Category Archives: Entertainment

Eloquence of the Sardine

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Harry Katz

As a young boy, Bill François manages to catch a wayward sardine with his toy net and pail while clambering around the rocky Mediterranean coast of his native France. I say wayward because sardines aren’t solitary creatures and they don’t … Continue reading →

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Strictly Ballroom

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Harry Katz

We watched Strictly Ballroom last night.  Again.  Hadn’t seen it in years. I first saw it at the Toronto International Film Festival where it won the People’s Choice Award.  A few months later, when it was released in theaters, I … Continue reading →

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Beethoven’s 9th

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Harry Katz

I can’t remember when, or even if, I’ve ever listened to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 from start to finish.  I’ve certainly never heard it performed live.  Until last night.  We attended a performance of the Ninth by the Seattle Symphony … Continue reading →

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Wish You Were Here

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Harry Katz

40 years ago today Pink Floyd released Wish You Were Here. It’s one of my favorite albums.  I still vividly remember the first time I heard it. I was walking through school after class one afternoon when the opening synthesizers … Continue reading →

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The Imitation Game

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Harry Katz

I’m sure the Imitation Game takes all sorts of liberties with the story of Alan Turing’s life and his contribution to breaking Nazi codes during WWII. It’s not a documentary after all. But the broad outlines of the story and … Continue reading →

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Awesome cyclist

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Harry Katz

This is just jaw-droppingly cool.  The guy and his bike are one.   http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1137883380?bctid=21337502001 

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Richard Wright, Pink Floyd founding member, dies at 65

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Harry Katz

Richard Wright, keyboardist and founding member of Pink Floyd died today at his home in England after a brief battle with cancer.   The LA Times published an obituary here.  I think the band said it best themselves in Time from … Continue reading →

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George Carlin (1937-2008)

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Harry Katz

Lots of tributes pouring in for comedian George Carlin who died on Sunday, June 22 at the age of 71.  Carlin was one of the first comedians I ever heard about as a kid, along with Bill Cosby and Cheech … Continue reading →

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Chris Bliss: Juggling Genius

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Harry Katz

A friend pointed me to this amazing video of Chris Bliss juggling to the old Beattles tune Carry That Weight.   Released originally in 2006.  Guess I’m just catching up.    I’d have to say this one tops my previous fave of … Continue reading →

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