R.I.P.

I just heard it on WNYC, and then saw it on Gawker (via AP). Spalding Gray found dead. Strangely enough, he was working on a new monologue at the time of his death that was to be based on his horrible, debilitating car accident a couple years ago. It was to be called, “Life Interrupted.”

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: THE “DAMN IT’S MONDAY” EDITION

Thank goodness nothing important happened this weekend. Here’s your AIM Morning Briefing of the top 3 things you need to know: Breaking News: Iraqis Sign New Constitution It seems that “Breaking” just means “really important.” Of course, this is a transitional constitution that doesn’t address several issues, and they don’t actually have a real government,Continue reading “ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: THE “DAMN IT’S MONDAY” EDITION”

DID YOU CATCH THAT GREAT NEW SHOW?

HBO has been making fantastic series television for the last several years. People mourned the passing of Sex and the City just two weeks ago, but never fear because a brilliant brand new series just premiered last night. It’s called The Sopranos, and damn that’s good television. I must admit, though … it seemed oddlyContinue reading “DID YOU CATCH THAT GREAT NEW SHOW?”

OBVIOUSLY, YOU WEREN’T PAYING ATTENTION

After $212-Million in 12 days, The Passion of the Christ is a bonafide blockbuster. There has already been merchandising associated with the film — necklaces and other kinds of trinkets — but I’m waiting for the Jesus, Pontius Pilate and Caiphas action figures. Now kids in the privacy of their own homes can flay aContinue reading “OBVIOUSLY, YOU WEREN’T PAYING ATTENTION”