Rikki Lee Travolta Commentary
Rikki Lee Travolta has spent most of his life in the public eye. He's never been one to shy away from voicing his opinions. Not only is he an accomplished actor and singer, he also has quite a resume as a writer. In 2017 he started the Life and Times of Rikki Lee Travolta blog celebrating everything from mindless trivia to entertainment reviews to world politics. In 2019 the blog was rebranded as TravoltaNet.com Please enjoy his writings and feel free to subscribe to his blog to get the most up-to-date RLT thoughts and reflections.
A New Democratic Era Calls for a New Fairness Doctrine - May 7, 2021
The GOP's "Radical" Attack on the Truth - May 3, 2021
What is the Price of a Republican Congressman's Soul? - April 29, 2021
Tune in to Unstable Connections - April 28, 2021
The Legacy of The Crow - April 26, 2021
4 Chairs Theatre's Virtual 'Island Song' a Creative Triumph - April 24, 2021
In the Spotlight: Thomas Neumann and Classic (Zoom) Works - April 21, 2021
In the Words of Robin Williams - April 17, 2021
TV's 'Genius: Aretha' is a Must-See Biopic of the Late Queen of Soul - March 27, 2021
Assault Weapons - It's Time for a Change - March 26, 2021
It's Time to Tax Churches - March 22, 2021
Chicago's Theatre in the Dark Performs MOBY DICK...in the Dark - March 19, 2021
Consider the Benefits of Therapy Animals - March 16, 2021
Official Top Ten List of the Greatest Shooting Guards in NBA History - March 14, 2021
Funny and Nostalgic, NBC's 'Young Rock' Kicks Ass - March 11, 2021
Will a Champion of Good Come Forward in the Republican Party - March 9, 2021
The Official Top 10 List of Best Bon Jovi Songs - March 6, 2021
Plantet Fitness' Long History of Discrimination - March 3, 2021
Official Top 10 List of America's Best Candies - February 28, 2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday Moved Me to Tears - February 27, 2021
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is an Idiot - February 25, 2021
Netflix 'The Crew' a Laugh Out Loud New Series - February 23, 2021
Characters Shine Through in Terrific Indie Film 'Phoenix, Oregon' - February 20, 2021
Trump and McConnell's War of Words is Good News for All - February 17, 2021
Life After Trump - What's Next for a GOP That is no Longer Grand? - February 14, 2021
An Interview with Robert Cuccioli - Febraury 10, 2021
The Big Lie - Trump's Final Bow - February 6, 2021
Donald Trump - It's as if he Knew the Plan - February 2, 2021
Daring Metroplis "Baskerville" is a Comedic Triumph - January 31, 2021
The Official Top Ten List of the Greatest Hero Songs of All Time - January 29, 2021
President Joe Biden: Reversing the Trump Attacks on America - January 28, 2021
The Official Top 10 List of the Best Songs for Passionate Sex - January 25, 2021
A New Dawn - Welcome to the Biden/Harris Administration - January 20, 2021
An Interview with Jesse Borrego - January 18, 2021
Pay it Forward - A Simple Concept that Deserves Attention - January 16, 2021
Donald Trump Incited an Insurrection - Enough Said - January 9, 2021
An Interview with Adam Pascal - January 6, 2021
A Hero's Response to Trump's 'Call Heard Round the World' - January 4, 2021
From Trump to McConnell to Graham - The Abuse of Power Needs to Stop - January 2, 2021
As Trump Sinks, Who is Going Down with the Ship? - December 29, 2020
Trump's Appeal to the Gullible - December 24, 2020
'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Destined for Oscar Gold - December 20, 2020
Donald Trump - A Case for the Worst President in U.S. History - December 16, 2020
Heather Cox Richardson Paints Unbiased View of Trump's Place in History - December 12, 2020
Stop Suckling on the Teat of a Russian Asset and Wear a Damn Mask! - December 7, 2020
It Should Have Won the Oscar - Highlander - December 5, 2020
He Should Have Won the Oscar - River Phoenix - November 26, 2020
He Should Have Won the Oscar - Johnny Depp - November 18, 2020
Goodbye Donald Trump - November 12, 2020
Donald Trump - Promises Broken - October 30, 2020
He Should Have Won the Oscar - Leonardo DiCaprio - October 24, 2020
Theatre in the Dark 'War of the Worlds' is an Audio Drama for the Ages - October 18, 2020
Removing a Mentally Unfit President - October 11, 2020
He Should Have Won the Oscar - Michael Wright - October 3, 2020
Vagabond Angels Release 'Romeo Room' - September 30, 2020
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Ambassador of Justice - September 19, 2020
Tony Todd - A Profile in Powerful Acting - September 12, 2020
The Official Top 10 List of Tom Cruise's Best Films - August 26, 2020
