James Schlarmann
Writer, musician, comedian and social commentator. James started performing stand-up and sketch comedy in 1998, and has since also branched out into writing movie reviews and social commentary on social and political issues. James was also a touring rock musician for ten years.
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Displaying Results 1 - 152 (of 152) for Yahoo! Voices
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Celebrate Kurt Cobain's 45th Birthday: A Look Back at His 5 Most Memorable SongsMusical icon Kurt Cobain would have been 45-years-old on February 20th, 2012.
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Nicki Minaj, the Latest Artist to Tangle With the Catholic ChurchRapper Nicki Minaj performed "Roman Holiday" at the Grammy awards and drew backlash from the Catholic Church.
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Can America Survive yet Another Culture War?Social issues are bubbling to the forefront of the current election season, but can the country withstand the pressure?
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Composer John Williams Turns 80 -- His 5 Best Film ScoresIconic film composer John Williams turns 80-years-old. -
Madonna's Super Bowl Half-Time Show was the Definition of 'Phoning it In'The Queen of Pop's performance at this year's Super Bowl left much to be desired.
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Rockin' Valentine's Day Mix-CD Track SuggestionsMake your sweetheart a mix-CD with some rocking tracks about love.
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Jay Leno Being Sued for Religious Joke -- Why This Conan O'Brien Fan is Outraged for Jay!Late night host Jay Leno is being sued for a joke of a religious nature.
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5 Most Memorable Academy Award Winning Original SongsA list of five memorable songs that won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
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Presidential Campaign Songs -- The Best, the Worst, and the ConfusingPresidential candidates love to associate their campaigns with popular songs.
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Memo to the Hollywood Foreign Press: Stop Nominating Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Together!Splitting the vote means neither actress gets the credit they deserveAlso published on:
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Mila Kunis is the New Face of Dior -- Who Else Has Held the Title?Actress Mila Kunis is the new celebrity spokesmodel for Dior.Also published on:
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Speaking Words of Wisdom -- Songs for a FuneralSome great music to say a fitting goodbye to a loved one.
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From Hedwig to the Time Warp -- 5 Essential Rock Opera SongsTaking rock to new heights, these songs work well on their own, and as part of a larger story.
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20 Years Ago -- 5 Important Albums from 1992These five seminal albums will turn 20-years-old this year. -
5 Amazing Movie Soundtracks of the 1990sThe 1990s gave us great movies and great movie soundtracks.
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The 5 Most Overplayed Christmas SongsYes, we all know about Rudolph and his reindeer friends, but do we need so many cover versions of his song?
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Russell Brand's Late-Night Show Will Be Awesome -- Here's Why!Comedian and actor Russell Brand's new show on FX should be a fun ride.Also published on:
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Amy Winhouse's Version of 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?' Proves Her ImportanceA track on the singer's posthumously released new album asserts her talents and her meaning to pop music.
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Gift Ideas for the Music Lover in Your Life -- Besides an iPodScratching your head on what to get that audiophile in your life? Try one of these suggestions on for size.
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B-sides and Deep Cuts Prove the Beatles' SupremacyWe all know their hits, but it's their more eclectic and varied work that gives The Fab Four so much cred and respectability.
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Recasting 'A Christmas Carol' with Your Favorite CelebritiesWhich of your favorite celebrities would fit right into the Charles Dickens classic story about Christmas redemption?Also published on: -
Angelina Jolie and Other Female Celebs Who Have Worked Behind the LensActress and superstar Angelina Jolie is making her directorial debut in "In The Land of Blood and Honey." She joins a growing list of female stars moving from in front of the camera to working behind it.Also published on:
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Some Non-Traditional Holiday Music ChoicesSure, we all love Frank and Nat and Bing, but there's more than just the "classic" stuff out there when it comes to Holiday music.
