Nick Leshi

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

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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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OCTOBER 30, 2009 11:03AM

The Science Fiction and Media Non-Fiction of Paul Levinson


I just posted a review of Paul Levinson's book New New Media on Blogcritics.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  In the mean time, here's a summary of some of the other things that Professor Levinson has written, both fiction and non-fiction. All of his books are available/…

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OCTOBER 29, 2009 2:35PM

Favorite Stephen King Books


What better way to herald Halloween than to pay homage to one of the greatest popular writers of all time, horrormeister Stephen King?  He has a new book coming out called Under the Dome and I'm sure it will be as much fun as all the others.

Here's a list of my/…

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OCTOBER 28, 2009 11:39AM

New York is a Baseball Town




Tonight, the New York Yankees face the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series in what will hopefully live up to the term "Fall Classic."  For all the scoop, check out the official site of Major League Baseball. 

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OCTOBER 27, 2009 8:27AM

William Shatner is Still the Man


William Shatner had a great appearance at Scream 2009, the annual awards show that "honors the best in fantasy, sci-fi, comics, and horror."   The guy still has a great sense of humor.  He called out J.J. Abrams from the stage and joked about not being cast in last summer's hit Star… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 26, 2009 11:27AM

Spring will Bring Us CELEBRITY APPRENTICE 3


I'm a sucker for reality show competitions and anything with celebrities, so of course I'm looking forward to the next edition of Celebrity Apprentice, scheduled to air in Spring 2010 on NBC.  This will be the ninth season of the Donald Trump franchise, and in my opinion, the celebrity versions/…

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OCTOBER 25, 2009 10:39AM

Sequel to Phantom of the Opera Musical: LOVE NEVER DIES


Some of you may already have heard the news that Andrew Lloyd Webber is working on a sequel to his long-running hit musical The Phantom of the Opera.  During a press launch in London, he updated the world on what to expect.  The countdown has now officially begun for Love Never… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 24, 2009 12:14AM

Darknight Productions Presents PAGAN LEOPARDS


I'm looking forward to seeing my good friend Kevin Clancy's new play, Pagan Leopards, on Saturday night at Blackbird Studio at Where Eagles Dare after I'm done with Actorfest.  As with everything presented by Darknight Productions in Manhattan, it's sure to be provocative, thought-provoking, and/…

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OCTOBER 23, 2009 2:26PM

Actorfest on Saturday


Actorfest, the expo for performers sponsored by Back Stage, will take place this Saturday, October 24, in Manhattan at the Hammerstein Ballroom.  (The West Coast version is scheduled for November 14 in Los Angeles at the California Market Center). 

This will be the third year I've attended/…

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OCTOBER 22, 2009 1:50PM

Attack of the Ladybugs


Do not be alarmed. The ladybugs come in peace.


Those of you who live in the New York area may have noticed swarms of ladybugs this week. Some people are in a state of panic, not knowing what to do as they see their homes or offices suddenly infested with hundreds or/…

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OCTOBER 21, 2009 2:25PM

How Does the Nook Compare to the Kindle?


Barnes & Noble has announced its new electronic reader, called the Nook, just in time for holiday shoppers.  How does it compare to Amazon's Kindle?

I have not had the opprotunity to sample either device, so I am just judging them based on the specs the companies have provided to the public/…

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OCTOBER 20, 2009 4:20PM

How HEROES Turned Its Strengths Into Weaknesses


Heroes, the up-until-now hit show on NBC, started out with a bang its first season, but ever since has been struggling to build on its potential. While the program, about average people who suddenly discover they have superhuman powers, still has moments of greatness, in the opinion of many (includin/…

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OCTOBER 19, 2009 12:59PM

Unidentified Flying Oddballs


Last week's story about the young boy, Falcon Heene, who sparked a global news frenzy and rescue attempt when it was believed that he was trapped in a home-made balloon, continues to fascinate, now that evidence is suggesting that the whole fiasco was a publicity stunt by his parents.  A fe/…

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OCTOBER 18, 2009 2:43PM

Two Mini-Reviews of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY


One of the sleeper hits of the year seems to be the low budget horror flick Paranormal Activity.  Many people are comparing its pseudo-documentary style to The Blair Witch Project.  My wife and her sister, both fans of the horror genre, went to see it last week and here's a transcript/…

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OCTOBER 17, 2009 2:09PM

Where the Wild Things Are


I went to see a preview screening of Where the Wild Things Are last Wednesday and my wife and I really enjoyed it.  You can read my full review on Blogcritics.org by clicking here.

