Almost Too Old to Rock and Roll…

By Larry Fine | July 18, 2014 |

As Rock and Roll approaches 60 (“Rock Around the Clock” was released in 1956) and its legendary performers approach 80 (Paul McCartney is 72 and Mick Jagger is about to be 71 on July 26; teen idol Rick Springfield is going to be 65 on August 23!), many a live-fast-die-young star has outlived his own…

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Being Larry Fine

By Larry Fine | July 9, 2014 |

I might as well address the 500-pound exploding gorilla in the room (see Dizzy Detectives, made in 1943); I am not the first guy to be named Larry Fine.  I’ll be thrilled if someday I’m as famous and beloved as South Philadelphia’s own Larry Fine (born Louis Feinberg).  In order to avoid confusion I considered…

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As Patriotic As Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs…

By Larry Fine | July 5, 2014 |

For me, America’s birthday is mostly about the grilled and smoked meat.  I love liberty and all, but mainly I love the liberty to grill and smoke lots of meat on my deck. This year I enjoyed several cuts of many different animals at a neighbor’s house on the 4th, then took my turn as…

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Better than Real Life: 3D Blu-Rays Are Well Worth It!

By Larry Fine | June 27, 2014 |

I’m not usually an early adopter, but in the case of 3D blu-rays I am currently among the only adopters (sales of 3D blu-rays have been hampered by slow sales of 3D TVs).  I love them.  And the 3D looks so great.  One of my eyes is much better than the other, so I barely…

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