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Monthly Archives: November 2009
The title is taken from the old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks;” in this case, the “old dogs” are a couple of late-in-life bachelors, one of whom discovers he’s the father of twins. To raise his … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Ann-Margret, Bernie Mac, Conner Rayburn, Ella Bleu Travolta, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Lori Loughlin, Matt Dillon, Robin Williams, Seth Green, Walt Becker
It began as a 12-minute skit on “Funny or Die” – Will Ferrell impersonating the 43rd president of the United States George W. Bush. It was so well-received, they decided to turn it into a full-length Broadway show. From there, … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Broadway, Condeleeza Rice, Funny or Die, George Bush, HBO, Will Ferrell
Franklyn is a piece-it-together mystery that unfolds gradually with a little steampunk thrown in. The story opens on a post-apocalyptic city guarded by a masked avenger named John Priest (Ryan Phillippe), as he prepares to rescue an 11-year-old girl kidnapped … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Bernard Hill, blu-ray, Eva Green, Franklyn, Gerald McMorrow, mystery, Ryan Phillippe, Sam Riley, steampunk
The Ugly Truth is every rom-com stereotype rolled into one movie. Abby (Katherine Heigl) is the producer of a failing morning show. She is highly-organized and a bit of a control freak – she does background checks on her dates … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: bd-live, blu-ray, Bree Turner, digital copy, Eric Winter, Gerard Butler, katherine heigl, MovieIQ, Robert Luketic, rom-com, Ugly Truth, When Harry met Sally
This was the last of four films Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock teamed together to make and it is one of the most revered on both of their resumes. It was to be “the Hitchcock picture to end all Hitchcock … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Alfred Hitchcock, blu-ray, Cary Grant, Ernest Lehman, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, North by Northwest
The once invisible beads of sweat that sheath Rocky’s and Apollo’s gloves as they exchange blows. The flecks of saliva that fly from the Russian’s mouth as he hits the mat. These were the tiny details missing from the Rocky … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: blu-ray, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren, Mike Tyson, Milo Ventimiglia, Mr. T, Rocky, Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been blessed to review a lot of smooth jazz music and I’ve always admired the talent and production of these works; but to be honest, I never really got it. That is, until … Read more
Posted in Music, Reviews
Tags: john legend, let's fly, Smooth Jazz, zoe
The original The Boondock Saints failed to get a theatrical release because of its proximity to the Columbine murders, but it gained a cult following on home video. The vigilante McManus twins had captured audiences and a decade later they … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Billy Connolly, Boondock Saints, Clifton Collins Jr, Film, Judd Nelson, Julie Benz, Norman Reedus, Peter Fonda, Sean Patrick Flanery, Troy Duffy, Willem Dafoe
Before we even get to the music, N.E.D. is a band with an important mission – all six members are gynecologic oncologists whose jobs are to help women and their families through cancer diagnosis. The reason for N.E.D.’s existence is … Read more
Posted in Music, Reviews
Tags: gynecologic cancer, n.e.d., no evidence of disease
“Just in the nick of time.” For the number of times you can utter this phrase during 2012, it’s a definite candidate for drinking games once the DVD is released. Jackson Curtis (John Cusack) is a published writer with a … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: 2012, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Film, John Cusack, Mayan calendar, Oliver Platt, Roland Emmerich, Stephen McHattie, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson
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Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean will appeal a recent decision by Haiti’s electoral council rejecting his run in the country’s Nov. 28 presidential election. The former Fugees member’s candidacy was rejected beacause has hadn’t resided in the country for the past … Read more Here are top 20 programs in Canada for the week of August 9-15, 2010. This chart shows the top TV programs for all home market stations for the week indicated. Programs are ranked based on their average minute audience. The … Read more Here are top 20 programs in Canada for the week of August 2-8, 2010. This chart shows the top TV programs for all home market stations for the week indicated. Programs are ranked based on their average minute audience. The … Read more |
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