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Daily Archives: April 15, 2017
Pretty in Pink: Still holds up after 31 years
This was the movie accompanying the Andrew McCarthy book-signing. Andrew didn’t stick around after the Q&A since he says he doesn’t really watch himself. I can agree with that. I would find it unnerving. Before the movie started, he explained how … Continue reading
Posted in In Theaters, Movies
Tagged Coming-of-Age, Drama, Eighties, John Hughes, Special Alamo Event
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John Oates
The conclusion to my Brush with Greatness, Eighties Edition, wrapped up with John Oates of the legendary duo. John was in Austin to promote his new book Change of Season, which is also the title his band’s 1990 release. Tired jokes … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Brushes with Greatness, Music
Tagged Blue-Eyed Soul, Eighties, Seventies
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