In an ABC primetime special, actor Michael J. Fox talks about what he’s learned in his battle with Parkinson’s Disease, what optimism means, and how it’s a force in our lives. The special airs Thursday, May 7.

For quite some time now I have periodically posted DVD picks about little heard of films that are then released on DVD , but now with the burgeoning world of online access to movies, I may have start posting an online movie pick now and then. To prove my point, there is a great website,…

Even if you don’t own an iPhone or iTouch you’ve probably heard about the plethora of “apps”–downloadable programs–created for the iPhone. There are apps to help you find recipes, get directions, read books, and up until earlier this week, practice your baby shaking skills. “Baby Shaker,” developed by the company Sikalosoft, features a crying baby…

I was engaged, thrilled, and entertained while watching the wonderful “State of Play” recently. And whether it was the Easter season on my heart or some classic traditions on my mind, it hit me that “State of Play” is as much about the death and (hopeful) resurrection of some wonderful American institutions as it is…

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