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Miley Cyrus 'Stoner' Hubbub -- What's Miley's Next Move?19-year-old Miley Cyrus celebrated her birthday last week with a party where she declared herself a "stoner." How should Team Miley tackle this latest smoky issue?Also published on: -
Jason Segel and Amy Adams and Other Celebs Who've Shared Screen Time with 'The Muppets'Most everyone loves the Muppets, especially celebrities.Also published on:
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Katy Perry to Host 'SNL' -- Plus Other Memorable Ladies Who've Hosted the ShowSinger Katy Perry will host 'Saturday Night Live' on December 10th 2011, joining an impressive list of ladies who have hosted over the years.Also published on:
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Apple's 'iTunes Match': It's No Turkey!The new Apple service iTunes Match provides its users with a groundbreaking service for an affordable price. -
The 5 Features Google's Music Service Must Have to CompeteGoogle's rumored entry into the world of online music has been generating quite a buzz. What does the rumored service need to have to compete with everyone else on the block?
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Turn Your Day to '11' and Celebrate Nigel Tufnel Day!The lead guitarist of the greatest (fictitious) rock band of all time wanted you to turn your amplifier to "11," so why not honor him on 11/11/11 by doing some Nigel-inspired things?
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5 Songs for Veterans DayVeterans Day is Friday, November 11th, 2011. These are some songs to listen to in tribute to those who've served in the Armed Forces.
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Robert Pattinson - What's Next for the 'Twilight' Star?As the 'Twilight' franchise closes out, what's in store for the actor who plays Edward, Robert Pattinson?Also published on:
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Taylor Lautner - What's Next?What does the future hold for the young actor who plays Jacob in the "Twilight" film franchise?Also published on:
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A Lost Art Form: The 5 Best TV Theme Songs EverIt's been a long, long time since a really awesome theme song was used on a TV show. These are my five favorites of the genre.
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Portia De Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres' New Restaurant - What's Next?One of Hollywood's elite power-couples has a new TV project and they're opening a vegan restaurant, so what's next for Ellen and Portia?Also published on:
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New Amy Winehouse Record on the Way -- Other Posthumous Celebrity WorkThe late Amy Winehouse's last record will be released after the 27-year-old's tragic death, and she joins a list of other artist's whose work was released after their death, sometimes to great success.Also published on:
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Kristen Stewart - What's Next for the 'Twilight' StarWhat's next for this young and rising star of the "Twilight" franchise?Also published on:
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Carey Mulligan's New Film: Is There Any 'Shame' in an NC-17 Rating?The new film "Shame" will likely open with an NC-17 rating. What does that mean for the chances of success for this film?Also published on:
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5 Unbelievably Underrated Rock GuitaristsLead guitarists get all kinds of attention, but sometimes the work of a guitar player can go unnoticed, even when it's totally vital to the sound and success of their bands.A -
Keep it on the Down-Low: Some Essential Bass Lines in RockA good bass player can turn any ordinary song into a hit. These are ten of the greatest rock and roll bass lines ever recorded. -
Hilary Swank - Not the First Celeb to Make a Political GaffeHilary Swank has come under some scrutiny for attending the Chechen President's birthday party. -
The 8 Best Halloween Party Songs for AdultsAre you having a few dozen of your closest friends over for a Halloween bash? Here's a list of 8 songs that simply have to be on your playlist for the evening.
