Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NEW MOVIES GET BUMPED UP
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo comes out tonight, one day early of its release. Much is weighing in on the David Fincher version. Be back once I've seen it... hopefully tonight! Trying tonight...
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol came out in limited release last Friday. Today, it goes wide.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol came out in limited release last Friday. Today, it goes wide.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN MOVIE IS OUT IN LIMITED RELEASE
Directed by Lynne Ramsey. Stars Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly.
I MELT WITH YOU MOVIE IS OUT IN LIMITED RELEASE
Directed by Mark Pellington, stars Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Christian McKay and Jeremy Piven.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
MOVIE REVIEW OF A DANGEROUS METHOD
Ironic that I would see a movie with Carl Jung in it after seeing Sting perform last night. He introduced me to Jung and synchronicity. More deets later.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
MARTIN SCORCESE ENTERS THE 3D WORLD OF HUGO
Hugo comes out Wed November 23rd just in time for Thanksgiving. So once you’ve had your fill of turkey, stuffing and more, head to your nearest movie theatre and see Hugo. This is a live-action 3D movie that will appeal to people of all ages. The children will like the 3D images and the children’s adventures. The adults will like the actor’s performances and wonderful tribute to Georges Méliès’ silent films. Director Martin Scorsese does a great job using the 3D technology in fun and whimsical places. But he really shines in his stellar handling of the classic cinema aspect. You’ll know what I’m talking about.
Hugo the movie is based on the 2007 book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. If you have the chance, check out his cool website: http://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/index.htm. Side note- I wonder if the book’s main characters are English (British) instead of French, since the movie is based in 1931 Paris? That perturbed me a little. Marion Cottiard and Audrey Tautou would have been great additions. Sir Ben Kingsley turns in another great and compelling performance as Georges Méliès. Asa Butterfield plays the lead Hugo, an orphan who secretly fixes all the train station clocks while living within the walls. Jude Law plays Hugo’s father in too few flashback scenes. Up and coming “It Girl” Chloe Grace Moretz plays Hugo’s new friend Isabelle. One character whose role was expanded in the movie, Station Inspector, was performed with charm and hilarity by the chameleon-like Sasha Baron Cohen. The romance of Paris is reflected in a few of the characters and their dogs. IMHO, it’s always a bonus to have dogs in a movie!
So while you are watching Hugo in the theatres, I will be researching Georges Méliès’ legacy. I hear there is a fantastic Cinema 101 course one should take:}
Friday, November 11, 2011
AFI FILM FESTIVAL 2011: Closing Night Gala of The Adventures of Tin Tin
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Friday, October 28, 2011
ANONYMOUS NO MORE
Anonymous has all the ingredients to be an Oscar contender: great script and cast, strong director, period costumes, etc. Initially pitched around the same time as Shakespeare in Love, writer John Orloff and director Roland Emmerich were wise to wait several years later. Now, Anonymous can shine on its own.
Beginning like a play, legendary theatre actor Derek Jacobi introduces us to the movie. And like magic, we are in the world of Shakespeare and British ruler Queen Elizabeth, circa 1600. I never realized there was question of Shakespeare authorship in all these years. In high school, we read his works, albeit reluctantly. But as an adult, I am fascinated by the plays and the politics of that era.
Whatever you believe, the makers of Anonymous went through great lengths and research to elude that Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, was the true author. He is played quite subtly by Rhys Ifans. What a pleasant surprise to see Rhys in a dramatic role instead of his usual comedic ones. It will be a grave shame if he doesn’t get nominated. This is a fresh and plausible theory which is carried out through a character named Ben Jonson.
Theatre blue bloods Vanessa Redgrave and daughter Joely Richardson play Queen Elizabeth I and Young Queen Elizabeth I. Vanessa’s Elizabeth has been/seen a lot and is more rigid/fragile than before. Joely’s Elizabeth plays a young, happy free spirit that loves the theatre. This is when she befriends the young and talented Edward.
