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Liz Smith: Kathryn Bigelow's Lock on History Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:13AMAlso from Our Gossip Girl: Farrah Fawcett, gone and forgotten? And the Latest in Manhattan Theater The Liz Smith Column | Today 5:00 am " BIG DOESN ’T necessarily mean better. Sunflowers aren’t better than violets," wrote Edna Ferber . *** ON SUNDAY , in Hollywood, the violet that is Kathryn Bigelow ’s "The Hurt Locker" beat out her ex James Cameron ’s gigantic blue-hued sunflower "Avatar." (I ...
Weinberg Center offers facilities for weddings Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:02AMWhile many people think of the Weinberg Center for the Arts for plays, movies and concerts, few probably think of it for a wedding
More Than 'Madea': Tyler Perry Changes Course Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:14PMPlaying a foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandma made Tyler Perry a big — and frequently criticized — name in black entertainment. But Perry, who was an executive producer on the Oscar-winning film Precious, is now looking to take his work in a new direction.
'American Idol': Scott MacIntyre's 'Heartstrings' release date, cover art Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:45PMScott MacIntyre is returning to "American Idol" Thursday, March 11 -- and he has a new album to promote titled "Heartstrings.""Heartstrings," MacIntyre's first post-"Idol" CD is hitting iTunes and MacIntyre's website Thursday, March 11, which coincides with his return to the "American Idol" stage. He won't get to perform a song from the album, though. He and fellow season 8 finalist Matt Giraud ...
Sandra Bullock's Oscar acceptance speech, Razzie acceptance speech Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45AMIt has never happened before -- an actor won both an Oscar and a Razzie in the same year. How did Sandra Bullock handle such an honor?With the aplomb we've come to expect from her all awards season. Not only did she show up at the Razzies on Saturday, March 6 to accept her award for "All About Steve," she brought a DVD of the movie for everyone in the audience. She takes the award in stride and ...
We waited 9 years for a new Connie Willis novel. Was it worth it? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:09AMIt's been nine years since Connie Willis' last novel, and the many fans of this winner of a record 10 Hugo Awards for fiction felt like they'd been waiting forever. And yet Blackout , a time-travel novel about historians in the Second World War, is just, dare we say it, a waste of time.
Oscars a war between 'Avatar' and 'Hurt Locker' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:53PMKeep up with the Oscars on the Marquee Blog Backstage, Mo'Nique was asked whether she still considered herself a stand-up comedian now that she is an Oscar-winning actress. "I am a standup comedi...
Paul Goldberger, A.J. Jacobs discuss books about architecture, undercover adventures Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:49PMIn "Why Architecture Matters," Pulitzer-prize-winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger did not set out to explore the history of buildings or offer a primer on various design styles.
Sun writers’ Oscar musings Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMArt vs. Commerce — it’s the yin and yang of the Oscars. The two dovetailed nicely in the ’70s when critically acclaimed movies were also popular.
Sun writers' Oscar musings Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:35PMArt vs. Commerce it's the yin and yang of the Oscars. The two dovetailed nicely in the '70s when critically acclaimed movies were also popular.
Day Center helps with jobs, life skills Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMAndrew Montier removes empty hangers from the racks at the Outpost Resale Shop in Port Lavaca.
Insight on the IPhone's Zombie Invasion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:08PMWe launched Zombie Week because of the abundance of zombie applications in the App Store; now, we hope to unearth some reasons why the living dead have invaded...
Insight on the iPhone's zombie invasion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:15PMWe launched Zombie Week because of the abundance of zombie applications in the App Store; now, we hope to unearth some reasons why the living dead have invaded the iPhone and iPod touch.
SAHS grad hits Hollywood with 'Valentine's Day' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:24PMCyrus Moslemi still holds the 50-meter freestyle record for the Stillwater Area High School swim team.
Tom Hanks in an embarrassing gaffe Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:25AMHollywood veteran Tom Hanks made a rare faux pas on the national television during his appearance on a syndicated morning chat show. The legendary Oscar winning actor who is renowned for his perfect comic timing and acerbic wit found himself in a rare embarrassing spot during his recent tryst with television. Tom Hanks who shot to fame [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tom Hanks in an ...
Two standing ovations and a Pink Panther Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:19AMIn the FILharmoniKA name is a not-so cryptic message: “Filipino Ka,” which establishes the symphony orchestra’s mission of providing world-class music for Filipinos.
The Popcorn Panel Strolls the red carpet Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:16AMScratching your head over that Oscar ballot? The Popcorn Panel is here to help. These local movie lovers, whose reviews appear each week in GO, have been catching up with this year's Oscar-nominated films. Here are their predictions in the major categories. Who says you have to be on the red carpet to be in the know?
