Billy Joel is back! He went into semi retirement from writing new music before I had been born. Other than a handful of live albums, remixes, and his Fantasies & Delusions instrumental album (which he did not perform on), Mr. Joel hasn’t released a new album since 1993. He has long told journalists and pushyContinue reading “Turn the Lights Back On”
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10 Film Favorites of 2023
Another year has finally finished! And movies 10. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – To me, this film was a tad unnecessary. I still enjoyed it thoroughly. I am glad to have another adventure of Indiana Jones at my disposal. However, the message of the film is largely a rehash of those fromContinue reading “10 Film Favorites of 2023”
Poetry 12/23/23
Haiku Lost again, searching But what am I searching for? Calmness from within ———————————————– Lacking everything, Drifting without my purpose, I finally fall. ———————————————- Keep facing the past Even though it causes fear. Work through the trauma. ———————————————- Think positively Tune out the negative thoughts No matter how hard ——————————————— Living in the past isContinue reading “Poetry 12/23/23”
Poetry 12/10/23
I decided to have a sober weekend, my first in longer than I can remember. When you’re 26 and can say you’ve had substance abuse issues half your life, it was probably long overdue. I still don’t know how I feel. But this is something. Haiku A Weed free weekend. It sure moves slower thisContinue reading “Poetry 12/10/23”
Norman Lear: The Man Who Made Sitcoms Think
Another day, another loss. On December 5, news broke of Norman Lear’s passing. If you’re too young to understand the significance of his death, Norman Lear was the predominant satirical voice of the 1970s. On any given day of the week, you could find one of any number of his shows topping Neilson charts. AndContinue reading “Norman Lear: The Man Who Made Sitcoms Think”
From the Archives: Tournées Film Festival at the GRCC Applied Tech Center
That’s right, time for another of my old Journalism articles, because I am trying to push through my daily battle with writer’s block. So here goes… By Jesse Shira – Collegiate Staff It’s time to grab some popcorn and sit back as the Tournées Film Festival comes to Grand Rapids Community College Nov. 3-4. EachContinue reading “From the Archives: Tournées Film Festival at the GRCC Applied Tech Center”
From the Archives – GRCC The Collegiate “Things to Do” Column Compilation
Here comes another in the series of old articles/columns from my foray into journalism at Grand Rapids Community College. As an awkward, insecure, and introverted 19 year old, I was certainly not the most well connected in my class. I had few friends, never went to any big parties, and am insanely indecisive. Nevertheless, it’sContinue reading “From the Archives – GRCC The Collegiate “Things to Do” Column Compilation”
From the Archives – 2016 Collegiate Review of Actors’ Theatre American Idiot
For some reason, I can’t get my mind off my days in college journalism. It was the fall of 2016, Obama was still President, most people still acted civilly toward each over. They were just simpler times, and we didn’t know quite how good we had it. I had a lot of responsibilities during myContinue reading “From the Archives – 2016 Collegiate Review of Actors’ Theatre American Idiot”
“Critic’s Choice Theatre” – My Lost TV Show
A recent trip to my mailbox rewarded me with the new Gold Ninja Video blu-ray release of White Zombie. As a gem of the public domain, the 1932 film has been released numerous times from dollar bin VHS Tapes/DVDs to a deluxe remastered Kino Lorber special edition. This charming release sources an old library 16mmContinue reading ““Critic’s Choice Theatre” – My Lost TV Show”
Dusting Off The Keys (The Tragedies of 25)
It has been far too long since I’ve checked this website, much less thought about posting anything. 2022 was the hardest year of my life. I turned 25, though my quarter life crisis began at 24 with a myriad of career and med changes, a burgeoning eating disorder, and having my car die. Three weeks intoContinue reading “Dusting Off The Keys (The Tragedies of 25)”
Jesse Shira's Rambling Rants 