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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NOVEMBER 24, 2009 9:57PM

Thankful for PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES


As most of you prepare for your holiday, I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.  If you're looking for a movie to watch after some time with the family and friends, I highly recommend what I consider to be the ultimate Thanksgiving film: the comedy Planes, Trains, and… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 23, 2009 7:59PM

A Look at Werewolves from WOLF MAN to NEW MOON


My wife and I went to see New Moon yesterday and we both enjoyed the blockbuster sequel to Twilight.  It's good to finally see some werewolves getting screen time next to those ubiquitous vampires. 

The werewolf has been a popular monster in movies and television for generations.  Some/…

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009 11:35AM

MonsterQuest Marathon


It might be strange to see the History Channel running shows about UFOs or ghosts or urban legends, but one of its highest rated programs is MonsterQuest, and it's a guilty pleasure of mine.  On December 2, History Channel will run a marathon of episodes throughout the day.  Tune in to/…

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009 9:37PM

Westchester Chordsmen Delight Crowds at the Garden


It was a beautiful day in New York today and I went with my wife and baby daughter to the Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-Along at The New York Botanical Garden.  Yankees broadcaster Ken Singleton joined local elected officials in lighting the glorious trees and menorah at the Leon Levy Visitor/…

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009 2:52PM

Holiday Train Show -- A Great New York Tradition Continues


This time of year is always my favorite and nothing captures the festive spirit of the season better than the Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden.

Garden-gauge trains traversing past amazing replicas of New York landmarks delight visitors of all ages.  The structures are made of n/…

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009 3:29PM

Story Ideas for the Next STAR TREK Movie


J.J. Abrams announced that a sequel to his hit remake of Star Trek may not hit movie theaters until the summer of 2012. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are starting work now on the script. There is no word yet on whether or not Abrams will direct the film or hand/…

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009 4:53PM

Angels in Hollywood


There's a new movie coming out in January called Legion starring Paul Bettany as the Archangel Michael who rebels against Heaven to save mankind from the Apocalypse.  This is not the first time Hollywood has tried to tell a story about angels.  Here are some of the most memorable from movie/…

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009 9:25AM

MoMA Exhibition Salutes Tim Burton


The Museum of Modern Art here in New York City is planning an exciting exhibition about Tim Burton.  The show, a career retrospective of the director and producer, will open on November 22, 2009, and run through April 26, 2010.  More than 700 drawings, paintings, costumes, and props by the/…

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009 12:05PM

The End of the World as We Know It (Again)


The number one movie this weekend was 2012, earning an impressive $65,000,000 domestically and an incredible $225,000,000 internationally (according to Box-Office Mojo).  Disaster movies have always attracted film-goers, from the days of The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, the Airport… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 15, 2009 11:26PM

Center Stage Playhouse Starts Its New Season with Lots of Laughs


On Saturday night, my wife and I went to see Center Stage Playhouse's first show of the season, the outrageous comedy Die, Mommie, Die!

From the brilliant set design by Jason Bolen to the over-the-top direction by Shani Colleen Murfin (who also directed last season's successful musical A New Brain), t/…

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009 2:31PM

A Fun Evening of Short Film


On Friday night I went to see "An Evening of Short Film 3" presented by Level 92 Films.  I've written about them before, and they continue to inspire me with their creativity, ambition, and commitment to the art of filmmaking. 

The free event has become an annual tradition in Dobbs Fer/…

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009 2:33PM

THE PRISONER and Other TV Remakes


Another remake is coming to our television screens. This Sunday, November 15, AMC will bring us a new version of the 1960s cult classic The Prisoner, this one starring Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen. I’m actually looking forward to it and I'm expecting greatness. (Hopefully I won’t be disappointed/…

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009 1:28PM

Comparing the New CLASH OF THE TITANS Trailer to the Original


I'm looking forward to the Clash of the Titans remake which is scheduled to be released in 2010.  The new trailer that debuted this week promises a lot of action and better special effects than the 1981 original.

I wrote about the original Clash of the Titans before, and despite its cornines/…

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009 1:26PM

Favorite Children's Shows


As you may have heard, Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. It is one of the most beloved shows on television and the longest running children’s TV program in the United States, delighting kids all these years and still going strong.


Here are the children’s shows that had/…

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009 5:15PM

How to Make OPEN SALON Even Better


Those of you who read my blog entries on Open Salon may have noticed my absence the past week.  I've still been posting blog entries every day on my original City of Kik destination, but the live feed that is supposed to synch my entries onto Salon's blog site has "had a few hiccu/…

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009 10:27AM

Mickey Mouse Like You've Never Seen Him Before


Now that Disney owns Marvel, I guess they want to make their family-friendly characters able to stand toe-to-toe with the superheroes.  How else to explain the upcoming make-over that Mickey Mouse will undergo in the upcoming, eagerly awaited video game Epic Mickey for the Nintendo Wii?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009 12:06PM

Fordham Prep Honors John Leonard and Others


On Friday, November 20, 2009, my high school, Fordham Preparatory School, will induct Rev. John J. Leonard, S.J., and 18 others, into the Hall of Honor.  For those of you who don't know Fr. Leonard, he has been a major force in keeping theater alive at Fordham Prep and Fordham University/…

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009 10:54AM

Shakespeare as Reality Television


Tonight, I'm going to Queens to see a new version of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.  The unique twist in this interpretation is that it's set in the world of a reality TV show.  Should be a lot of fun!  There's a nice teaser video that sets the tone: Click… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 6, 2009 9:36PM

Loaded Questions Contest


One of my favorite board games is Loaded Questions, which is lots of fun to play at a party or during a rainy day or any time, really, when you and your family or friends want to have a good time.  Now, a newly designed version is available with 1,300 new questions.

You/…

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009 2:37PM

A Letter to Yankee Haters


Dear Yankee Haters,


On this day after the New York Yankees have won their 27th World Series championship in franchise history, I am not writing to you to gloat or to convert you to the Dark Side to become a Yankee fan. I merely want to take this opportunity to help you/…

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009 3:29PM

Comparing the New V to the Original


I tuned in to the new ABC science fiction series V last night and I enjoyed it enough to keep watching.  It's a remake of the classic V mini-series from the 1980s which I previously wrote about, and in my opinion it still has a far way to go to capture/…

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009 3:21PM

Winter Movie Preview


Now that November is here, it's time to look at the movies coming our way during these cold months. Here are twenty flicks on the horizon, and what I think of them.


2012 – Disaster moviemaker Roland Emmerich uses the end of the ancient Mayan calendar and fears of the end of/…

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009 12:59PM

Poll Results: People Want to See a GREEN LANTERN Movie


Tuesday is Election Day, but instead of just casting a ballot for boring politicians, how about voting for something fun? The latest poll on my City of Kik blog has come to a close. Thank you to all you faithful readers who took the time to vote. Now my newest question/…

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009 3:06PM

Hulu Will Stay Free


Back in July, I wrote about Hulu.com and praised it as a great resource for legally watching some of your favorite television shows for free online.  Since then, I've been bombarded with emails and messages from some you telling me that Hulu was planing to change it's business model an/…

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OCTOBER 31, 2009 2:09PM

Illustrated Horror Books for Halloween Weekend


I love when Halloween falls on a Saturday.  If you're looking to just relax with a good book instead of a scary movie after all the trick-or-treating is done, here are some that I recommend, each with some good illustrations.

Nevermore: A Graphic Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories - Va/…

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