In addition to Tony Soprano, we’ll also remember James Gandolfini for his turn in one of the best movies ever made about Washington.
Jun 11, 2007
Morning Roundup: Everything Comes to an End Edition
Good morning, Washington. Sure, there’s some news to discuss, as usual. There’s even a local weather update. But we’re not going to sit here and pretend like you don’t all want to talk about the numb emptiness inside you that resulted from the series finale of The Sopranos. My take? If they could give out penalties to TV show runners who can’t decide how to end their series, David Chase deserves at least two separate…
Nov 23, 2005
Keeping the Pinball Rolling
This post comes to us from DCist contributor Rob Birgfeld In the eyes of many, a good bar must have certain things. Ambience, a good DJ, a nice selection of fine wines, liquor, and various micro-brewed beers. To others, the list of requirements is far shorter; Cheap beer and pinball. Despite the incredible advancements in video game graphics, story lines, and the countless renditions of Golden Tee, pinball remains king of the American dive bar….
Dec 09, 2004
Morning Roundup: Abduction and Arson Edtion
Lawyer Abducted in Alexandria, Escapes Shallow Grave: This is just too weird. A lawyer, a stun gun, a shallow grave, a dispute over a will, a 75 year-old man standing near the shallow grave when the cops arrive. It sounds like it could make for a good side plot in “The Sopranos.” No, this is not Jersey. It’s Alexandria. Just read the Post’s account of this odd drama to keep all the details straight….