Nick Leshi

Nick Leshi
Location
Bronx, New York, United States of America
Birthday
December 13
Bio
Writer, actor, media professional, fan of entertainment, pop culture, and speculative fiction. Contact nickleshi@aol.com for more info.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2012 8:06PM

Remembering Whitney Houston


After seeing so many celebrities die far too young, one would think that we'd be numb to another tragic death, but the news Saturday night that Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48 saddened and shocked many. As I write this, I sit prepared to watch the Grammy/…

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FEBRUARY 11, 2012 5:41PM

Historic Figures as Fictional Heroes


What if the great writers who gave us so many wonderful tales of the imagination actually lived some of those fantastical adventures themselves? Such is the premise for what is becoming a twist on the alternate fiction genre. Remember the movie Time After Time, in which H.G. Wells/… Read full post »
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FEBRUARY 10, 2012 11:34PM

Smallville Continues as a Comic Book

Just because Smallville ended its run as a TV show doesn't mean the story has to come to a complete end. Some fans may have hoped to see Tom Welling and the rest of the cast transition to the big screen, but the Man of Steel film in the works will be an entire/…

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012 10:45PM

Musical Episodes in Non-Musical TV Shows

Music on television is a big trend, from musical series such as Glee and the new Smash, to musical competitions (American Idol, The Voice, The X Factor).  Even shows that have no musical connection whatsoever still sometimes offer an episode or two with musical numbers.  Sometimes, i/…

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012 11:21PM

Will Hunger Games Be Hit or Miss?


Hollywood has been hyping its upcoming movies as always, building buzz and trying to generate frenzied anticipation for the potential blockbusters coming our way. None seem to be marketed more than The Hunger Games.

Based on the bestselling book series by Suzanne Collins, i/…

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012 11:36PM

Space, Time, and Storytelling in the Digital Age


Technology has made our modern world the kind of place science fiction writers of the past only dreamed about -- all sorts of information at our fingertips, accessible via mobile devices; thousands of books from our personal libraries carried around on lightweight, portable e-readers; free vi/…

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012 11:55PM

A Look at Super Bowl Commercials 2012

Congratulations to the New York Giants on a great victory after a nailbiter of a game! Of course, the commercials are also a topic for post-game discussion.  I'll share my thoughts on the movies that aired their sneak peaks during the Big Game, and my guest blogger Robert will share his/…

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FEBRUARY 5, 2012 1:18PM

Sunday Super Sunday

As I write this, people throughout the land are preparing their feasts -- friends will gather, food will be eaten, beverages will be consumed, throats will go hoarse from screaming.  All for the "Big Game." Super Bowl XLVI is upon us!  (That's Super Bowl 46 for the Roman Numeral chal/…

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FEBRUARY 4, 2012 10:43PM

A Look at How I Learned to Drive

I've read Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize winning play How I Learned to Drive and I've loved its storytelling prowess, its well-defined characters, its gripping range of emotions, but I've never had the chance to see a live production of it -- until now. My wife and I caught a matinee of it/…

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012 6:05PM

Guest Post: Helmet Head Performs Again!

After a much too long hiatus, my friend's band, Helmet Head, is back! They'll be performing Saturday night (February 4, 2012) at the music club Arlene's Grocery. 

I now turn over the virtual microphone to their spokesperson who will answer all of your questions:

Friends,

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012 10:48PM

Beautiful City Is a Beautiful Song

This week, actor Hunter Parrish who plays Jesus in the Broadway revival of Godspell appeared on Good Day New York and performed "Beautiful City." It's one of my wife's favorite songs from the musical, and I confess I'm hooked on it too. 

Here's the video. And here's the URL if you ca/…

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012 11:09PM

Memories of the Mimes and Mummers


Tuesday night I attended a cocktail reception for the Mimes and Mummers, my alma mater Fordham University's theater group, the troupe that gave me a chance to learn, perform, and make some great friends as we brought some great stories and characters to life on stage.

