BY THE BOOK: HI HONEY, I’M HOMO: SITCOM SPECIALS AND THE QUEERING OF AMERICAN CULTURE by MATT BAUME (2024) (BOOK REVIEW)

18th Book read in 2024 I really enjoyed this book as it not only highlights, groundbreaking strides in television and that’s pop culture and the Public attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, but it also informs the climate of the times and behind-the-scenes decisions that were made. As well, as some of the true-life storylines that…

BY THE BOOK: THE PATH TO PARADISE: A FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA STORY by SAM WASSON (2023) (BOOK REVIEW)

17TH BOOK READ IN 2024 I started reading this book before MEGAOPOLIS was finished filming or even talked about or reviewed or being presented. I just wanted to read about Francis Ford Coppola. I never really read a book about him per se, more about individual films of his like APOCALYPSE NOW, and THE GODFATHER…

BY THE BOOK: IN HEAVEN EVERYTHING IS FINE: THE UNSOLVED LIFE OF PETER IVERS AND THE LOST HISTORY OF THE NEW WAVE THEATRE BY JOSH FRANK with CHARLIE BUCKHOLTZ (2008)(BOOK REVIEW)

14th book read in 2024 I first heard about the story and book on a podcast and that was very informal. Titled Peter and the acid king. I would definitely suggest it before after reading this book as additional information. This book fills in the story a bit more and strangely makes it feel more…