Is the pen mightier than the sword? Anonymous certainly challenges it. As with most political dramas, this movie may take a few viewings to fully understand the complexities. IMHO, you will enjoy the journey. That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
THE IDES HAVE IT!
The Ides of March is the new political drama starring an A-list ensemble cast headed by Ryan Gosling (Stephen Meyers). George Clooney plays Governor Mike Morris, plus he directed and co-wrote the script based on the play, Farragut North (Beau Willimon). The playwright had real life material to work into the play which is loosely based on the 2004 Howard Dean campaign. Mr. Willimon also worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2008 campaign. Later in the movie you will see a very familiar style of poster that may bring a smile or even a chuckle as it did to me. An homage to another presidential candidate perhaps?
IMHO, The Ides of March is this season’s The Social Network or even Doubt (also based on a play). The name implies a Julius Caesar-type betrayal but this drama is set in current day Ohio as Mike Morris makes strides to be the next president. Stephen Meyers is an idealistic press secretary who seems to walk around wearing rose colored glasses. That is until; his world is forever changed by one incident, and then snowballs. Fans of West Wing, Aaron Sorkin, All The Presidents Men and The Candidate won’t be disappointed. Maybe even a little All About Eve! There are such great monologues (i.e. characters Paul Zara and Tom Duffy) and one line zingers… they will stick with you long after the movie has finished. My recommendation is to see it a second time, which I did and thoroughly enjoyed.
Philip Seymour Hoffman (Paul Zara), Paul Giamatti (Tom Duffy), Evan Rachel Wood (Molly Stearns), Marisa Tomei (Ida Horowicz), Jeffrey Wright, (Senator Thompson), Max Minghella (Ben Harpen) and Jennifer Ehle (Cindy Morris) round out the rest of the cast. Kudos to the casting director who obtained all this wonderful talent. The Ides of March is playing now at a theatre near you. My guess is it will be around for a while and will get Academy Award nominations.
That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Mimi Page CD Review of Breathe Me In
Upon listening to Mimi Page’s new CD Breathe Me In, I got the immediate sense of soothing, languid music with splashes of her mesmerizing voice. This rising star has already scored internet and TV buzz with her track This Fire. It went viral and debuted on MTV’s The Real World – Las Vegas. This Fire also soared up the charts to land #1 on Amazon.com and #11 on iTunes.
She is back with a strong, haunting plethora of finely-tuned tempo-pop songs. If you are a fan of Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, Kate Bush, Coldplay, Moby and Dead Can Dance (to name a few), then give this lady a listen! Her voice is instantly likeable and unique. While paying homage to those aforementioned performers, she tweaks the electronic/synth melodies to make them her own. The lyrics are raw and heartfelt with relatable titles, especially to those artists working their craft here in La La Land. Pay close attention to the piano-infused All I Need, The Starving Artist, and Jigsaw. She incorporates guitar and violin into the songs Colorblind and Black Valentine. However, Mimi Page saves the best for last in the title track Breathe Me In.
I imagine listening to Breathe Me In while milling about the house or driving up the Central Coast. Her ethereal voice is perfect when one wants to decompress from a stressful day. This CD is good for your musical soul. If you want to listen beyond this CD, she has an EP called A Lullaby For The Lonely. But, to my delightful surprise, she does an excellent cover of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game which I highly recommend.
A little about Mimi Page… she is a singer/songwriter currently residing in Los Angeles, CA who is actively scoring independent films along with licensing original songs to film and television. For more information, please go to www.mimipage.com or contact her PR firm http://www.tailfish.com/
Friday, October 7, 2011
REELING FROM SEEING REAL STEEL IN IMAX
REAL STEEL PART DEUX...
