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[Nerdspresso] Anemic Salem’s Lot Adaptation Lacks Teeth
It’s Halloween time and there’s a new version of Salem’s Lot, the classic Stephen King vampire story, playing on MAX right now if you’re in the mood. The streamer is rolling out a ton of scary flicks for this time of year so you can kick off the season big time. If you are a…
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[Nerdspresso] Borderlands Provides Popcorn-Munching Fun
The time between early July and mid-August is commonly known as the “dog days of summer.” It’s named the dog days because Sirius, the dog star, rises in the morning sky during this time. Not that Sirius has anything to do with the summer heat, but its rising was seen by the ancient Egyptians as…
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[Raising Durham] The Art of Friendship: A Durham Mom’s Journey
Recently, my daughter Harper and I embarked on our annual summer trip to my hometown at the Jersey shore. As we packed our bags, I found myself looking forward not just to family time, but to my yearly girls’ dinner – a gathering of a handful of friends I’ve had since elementary school. There’s something…
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[SoDu Reading Room] Can AI Get Away with Price Fixing?
In the latest SoDu Reading Room installment, we check out an article in The Atlantic written by Roge Karma that explores concerns about RealPage, a service powered by artificial intelligence that could lead to AI price fixing – and possibly untouchable by laws that apply to humans engaging in the same practice. Here are five…
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[Nerdspresso] Tough Girls Rule! Furiosa and Other Movie Ladies Who Could Beat Me Up
So Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has already come and gone from movie theaters. It rolled out earlier this summer with expectations that it would dominate the box office, but it fell short. Like The Fall Guy, another recent good movie that flamed out too soon, Furiosa is now relegated to video…
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[Raising Durham] Navigating New School Adventures: A Bull City Guide
My 11-year-old daughter, Harper, has bravely faced cancer, appeared on national news, and been celebrated by crowds of thousands. As she prepares to start at a new school this fall, she is as unflappable as ever. Me, on the other hand? I’m a bundle of nerves, despite having ushered in dozens of “first days” in…
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[Nerdspresso] Kiss and Tell: Rom Coms That Don’t Suck
Whatever happened to the big screen romantic comedy? They were a cinematic staple when my wife and I were dating in the early 2000’s. Theaters were full of titles with Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan and Katherine Heigl meeting cute and finding love. Now it seems that the rom com as we know it has been…
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[Nerdspresso] No Shame in My Ryan Gosling Bromance
I have a confession, my friends. I have something of a bromance going on with Ryan Gosling. But I’m not talking about that “Hey Girl” Notebook Dreamboat or that Fractured Blue Romance in the Tall Pines dramatic ACTOR, but the guy who conquered the Oscars with a wink and a smile. Gosling is that goofball…
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[Nerdspresso] It’s Hot Outside, but Movies are Always Cool
Well, bust out the hot dogs and the sunscreen, it’s summertime! School is out, the temps are hot and according to that old song, it’s summertime and the living is easy. For those who celebrate, summertime is vacations, swimming pools and movie stars. And for those that don’t, it just means going to work when…
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[Nerdspresso] Once Upon a Dark Knight: Memories of Batman ’89
While sitting in traffic the other day, a song came streaming over the radio which I haven’t heard on the airwaves in decades. My soundtrack to the afternoon gridlock was Prince’s “Batdance.” I’m not making this up. The Purple One’s musical tribute to the caped crusader was blasting in my car as I inched my…
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[SoDu Reading Room] Could Increased Physical Activity Mean Mentally Healthier Durham Kids?
North Carolina students’ mental health is improving as they become more physically active, according to the results of the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) presented to the State Board of Education. After nearly a decade of declining physical activity and mental health metrics, the new data shows positive trends in both categories. The…
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[Nerdspresso] Can’t Forget Dabney Coleman. Or Remember Bad Ronald!
The legendary Dabney Coleman passed away recently at 92, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable roles. His patented brand of snark and bravado will be missed. Coleman was THE character actor in the ’80’s, spicing up genial comedies by playing obnoxious jerks and misanthropes. He was the misogynistic boss in 9 to 5, the sleazy…
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