“Tickled” — After the Giggles Stop, What’s Left is Dark and Scary
JUNE 30, 2016 “Tickled” is a one-of-a-kind documentary about the world of “competitive endurance tickling.” (It’s no joke — this thing really exists.) At least the film starts out…
Month: June 2016
The Trump Veepstakes — 5 Names To Watch
JUNE 29, 2016 Photo: AP Yesterday, I asked the question, “Who would want to be Hillary Clinton’s Vice-President?” given the fact that hubby Bill would likely take the confidante…
The Clinton Veepstakes — 5 Names To Watch
JUNE 28, 2016 Photo: Getty Who would ever want to be Hillary Clinton’s Vice-President? After all, though you’re officially #2 in the pecking order, Bill (The Big Dog) Clinton…
The Brexit Vote — The Brits Have a Temper Tantrum at the Polls, and the World Is Plunged Into Economic Chaos
JUNE 27, 2016 Photo: AP If someone tells you that they know what the British vote to exit (or “Brexit”) the European Union really means, just laugh, because nobody…
“The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble” — A Documentary That May Be Vibrant, But It’s Not Vital
JUNE 24, 2016 If there is a short list of musicians who could be considered beloved, 60 year-old cellist Yo-Yo Ma would have to be high on that list. …
Chaos in the House of Representatives as Democrats Stage a ’60’s-Style Sit-In To Protest GOP Inaction on Gun Control
JUNE 23, 2016 Photo: Politico Here’s what happened in Washington over the last 24 hours. The Democratic minority in the House of Representatives, frustrated by the lack of action…
This Week in Trump
JUNE 22, 2016 Photo: AP After a week of recharging my batteries and consuming every lobster roll within reach in Provincetown, I’ve returned to ask the all-important question: What’d…
Vacation Time
JUNE 16, 2016 Its been 10 months since “Exact Change Today” was born. In that time, I’ve cranked out over 240 articles, covering everything from the Oscar race to…
“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” Could Have Been Hilarious as a Short, But as a Feature? Not So Much
JUNE 15, 2016 In a week filled with a horrific shooting and dangerous Trumpian hyperbole, I’m in the mood for a little pop music nonsense. That void is filled…
After Trump Questions the President’s Loyalties, Obama & Clinton Double-Team Him
JUNE 14, 2016 Photo: Getty It’s on. President Obama and presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton hit back on Tuesday with a powerful one-two punch against Donald Trump’s accusations following…
