DRAMA'S WET DREAM: A MODERN PULP (#fridayflash)

Press play for some mood musicI worked the door at Toyland, a titty bar on Fillmore, and when I tell you that this broad was drama's wet dream, believe it. This kid had a story for everything.And the funny thing? Her name was Drama -- at least that was her stripper name. I know, dumb moniker for a dancer but then, most of them weren't too bright.The way I saw it, there were four kinds of strippers. 'Snowflake' was usually the pretty dope fiend who...

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'THE WIRE': A 'F#@K' OF A SCENE (AND SHOW)

Wendell Pierce and Dominic West in 'The Wire.' I missed "The Wire" on the first go-round. I know, I know... Dumb. Initially, I tried it out and for whatever reason, didn't stick with the cerebral HBO drama past its initial sixty minutes of the HBO drama. I suspect there are many like myself who opted to watch the exploits of depressed gangster Tony Soprano in New Jersey than the bleak interactions of criminals and police within the...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDGAR ALLAN POE

Edgar Allan Bro... Big birthday week 'round these parts... It's Jan. 19 so let's give a hearty and happy 203rd birthday to the inventor of the detective novel (and uber horror master) Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy some tales below ... GBS_insertEmbeddedViewer('6fwAAAAAYAAJ',600,500);  Tw...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHAMP!

May 25, 1965 - Ali knocks out Sonny Liston in first minute of the first round. Happy 70th birthday to the greatest boxer who ever lived - Muhammad Ali...  Twe...

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'MOONSHINERS': REAL OR FAKE?

So I'm doing what  people do on New Years Eve and Day -- watch marathons -- and I come across a show both awesome and odd at the same time. It's called 'Moonshiners' and it airs on The Discovery Channel. SIGN UP TO MY LIST!SUBSCRIBE: Did you dig this post? Why not sign up to receive my newsletter for: • Free chapters, prequel stories and news from my upcoming books • pop culture goodies and giveaways • TV and film musings • Indie publishing...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Here's wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy 2012 Twe...

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