I saw a lot of people talking about their favorite Sopranos needledrops the other day but I didn’t see anyone mention one of my favorite scenes in the show
Trade: the Raiders are sending QB Geno Smith and a 2026 7th-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 6th-round pick, per ESPN sources. Smith returns to the team for which he started his NFL career for in 2013.
Have gotten to that point in adulthood now, after having the same number since 7th grade, where I have accrued a contact list that is 65% unrecognizable, with names like ‘Bethany SCOOTER’ and ‘Joe the Menu’ - ghosts of momentary drunk encounters - and 10% absolutely DO NOT CALLs
Ladies, gentlemen, SWs fans…😝 I have explored space. I have explored time. Now… I explore distortion.
Yes. You read that correctly. I am releasing a HEAVY METAL album.
Thirty-five metal virtuosos. Thunderous guitars. Chaos with purpose. Covers of legends like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest — and a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire.
This project is, quite literally, a gathering of forces. Loud imagination. Honest intensity. Unapologetic exploration.
At 94, one does not slow down. One turns the volume up.
So prepare yourselves. We are about to boldly headbang where no one has headbanged before. 🤘
Stay tuned. The metal voyage begins this year.
Terribly sad about Tom Noonan passing. In casting Manhunter I auditioned about 10-15 actors in New York when Tom walked in the door and said, “I don’t want to talk. I just want to read.” He read and it was magical. We worked closely. I based Dollarhyde less on the novel’s character and more on a convicted killer whom I met and with whom I corresponded who was doing life in Vacaville. I took Tom into that world and he made it his own. It was an automatic to cast Tom in a wheelchair as Kelso in Heat. He did so much more fine work, but it was as the battered child become a killer adult - both alive in the same bottle - that projected the range and deep soul of this so acute and committed artist. Rest in peace, Tom.