Deep-fried Romantic
Blockbuster takes one step back
Faced with competition from On-demand, Netflix and RedBox, America's flagship movie rental chain reconsiders a few policies-in the wrong direction.
Mar 10th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Get ready for D&B
After two years of negotiations and development issues, Dave & Buster's opens March 1 in Wauwatosa. Now the fun begins.
Feb 24th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Pop music through rosy kid glasses
The popular Kidz Bop music series takes songs that children hear on the radio and sanitizes them into something that's more accessible. Good idea?
Feb 10th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
A bit of luster rubs off old Oscar
The Academy Awards nominations aren't out yet, but with this year's wider field of candidates, it's easy to predict who will be in the "Best Picture" camp.
Jan 27th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Once Pandora’s Box is open, you have to deal with it
Our TCD contributor finds out that there's more to casinos than the glitzy, high-rolling life that they promise.
Jan 13th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
The Christmas Newsletter
TCD's Brian Jacobson ruminates on holiday newsletters and offers an optimstic take on his own year in review.
Dec 30th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
As seen on TV, now in stores and our lives
In honor my desire to buy the "Big Top Cupcake" maker, here's a look at (and salute to) useful and unneccessary things.
Dec 16th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Celebrity addicts
In light of Tiger Woods feeling below par, the Hoff being sent to a psych ward and Jacko going laser -- what do fans really deserve to know about celebs?
Dec 2nd, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
A change in the cultural landscape, via home video
Days after AFV crowns a $100,000 winner, did anyone notice a shift in the show's tone?
Nov 18th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Dance, from the streets to the stage
A look at a movement that propelled Rennie Harris and Co. from the projects of Philly to Puremovement dance.
Oct 14th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Everlasting Moments
MFF film offers snapshot of photography in 1914 Denmark. We look at how it's changed the way we've viewed life ever since.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
A short tribute to a Gen-X icon
Or, what happens to thirtysomethings when their version of John Wayne passes away
Sep 15th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