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Steve Jobs: The Man Who Helped Change Music ForeverApple's former CEO, the late Steve Jobs, gave the world a little device called the iPod, which gave rise to iTunes, and forever changed the way people wanted to listen to their music. -
What Does the Supreme Court's Ruling on Downloads Mean for Music?The United States Supreme Court does not believe that a download of a song is a public performance, upholding a decision in a lower court. So what does that actually mean? -
Music with a Funny Bone: The Best of Musical ComedyFrom novelty acts to legitimate musicians, sometimes comedy and music just goes hand-in-hand. -
Will Facebook Put Major Focus on Music?Reports are coming out that at the Facebook Developer's summit later this week, Facebook will announce plans to partner with a few music streaming services and sites. -
'Star Wars' Blu Ray Has Convinced Me to Pity George Lucas, Not HateAfter watching 'Star Wars' on Blu Ray this weekend, I have a new attitude towards its creator, George Lucas. -
Boy Meets Girl - The Best Bands With Both GendersIt doesn't happen often, but when bands get the right mix of males and females, the results can be brilliant and moving. -
Big Apple Tunes: New York in SongIn honor of the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, here are some quintesential "New York themed" songs. -
Remembering Freddie MercuryThere has probably never been as powerful and theatrical lead singer in the history of rock and roll, and Freddie Mercury would have been 65 on the 5th of September. -
The Power of Three: Power-trios that Prove Less is MoreSometimes all you need for a great rock band is three people, and these acts prove that theory. -
The Bleep-Tastic VMAs or Am I Just Too Old for MTV?Everyone gets older. Apparently 31 years old may in fact just be too old to "get" the Video Music Awards on MTVAlso published on: -
Pearl Jam's Debut Album 'Ten' Hits the Two Decade MarkAugust 27th marks the 20th birthday for one of the grunge era's biggest hits, Pearl Jam's 'Ten.' Twenty years later, what does the album still mean? -
Does the Liberation of Libya Mean Credit for President Obama?With Tripoli falling to rebel control and Col. Gadhafi's days seemingly numbered, will the GOP give the Obama administration any credit?Also published on: -
Jeff Bridges - He Can Pretty Much Do EverythingLast week, actor Jeff Bridges released his self-titled debut album. Not surprisingly, the 61 year old actor-turned-musician delivers on his first attempt. -
10 Debut Albums that Changed Music ForeverIt's a rare feat, but every now and then a band will make such a large splash with their first record that it revolutionizes the music industry instantaneously. -
Could Alec Baldwin Succeed in Politics Where Other Stars Have Failed?Alec Baldwin is looking at a serious bid for mayor of New York City.Also published on:
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An Interview with Producer and Engineer Carter W. HumphreyI spent some time interviewing Carter W. Humphrey, an engineer and producer with credits ranging from Dr. Dre to Rod Stewart. -
Kanye West Compares Himself to Hitler: Really Kanye?While performing in England, Kanye West compared the way people view him to that of people's perception of Adolf Hitler. -
Spotify Premium: Totally Worth the Hype (and the Price)For two weeks I've gotten to play with Spotify, and I'm completely sold on it. -
Singer/Songwriters Who Are Equal Parts Poet and Musicians: It's All in the WordsA profile of four musicians whose lyrical content nearly overshadows the musicality of their work. -
What Does Amy Winehouse's Death Really Mean?Amy Winehouse, Grammy winning singer, was found dead in her London apartment. She was only 27 years old, and thus joins an infamous club. -
Spotify Makes Its Landing State-Side: So Now What?The online music streaming service Spotify debuts in the U.S. today, but what is it, and what sets it apart?
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Music Sales on the Rise for the First Time in Seven YearsThanks to digital album, single and music video purchases, the music industry has corrected its downward spiral. -
Justin Timberlake and New Myspace Ownership Mulling a Singing CompetitionIs the new group that bought Myspace looking to save the site a la 'American Idol' or 'The Voice?' -
5 Things to Consider Before Going into the StudioRecording your material in a studio is exciting, and these 5 tips will help you get the most out of your time. -
'Nevermind' Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with a Special EditionUniversal is releasing 'Nevermind,' Nirvana's seminal album, as a 20th Anniversary Special Release.
