Nick Leshi

Nick Leshi
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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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MAY 29, 2012 10:20PM

History Channel Looks at an Infamous Feud

The History Channel's new mini-series, Hatfields & McCoys, is a ratings hit, drawing a network record almost 14 million viewers its first night.  It's a popular tale about the feud between two Southern American families after the Civil War and the cast is outstanding -- Kevin Costner,/…

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MAY 28, 2012 9:30PM

Too Much Stuff on TiVo, Not Enough Time

I was sick pretty much all Memorial Day Weekend, but I spent some quality time with the family. Here it is, Monday night, and I'm starting to finally feel better (except for a lingering, annoying runny nose), so I settle down to catch up on some shows on my DVR, and… Read full post »
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MAY 27, 2012 10:56PM

Reading About the History of the Yankees

Today I started reading the excellent new book by Marty Appel, Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss.  It's a comprehensive, well-written, incredibly researched chronology of the storied legacy of arguably the greatest sports franchise in the world./…

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MAY 26, 2012 11:36PM

Copyright Infringement Cases in Pop Culture

Stealing ideas is part of showbiz culture, isn't it?  If something works on TV, movies, music, and other entertainment avenues, rest assured that there will be at least a hundred ripoffs on the way. Often it's just a matter of taking stereotypes and giving them a slightly different spin.… Read full post »
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MAY 25, 2012 8:14PM

An Animated Version of the Dark Knight Returns

While many movie buffs are waiting for the live-action The Dark Knight Rises to hit theaters, many others are anticipating the upcoming cartoon version of Frank Miller's classic graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns.  Actually, it will be released as not one but two animated feature/…

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MAY 24, 2012 10:36PM

Directing an Intense Staged Reading

Next week Center Stage Playhouse will present a staged reading that I'm directing, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.  I'm excited about it not just because it's written by one of my favorite playwrights John Patrick Shanley, but because the actors involved are two of my close friends. 

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MAY 23, 2012 10:33PM

Get Well Soon, Michael McKean

Actor Michael McKean was hit by a car on Wednesday, suffering a broken leg and other injuries. The good news is that he is reportedly in stable condition. The bad news is that the accident has forced him to miss a curtain for the first time in his long, illustrious career. His/…

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MAY 22, 2012 9:56PM

You All Continue to Amaze Me

It's been a long, long day, so I will keep this short and sweet -- thank you all for coming through for me yet again. Twice now I have asked my loyal readers to vote in an online competition (once to help my friends win a dream photography session for their destination/…

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MAY 21, 2012 11:06PM

Meeting Actor Giancarlo Esposito

Today I met actor Giancarlo Esposito. Charming, friendly, down-to-earth -- he seemed like an all-around nice guy.  My wife and I love his performance as Mr. Glass on Once Upon a Time (and the Magic Mirror / Genie) and I've heard wonderful reactions to his stint as Gus on Breaking Bad… Read full post »
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MAY 20, 2012 10:50PM

The Success of the Avengers

Another week, another box-office victory by Marvel's The Avengers. As of this writing, it has earned an impressive $457,000,000 domestically and an unbelievable additional $723,000,000 in foreign ticket sales, bringing its global total to over a billion dollars already. If it c/… Read full post »

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MAY 19, 2012 11:38PM

Potter Parodies

Saturday was my mother-in-law's birthday and we all took her to see Potted Potter, a hilarious stage parody of the Harry Potter series. The play, performed at the Little Shubert Theater, was loaded with laughs from beginning to end -- fun for the whole family. The two stars of the show, D/…

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MAY 18, 2012 10:59PM

Failed TV Pilots of 2012

Out of all the potential television shows that were pitched to the broadcast networks, only a few hit the jackpot and made it to a series commitment. Last year, the Wonder Woman pilot generated a lot of buzz, but then never made it on air. Here are some of the pilot episodes/…

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MAY 17, 2012 10:56PM

The CW: Fall TV Preview 2012

After looking at what CBS, ABC, FOX, and NBC have planned for their new fall seasons, it's time to look at the smallest network of the bunch, the CW, and you know what? They have a couple of interesting little programs coming up.

