At the Source: Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow

Heya everybody! How did you spend 4th of July? Watching fireworks? Grilling out? Wondering how a country could get this messed up? Then now is a good time to talk about E.L. Doctorow's book about the worst (and occasionally best) of America, Ragtime!


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Musical Hell: The Mighty Kong

Who wants to see a cheap animated musical remake of King Kong? Okay, probably nobody. But that's what you're getting in the latest Musical Hell!




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Know the Score: Is The Lion King 2 a Good Sequel?

With one Disney live-action remake released last month and another coming next month, it's time to look at the House of Mouse's previous wave of cynical cash-ins and see if there's anything there worth salvaging. Let's take a look at The Lion King 2!

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Musical Hell: Freaky Friday

Hey, remember that old movie (or relatively more recent movie) Freaky Friday? Did you know there was a musical based on it? No? Boy, are you lucky--well, you were until now, because I'm telling you all about it.

At the Source: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Hey, the Tony Awards are coming up, and Great Comet still got robbed! But here's the consolation prize: an examination of how it fits into the doorstopper that is War and Peace!

Musical Hell: Pokemon Live!

Happy May! Have you ever said, "You know what I'd really like to see? A Pokemon musical!"  No?  Well, you've got one anyway, as Diva takes a look at Pokemon Live!

Musical Hell TV: Titanic the Legend Goes On (Uncut Edition)

Happy Ides of April/Tax Day to you all! I know I've been away for a while, but I promised you something special and here it is: a celebratory anniversary riff of the original, uncut edition of my very first review subject, Titanic: The Legend Goes On! Thank you for all the views and support!