Author Archives: Bob Hill

“From the ruins, lonely and inexplicable as the sphinx, rose the Empire State Building and, just as it had been a tradition of mine to climb to the Plaza Roof to take leave of the beautiful city, extending as far … Read More

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“In the early afternoon it was always quiet, the whole place tossing slowly in tropical repose, as if the building itself swung on a miraculous hammock. And then the dimming effects of food and drink would begin to wear off … Read More

The Artist is Present – a stunning new documentary from HBO Films – provides an in-depth perspective on performance artist Marina Abramovic’s critically-acclaimed body of work, culminating with her 10-week installation at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art back … Read More

Paul Williams cut an odd figure way back in the mid 70s – all poppin’ collars and cranberry suits, amber-vision glasses and gut-busting waistline. Williams was all of 5’2, with chubby cheeks and golden locks, kind of like what Edgar … Read More

Here are 18 leaps of faith any viewer must make in order to enjoy Rob Reiner’s new film, The Magic of Belle Isle: That the decision to name a movie about an attractive divorcee and a man who represents his … Read More

“The whole process allowed me to continue when life itself offered very little, when life itself was a horror show. There was always the typer to soothe me, to talk to me, to entertain me, to save my ass. Basically, … Read More

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Here comes a scoutmaster, with no real ability to lead. There goes a cheating housewife, so distant that she communicates through a megaphone. Here comes her idle husband, so dizzy and blind he can’t see what’s right in front of … Read More

What follows is a comprehensive breakdown of alcohol-related expenses I incurred between the years of 1992-2012. Numbers were compiled using a combination of bank statements, credit card statements, check receipts, invoices, bar bills, municipal fines, court documents, legal receipts and … Read More … Read More