Arrow - Based on the DC Comics bow-and-arrow wielding,/…

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MAY 16, 2012 10:22PM

CBS: Fall TV Preview 2012

How will CBS's new season compare to the ones announced already by ABC, NBC, and FOX? Here is what's coming down the pike in the fall for the nation's number one network. Is it enough to keep them on top of the ratings?

Elementary - Johnny Lee Miller plays a modern-day Sherlock Holmes/…

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MAY 15, 2012 10:52PM

ABC: Fall TV Preview 2012

Yesterday I looked at the new shows from FOX and NBC, now it's time to examine what ABC has lined up for us next season.  The network has a knack for bringing together some good names for its casts.  Time will tell if the programs live up to their star power.

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MAY 14, 2012 10:53PM

FOX and NBC: Fall TV Preview 2012

The Upfront Market is upon us this week -- that's when the broadcast television networks present their new lineups for next season to advertisers. In the old days, we would have to wait until TV Guide's Fall Preview Issue to know what new shows were coming up, but now the Internet/… Read full post »
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MAY 13, 2012 10:46PM

Fables Comic Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Before the recent trend of stories based on fairytales, before Once Upon a Time and Grimm, before Mirror Mirror and Snow White and the Huntsman, there was the excellent comicbook Fables.  Still written by Bill Willingham, the comic continues to tell some terrific stories based on classic/…

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MAY 12, 2012 11:53PM

Staged Readings at Center Stage Playhouse

I've written before about how rewarding staged readings can be in theater. Center Stage Playhouse in the Bronx has presented some wonderful examples recently.  Last year they produced Dinner with Friends, Regrets Only, and The Food Chain. This season's staged readings began with Found a P… Read full post »
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MAY 11, 2012 3:58PM

50 Years of the Hulk

The Hulk was the break-out star of the blockbuster movie Marvel's The Avengers. It's great to see the big green monster-turned-superhero get some attention.  He first appeared in May 1962, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, so in celebration of Dr. Banner's 50th birthday, here/…

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MAY 10, 2012 11:40PM

Summer Television 2012

Summer is right around the corner (at least the unofficial start of it -- Memorial Day Weekend, woohoo!) I've looked at summer movies, now it's time to take a gander at the television shows debuting during those hot days of the season that used to be a dead time for TV,/…

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MAY 10, 2012 12:15AM

Paranormal Web Sites

This blog post is dedicated to my wife who enjoys stories about the paranormal -- ghosts, psychics, haunted places. I too get a kick from tales about alien abductions, UFO sightings, cryptozoology (Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, etc.), crop circles, mystic places, and so on.  Some p/…

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MAY 8, 2012 10:41PM

Rest in Peace, Maurice Sendak

The passing of Maurice Sendak made me think about his most memorable work, the children's classic Where the Wild Things Are.

Its brief but engaging words, its unforgettable illustrations, still flicker in my mind all these years later. With all the accomplishments in his life, of all the fruit/…

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MAY 7, 2012 10:31PM

The Best Time to Go to a Movie Theater

Some of you who haven't been to a movie in a long time might be tempted to go catch Marvel's The Avengers now that it's setting all sorts of box-office records and all your friends are buzzing about how much fun it is.  Yet, you might be hesitant to venture out/…

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MAY 6, 2012 11:31PM

Apps on My Smartphone

My friend the Mad Blogger previously wrote a guest post about his choices for the best applications for smartphones and tablet computers. Now it's time for me to share with you the apps that I use on a regular basis.  Here are some of the software that clog up the memory/…

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MAY 5, 2012 10:55PM

The Golden Age of Superhero Movies

Earlier this week, I joked around with some friends that we are living through what can only be called the "golden age of superhero movies." After seeing Marvel's The Avengers on Saturday (with my little nephews who loved it), I can now put the kidding aside and affirm that yes, this/…

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