Reviews by Mike Showalter

Mike Showalter

EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES

Theater: Comedy, Drama
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Way better than expected

Given that the movie version of this play, with Uma Thurman as Sissy and Pat Morita as the Chink was a debacle (Pat Morita???), I was skeptical of this stage production. Is Cowgirls even possible to adapt? Yet Book-It rarely fails to entertain, even with difficult material, so I took a chance. Way better than I expected, although I will also admit that if not for the exceptional supporting music by Jo MIller and Barbara Lamb, the slower, less successful moments of the play might have been a little tougher to sustain.

The production is relatively true to the book, which means it occasionally suffers from a story that now seems a little dated to me. Still, I was entertained, and even a little motivated to pick up the book again to see how it reads 25 or so years after I last read it.

Mike Showalter

UFO the Puppet Show

Comedy; Theater: Puppet
Comment by: Mike Showalter

This is not to be missed. The puppet show everyone has been waiting for.

Mike Showalter

Burn After Reading

Movie: Comedy, Drama
Comment by: Mike Showalter

the usual coen brothers

A couple of dead bodies, which you laugh at. Not one, but two idiots, and a couple of fools. A very angry John Malkovich. Everyone is slightly off in some way, so if you identify with anyone you might want to seek professional help. Not one of their best, but still thoroughly enjoyable.

Mike Showalter

Michael Thomas

Music: Jazz
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Not michael thomas gargiulo

This is Michael Thomas, not michael thomas gargiulo.

Mike Showalter

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Glad I didn't fly all the way down to Denver or Berkeley to see them earlier this summer.

Mike Showalter

Neil Young

Music: Folk, Rock
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Neil Young back again, but this time in Everett.

Mike Showalter

Amos Lee

Music: Folk, R&B, Rock, Soul
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Looking forward to this, but why can't they start these zoo concerts at a later time?

Mike Showalter

Int'l Mixed Martial Arts Expo

Community: Expo; Sports: Other
Comment by: Mike Showalter

tito ortiz is....

Over the hill. Too busy selling clothes.

Mike Showalter

Two Loons for Tea

Musician
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Two Loons for Tea

Two Loons for Tea is one of my go-to iPod choices, and their sound is even better in person. Always an enjoyable evening.

Mike Showalter

Felicia Loud & The Soul

Music: Funk, R&B, Soul
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Definitely going to try to be there. I like her sound.

Mike Showalter

Faust

Music: Opera
Comment by: Mike Showalter

My favorite opera.

Mike Showalter

CULTUREMOB HAPPY HOUR AT MOE BAR

Parties
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Catfish? I'm in.

Mike Showalter

Neumos Presents: Oh Christine! A Serenade to Governor Gregoire

Music
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Dancing ability aside, if she actually dances at this event I will make a donation to her re-election campaign.

Mike Showalter

Camille Bloom CD RELEASE PARTY

Music: Acoustic, Folk, Rock
Comment by: Mike Showalter

I like Camille's music. Blends a lot of influences and styles into her own edgy mix.

Mike Showalter

Social Chamber Music - Bass and cello duo

Music: Classical
Comment by: Mike Showalter

This is a pretty good Italian restaurant in Fremont. Listening to chamber music while dining there could make it even better.

Mike Showalter

Carlos Mencia

Comedy: Stand-Up
Comment by: Mike Showalter

I would pay to see George Lopez and Carlos Mencia in a fistfight over who stole whose joke.

Mike Showalter

Sherman Alexie Reading

Readings
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Sherman Alexie involved in Sonics case? Sonics lawyers attempt to bar Alexie from testifying

Mike Showalter

Sex and the City

Movie: Comedy, Romance
Comment by: Mike Showalter

I remember getting forced into seeing the Sex and the City series on HBO. To be honest, got sucked into it just like everyone else and have seen every episode. I liked the Cynthia Nixon character, Miranda Hobbes the best.

Mike Showalter

A Streetcar Named Desire

Theater: Drama
Comment by: Mike Showalter

How is it possible that I've never seen Tennessee William's A Streetcar Named Desire. Not the film with Marlon Brando, or the play. So this would be a great chance to see it.

Mike Showalter

Iron Man

Movie: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Comment by: Mike Showalter

I'd go for the giant robot. Wait, you said effect on the "world." I thought you said, "my world."