Coen brothers script off-beat yet poignant Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:51AMAward-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen's film "A Serious Man" is up for their fourth Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay as well as Best Motion Picture of the Year.
Medals for Ads During NBC’s Winter Olympics Coverage Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:35PMThe best, worst and most tone-deaf commercials that ran — and ran — during NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics.
SXSW 2010 for Noobs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:09PMA ReadWriteWeb Guide So, you've booked your passage, you've made sleeping arrangements, you've got your Interactive Badge all lined up and you just can't wait for the second week of March to roll around. You're a first-time SXSW attendee! We know the feeling: The manic excitement, the trepidation, the wondering which essential knickknack you'll forget to pack. We were once South By Newbies, too ...
New TV series gets personal for Ron Howard Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:22AMIn 1985, Ron Howard headed for Buenos Aires to make the movie "Gung Ho" and took his family along.
"Starting Point: 1979-1996": A Look at the Unconventional Thinking of Hayao Miyazaki Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:23AMStarting Point: 1979-1996 collects essays, interviews, and sketchbook pages by Hayao Miyazaki, much of which is... [read more]
Priceless iPhone Apps: February 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:01PMNature.com : Science geeks of the world, unite and be informed! Abduzeedo : Get your daily dose of visually inspiring images from a Brazilian's blog. Angry Birds Lite : Fun with green pigs and birds with attitude.
Milford Library News for Monday, March 1, 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:32PMMilford Library News for Monday, March 1, 2010
Family ties Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:11AMProducer Ron Howard takes a personal interest in the third version of 'Parenthood.'
NBA Plus: First black player appreciates his role Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:46AMEarl Lloyd could be called a pioneer. But one thing you wouldn't call the first black to play in an NBA game is selfcentered.
Some readers found kidnapping gone awry no laughing matter Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:27PMStories of criminal escapades gone awry can sometimes hold great appeal, especially when the perpetrators actions are unintentionally humorous — at least after the fact. An article on the front page of the Feb. 22 Kansas City Star told just such a tale, involving kidnappers foiled in part by a case of mistaken identity. “The whole cross-country caper is pretty funny,” said the story, likening it ...
‘Parenthood’ — the third generation Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:10PMIn 1985, Ron Howard headed for Buenos Aires to make the movie “Gung Ho” and took his family along. “My son, our youngest, wasn’t born yet, but the twins were infants,” he recalls.
Busy Bee Urvashi Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:05AMSenior actress Urvashi seems to be suddenly busy again in Malayalam films. The actress not much seen in recent films made a comeback a couple of years ago with Achuvinte Amma and Bharya Oru Suhurthu...
New Ron Howard series is personal Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:43AMBy GAIL PENNINGTON ST. LOUIS DIPATCH In 1985, Ron Howard headed for Buenos Aires to make the movie Gung Ho and took his family along. “My son, our youngest, wasn’t born yet, but the twins were infants,” he recalls. His oldest daughter, Bryce — “the movie star one” — was about 4, and she was sitting next to her father. “I proudly thought, as a forward-thinking, progressive kind of dad, that she ...
Terry Zwigoff Receives Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest 20 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:01AMEach year Cinequest presents its highest honor, the Maverick Spirit Award to people who stand apart from the crowd, willing to create and innovate from a place of personal yet global vision. This year, Cinequest awards this honor to a man who has done just that by expressing great talent in such diverse worlds as string instruments, comic books and film— Terry Zwigoff will receive the Cinequest ...
Mark Ruffalo talks Martin Scorsese 's ' Shutter Island,' 'Sympathy for Delicious' and Broadway Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:06PMThese are busy days for Mark ðRuffalo. His directorial debut, "Sympathy for Delicious," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, as did "The Kids Are All Right," in which he plays a sperm donor. And he stars with Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese 's new.
He treats son like a good friend Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:29PMSHOULD his claims of being best buddies with his son be true, Joe Ma could very well seal his reputation as every teenage boy's dream dad.
Variety Will Kill a Bad Review of Your 'Mediocre' Movie For Just $400,000 [How Things Work] Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:15PM# howthingswork Last month, Variety panned a thriller called Iron Cross . But the review has been disappeared from Variety 's web site, which probably has something to do with the $400,000 Iron Cross ' producers paid to Variety for an awards campaign. More »
A Major Turning Point Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:11AML: Doug, a hot topic of conversation this week is the man who flew his airplane into the IRS building in Austin, Texas. What do you make of it? Is the guy a hero for the downtrodden taxpayer? Or a terrorist? Or just some lone lunatic?