Here, I now have the opportunity to mention the scene stealer of REAL STEEL is "littlest sister" (Charlie Levy?) in the opening robot fight scene. The other two sisters held their own with snappy lines too. The other honorable mention is Olga (Fonda) Tchakova as the ice queen, Farra Lemkova. She had a great look (hair, makeup, fashion) which added to her persona. However, the best scenes were when Max went toe to toe with Farra. He may be 11, but he had the spirit of a warrior!
I can appreciate the fact that the director, Shawn Levy, used real robots when possible. The transitions between real and CGI were seamless. Wonder what the budget was for this film. But not to worry, Dreamworks and all involved have a huge hit on their hands. Will there be a sequel?
Now playing at a theatre near you...
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Liam Finn Performs at Whole Foods West Hollywood October 5, 2011
New Zealand musician Liam Finn performed at Whole Foods in West Hollywood as part of Filter Magazine’s Culture Collide Festival. (Note to self… will have to check out the festival NEXT year.) But thanks to Liam’s post on Facebook, this lady made it just in time.
He performed almost an hour’s worth of music from his CD/EP releases to a crowd of about 40-50 people. In between the impromptu set list, Liam gave us some witty comments. He is, after all, his father’s son… world famous musician Neil Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House, Pajama Club). Liam’s mother, Sharon Finn, is also a musician (Pajama Club) and jewelry designer.
In the past, I’ve seen Liam Finn perform solo with his electronic gizmo gadgetry. However, tonight he was accompanied by the cool violin player Marques Toliver. It was a nice addition. So many of these musicians must get bored of playing the same songs day in and day out. There is something exciting about hearing “remastered” versions.
Thanks to Filter Magazine for a great night. And thank you Whole Foods for the nice food spread:}
Steve Jobs... you were an Apple of our eyes
Please come back later for my blog entry. Thank you. Tonight, 20/20 will have a special segment.
In the meantime, check out his impressive biography courtesy of Biography/A&E Network.
In the meantime, check out his impressive biography courtesy of Biography/A&E Network.
Steve Jobs Bio
Steve Jobs was born February 24, 1955, to two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave him up for adoption. Smart but directionless, Jobs experimented with different pursuits before starting Apple Computers with Stephen Wozniak in the Jobs' family garage. Apple's revolutionary products, which include the iPod, iPhone and iPad, are now seen as dictating the evolution of modern technology.
Steven Paul Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, to Joanne Simpson and Abdulfattah "John" Jandali, two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave their unnamed son up for adoption. His father, Abdulfattah Jandali, was a Syrian political science professor and his mother, Joanne Simpson, worked as a speech therapist. Shortly after Steve was placed for adoption, his biological parents married and had another child, Mona Simpson. It was not until Jobs was 27 that he was able to uncover information on his biological parents.
As an infant, Steven was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs and named Steven Paul Jobs. Clara worked as an accountant and Paul was a Coast Guard veteran and machinist. The family lived in Mountain View within California's Silicon Valley. As a boy, Jobs and his father would work on electronics in the family garage. Paul would show his son how to take apart and reconstruct electronics, a hobby which instilled confidence, tenacity, and mechanical prowess in young Jobs.
While Jobs has always been an intelligent and innovative thinker, his youth was riddled with frustrations over formal schooling. In elementary school he was a prankster whose fourth grade teacher needed to bribe him to study. Jobs tested so well, however, that administrators wanted to skip him ahead to high school—a proposal his parents declined.
After he did enroll in high school, Jobs spent his free time at Hewlett-Packard. It was there that he befriended computer club guru Steve Wozniak. Wozniak was a brilliant computer engineer, and the two developed great respect for one another.
After high school, Jobs enrolled at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Lacking direction, he dropped out of college after six months and spent the next 18 months dropping in on creative classes. Jobs later recounted how one course in calligraphy developed his love of typography.
In 1974, Jobs took a position as a video game designer with Atari. Several months later he left Atari to find spiritual enlightenment in India, traveling the continent and experimenting with psychedelic drugs. In 1976, when Jobs was just 21, he and Wozniak started Apple Computers. The duo started in the Jobs family garage, and funded their entrepreneurial venture after Jobs sold his Volkswagen bus and Wozniak sold his beloved scientific calculator.
