying full-price for paradise burgers
By Jim and Marilyn Tortolano A coach’s saying ran like this: “Anything is ours if we are willing to pay the price.” Do you want one of the tastiest hamburgers anywhere to […]
Complex motives are explored in “Sinner”
By Thom deMartino As one who has slain his fellow man, society demands that it tear from you your delusions, judging you as not a superman — but a psychopath. But is […]
Retorts: Abe Lincoln and Amazon’s HQ2
I am a great believer in failure. Oh, yes, winning gets all the good press, but I’d wager to say that, over time, losing benefits you more than winning. Stay with me […]
Dear Mari: Put your foot down at bath time
Dear Marilyn, Help! I have a 3-year-old little boy who refuses to take a shower or a bath. My wife and I have tried everything, and I mean everything. Anytime my wife or […]
You experience “Cabaret,” not just watch
By Thom deMartino You find yourself in a darkened hallway, as you approach the hostess’ podium: your reservation confirmed, you’re then escorted through a dressing room of elegant and scantily-clad performers, who enthusiastically […]
Retorts: Guns in our hands, imaginations
Everyone is still a bit shook by Sunday night’s horrific events in Las Vegas. The worst mass shooting in American history was made even more painful by the fate of at least […]
Dear Mari: Here’s a really personal gift
Dear Marilyn, One of my good friends suffered a life threatening brain aneurism last June. She is finally getting her old life back together again. As you can well imagine, it was a […]
“American Made” flies much too low
By Jim Tortolano Tom Cruise is good looking. He has a charming manner and winning smile. What he doesn’t have in his latest film – “American Made” – is a very good […]
Retorts: Tragedy and an opportunity
You hear a lot these days about mixed-use projects. Well, this week’s Retorts is a mixed-use column about two items of interest to our communities and, well, our columnist. Police shootings not […]
