FUTURE BOY by Michael J. Fox and Nelle Fortenberry

Posted 11:30 AM by Gerald So

Published October 14 by Flatiron Books, FUTURE BOY is Fox's memoir of filming BACK TO THE FUTURE while completing Season 3 of FAMILY TIES, written with his longtime producing partner.

The 150-page book with photographs delivers in describing how Fox juggled his high-profile TV role of Alex Keaton and what would be his breakout, best-remembered movie role of Marty McFly. I'm a fan of FAMILY TIES, the first BACK TO THE FUTURE, and of Fox's writing style from his previous memoirs.

I recommend the book to anyone who wants to relive 1985 vicariously through one of Hollywood's most popular actors putting his talent, instinct, and stamina to the test.

'Twas the week before Thanksgiving

Posted 6:00 AM by Gerald So

My extended family is abroad the next two weeks, so my brother and I are thinking of a low-key Thanksgiving possibly featuring Dave's Hot Chicken. Yesterday, though, he went to the office, where there was a spread of Thanksgiving vittles, and brought home chicken, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and a slice of apple pie, all of which would gone to waste because there would be no one in the office today.

I'm grateful for the unexpected feast, so far the highlight of this year's Thanksgiving.

Squeezing In

Posted 2:30 AM by Gerald So

Thirty years ago, I was a junior at Hofstra and went to a meeting about starting a student literary magazine. Six people who joined the staff with me have been my best friends since then. Four of us are still in New York.

In recent years we've managed to get together at Dinosaur BBQ in Brooklyn the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Determined to beat the holidays, I suggested we have dinner two nights ago.

L to R: Andrew Carbone, Deshant Paúl, John Ricotta, Gerald So

Andrew suggested Luana's Tavern. He and Deshant had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. John and I had the Tavern Burger.