Benjamin Booker Album Review: “Benjamin Booker”

Benjamin Booker’s powerful self-titled debut album is less of a kick in the teeth and more of a push off of a massive cliff into a deep, clear ocean. Its sound is raw and menacing at times, but its construction couldn’t be more tightly controlled. The New Orleans-based Booker burst onto the music scene with…

The Good Wife Review: “The Line” (6×01)

I was both excited and concerned coming into the sixth season premiere of The Good Wife. Excited because they were coming off their best season yet and concerned because they were coming off their best season yet. It would be an understatement to say that season 5 was a game changer. We saw who was essentially the male…

2014 Emmys Ceremony Superlatives

Last night's Emmy awards were a mixed bag. There were some great wins and frustrating loses, and while the ceremony went smoothly, it did have its low points. So, here is a list of my so called Emmy superlatives. Most Satisfying Win: Watching Bryan Cranston win his final Emmy for Breaking Bad was awesome, but I have…

2014 Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Drama Series

When I was first writing the nomination predictions for this category, I said that this is one of the most competitive categories of the year. However, with all the episode submissions in it has turned into one of the weakest. Early frontrunner Robin Wright (House of Cards) seemed like a no brainer, until she submitted…