Every time I go to/…

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JANUARY 31, 2012 10:25PM

New Poll: Favorite Award Shows

Time for another poll on my blog City of Kik. Which award show is your favorite? There are so many from which to choose -- the Academy Awards (commonly called the Oscars), the Grammys, the Tonys, the Emmys, the People's Choice Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards.  Maybe you l/…

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JANUARY 30, 2012 11:20PM

Remembering the Little Rascals

During Christmas, one of my sisters gave me a DVD compilation of Little Rascals comedies. That was what they called the classic Our Gang movie shorts when they aired them on television. I always preferred the name Little Rascals. Our Gang sounds too generic and the modern connot/…

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JANUARY 29, 2012 11:26PM

Kiefer Sutherland Returns to TV in TOUCH

Kiefer Sutherland has come a long way since his early movie roles in Flatliners and Lost Boys. His portrayal of Jack Bauer in 24 was one for the ages. Now, he's back on television in a new drama on FOX called Touch. His character, Martin Bohm, is a lot more beaten down/… Read full post »

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JANUARY 28, 2012 11:42PM

One Thousand Blinks at 59E59 Theaters

One of the finest theater venues for quality, affordable productions in Manhattan is 59E59. One Thousand Blinks, written by Nick Starr and directed by Malinda Sorci for TheNest, is a great example of the type of engaging entertainment one can find there. 

After seeing the show, I tri/…

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JANUARY 27, 2012 4:41PM

Adventures with Customer Service

I will soon reach a point when I will have a panic attack at the mere thought of having to call a customer service representative about anything. Maybe that's what businesses want as they make it ever more complicated to resolve an issue or, in some cases, virtually impossible to speak to/…

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JANUARY 26, 2012 10:32PM

Cryptic Lyrics in Children's Songs

The other day I raised a question on Facebook if anyone knew the meaning of the lyrics to the popular children's song "Pop Goes the Weasel." It's one of my young daughter's current favorites, and like a few other kids' tunes, the words baffle me.  One of my friends suggested that it/…

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JANUARY 25, 2012 11:21PM

Will Steven Spielberg Direct a Movie About Moses?

Here's a news item that really sparks my interest -- Deadline.com is reporting that Steven Spielberg is on the verge of signing up with Warner Bros. to direct a "realistic' movie about the life of Moses.  The pitch seems to be that it will be closer to Braveheart than to Cecil B/…

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JANUARY 24, 2012 11:29PM

Oscar Nomination Snubs

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced this year's Oscar nominations, and there will be many great races for the prestigious film award in various categories, but many worthy names and titles were left out. Hundreds of movies are released each year with countless a/… Read full post »
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JANUARY 23, 2012 10:15PM

What Kind of Sports Fan Am I?

Baseball is my sport of choice, and the Yankees are the team I'm fanatical about. Yet, Sunday night I was on the edge of my seat rooting for the New York Giants football team and cheering like a psycho when they beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime. I'm a diehard Major League/…

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JANUARY 22, 2012 8:36PM

Best TV Show Opening Narrations

I've written about best TV theme songs (Parts One and Two have been very popular, so Part Three will be on the way, and I'll also look at instrumental theme music someday soon), but now it's time to applaud those famous non-musical openings where spoken-word narration set the tone for the/…

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JANUARY 21, 2012 10:41PM

Abbreviating Shakespeare


I went to see Red Monkey Theater's excellent abridged version of Hamlet at Center Stage Playhouse's new space.  It was a fast moving 1 hour and 40 minutes (no intermission).  The cast was spectacular -- Lawrence J. Reina, Ed Friedman, Elizabeth Mialaret, Holland Renton, David Ryan,/…

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JANUARY 20, 2012 4:05PM

Defending Angry Birds

You think the birds are angry?  Fans of the enormously popular mobile app videogame Angry Birds have been furiously protesting the negative reviews of their beloved pastime that guest blogger Robert posted on my online journal City of Kik. They disagreed with the low grade he ga/…

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JANUARY 19, 2012 11:04PM

Remembering the Superheroes of Archie Comics

During one of my mom's frequent top-to-bottom housecleaning adventures, she came across a nostalgic keepsake from my childhood, tucked away for years on a bookshelf or in the back of a closet somewhere or maybe in the attic or basement.  It didn't matter to me where she found it, I was/…

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