Tag Archives: entertainment

Geography of film and TV production hubs in the USA/Canada

Posted on February 1, 2023 by problogic

The list below identifies the top movie and television production locations in the United States and Canada based on the number of filming sound stages in the market. The numbers provided include those sound stages that are currently in operation, … Continue reading →

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Favorites of 2022 in entertainment

Posted on December 17, 2022 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2022. Enjoy! Most iconic moment in entertainment in 2022 Jenna Ortega’s dance scene in Wednesday – Thank goodness she helped put Will Smith’s unacceptable attack on Chris Rock in the rearview mirror and … Continue reading →

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Monikers/nicknames for film and movie-making hubs

Posted on August 10, 2022 by problogic

The allure of stardom not only applies to those in acting, but also the geographic locations where movie magic is made. The following list identifies those places around the globe where film/movie-making has been significant enough for the city/region/nation to … Continue reading →

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“Slow Horses” – a brilliant new spy series

Posted on June 2, 2022 by problogic

AppleTV has released yet another winner. Slow Horses, based on the book of the same name by author Mick Herron, was released in late April. The six-episode first season is a monumental triumph filled with great acting, superb writing, and … Continue reading →

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Largest outdoor rodeo arenas in the US & Canada

Posted on February 1, 2022 by problogic

Few sporting events can match a Western rodeo for enhancing the image of true Americana. Just the thought of a summer evening under the lights or a sunny afternoon watching courageous rodeo contestants compete in the dusty arena invokes a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday tunes: Favorite cover songs

Posted on September 28, 2021 by problogic

SONG COVER ARTIST ORIGINAL ARTIST Gold Day The Joy Formidable Sparklehorse Enter Sandman Weezer Metallica Don’t Be Cruel Cheap Trick Elvis Presley Stairway to Heaven Heart Led Zeppelin (Oh) Pretty Woman Van Halen Roy Orbison Mr. Tamborine Man The Byrds … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes: Favorite studio album by year since 1970

Posted on August 10, 2021 by problogic

As a follow-up to last weeks’ list, here are my favorite albums by year since 1970. The list identifies only studio albums, not greatest hits, live, compilation, or similar types of albums. For only two years (1990 and 1999), I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes: Chronology of my favorite music artists

Posted on August 3, 2021 by problogic

Below is a table identifying my favorite musical artists over the years. As can be seen, they vary from time to time, with some appearing more than once. Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Weezer, The Stills, and Wolf Alice have all accomplished … Continue reading →

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My favorite television “dramedies”

Posted on May 6, 2021 by problogic

Busy Phillips, James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr, and Samm Levine. Throw in occasional and/or guest appearances by Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia of Handmaid’s Tale), Joanna Garcia (Reba), Rashida Jones (The Office and … Continue reading →

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American music birthplace geography

Posted on February 1, 2021 by problogic

From Jazz to Blues to Hip Hop and Rock ‘n Roll, there are many styles of music that populate the United States. The following map depicts the geographic location(s) where these varied forms and their sub-genres have germinated across the … Continue reading →

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