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Clarence Clemons, the E-Street's Sax Man, Dies at Age 69Clarence Clemmons died on Saturday, June 18th after complications related to a stroke he had suffered. -
Movie Multiplexes: Are They This Generation's Drive-Ins?Major advances in consumer quality audio/video equipment and the explosion of Internet connectivity may signal the end for giant movie theaters. -
Seriously, Lay Off Bob Dylan's VoiceAlmost 50 years after breaking out, people still can't get over the iconic songwriter's unique singing style. -
Justin Timberlake is Quitting Music (For Now), and It's a Great Idea for HimJustin Timberlake is truly a "once in a lifetime" performer. He's proven himself adept at singing, dancing and acting. Quitting music may be a good move for him. -
Apple's iCloud: New Details Straight from Steve JobsApple CEO Steve Jobs spoke at a developer's conference today, and the much anticipated iCloud service was amongst his topics. -
Apple's iCloud: A Lot of Hype, or Something Different?Apple will be divulging more details about it's own cloud service next week, but the question is "What will make Apple's service different?"
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Most Annoying Things Fans Do at ConcertsA list of pet peeves of a performing musician. -
Spotify and Facebook Partner Up for New Music ServiceThe social networking giant and the European streaming music service have announced a partnership on an integrated application, but will it mean anything? -
Amazon Reveals Its Cloud Strategy: Bargains GaloreAs the battle for Cloud Storage Service supremacy heats up, Amazon has shown its cards, offering rock-bottom prices for entire albums. -
5 Must-See Music MoviesRock and roll and life in a band makes for some truly compelling cinema. These are five of the best. -
What Are the Billboard Music Awards Based On?The Billboard Music awards airs on ABC this Sunday, May 22nd at 8pm. These awards are given based on chart performance.
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Summer Movies 2011: Sequels, Sequels, and More SequelsA run down of what's in store for the summer movies on tap. -
Online Radio Site Slacker Adding Premium, Paid TierMoving themselves closer to the Pandora business model, online radio site Slacker is now offering a premium service for $9.99 a month.
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Digital Distribution: The Light (or the Train) at the End of the Tunnel?The Internet has made digital distribution of music possible, but does it the harbinger of death for the music industry and musicians? -
Pandora Radio Now Offering Comedy ContentThe online radio streaming service Pandora is now adding comedy content to their catalog. -
The Netflix Business Model: Why It Means Extinction for All OthersNetflix has driven technology deep into the heart of the entertainment industry, and now iits business model is influencing change everywhere.
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Music Piracy: A Double-Edged Sword for the Record BusinessPirating or copying has been a thorn in the side of the music business since the advent of recorded music. But is it really that much a threat to the industry?
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Digital Music Price-War: Amazon Dropping Prices to Compete with iTunesIn a move to cut into Apple's market hold and drive business towards their own cloud service, Amazon has announced price drops for select songs on their site. -
Getting Worked UpSome serious issues, dissected. -
Cloud Storage Service: A Silver Lining, or Just More Stormy Weather?Can the latest trend in music retail save an industry on life support?
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5 Things to Consider when Buying Your First GuitarSo you or your kid wants to learn how to play guitar? Here are five tips you should consider when buying that first six-string. -
Head Vampire SlayeryFor-profit degrees aren't just child's play anymore! -
The Best Concert FilmsFilming a band while they play a live concert is an art form; and these films did better than all others.
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Recording Guitar Tracks at HomeSo you want to track your guitars at home, but what's the best way to do so? -
5 Forgettable Final Albums: Going Out with a ThudSometimes great bands hang on for one final album together. This is a list of the five worst final albums.
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The Republicans Are Joking, RIght?The list of Republican presidential hopefuls so far looks so comical it's almost as if they're not taking it seriously, or they're trying to hand the election to President Obama. -
Mystery Solved!Have you ever wondered if a rabbi, a priest and a monk could ever walk into a bar without some ass making a wise-crack? I have. Then one day I saw it, with my own two eyes.
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10 Albums to Road Trip ByIf you're planning a road trip this summer, take these ten albums with you. You won't regret it. -
10 Things I Learned from Being in a Band for 10 YearsI played in a rock band from age 17 to 27. These are the top 10 things I learned as a struggling musician.
