The Weekend Read No. 18
Let the distractions begin!
BOOKS
Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner
by Marc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman’s dishy memoir of a life through stage and screen has caught the attention of theatre folks and cinephiles alike. It’s a joyous odyssey into the arts, New York City, Hollywood, the path to success (NOT easy) and the friends we make (and lose) along the way. I’m pleased to say he is my next guest on the podcast and it’s a delightful conversation. Please subscribe over on YouTube to get the episode as soon as it lands.
TRAILERS
The trailers are coming and the nostalgia factor is high. My formative years are manifesting into celluloid dreams.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Official Trailer
Michael
Official Trailer
Love Story: John F. Kennedy & Carolyn Bessette
FX / Hulu
From 12 February
TELEVISION
The Night Manager: Season 2
Amazon Prime Video
While there are certain shows I like to binge once all the episodes become available, there are too many people yapping about the long-awaited return of The Night Manager so I must take to my bed and absorb it before the spoilers get me down. I suggest you do the same because it’s too cold for anything else.
The Librarians
PBS / BBC iPlayer
I had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda Jones about her book That Librarian on the first season of the podcast. She is featured in this new documentary (an official Sundance selection) about America’s war on books that should be required viewing for all.
MUSIC
Meek | “Fabulous”
Sometimes the internet knows what you want and what you need. I have been fed a steady diet of this track from Meek lately and am not mad about it. Her energy is what we all need right now. There are F-BOMBS APLENTY - you have been cautioned!
Bon weekend, all!