If you've seen the movie too, let me know what you thought of it.
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OCTOBER 16, 2009 3:54PM

Hello to Everyone at BlogWorld & New Media Expo


Greetings to all my new readers from this year's BlogWorld & New Media Expo, the world's largest social media conference, which is taking place in Las Vegas from October 15-17, 2009.  Hope you like what you see in my online journal and keep coming back for more.

This year's convention fe/…

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OCTOBER 15, 2009 2:20PM

Angels from Where?


The baseball post season continues as the two League Championship Series begin.  In the National League, the Dodgers will be battling the Phillies, while in the American League, the Yankees will go up against the formidable Angels.  I admit that the West Coast team has given the Bronx Bombe/…

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OCTOBER 14, 2009 10:22AM

Board Games Can Still Be Fun


In this day and age of advanced video game consoles and digital games for computers and mobile devices, my family and I still enjoy playing traditional board games.  Yes, I said board games.  Ever since Chess was invented, people have spent some of their leisure time entertaining themselves/…

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OCTOBER 13, 2009 11:44AM

The Best Comic Strips That Are No Longer Around


Some of my favorite comic strips sadly have concluded their run, but they forever live in my memory (and in anthology collections) to bring a smile to readers' faces.

Here are the best of the best:

Peanuts by Charles M. Schultz is the ultimate classic.  People have enjoyed the antics of Snoopy, Ch/…

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OCTOBER 12, 2009 11:30AM

Two Great Kids' Shows from Down Under


There must be something in the water in Australia that sparks the imagination, because the continent of Oz has produced a few really entertaining children's programs.  Here are two of my favorites that I hope are still around when my daughter is old enough to watch.

Animalia is a cartoon based on/…

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OCTOBER 11, 2009 3:16PM

(Almost) Everyone Loves a Parade


Today, my neighborhood had its annual Columbus Day Weekend Parade.  It's a source of local pride, with school kids marching, drummers drumming, cheerleaders cheering.  Who could hate a parade?

Believe it or not, some people do.  They complain about the noise or the inconvenience of havi/…

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OCTOBER 10, 2009 2:01PM

50 Years of THE TWILIGHT ZONE


Half a century ago, Rod Serling unleashed his brilliant imagination on the public through his anthology television show, The Twilight Zone.  For 50 years it has stood the test of time and continued to entertain viewers of all ages.  His blend of science fiction and fantasy morality plays ha/…

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OCTOBER 9, 2009 11:28AM

When Books are Changed for the Stage and Screen


Print is so different from other media, it is no surprise that when a story that first appears in a book is later adapted for the stage or screen it goes through some noticeable changes. During my college days, I wrote a paper examining the differences between the novel and the/…

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OCTOBER 8, 2009 11:26AM

Crossovers I Would Like to See


Sometimes, it's fun to see two successful franchises crossover.  It can be cheesy fun, like Aliens vs. Predator or Freddy vs. Jason, or it can be a classic like House of Frankenstein which featured all the Universal Studio monsters together.

Here are some ideas I have for combining different worl/…

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OCTOBER 7, 2009 10:01AM

The Value of Baseball and Sports



The baseball post-season officially begins tonight. Congratulations to the Minnesota Twins for their exciting victory yesterday. Now it’s on to the play-offs on the road to the World Series!


I have been a life-long fan of the New York Yankees, through good times and bad. Some people take their sport/…

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