Yemen Blues’ Well-Meaning Reach Exceeds Its Grasp
Ravid Kahalani, the frontman for Yemen Blues, has a message to deliver. I just wish Kahalani would shut up and let the music do the talking for him.
Author Archive for Hal Senal
As a writer, I've always held an unbridled passion for the Entertainment Arts. Movies, TV, and music are my raison d'être. Having written for three alternative newsweeklies, in Omaha, NE, where I'm originally from--I now live in North Mankato--many of you will come to find that I have a very conversational, no-holds-barred approach to my writing style. In other words, yes, some of you dear readers may be shocked and offended by what I say and how I say it. Ultimately, though, my intention is to leave you wanting to know what I have to say next! So, enjoy the ride!! It's gonna get pretty wet and wild, from here on out. But please, no Speedos. Thank you.
Matisyahu Shaves Beard, Changes His Act
Matisyahu is going through a change in his life. It’s apparent that he’s had a moment of clarity, and he’s running with it.
Dec 14, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Review: As An Ode to Autism, “Spectrum” at Mixed Blood hits its mark!
Jewish playwright Ken LaZebnik’s ode to autism is tender, funny, and utterly awesome.
Nov 15, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
diaTribe: Unsettling Play Bolstered By Towering Performances, Terrific Direction
Want to see how low humanity can go? Go see the emotionally powerful, yet chillingly unsettling play, “Our Class.”
Review: Like Tanned Headliner, “La Cage” Hasn’t Lost Its Touch
While the character of drag club owner, Georges, suits Hamilton’s larger-than-life persona perfectly, St. Paul native, Christopher Sieber, outshines the top-billed tanner.
Oct 20, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Review: Cast, Script make “50/50″ a Cancer Comedy That Beats the Odds
Haters will call the cancer comedy manipulative. For me? “50/50″ is 100% terrific filmmaking.
Oct 18, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
DiaTribe: Jewish Music Label Lowers Curtains, Takes a Bow
Having reviewed several albums attached to the JDub label, this truly is a sad happening, as I’ve enjoyed many of the artists’ work.
Jul 31, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
New Single from DeScribe and Matisyahu Lacks “Soul”
After listening to DeScribe’s latest single, “Pure Soul,” featuring Matisyahu, it’s pretty safe to say that Sir Bob Geldoff can rest easy.
Apr 26, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
“Shotnez” Album Is Nothing Short of Breathtaking
“Shotnez” reignites that hope in your heart—you know the one: that maybe – just MAYBE – the music industry hasn’t completely lost its way.
Apr 13, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Eprhyme Proves, Once Again, Why Jewish Rap Isn’t Kosher
Damn, this rapper just ain’t kosher! He’s just (a) dope! Oy vey, yo!
Apr 04, 2011 | 8 comments | View Post
How Jewish Values Will Save Justin Bieber
When you’re at the height of your career before you even hit puberty, what do you do? In this day and age, if you’re one Justin Bieber, world-renowned teen sensation, you say your prayers. Seriously.
Feb 21, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Sandler and Aniston “Just Go With It” In Silly, Sexy RomCo
In his latest, “Just Go with It,” Adam Sandler is more charismatic than he’s ever been.
Feb 15, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
DiaTribe: “Lazarus” Tries New Angle with Gothic Horror Holocaust Novel
The loss of six-million Jews is scary enough in its own right, without having to “Twilight” it up into a gothic horror novel.
Jan 16, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Offensive, Anti-Semitic Website Not the Ticket for Jews, Human Race
After coming across Ticketjew.com, it’s clear that this website is an insult to Jews, all around the world, as well as a giant gob of phlegm in the face of those Jews who we’ve survived.
Jan 11, 2011 | 7 comments | View Post
DiaTribe: There’s No Shlock On Jewish Rock Radio!
Jewish Rock Radio certainly lives up to its name!
