”CAPOTE” (2005) Review

I finally got around to watching the first of two movies about writer Truman Capote and his work on the non-fiction novel, “In Cold Blood”. This particular movie, “CAPOTE”, starred American actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who eventually won a SAG award, a Golden Globe award and an Oscar for his performance. ( Read more... )

Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of another favorite "BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" episode called (4.09) "Something Blue". Directed by Nick Marck and written by Tracey Forbes, the episode is about a lovelorn Willow casting a spell that goes awry. Below is a photo gallery marking the anniversary of "Something Blue": ( Read more... )

Below is a gallery featuring photos from the new Roland Emmerich disaster film, "2012". The movie stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Woody Harrelson, Thomas McCarthy and Danny Glover: ( Read more... )

"OBSSESSIONS"

Part 18

Inside one of the Omni Hotel's suites, Nick watched Portia pop two aspirin tablets into her mouth. "I don't believe this!" he declared heatedly. "It's been nearly two hours since you snatched Bruce. When are you going to get on with it?" ( Read more... )

I usually do not write article about an entire episode of ”MAD MEN”. Why, I do not know. But after watching the latest episode, (3.07) “Seven Twenty-Three”, I found myself compelled to post several observations about it. ( Read more... )

”TWILIGHT” (2008) Review

When I first saw the previews for this adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s 2005 novel about teenage love and vampires, I had no idea that I had a glimpse of an adolescent literary phenomenon. About a week before the movie’s U.S. release, I finally realized what ”TWILIGHT” was all about when I read about the book series in several articles on the Internet . ( Read more... )

Below is my ranking of the three "LORD OF THE RINGS" movies from my favorite to my least favorite. Here they are: ( Read more... )

"THE CORELLIAN CONNECTION"

CHAPTER NINE

LARS HOMESTEAD, TATOOINE

The Alberforce slowly descended upon the flat, Tatooine desert before it wheeled to a stop. Ahead, two familiar people emerged from a dome-shaped abode that served as the moisture farm's centerpiece. The starship's captain heaved a sigh of relief. "We're here. Finally. Tatooine." Voranda Sen glanced at the two people approaching the ship. "Who are they?" she asked. ( Read more... )

STAR TREK VOYAGER RETROSPECTIVE: (3.24) “Displaced”

I might as well be honest. I wish I could be objective about the ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” Season Three episode, ”Displaced”. But I cannot. My feelings for this episode are too strong. Let me explain. ( Read more... )

Below is a gallery of photos from the 2005 biopic about writer Truman Capote called "CAPOTE". The movie, written by Dan Futterman and directed by Bennett Miller, stars Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener and Clifton Collins, Jr.: ( Read more... )

Below is my review of "THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS", a new comedy-drama directed by Grant Heslov that stars George Clooney and Ewan McGregor: ( Read more... )

"OBSSESSIONS"

Part 17

Olivia, Darryl and Paul burst into the McNeill house. The former cried out, "Bruce? Bruce, are you here?" ( Read more... )

Once, I had posted a list of my favorite Agatha Christie novels. Here is a list of my favorite movies (theatrical or television) based upon one of the author's novels: ( Read more... )

“BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER” – Who Is To Blame in (7.19) “Empty Places”?

Nearly five years ago, an episode viewed by many ”BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER” fans as controversial, aired during the show’s final season. The name of that episode was ”Empty Places”. ( Read more... )

Below are photos and two video clips from the 1932 Cecil B. DeMille classic epic drama about the Roman Empire - "THE SIGN OF THE CROSS". The movie starred Fredric March, Claudette Colbert, Elissa Landi and Charles Laughton: ( Read more... )

I just recently watched Pierce Brosnan’s second outing as James Bond in this 1997 movie that co-stars Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Pryce and Teri Hatcher.( Read more... )

"OBSSESSIONS"

Part 16

Darryl parked the sedan across the street from Nick Marcano's apartment building. "Okay," he said to his companions, "we're here. I sure wish we had a squad car or two for backup." ( Read more... )

Below are photos from the new adaptation of Jon Ronson's 2004 book called "THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS". Directed by Grant Heslov, the movie stars George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Stephen Root and Stephen Lang: ( Read more... )

Below is a list of my favorite movies that had been released during the 1930s: ( Read more... )

“MAD MEN”: “Wanted or Not – An ‘Emancipated’ Divorcee”

One of the events of the Season Three finale of ”MAD MEN” - (3.13) “Shut the Door. Have a Seat” turned out to be Betty Draper’s decision to file a divorce from the series’ main protagonist, Don Draper. Acting as Betty’s main supporter throughout this upheaval was her almost paramour Henry Francis. ( Read more... )