The Cult of Trump - August 22, 2020
Introducing the 'Trump Is So Dumb' Community - August 13, 2020
Endorsing Joe Biden for President - August 8, 2020
The Official Top 10 List of John Travolta's Greatest Films - July 26, 2020
Does Trump Support Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops? - July 21, 2020
In the Movies, Looks Matter - July 5, 2020
When Oscar Got it Wrong - June 26, 2020
Peter Pan Prequel Inventive but Filled with Flaws - June 24, 2020
The Drumstick Conspiracy Explained - June 21, 2020
The C.C. DeVille Experience - June 14, 2020
What to Make of a Man Crush - June 7, 2020
The Solution to Trump's Dissemination of Disinformation - May 30, 2020
'Upload' is Binge-worthy Television - May 22, 2020
It's Showtime Theatre of Huntley - The Show Must Go On! - May 9, 2020
Beware the Trump Mafia as I Cry for My Country - May 8, 2020
I Truly Hope I Don't Suck - April 20, 2020
Top Ten Most Beautiful Women in History - March 31, 2020
Downtown Photo Services Still Available During Pandemic - March 27, 2020
Beloved Globetrotter Curl Neal Passes at Age of 77 - March 26, 2020
Kermit the Frog is the Tom Hanks of Muppets - March 11, 2020
'Catch Me If You Can' a True Hit - Catch it While You Can at Crystal Lake South High School - Feb 23, 2020
‘Willy Wonka’ Kids-version Slated for March at North Shore Dance & Theater - February 18, 2020
Nat Zegree Returns to Chicagoland - January 30, 2020
Top Ten War Films - January 11, 2020
Wrong is Wrong - December 22, 2019
The Official Top Ten List of Paul Newman's Greatest Films - December 15, 2019
Become a Film Producer with the Click of a Mouse - December 6, 2019
Centrist Candidate Not Likely to Win in 2020 Presidential Election - December 4, 2019
Adam Pascal Lends Voice to TravoltaNet.com Launch - November 29, 2019
Star Who Declined to Perform at Trump Inauguration Offers to Perform at Trump Impeachment - November 27, 2019
Theatre 121 Breathes New Life into Classic 'A Christmas Carol' - November 22, 2019
The Hair That Was Up There is Now Nowhere? - November 16, 2019
Marriott's 'Oliver!' a Delightful Holiday Alternative - November 9, 2019
Broken Crayons Still Color - October 31, 2019
Coors Light - The Official Beer of Alcoholics - October 18, 2019
Take a Chance on Woodstock 'Mamma Mia' - October 6, 2019
Metropolis 'Anything Goes' a Delightful Musical Comedy Voyage - September 30, 2019
'Morning's at Seven' Plays Sept 27-Oct 12 for Elgin's Independent Players - September 21, 2019
Marriott's 'Something Rotten' is Something Brilliant - September 7, 2019
Dare to Compare Not Always the Best Choice - August 31, 2019
Tarantino’s 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Good in Parts - July 28, 2019
All I Ever Needed to Know About Coffee - July 24, 2019
Make Racism Wrong Again - July 21, 2019
'Designated Survivor' Gets Renewed Life on Netflix - June 25, 2019
Metropolis Forum is Pure Musical Comedy Brilliance - May 25, 2019
Treason Trump - If the Shoe Fits Wear It - April 28, 2019
Top 10 Superhero Movies of All Time- April 18, 2019
The Legend of Jerry Lee Lewis - March 18, 2019
Mr. Burns Delights Audiences with a Symphony of the Absurd - March 6, 2019
2019 Oscar Predictions - February 22, 2019
Murders Afoot in Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' Now Playing in Arlington Heights - February 10, 2019
Fox Creates Something New with RENT Live - February 8, 2019
Seeing 'On the Basis of Sex' Now is More Important than Ever - January 13, 2019
Trump Endorses Mimes Along the Border Plan - January 3, 2019
Even Jason Mamoa's Charm Can't Save 'Aquaman' - December 23, 2018
Top 10 Hair Metal Bands - December 19, 2019
Green Book Film is Oscar Worthy - December 10, 2018
Powerful Voices Make "Little Women" a Must See - November 3, 2018
One Singular Sensation –Emotionally Charged ‘A Chorus Line’ Entertains and Captivates at Metropolis - October 21, 2018
West Side Story 2019 - Will the Steven Spielberg Remake Measure Up? - October 16, 2018
Exercise Your Right to Vote - October 9, 2018
Donald Trump - Self Made Man? October 4, 2018
Travolta's Gotti is a Gem - September 28, 2018
Superb Dance Puts Marriott Theatre’s Sweet Charity in the Spotlight - September 13, 2018
Joker is Back on the Scene - and I Couldn't be Happier - September 1, 2018
Trump Can't Stand the Truth - August 30, 2018
Corbin Nash Film Fails Big Despite Cast - August 27, 2018
Top 10 Wrestlers of All Time - July 20, 2018
Marriott Theatre's Murder for Two a Bonafide Musical Comedy Hit - July 12, 2018
Reminiscing about the Barbarian Brothers - July 4, 2018
Top Ten Movie Musicals of All Time - June 22, 2018
