I can hardly contain my enthusiasm over Spike Lee's newest film: CHI-RAQ (2015 US)! Loosely based on the Classic Greek comedy Lysistrata by Aristophanes, about women in ancient Greece who withhold sex against their men to negotiate an end to the Peloponnesian War. In CHI-RAQ the women go on a sex strike: "No Peace! No Pussy!" to end a senseless gang war on a Chicago Southside neighborhood between the Trojans (led by Nick Cannon) and the Spartans (led by Wesley Snipes) and it's collateral …
Russell Brand, Howlin Wolf & Nina Simone
I was just inspired by three truly unique performers. I know it's an unlikely grouping but if you think about it - they have some important similarities: uniqueness, individuality, control over their own careers, intelligence and they are/were fantastic. It is the individuality of these three artists that has touched me. A British comedian, a Bluesman and Nina Simone. Their names alone say who they are if you know them. Think about it. Russell Brand: that's who he is. Howlin' Wolf: He's …
A Good Night: Theater & the movie “Catfish”
It was a good night for me. I had a rehearsal for the upcoming theater benefit I am singing in for Hell in a Handbag Productions and the movie: "Catfish” afterwards. "Bea Arthur" & "Shelley Duvall" sing "Scarey Monsters"photo: Rick Aguilar …
Me & the Million Dollar Quartet
I have been asked to appear and sing with the cast of the Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo theater in Chicago on Thursday, May 20, 2010. The show has been playing here to sold out houses for darn near two years. You must be asking: How did you pull this one out of your hat? …
Seanachai Theatre Company’s tour de force: “Mojo Mickybo”
I experienced the most wonderful piece of theater ever. I went to see "Seanachai's Theatre's" Fall production entitled "Mojo Mickybo." It is a two person piece- no sets, no backdrops - just pure dynamic tour de force acting in an intimate setting (38 seats). I have never seen so much energy and brilliance performed live before my eyes in ages!! …