Rich Monetti
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Chazz Palminteri Reveals the Many Tales Behind 'A Bronx Tale' at the Bedford Playhouse
As a kid growing up in the Bronx, Chazz Palminteri told the audience at the Bedford Playhouse that he was definitely attracted to the gangster element portrayed in A Bronx Tale. Yes, he knew they were dangerous, and theirs was a life he didn’t want to emulate. But the whole neighborhood cast was a bunch of characters that he just couldn’t ignore. On the other hand, association did seem to pay off when Sonny pulled young Chazz out of the ill fated car that killed his four friends in. The actual truth, though, firmly sides with the voice that took precedence in the two worlds Palminteri went back and forth between.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Geeks
Summer Travel to Warwick Castle in England Makes Great Educational Experience for Kids
What could be more painful to a kid than hearing that the weekend will be spent at an upstate Renaissance Fair. On the other hand, recreating the middle ages becomes a lot more interesting when a trip to England can provide ample infrastructure of the era and the living history to go with it. Sort of reporting from England, I recently traveled overseas to visit my English Girlfriend, and Warwick Castle in Warwick, England was a Saturday destination.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Wander
Mahopac Native Brings the Plight of the Tiger Home in 'Tigerland'
The fact that there are now only 500 Tigers left in Far East Russia probably doesn’t get a lot of play around dinner tables in Mahopac, NY. But the distance doesn’t diminish the issue for a Mahopac native who has made a name as an Oscar winning Documentary Filmmaker, and is the subject of his latest film, Tigerland.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Geeks
Sachika Empowers Women with Sophisticated and Sexy Clothing Line
“The modern, ambitious woman dares to be different, and isn't afraid to go after her dreams.” So says Sachika’s website in boldly boasting their sophisticated and sexy brand of women’s wear. Of course, a log line is easy enough to come up with. But when the words truly reflect the journey, the goods are much more likely deliver, and To-Tam and To-Nya Sachika’s story definitely lives up.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Styled
Jessica Sherr and Her Bette Davis Show Ain’t for Sissies
Long before Jessica Sherr received acclaim for her one woman show on Bette Davis, she learned how easily things can go awry onstage. “I was in Frosty the Snowman, and right before I went on, I sneezed,” Sherr remembered. “My mom didn’t have time to wipe my nose and through the whole dance I was crying.” The attention she got, though, made her realize that, “this was it.” But what the three year old didn’t realize was that not folding in the face of pitfalls would be an ongoing two step that has led to success.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Geeks
'Ad Astra': Is It Worth the Journey?
Luke, I am your father... Another movie about an astronaut with daddy issues—at least that’s what I came away with after seeing Ad Astra. But there’s real issues explored here, and the near future panoramic journey to the Moon, Mars and Neptune gives us enough to think about. There is one very pertinent question above all others, though. Is it worth the very introspective 123 minute journey?
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Futurism
Popularity of Reggae in Japan Leaves Scene Trying to Stay on Message
Photo by Mattias Hallberg The undeniable link Japan has held with Reggae for the last several decades may seem quite unlikely to those of us who haven't noticed. So trying to figure out how the lineage actually emerged probably requires a full subscription to the musical version of Ancestry.com. On the contrary, a simple search on Japan, and the genre's godfather returns a clear delineation of when, where and how it all began.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Beat
Hereditary Shocks But Fails to Tie the Threads of Horror Together
Hereditary contains the mostly profoundly startling death I have ever seen in a movie. So much so, my recoiling almost made me turn off the DVD player. But just because I’m squeamish, doesn’t mean I won’t give a movie a proper hearing. I can definitely appreciate the creativity—especially since the resounding shudder abruptly shifted the second act, and the mystery into gear. So the set up firmly in place, an obvious question follows: Would writer/director Ari Aster complete a story arc that was commensurate with the unforgettable moment (and a horror I can never un-see).
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Horror
Somers 11U Boys Squad Sticks Together to Win GHVBL Championship
With a 7-6 victory over second seeded South Orangetown on June 2, Somers 11U Red Storm won the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Championship. The success came on the heels of a season long “Spartan” mantra that demanded team first and always sticking together, according to Head Coach John Barbagallo. But no matter the level of team cohesion, adversity can cause a breakdown, and Somers faced such a moment in the fourth inning of the semifinal game versus Briarcliff.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Just One Boring Fairy Tale
If someone said that you could go back in time and spend a few days on the Hollywood scene in 1969, the answer would be obvious. You would anonymously shadow the onset movements of Clint Eastwood, Roman Polanski, Sharon Tate, Bruce Lee and Steve McQueen. You’d also score a party at the Playboy Mansion, get a look at the goings on around town and even witness the seedy underbelly connection to the Manson family. Well, that’s exactly what One Upon a Time in Hollywood does for us. But there’s one big problem, and it weighed heavily in the two and half hours I was forced to endure.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Geeks
Ardsley High School Athletes to Remember
Ardsley Three Sport Athlete Strong Arms His Way as Quarterback Dan Stein's first choice for a fall sport upon entering high school as a freshman would have been hockey. Minus that choice at Ardsley, the baseball and basketball player opted out of simply sitting around until the weather turned cold. "I thought I'd give football a try," he said. So as a baseball catcher, his strong arm put this eventual three sport athlete at the center of the gridiron for four full years.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
A Big Travel Day for Somers Baseball Community
The Somers Travel Baseball teams closed their regular season with five games on Saturday, June 20th. Winning three out of five, the boys weren’t chilled by only doing break even one better; and despite the unbelievable swelter, they gladly welcomed a little more cooking before calling it a day with their baseball community.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