No arrest for the dreary in 'Cop Out' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:04AMOne-time indie icon Kevin Smith's first film as a major studio hack-for-hire, the shambling '80s mis matched cops homage "Cop Out," repeatedly shoots for laughs -- but ends up mostly firing blanks. Not only do stars Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan have zero comic chemistry together, there are long...
Possibly the Worst Thing I Have Ever Seen: Cop Out Reviewed Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:11PMKevin Smith’s ostensible comedy wasn’t screened for critics by WW press deadlines, but here’s a review in time to keep you from paying to see it: Cop Out Sure, I heard that Kevin Smith was kicked off a plane this month for being too obese to fit in his seat, but it wasn’t until I saw Cop [...] Related posts: G-Force Reviewed'Rodent’s Revenge: G-Force Reviewed You know t The Proposal and Year One ...
Still time to see all 10 Best Picture Oscar nominees Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:23PMThat darn Academy. It was hard enough for Oscar fans when there were five nominees for Best Picture
Indie flicks with good stories will always outshine blockbusters with big budgets when it comes to comedies Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:54AMWhen it comes to theatrical comedies, a big budget almost always guarantees disaster. For example, Evan Almighty and the recent Pink Panther remake cost over $80 million each to make, and both are unwatchable duds.
'American Pie' actress brings standup comedy tour to Fairview Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:04AMAnyone who has followed the career of actress Jennifer Coolidge would not have been surprised by her arrival last week in Davenport, Iowa.
Willis Chases Stolen Baseball Card; Katrina Road Trip: Movies Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:43PMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Plump director Kevin Smith was recently kicked off a Southwest Airlines jet because he couldn’t comfortably squeeze into his seat. Size may also a problem for him at work.
Author/Filmmaker Richard Schickel on Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, and More Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:37PMDocumentary filmmaker, author, and critic Richard Schickel talks about Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, and takes another humorous swipe at Robert Altman.
SAHS grad hits Hollywood with 'Valentine's Day' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:25PMCyrus Moslemi still holds the 50-meter freestyle record for the Stillwater Area High School swim team.
Doritos 'House Rules' Super Bowl Commercial Creator Expresses Appreciation For Cast & Crew, Brings Focus To Future ... Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:29PMThe Doritos Super Bowl “House Rules” (Boy slaps man) Commercial has become the fan favorite as the buzz continues to reverberate around the production. The commercial was recently named YouTubes “Ad Blitz” #1 pick and is the talk of TV and the web.As the popularity of the “House Rules” commercial continues to grow, the commercial's creator Joelle DeJesus arrived back in Los Angeles to give a ...
Doritos 'House Rules' Super Bowl Commercial Creator Expresses Appreciation For Cast & Crew, Brings Focus To Future ... Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:00AMThe Doritos Super Bowl “House Rules” (Boy slaps man) Commercial has become the fan favorite as the buzz continues to reverberate around the production.
Guest commentary: Looking at ‘Catcher in the Rye’ again Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:35AMNews of the death of J.D. Salinger prompted me to reread “The Catcher in the Rye.” It struck a chord when I’d read it as a college freshman. I remembered it as a cult novel. My friends, Margaret and Ron, read it with me and we would phone each other, imitating the main character, by asking, “How the hell’s your sex life?”
Timeless 'Tomorrow' is on DVD Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:54AMAn elderly couple loses their home because of the economy. Their adult children want to help but have great difficulty accommodating the parents' needs in addition to their own. It's an extremely painful subject, rarely broached in American movies. And never better than in Leo McCarey's "Make Way...
Cinematheque: Ladies in control of the camera (and other film news) Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:25PM"Lo mejor de mí" is one of the eight movies that will be shown as a part of the program "Espacio Femenino: Women in Front And Behind the Camera" at the Spanish Consulate these coming five days. Starting tonight! You don't have to be Laura Mulvey to realize that most of the actors you see in film are male, most directors are male, and most stories are told from a somewhat "male" perspective. Time ...
George Bernard Shaw On Film - Eclipse Series 20 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:13PMRecommended THE MOVIES: George Bernard Shaw was one of the pre-eminent playwrights of the late 1800s and early 20th Century. He is one of those rare animals who were never bound by form, having written novels, short stories, and criticism in addition to his more famous stage productions. It is unsurprising then that his work would make an easy transition into the newer motion picture medium--and ...
Mavericks Do it First: Cinequest Premieres the Future of Cinema Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:55PMCinequest, long known for presenting the future of film, continues to deliver firsts during its 20th Anniversary.