Rest in Peace, Mr. Q

This news of Abraham Quintanilla's death hit me very hard today. I’ve cried so much over this man. It's hard to explain why.

December 13, 2025 0

Happy Birthday, Donna

For a brief moment this afternoon I considered writing a lengthy tribute to Donna Summer for her 75th birthday. But the truth is that I can say what I need to say in very few words: her joy, her power, and her music saved my life when I was 12 years old. I’m not sure... Continue Reading →

December 31, 2023 0

‘A Star Without A Star’ is an Ode to an Unsung Hollywood Heroine

I was a little kid when 1959's Imitation of Life was released on VHS in 1992. By some stroke of luck, a copy of it landed on my family’s living room shelf. It stood out among our small but eclectic collection of VHS tapes—some combination of Disney movies, 80’s Bette Midler classics, and a well-worn... Continue Reading →

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