Ultragrrrl keeps stating that hers is not a fansite for The Killers, and as a regular reader, I know that it isn’t. But she sure as hell mentions them a lot. Similarly, I am not on the TCM payroll, nor do I sit around and watch TCM all day, every day. In fact, I probablyContinue reading “THIS IS NOT A TCM FAN SITE, BUT WATCH AS THE STARS COME OUT IN AUGUST”
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JUST BECAUSE HIS NAME STARTS WITH A B AND HAS ONLY FOUR LETTERS DOESN’T MEAN HE’S THE PERFECT BOND
I like Eric Bana. I really do. Even if he was miscast as Hector, and even if Ang Lee didn’t give him much to do other than bug out his eyes and shake, I do remember walking away from Black Hawk Down noticing him in particular, much in the same way I left The QuickContinue reading “JUST BECAUSE HIS NAME STARTS WITH A B AND HAS ONLY FOUR LETTERS DOESN’T MEAN HE’S THE PERFECT BOND”
I WANT YOU TO STAY IN THAT CHAIR, GO TO YOUR NETFLIX QUEUE AND SCREAM, “GIVE ME THIS MOVIE, I CAN’T WAIT ANYMORE” — YES, ANOTHER NETWORK POST
I had a movielicious weekend: I was sick on Friday and Saturday, so between DVDs, my DiVo, cable and then finally hitting a theater on Sunday, I think I watched 10-11 films. More on that in another post; but one of the movies I didn’t even see in full. On Friday, I suggested everyone watchContinue reading “I WANT YOU TO STAY IN THAT CHAIR, GO TO YOUR NETFLIX QUEUE AND SCREAM, “GIVE ME THIS MOVIE, I CAN’T WAIT ANYMORE” — YES, ANOTHER NETWORK POST”
TCM WATCH: THE BEST OF THE THREE MOVIES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEAT ROCKY FOR BEST PICTURE
Before all you Rocky lovers get on my case, yes, it’s a great movie. But does anyone remember the films Rocky beat out for the Oscar in 1977? Bound for Glory. All the President’s Men. Taxi Driver. And most ridiculously, Network. Rocky is one of the best feel-good underdog movies ever, but it’s hard toContinue reading “TCM WATCH: THE BEST OF THE THREE MOVIES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEAT ROCKY FOR BEST PICTURE”
AT LEAST THE RIGHT GUY WON THIS TIME
Sorry to take so long to get around to this, but I actually had to force myself to rewatch a few bits here and there of the last two IFC’s Ultimate Film Fanatic episodes before writing this latest recap/critique/what-have-you. Before I took it upon myself to completely trash elements of the third episode, I wantedContinue reading “AT LEAST THE RIGHT GUY WON THIS TIME”
I’M THINKING THIS SHOULD PISS OFF BOTH THE LITERATI AND CINEASTES, SO LET’S ALL MOURN TOGETHER WHILE SINGING KUMBAYAH
Variety reports today that Barry Sonnenfeld plans to direct a filmed adaptation of Don DeLillo’s “White Noise.” Please no. Or how can I say it differently? No! Maybe … hmmm … NO! I’ve long been pained by the news that Brian De Palma is directing an adaptation one of my all-time favorite novels — JamesContinue reading “I’M THINKING THIS SHOULD PISS OFF BOTH THE LITERATI AND CINEASTES, SO LET’S ALL MOURN TOGETHER WHILE SINGING KUMBAYAH”
“ONE MAN’S PROPAGANDA … IS ANOTHER MAN’S TRUTH” — BUT REALLY, IT’S JUST A WORD
I’ve been meaning to post this for the past couple weeks, but I keep forgetting. I’m so tired of everyone throwing around the word “propaganda” for information or commentary with which they don’t agree. I don’t want to start another discussion about Fahrenheit 9/11, but in my original post on that film, I took aContinue reading ““ONE MAN’S PROPAGANDA … IS ANOTHER MAN’S TRUTH” — BUT REALLY, IT’S JUST A WORD”
ACCORDING TO MY CHART, THAT STAGE IS DENIAL
“J. Lo sees her life entering ‘Phase Two.’” That makes sense since she refuses to acknowledge her marriage to Marc Anthony calling what they have a “great working relationship.” I guess she’s moved through the “shock” of her remarkable success and inability to stay married for more than a year. I’m a bit nervous, though.Continue reading “ACCORDING TO MY CHART, THAT STAGE IS DENIAL”
DIVO NOTE: THE AMISH ARE COMING, AND THEY’RE KICKING SEACREST OUT
Is it so wrong that yesterday’s news about On-Air going off-the-air made me just giddy with glee? I’m confused about something, though; the story says the show ends production Thursday but will keep airing until mid-September. Wasn’t it supposed to be a live show? They don’t show repeats of TRL … ever. And this wasContinue reading “DIVO NOTE: THE AMISH ARE COMING, AND THEY’RE KICKING SEACREST OUT”
FORGET HILLARY OR EDWARDS in 2008 OR 2012? DID YOU MEET OUR FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT?
Holy crikey Batman. Barack Obama at the DBC tonight gave one of the most brilliant political speeches I remember ever watching, and the guy has charisma and delivery up the yin-yang. Good thing Clinton went last night, because he never would have been able to top Obama tonight, and that’s saying something. This guy justContinue reading “FORGET HILLARY OR EDWARDS in 2008 OR 2012? DID YOU MEET OUR FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT?”
Out of Focus 