Jobs and Wozniak are credited with revolutionizing the computer industry by democratizing the technology and making the machines smaller, cheaper, intuitive, and accessible to everyday consumers. The two conceived a series of user-friendly personal computers that they initially marketed for $666.66 each. Their first model, the Apple I, earned them $774,000. Three years after the release of their second model, the Apple II, sales increased 700 percent to $139 million dollars. In 1980, Apple Computer became a publically traded company with a market value of $1.2 billion on the very first day of trading. Jobs looked to marketing expert John Scully of Pepsi-Cola to help fill the role of Apple's President.
However, the next several products from Apple suffered significant design flaws resulting in recalls and consumer disappointment. IBM suddenly surpassed Apple sales, and Apple had to compete with an IBM/PC dominated business world. In 1984 Apple released the Macintosh, marketing the computer as a piece of a counter culture lifestyle: romantic, youthful, creative. But despite positive sales and performance superior to IBM's PCs, the Macintosh was still not IBM compatible. Scully believed Jobs was hurting Apple, and executives began to phase him out.
In 1985, Jobs resigned as Apple's CEO to begin a new hardware and software company called NeXT, Inc. The following year Jobs purchased an animation company from George Lucas, which later became Pixar Animation Studios. Believing in Pixar's potential, Jobs initially invested $50 million of his own money into the company. Pixar Studios went on to produce wildly popular animation films such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Pixar's films have netted $4 billion. The studio merged with Walt Disney in 2006, making Steve Jobs Disney's largest shareholder.
Despite Pixar's success, NeXT, Inc. floundered in its attempts to sell its specialized operating system to mainstream America. Apple eventually bought the company in 1997 for $429 million. That same year, Jobs returned to his post as Apple's CEO.
Much like Steve Jobs instigated Apple's success in the 1970s, he is credited with revitalizing the company in the 1990s. With a new management team, altered stock options, and a self-imposed annual salary of $1 a year, Jobs put Apple back on track. His ingenious products such as the iMac, effective branding campaigns, and stylish designs caught the attention of consumers once again.
In 2003, Jobs discovered he had a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare but operable form of pancreatic cancer. Instead of immediately opting for surgery, Jobs chose to alter his pescovegetarian diet while weighing Eastern treatment options. For nine months Jobs postponed surgery, making Apple's board of directors nervous. Executives feared that shareholders would pull their stocks if word got out that their CEO was ill. But in the end, Job's confidentiality took precedence over shareholder disclosure. In 2004, he had a successful surgery to remove the pancreatic tumor. True to form, in subsequent years Jobs disclosed little about his health.
Apple introduced such revolutionary products as the Macbook Air, iPod, and iPhone, all of which have dictated the evolution of modern technology. Almost immediately after Apple releases a new product, competitors scramble to produce comparable technologies. In 2007, Apple's quarterly reports were the company's most impressive statistics to date. Stocks were worth a record-breaking $199.99 a share, and the company boasted a staggering $1.58 billion dollar profit, an $18 billion dollar surplus in the bank, and zero debt.
In 2008, iTunes became the second biggest music retailer in America-second only to Wal-Mart. Half of Apple's current revenue comes from iTunes and iPod sales, with 200 million iPods sold and six billion songs downloaded. For these reasons, Apple has been rated No. 1 in America's Most Admired Companies, and No. 1 amongst Fortune 500 companies for returns to shareholders.
Early in 2009, reports circulated about Jobs' weight loss, some predicting his health issues had returned, which included a liver transplant. Jobs had responded to these concerns by stating he was dealing with a hormone imbalance. After nearly a year out of the spotlight, Steve Jobs delivered a keynote address at an invite-only Apple event September 9, 2009.
