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 [...]