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Foo Fighters and Nirvana: Which is Dave Grohl's Biggest Achievement?Singer, guitarist and drummer Dave Grohl has been in two widely successful bands, but which should go on his resume first? -
5 Pick-Up Lines that Will Definitely WorkFive lines that will set you apart from the other pretenders. -
Is Green Day a Reincarnation of The Who?An in-depth article on the many similarities between The Who and Green Day. -
Survival Horror Gaming: Resident Evil 2A creepy-crawly zombie-action-packed game for the PS1 is my favorite game of all time. -
Essential Equipment for PodcastingSo you want to join the fun and start a podcast? Here's a list of the essential things you will need. -
The Top 5 Pre-Breakdown Charlie Sheen MoviesHe wasn't always unhinged. Remember when Charlie Sheen was considered to be just a good actor? Here's five of his best non-total-breakdown roles.
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An Open Letter to Glenn BeckSee you later, Glenn. -
Sataristas! - a ReviewMy short-form review of Paul Provenza's interview book. -
The 10 Best TV Sitcom Theme Songs EverWe are in an era where most TV sitcoms don't have awesome theme songs anymore. Here are five of my all time favorites. -
Top 5 Things Legislators Wil Do During the ShutdownAs a government shut-down looms near, what will members of the House and Senate during their time off?
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An Election Miracle?As a comedian, there is nothing I'd love more than to see Sarah Palin and Michele Bachman as running mates. -
A Lesson in FailureBaseball is a game where if you succeed 30% of the time you are an amazing talent. It's a hard concept for an 11 year old to grasp, but an important one never the less. -
MusicalifragilisticI've been a musician for over half my life, but just started doing photography. My first inspiration was musical instruments.
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Lovin' Summer: 10 Summer Movies We LoveThe late Spring and Summer months are some of the most important for Hollywood; and there have been some great films released in those months. Here is a list of my personal favorite 10 Summer Movies. -
The War on EducationIt's time for us to take to the streets and eliminate the biggest threat to our nation: Teachers. -
10 Questions with Simon PeggA chance encounter on Twitter turns into my first A-List celebrity interview -
Where Did Charlie Bucket Live?One thing has always bugged me about the classic film starring Gene Wilder: Where does Charlie live?! -
Undead Teenage Lawyer Chefs: The Musical Operating RoomI have the best concept for a TV show ever. Mega-super-duper hit. -
Smoke 'em If You Got 'em? Nope, Sorry!America's strange views on vices might be hurting us in many, many ways. -
A Change in DirectionAs I age, I get more Liberal, Is That Normal? -
Late DiscoveryThese eight artists forever shaped my life -
One Hell of a TimeNo one is safe from the effects of this economy. -
The Real Threat to AmericaCute, cuddly, cartoonish. But EVIL.
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Grappling with Mortality: Part 4In this final installment of my four part series on my panic attacks; I find myself scrambling for answers; but are there any answers to find? -
Bacon Bob & ChuckWhat happens when a man can't stop eating bacon? This is what happens. -
Smoothing it All OverThree sure-fire ways to calm down your spouse or partner.
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5 Movies They Should Give the 3-D Treatment ToLucasfilm is releasing a 3-D version of "The Phantom Menace." I think there are five other films that NEED to be re-done in 3-D. -
The "30" ListI recently turned 30, and there were some things I just had to do before the clock struck midnight on the final day of my 20s.
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A Little Spring in His StepA short story for the Spring time. -
An Open Letter to Victoria JacksonVictoria Jackson made a name for herself as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. Now she's trading in on that cache with whacko-homophobic rants. -
5 Celebrities that Simply Must Be ClonedThese are five celebrities the world simply cannot live without. -
Well-DocumentedA good documentary can tell you a story you've not heard before. A great documentary can tell you a compelling story, no matter how big or small the subject matter. These are five of my personal favorte documentaries.
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Grappling with Mortality: Part 3After struggling with my panic attacks in silience for months, I finally start opening up about them.
