Creation Stories: Toyko
Hailing from upstate New York and the suburbs outside of Boston, Toyko‘s Zac and Matt met through Craigslist while on the hunt for new roommates out in Los Angeles. Although they’ve since left their...
View ArticleRIP Roger Moore
The sad news about the passing of legendary actor Roger Moore was announced this afternoon at the age of 89.UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1980: Photo of ...
View ArticleThe Deeply Stupid Cannes-Netflix Controversy, Explained
Among all the film festivals in the world, Cannes has always stood out as being especially rowdy. In that way, it's the Golden Globes of film festivals just with more prestige and economic importance....
View ArticleIn Memorium: Roger Moore (1927-2017)
In Memorium: Roger Moore (1927-2017)This is a tough day for James Bond fans as the third incarnation of classic spy James Bond, Roger Moore, has passed away at the age of 89 after a short battle with...
View ArticleTrump Budget Confirms Arts Cuts
Today, President Trump released the full version of his FY 2018 budget proposal, A New Foundation for American Greatness.As you may recall, the FY 2018 "skinny budget" was released in March and called...
View ArticleSarah Jessica Parker realizes Sex and The City 2 ‘fell short’
I know people feel strongly about Sex and the City. It was one of those shows in which the characters became more of a social circle than something you have on in the background as you’re paying bills....
View ArticleRyan Phillippe shows off his abs on the cover of Men’s Fitness
Back in March, actor Ryan Phillippe shared a behind the scenes look at his photo shoot (with the hunky Riker Brothers) for Men’s Fitness magazine. The June issue, featuring Ryan on the cover, hit...
View ArticleBrad Pitt looks well-rested & slim while promoting ‘War Machine’ in Japan
Here are some photos of Brad Pitt in Tokyo this week, promoting War Machine. Facially, this is the best he’s looked in awhile, right? Brad has lost a lot of weight in the past nine months or so, and...
View ArticleThe Fuck Is Up With Lucas On ‘The Bachelorette’?
It has come to this. I honestly never thought I’d write a blog post about The Bachelorette. Truth be told, I’ve never been a religious watcher of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. I’m not a total snob....
View ArticleCASABLANCA at 75, Let the Celebrations Continue
Casablanca - winner of Best Picture, Best Director (Michael Curtiz) and Best Screenplay (Julius and Philip Epstein and Howard Koch) Oscars and possibly the film from Hollywood’s golden era that has...
View ArticleThe Fire Harvest: "The Patient" video
Dcuht indie rock band The Fire Harvest have made a video for The Patient a track from their Singing, Dancing, Drinking album. They used footage that was filmed by guitarist Nicolai Adolfs' grandfather...
View ArticleSir Roger Moore’s Top 10 ‘James Bond’ Moments
Sir Roger Moore's Top 10 'James Bond' MomentsLast night it was announced that actor Roger Moore had passed away. Although Moore had a long and colourful career, making a name for himself in The Saint...
View ArticleSingle White Female (1992)
Director: Barbet SchreoderWriter: Don Roos (Screenplay) John Lutz (Novel)Starring: Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Stephen Tobolowsky, Frances Bay Plot: A woman...
View ArticleCopstick in Kenya: “They have huge sticks. They have huge guns. AK-47s.”
A couple of days ago, I posted diary extracts from Kate Copstick in Kenya, where her Mama Biashara charity gives seed money to impoverished people wanting to start self-sustaining businesses. It also...
View Article10 Things I Learned from the Logan Blu-Ray – The Best Digital Effects In the...
Into the great wasteland of Hollywood's language neutral, China-appeasing blockbusters there occasionally comes a movie which causes everyone to stop and take notice of what proper blockbuster...
View ArticleBook Promotion with a Little Help From My Friends—and a Contest
As a university professor who primarily teaches writing courses, one of the best things about connecting my life as a teacher and my life as a writer is just how many times the two intertwine. Whether...
View ArticlePirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge (2017) – Review
For the fifth installment (a.k.a. another comeback), Pirates of the Caribbean franchise decided to use a more narrative-friendly Salazar's Revenge title over the more occult (and, still, US title) Dead...
View ArticleSpectre – Bond’s Navy Suit
Daniel Craig as James Bond in Spectre (2015).VitalsDaniel Craig as James Bond, British government agentMorocco, November 2015Film: SpectreRelease Date: October 25, 2015Director: Sam MendesCostume...
View ArticleCentrepointe Theatres Presents…it’s 2017-18 Season
There's always something playing at CentrepointeTheatres 2017/18 season is set to be a hit of top showsNothing beats live entertainment. The lights, stage, and the audience around you are all abuzz...
View ArticleComic performer-turned-painter The Iceman suddenly outsells Van Gogh.
The Artist formerly known as The Iceman: a brush with fameI have blogged before about the comic performance artist legend that is The Iceman. The last couple of times he has cropped up, it has been as...
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