Rabid Nick Refer, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

Arts & Entertainment

Thrills, history and fried everything: The Florida State Fair

A Tampa Bay History Center exhibit adds some class to the fun this year.

by Rabid Nick Refer February 3, 2013October 28, 2023

A Tampa Bay History Center exhibit adds some class to the fun this year.

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Whovians unite! Time Lord Fest in Tampa

by Rabid Nick Refer January 26, 2013December 1, 2024

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Mad about Paul Reiser: The comedian/actor headlines The Club at Treasure Island Dec. 1

by Rabid Nick Refer November 29, 2012August 3, 2023

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Jannus offers music and good vibes for cancer patient

by Rabid Nick Refer November 21, 2012August 3, 2023

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Tarsem’s Mirror Mirror is a treat for the eyes

Julia Roberts stars in this weathered tale that offers a beautiful yet typical reflection.

by Rabid Nick Refer April 1, 2012August 3, 2023

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The Dice Man cometh

Andrew Dice Clay is back and he’s hitting Tampa’s Side Splitters.

by Rabid Nick Refer June 16, 2011March 12, 2025

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The Rabid Movie Review: Hop , starring Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie, James Marsden and Kaley Cuoco (w/sugar sweet trailer)

by Rabid Nick Refer April 4, 2011October 14, 2024

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WWE looking to build Hall of Fame complex in Tampa (w/video)

by Rabid Nick Refer March 30, 2011August 17, 2023

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Disney/Pixar not done with Buzz and Woody yet: The new Toy Story Hawaiian Vacation trailer

by Rabid Nick Refer March 8, 2011June 23, 2025

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“I won’t purposely drink tiger blood to reinvent myself.” Rabid Nick interviews comedian and ’80s icon Bob Saget prior to his show March 13th at the Hard Rock (w/NSFW video!)

by Rabid Nick Refer March 7, 2011April 15, 2024

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An open Letter to the blood-sucking sycophants of Hollywood: How Take Me Home Tonight enraged The Rabid One (with trailer video)

by Rabid Nick Refer March 3, 2011August 3, 2023

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“Well that’s like, your opinion man” : Lebowski Fest rolls into Tampa for a weekend of bowling, costumes, and carpet peeing (w/video)

by Rabid Nick Refer March 1, 2011August 3, 2023

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Craig Ferguson’s Does This Need to Be Said? proves that he’s the best host in Late Night television

by Rabid Nick Refer February 18, 2011May 9, 2025

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“Where Are the Jello Shots?” Rabid Nick Refer reviews Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, starring the Bieb, Miley Cyrus and a theater full of screaming pre-teens (with video)

by Rabid Nick Refer February 11, 2011June 23, 2023

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Is comedian Louis C.K. a wanker? A Rabid Tampa comedy preview (w/ offensive video)

by Rabid Nick Refer November 17, 2010July 26, 2025

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The Rabid Interview with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt, the scribe behind Toy Story 3 and Little Miss Sunshine

by Rabid Nick Refer November 11, 2010August 3, 2025

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The Rabid One goes one on one with Kevin Nealon, talking comedy, drugs and dick … lots of Andy Dick

by Rabid Nick Refer November 9, 2010December 2, 2024

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The Rabid Film Review: Paul Haggis’ The Next Three Days, starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks and Liam Neeson (with trailer video)

by Rabid Nick Refer November 5, 2010April 8, 2025

Music

An artist breaks his Promise? A review of Bruce Springsteen’s latest, The Promise, and of the accompanying movie, The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story (with video)

by Rabid Nick Refer November 5, 2010July 19, 2025

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The Rabid Film Review: Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter, starring Matt Damon and Cécile De France (with video trailer)

by Rabid Nick Refer October 22, 2010August 3, 2023