Where has Michael Moore been since 2009’s Capitalism: A Love Story? Everywhere, apparently. In addition to writing his memoirs, the populist provocateur has been trotting the prettier regions of the globe to see how the other First World lives and comparing it to our star-spangled super-sized bootstrapped love-it-or-leave values. His conclusion? We suck. Where to Invade … [Read more...]
At the cabaret: A Georgia firecracker lights up the Colony
By Dale King During summer in the Palm Beaches, hot entertainment in cool locations is de rigueur. The Colony Hotel has again picked up that vibe and is offering a season-long set of cabaret shows in the hotel’s celebrated Royal Room -- a short hop from the famous “Avenue” in downtown Palm Beach. Performing Fridays and Saturdays through July 20 is Carole J. Bufford, a … [Read more...]
‘Red Lights’ a ludicrous mess
In Red Lights, Cillian Murphy comes this close to making out with Cillian Murphy. It happens in a rote nightmare sequence at the height of his character’s supernatural crisis. Cillian Murphy’s soul clings to the roof of his apartment, while Cillian Murphy’s body lies in bed, unblissfully asleep. The soul descends ever so slowly toward its host body, until it looks like the … [Read more...]