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A Hispter's ManifestoSometimes you just have to tell it like it is, in a hip, non-chalant, "who cares" kinda way. -
Whining About Teachers' SalariesThose on the Right who are complaining about how much teachers make should consider the consequences of low-paid teaching talent. -
Thomas Paine: A Punk Rocker in KnickersHe helped rally the spirit of revolution in the colonies before ware was declared. He was an anti-establishment subversive thinker. He was punk rock almost 200 years before the term was even coined. -
Grappling with Mortality: Part 2Part 2 of my four-part series discussing my panic attacks about dying.
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Smartphones, Not Smart BombsAll over the middle east, tumult and turmoil is bubbling up as average citizens attempt to shrug off the mantles of oppression they've been under. Without any military prodding from the United States, democracy is sprouting. -
The Key to Understanding LifeThe answers to Life's great questions can be found within one simple proposition. -
The Music or the Misery?High Fidelity is the story of a record store owner's angst over love and relationships and its soundtrack is a worthy component of the story itself. -
Grappling with Mortality: Part 1For the last few years I have struggled through debilitating panic attacks. I've written a four-part series that discusses my panic attacks in depth. This is part one.
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Paul: A Sci-Fi Comedy with DepthSimon Pegg and NIck Frost team-up again and deliver the goods.
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The Right-Wing's Assault on WomenAn opinion article written in defense of Planned Parenthood.
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Gilbert Gottfried Fired -- Now What?Controversy for celebrities can be either very lucrative or very costly; which will it be for Gilbert Gottfried? -
One Last Time Through HogwartsJust as it's literary counterpart did, this final Harry Potter film has worked me into a lather, and I cannot wait to be in the theater, taking it all in for the last time. -
Life After PotterThe final installment of the wildly successful Harry Potter Septology will hit theaters this summer. After literally growing up before the audience's eyes, how will the three lead actors' careers fair once the dust has settled on the Potter epic?
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Steven Spielberg: Brilliant, Iconic, and Well Worth the Price of AdmissionSteven Spielberg is my favorite director of all time. From Sci-Fi to heart-wrenching drama he does it all with skill and precision. -
Here Comes the SonOn Friday March 4th, 2011, my son Parker was born.. In honor of this amazing day, here are five movies I plan to share with my son as he grows older. -
A Very 90s Prom NightIt's hard to believe my Senior Prom was 13 years ago this Spring. I'll try to run down my favorite memories, and maybe inspire some youthful types to make their own memories. -
Take a Sad Song, and Make it Better: My First Live ConcertAt the ripe old of 12 I saw Paul McCartney in Las Vegas on world tour in 1992. That concert forever changed the way I heard and experienced music; and cemented my adoration for Paul and The Beatles forever. -
Uncle Buck as a Horror Film? Movie Trailer Parody Done Right!It's this kind of thing that the Internet was truly invented for. A movie trailer parody of the John Candy/John Hughes comedy classic "Uncle Buck."
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'Star Wars' in 3-D! - It Sounds Good, Until You Give it More Than a Minute of ThoughtOn February 10th, 2012 Star Wars: The Phantom Menace will be released in 3-D into theaters. I'm not exactly holding my breath for this one. -
Paging Danny Elfman and John Williams - Your Services Are NeededDanny Elfman and John Williams to me are the best composers of modern cinematic scores of our generation. If I were in production on a film of my own; they'd be the ones I'd want to collborate on its score.
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The Only True Currency..Some movies just produce dialog that you can't help but quote. This piece is about my own personal favorite movie quote -
Movies, TV and More: My Personal DVD CollectionI have well over 300 DVDs and each one has it's own meaning for me. -
Three Hours I'll Never Get Back: Oscars 2011One man's personal observations on the 2011 Academy Awards Ceremony. -
Charlie Sheen Quote-o-RamaCharlie Sheen has done several interviews in the last few days; and he's on Twitter now too. These are the best quotes from the last few days from America's new favorite Winning Warlock.
