Dec 27
Coen brothers celebrate a uniquely American value in “True Grit” Grit, that hard-nosed pioneer virtue, plays a central role in Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest film. It’s that quality – a mix of rugged determination, stubbornness and just plain orneriness – that drives all three central characters in “True Grit.” Compelled by a will to …
Dec 19
The first trailer for “Thor” looks terrific. http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi26843161/ # Last night’s Blind Boys of Alabama show was a blast. Those old guys have lots of energy. # Powered by Twitter Tools
Dec 14
“The King’s Speech,” “The Social Network” dominate list of Golden Globe nominees Movies about a stuttering monarch, an up-and-coming fighter and a social media pioneer dominate the list of 2011 Golden Globe nominees. Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes and Blair Underwood announced the nominees for the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards early today in Los Angeles. …
Dec 13
This week’s films: “Vanishing of the Bees” and “Gangs of New York” Humanity’s relationship with honeybees comes under scrutiny in the documentary “Vanishing of the Bees.” Filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Henein examine the economic, ecological and political implications of “Colony Collapse Disorder,” a tragic phenomenon that’s leading to the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. …
Dec 12
Bummed that I missed last night’s “The Walking Dead” season finale. I have a lot of catching up to do! # I would totally buy the house from “The Godfather” if I had the cash. You? http://tinyurl.com/34rztp9 # Too bad this isn’t real. A Criterion Collection edition of “Ernest Goes to Jail” would make a …
Dec 09
From “Citizen Kane” to “Fargo,” these films put us in a wintry mood Here on the sunny Central Coast of California, it’s hard to get in the holiday spirit. Maybe it’s the result of economic doldrums or the statewide housing slump. But I suspect another culprit is at work: the weather. December typically brings mild, …
Dec 08
Low expectations are the only way to fight the Hollywood hype machine Hollywood hype is a vicious beast. The modern movie industry is built on the bizarre pretense that if enough people say a film is fantastic, it actually is. The public relations blitz begins before production ends. Glamorous actors and actresses appear on late-night …
Dec 06
Celebrate the holidays with “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” If you’ve been following the Hollywood rumor mill, you’ve no doubt heard that Randy Quaid has gone off the deep end. A respected character actor, Quaid garnered an Oscar nomination for his turn as a troubled young sailor in 1973′s “The Last Detail” and earned a Golden …
Dec 05
RIP Leslie Nielson. Never again will someone call him Shirley. # Irvin Kershner, who directed “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Eyes of Laura Mars,” has also gone to that big movie set in the sky. # RT @ontheredcarpet Leslie Nielsen – a look back at his life (Photos) http://bit.ly/gozFSX # RT @Scott_Silvey Irvin Kershner is …
Dec 01
Learn proper table etiquette from Indiana Jones and friends Good table manners are important around the holidays. With so many family dinners, office parties and social functions between Thanksgiving and Christmas, proper ettiquette is crucial. Knowing which fork or wine glass to use can be the difference between impressing a prospective employer, or embarrassing your …
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