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Jul 17 2014

LONGEVITY RULES IN ‘THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY’

By HumbleSky Culture, Film & TV, Longevity One Comment

Veteran actors Helen Mirren, 68, and Om Puri, 64, star in the new DreamWorks film “The Hundred-Foot Journey.” The story is not about age though. Food, family, ego, ambition and love are the ageless themes of this mini-masterpiece. With its…

Jul 15 2014

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POP’S GOOD INTENTIONS DEFLATED BY HYPOCRISY

By HumbleSky Culture, Music One Comment

Arcade Fire’s video for their single “We Exist,” which features a man who dresses as a woman, sparked a backlash from some transgenders, the victims of bigotry the message intends to support. The critics claim the band are representing an…

Jul 01 2014

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EVOLUTION FAVORS PILOTFISH OVER SUCKERFISH

By HumbleSky Culture, Random/Rants No Comments

Could it be evolution is not so evolved? Some humans still closely resemble creatures of the ocean. Consider these similarities. There’s the whale and shark; these big guys approximate seafaring politicians, CEOs and superstars, dominating their respective domains. And for…

Jun 24 2014

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12 TIPS FOR ‘MATURE’ INDIE ROCK CONCERT-GOERS

By HumbleSky Culture, Music 2 Comments

1. Expect to be asked if your kid is in the band. 2. Go with the assumption you are a record exec or A&R guy/gal checking out the band. 3. Don’t bother getting there early to beat the herd to…

Jun 17 2014

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POLLS SHOULD BE SERVANTS, NOT MASTERS

By HumbleSky Culture, Random/Rants No Comments

There is no denying the influence of statistics, focus groups and polls on the American scene. They are the life blood of political operatives, corporate marketers, entertainment industry executives and special interest advocates, among others -- for better and worse.…

Jun 03 2014

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LONGEVITY RULES IN HOLLYWOOD

By HumbleSky Culture, Film & TV, Longevity No Comments

Hollywood is getting the message about catering to mature audiences – the one-in-five among us 65-and-older, with comparatively more disposable income, more time to be entertained and less time to be wasted. Longevity rules in this new genre, which is…

May 27 2014

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ADVERTISING IS NATURALLY PROVOCATIVE

By HumbleSky Culture, Film & TV, Random/Rants No Comments

While “Mad Men” may be the best scripted show currently on TV, it’s the real advertising profession that oozes provocation and controversy. So it’s been said: The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is…

May 02 2014

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MISTAKEN FOR STRANGERS: A “RECYCLED” STORY

By HumbleSky Culture, Film & TV, Music No Comments

The new music documentary, “Mistaken for Strangers,” follows indie rock band The National on a recent European and U.S. tour. Filmmaker Tom Berninger, the brother of frontman Matt Berninger, captures dramatic performances and rare glimpses behind the scenes. It is…

LONGEVITY RULES IN ‘THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY’

POP’S GOOD INTENTIONS DEFLATED BY HYPOCRISY

EVOLUTION FAVORS PILOTFISH OVER SUCKERFISH

12 TIPS FOR ‘MATURE’ INDIE ROCK CONCERT-GOERS

POLLS SHOULD BE SERVANTS, NOT MASTERS

LONGEVITY RULES IN HOLLYWOOD

ADVERTISING IS NATURALLY PROVOCATIVE

MISTAKEN FOR STRANGERS: A “RECYCLED” STORY

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