ART FILM – GOING PLACES

GOING PLACES ART FILM OF THE WEEK In French, the title Les Valseuses is slang for testicles — fitting for this laugh riot of a farce that satirizes all that is bourgeoisie in ... Continue Reading →

LET’’S ROCK AGAIN – Joe Strummer Documentary

LET’S ROCK AGAIN I remember being invited to a semi-underground screening in Hollywood several years ago, and being astounded at a superb post-Clash documentary about Joe Strummer. ... Continue Reading →

A PHOTO FINISH FOR 2007 OSCARS

A PHOTO FINISH FOR 2007 OSCARS  What an odd year it is for the Academy Awards — steeped in sure-things and complete mysteries.  While most years at the Oscars have a ... Continue Reading →

IT’S GOOD TO BE THE QUEEN

IT’S GOOD TO BE THE QUEEN AN INTERVIEW WITH SCRIBE PETER MORGAN The Queen has already won many awards and received much international acclaim.  The film has been nominated ... Continue Reading →

A REAL DREAM GIRL

A REAL DREAM GIRL AN INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER HUDSON Every year at the Academy Awards, it seems as though there is at least one person who comes out of nowhere and captivates observers ... Continue Reading →

THE NUMBER 23 ADDS UP TO FEAR

THE NUMBER 23 ADDS UP TO FEAR JIM CARREY ON HIS NEW THRILLER  Number 23 is dark and stormy.  There.  That opening sentence about Jim Carrey’s latest movie (and ... Continue Reading →

DON’T CALL 911

DON’T CALL 911 RENO 911!:  MIAMI (1 out of 4 stars)DIRECTED BY BEN GARANTSTARRING: BEN GARANT, MICHAEL IAN BLACK, PAUL REUBENS, KERRIS KENNEY, DANNY DEVITO, THOMAS LENNON, WENDI ... Continue Reading →

THE ASTRONAUT FARMER

UP IN THE SKY  THE ASTRONAUT FARMER (2 and a half out of 4) Directed By: Michael PolishCast: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen,Bruce Dern, Jon Gries,Tim Blake Nelson, JK Simmons,Sal ... Continue Reading →