The Grandstander
Saturday, August 1, 2026
"Cleopatra" (1963)
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One afternoon this past week I spent over four and one-half hours watching this epic - and trust me, "epic" is the only word that ...
Friday, July 24, 2026
To Absent Friends - Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon
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Freddy Cannon 1936-2026 One of American Rock 'n Roll's big stars of the "pre-Beatles" era left us this week when Freddy Ca...
Quick Hit Critiques
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Some (hopefully) brief and (hopefully) informative Critical Commentary to aid you in your viewing and reading pleasure. I present them t...
Monday, July 20, 2026
Spain Reigns!! (and other soccer thoughts)
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended yesterday with a perfectly satisfying result: The best team won. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time,...
Sunday, July 19, 2026
How The Pirates Treat Their Paying Customers
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On Saturday, July 11, my friend David Cicotello and I attended the 4:05 game between the Pirates and Brewers at PNC Park. The Pirates won t...
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
A 53 Year Old Movie: "Soylent Green" (1973)
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I had never seen this 1973 sci-fi classic, but like many people, I did know what the punch line to the movie was, but I will give no spoil...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
More World Cup Comments
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Allow me to follow up on THIS POST from June 26 as the 2026 FIFA World CUP heads into the quarterfinals round. The Round of 16 matches were...
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