In respect to his personal life, Steve Jobs remained a private man who rarely discloses information about his family. What is known is Jobs fathered a daughter with girlfriend Chrisann Brennan when he was 23. Jobs denied paternity of his daughter Lisa in court documents, claiming he was sterile. Jobs did not initiate a relationship with his daughter until she was 7 but, when she was a teenager, she came to live with her father.
In the early 1990s, Jobs met Laurene Powell at Stanford business school, where Powell was an MBA student. They married on March 18, 1991, and lived together in Palo Alto, California, with their three children.
On October 5, 2011, Apple Inc. announced that co-founder Steve Jobs had died. He was 56 years old at the time of his death
REAL STEEL IS THE REAL DEAL!
The new HUGE Hugh Jackman-vehicle REAL STEEL lands in theatres Friday October 7th. This film has something for every movie-goer, any age. Think Rocky meets Transformers with a little Mad Max 3 thrown in. In a nutshell… Real Steel is a futuristic Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em game come to life.
The movie begins in the near future where robot boxing is all the rage. Hugh Jackman plays Charlie Kenton, a sketchy robot promoter who is down on his luck when his world is turned upside down and around. Turns out he has an 11 year old son who’s grown up without him. Due to sudden circumstances, Charlie’s in charge of Max (for the Summer).
Father and son make a pilgrimage across the Midwest competing and discovering each other. If you saw Thor, then you saw Dakota Goyo as a young Thor. But believe me when I say this… you will remember him from Real Steel. He does an excellent job as Max who often spars with Hugh’s Charlie… and holds his own. This kid’s star is on the rise!
Also in Real Steel is ex-Lost alumni Evangeline Lilly who plays Bailey Tallet. She is the proprietor of her father’s boxing gym and pseudo-love interest of Charlie. It’s great to see her on the big screen. But wait, there’s more Lost alumni… Kevin Durand plays an even sketchier promoter who crosses paths with Charlie more than once. Surprised to find out the music composer is the one and only uber-talented Danny Elfman!
I loved the fact that real robots where used whenever possible. Real Steel uses a blend of action, adventure, drama, humor and romance and ties it all in just over 2 hours. It will leave you full and satisfied without the “carb” coma. Take everyone to see this film in either 2D (the way I saw it) or 3D/IMAX (if you like that type). That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it.
Friday, September 23, 2011
THEATRE REVIEW OF RICHARD III
A different take on Richard III
Richard III by William Shakespeare is presented by the Southern California Shakespeare Festival (SCSF). The classic play stars and is directed by Lisa Wolpe. The SCSF is known for its non-traditional casting with women playing men and men playing women. But during Shakespeare’s time, didn’t men play women all the time?
These cast members worked very hard in portraying many often-changing roles in this vast play. Plus, they had limited time and financial resources which you wouldn’t know by watching the performance. Richard III was a collaboration that includes four guest artists and thirteen student actors from the Cal Poly Pomona Theatre Department plus student designers, student management teams and crews.
The layout of the stage is setup so the players interact with you and each other. The time is set in England in between the World Wars. What you notice about Lisa’s performance is not that a woman is playing a man, but that you delve into the psychotic soul of this tyrant through such piercing eyes! Lisa has quite the resume and experience to pull off such an endeavor. Other standout performances are the heartbroken Queen Elizabeth (Linda Bisesti, SCSF’s Artistic Director and Cal Poly’s Associate Professor) and the sad widow Lady Anne (Katrinka Wolfson). The dialogue that goes on between Richard III and the Queen or Lady are so full of passion, bitterness and loathness, you cannot help but get entangled. Mention must also go to Daniella Tarankow’s performance as Duchess of York. I couldn’t help but think she reminds me of a young Meryl Streep. Plus, the cast did a great job talking with British accents!
Bravo to all that was involved.