Mister Rogers Documentary a Blessing - June 18, 2018
What is a "Hateful Liberal"? - June 16, 2018
Lost in Space - a reboot that works! - June 5, 2018
What's Your Real Height? - June 3, 2018
A Celebration of Sobriety - June 1, 2018
Will the 2018 NBA Playoffs Be Predictable or Infused with New Blood? - May 18, 2018
James Harden - The Legend of the Ugly Beard - May 11, 2018
Top Ten Sports Movies - May 1, 2018
Boone: The Bounty Hunter, Action with a Side of Cheese - April 24, 2018
Woodstock Spamalot Hits the Funny Bone with Full Force - April 7, 2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert - Good, but not Legendary - April 3, 2018
Eddie and the Cruisers II - Guilty Pleasure or Rotten Tomato - March 26, 2018
86% of Voters Would Prefer Stormy Daniels in the White House - March 24, 2018
Do We Need a Military Parade? - March 16, 2018
Marriott Theatre's The Emperor's New Clothes a Stripped-Down Delight - March 6, 2018
Stars Shine Bright in TownSquare Players' The Little Mermaid - March 4, 2018
More Guns is not the Solution - February 24, 2018
The Good Father - February 16, 2018
Dan Reed Network in Concert (in my dreams) - February 9, 2018
Guys and Dolls - the Movie Remake - February 6, 2018
Ragtime the Musical at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire Delivers - February 1, 2018
Oscar Snubs - January 26, 2018
Thoughts About my Grandfather - January 25, 2018
Another Wacky Dream - January 21, 2018
Batman Versus Batman - January 19, 2018
Pirates of the Caribbean - Learning from Past Success - January 12, 2018
Inventing Yourself - January 6, 2018
Think Pink - The Right to be You - January 1, 2018
The Greatest of All Time - December 29, 2017
The Legacy of The Toxic Avenger - December 29, 2017
Tony n' Tina All Grown Up - December 27, 2017
What Christmas Means to Me - December 25, 2017
Scout Taylor Compton - Legend in the Making - December 24, 2017
Windy City Bulls Find Key to Winning with New Approach - December 24, 2017
Reflections on Rocky II - December 23, 2017
Living the Crazy Dream Life - December 23, 2017
Windy City Bulls Suffer Heartbreak Loss - December 23, 2017
Filming Completes on The Lurker - December 22, 2017
Top 10 Wrestlers of All Time - July 20, 2018
Marriott Theatre's Murder for Two a Bonafide Musical Comedy Hit - July 12, 2018
Reminiscing about the Barbarian Brothers - July 4, 2018
Top Ten Movie Musicals of All Time - June 22, 2018
Mister Rogers Documentary a Blessing - June 18, 2018
What is a "Hateful Liberal"? - June 16, 2018
Lost in Space - a reboot that works! - June 5, 2018
What's Your Real Height? - June 3, 2018
A Celebration of Sobriety - June 1, 2018
Will the 2018 NBA Playoffs Be Predictable or Infused with New Blood? - May 18, 2018
James Harden - The Legend of the Ugly Beard - May 11, 2018
Top Ten Sports Movies - May 1, 2018
Boone: The Bounty Hunter, Action with a Side of Cheese - April 24, 2018
Woodstock Spamalot Hits the Funny Bone with Full Force - April 7, 2018
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert - Good, but not Legendary - April 3, 2018
Eddie and the Cruisers II - Guilty Pleasure or Rotten Tomato - March 26, 2018
86% of Voters Would Prefer Stormy Daniels in the White House - March 24, 2018
Do We Need a Military Parade? - March 16, 2018
Marriott Theatre's The Emperor's New Clothes a Stripped-Down Delight - March 6, 2018
Stars Shine Bright in TownSquare Players' The Little Mermaid - March 4, 2018
More Guns is not the Solution - February 24, 2018
The Good Father - February 16, 2018
Dan Reed Network in Concert (in my dreams) - February 9, 2018
Guys and Dolls - the Movie Remake - February 6, 2018
Ragtime the Musical at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire Delivers - February 1, 2018
Oscar Snubs - January 26, 2018
Thoughts About my Grandfather - January 25, 2018
Another Wacky Dream - January 21, 2018
Batman Versus Batman - January 19, 2018
Pirates of the Caribbean - Learning from Past Success - January 12, 2018
Inventing Yourself - January 6, 2018
Think Pink - The Right to be You - January 1, 2018
The Greatest of All Time - December 29, 2017
The Legacy of The Toxic Avenger - December 29, 2017
Tony n' Tina All Grown Up - December 27, 2017
What Christmas Means to Me - December 25, 2017
Scout Taylor Compton - Legend in the Making - December 24, 2017
Windy City Bulls Find Key to Winning with New Approach - December 24, 2017
Reflections on Rocky II - December 23, 2017
Living the Crazy Dream Life - December 23, 2017
Windy City Bulls Suffer Heartbreak Loss - December 23, 2017
Filming Completes on The Lurker - December 22, 2017
