RIP Alan Rickman – of all of the roles he played, maybe my favorite was that of Colonel Brandon in “Sense and Sensibility” (yeah, I know, Mr. Artsy Sensitive Type…great acting by communicating exactly what is going on with his character without saying a word) – I’m sure he’ll get well-deserved props for, among other things, helping to kick-start the whole “Die Hard” franchise with his terrific portrayal of villain Hans Gruber…also once shone playing “mad Monk” Rasputin in an HBO movie awhile back…
…and no, I won’t shed any tears either for a publication that was once called "Joe Lieberman Weekly"…
...and Thom Hartmann brings us econ & labor news for 1/4, a little behind again I know (boy, is he ever right about cleaning out the financial swamp of our political campaigns – might be a good idea to avoid Capital One, and it’s ALWAYS a good idea to avoid for-profit colleges…good for the University of California, though, for divesting from for-profit prisons; God forbid something in this country doesn't make money)…
...and this to me is so funny that I don't think any further explanation or embellishment is required...
…and as we wind down this week’s tribute to David Bowie, let’s not forget about some of his collaborations with a whole host of performers, including Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, and this guy…
…as well as his contributions to movies, including The Hunger (no, not the Hunger Games), The Man Who Fell To Earth, and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (offbeat to be sure, in keeping with his persona - more here) - with his passing, the appreciation of his legacy on both music and popular culture overall will only grow greater over time.
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