Archive for February, 2008
My 2007 Oscar Recap
Well, the 2007 Oscars came off without a hitch…except for the poor scripting provided for second time host, Jon Stewart. He was trying so hard to be funny. Of course, I couldn’t tell if he was left with minimal writing to work with as a product of the Strike and they didn’t have enough time to [...]
It’s Oscar Weekend!
All of Tinseltown, the critics (professional and arm-chair alike), the gossip mongers, and let’s not forget the fashionistas are abuzz with the latest on the preparations for the BIG night. The Writer’s Strike has finally come to a close. So, Jon Stewart should be well-rehearsed for his duties as host of the show. The busy [...]
Independent Films Bring FRESH Look!
While it was nearly two weeks ago that I attended the Short Circuit Film Festival, I’m just now having an opportunity to post my favorites from the event. Here they are:
Best Animation - Dear Sweet Emma
Emma wasn’t so sweet after all. The film opens with an elderly lady crying profusely while reading the paper. In [...]
Going Independent
Not me personally. I’m happily married. I’m talking about taking in an independent feature film or 2…or 3….
This past Thursday night, Februrary 7th, I had the opportunity to attend my first ever independent film festival held in Clayton, North Carolina, at the locally-renown Clayton Center. Sponsored in part by the Johnston County Arts Council, the [...]
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