Richard III runs until October 2nd. Saturdays 8pm and Sundays 2pm at The Studio Theatre, Cal Poly Pomona 3801 W. Temple Avenue Building 25 Pomona, CA 91768. Run time is 120 minutes plus 1-15 minute intermission. Admission is $15, students/seniors/Cal Poly faculty and staff $12. Parking is $3 and available at the yellow boxes in the parking lot. Call (909) 869-3900 for Reservations or visit online at http://www.class.csupomona.edu/th/oldsite/scsf/
THEATRE REVIEW OF EUGENE O'NEILL ONE-MAN PLAY
Eugene O’Neill had more to say
The Unauthorized Afterlife of Eugene O’Neill is a one-man show written and performed by James Cady. The play is directed by Brian Hansen and produced by Donna Marie Barra.
The play begins at Eugene O’Neill’s end with “born in a hotel room… died in a hotel room.” James Cady explores the life of this complex playwright as he tries to find meaning and answers. We hear of his contentious upbringing by actor James O’Neill and Mary Ellen Quinlan. However, his father's illness was a grievous blow to him. James’ last wish was for Eugene to ‘have courage in being true to yourself and not a sellout’. One surprise was to find out Eugene’s daughter Oona is the same Oona that became Charlie Chaplin’s last wife!
Once we get past the ominous beginning, the play is quite witty, insightful and humorous… not morose and morbid. James Cady’s performance gives us a glimpse into the mind of this legendary poet/playwright/Nobel laureate/multi Pulitzer-Prize winner. Questions are raised… who would win in a dual, Eugene or the hideous wallpaper? Was O’Neill a huntsman or did he see himself getting into the lion’s den of life? Will he ever find the toc to his tic? Do we get to see him enjoy his favorite song, Minnie the Mermaid? You will just have to see for yourself before it ends.
The Unauthorized Afterlife of Eugene O’Neill runs September 23rd 8pm, 24th 2pm & 8pm, and 25th 8pm at Carrie Hamilton Theatre (upstairs) at The Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. General Admission: $30 / $15 for Students. For more information, please call (626) 356-7529 or visit www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
THEATRE REVIEW OF D3LINQUENTZ ONE-WOMAN PLAY
Give these D3LINQUENTZ another chance
D3LINQUENTZ is a one-woman show written, performed and co-produced by Stefany Northcutt. The play is directed and co-produced by George C. Stiehl and located at the Write Act Repertory Company.
D3LINQUENTZ centers on four juvenile delinquents at a Group Home to “straighten up. There is Stefany, the damaged girl, whose Mom doesn’t know her daughter is high on the way to the Group Home. Laprell, the vigilant realist, who cares for his ailing elder. Irma, the fearless Chola, who can’t wait to get out of the place. And Trinity, the fragile psychotic, who is lost in her own little world. Not only does Stefany perform as these four characters, she also imitates the staff at the Group Home. She slides in and out of each character with such ease and grace that you cannot help but like them. This dramedy is quite engaging and poignant as you delve into the core of each troubled youth. The venue is one of the best places to see great theatre here in Southern California. The people both on the stage and behind the scenes are quite welcoming and pleasant to be around.
D3LINQUENTZ runs September 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, October 1st (7:45pm) and 2nd (closing matinee, 4pm) at Write Act Repertory Company 6128 Yucca Avenue Hollywood, CA 90028. General Admission: $18 at the door / $12 (Seniors, Students, Groups 4+). For more information, please call (310) 461-5125 or visit http://writeactrep.org/homepage.htm or http://d3linquentz.com/.
Friday, September 16, 2011
THE LEOPARD REVIEW IN TOLUCAN TIMES
The Leopard by Yabo Yablonsky is a one-man show about Nobel Prize laureate Ernest Hemingway as he reflects back on his life. The play is directed by T.J. Castronovo and presented by CRC Entertainment in association with Working Stage Theater. It is performed by John F. Goff, who took about a year to prepare.
Ernest Hemingway was a complex and fascinating man with many interests, missions, experiences, loves, etc. He was a man with many lives and had been through so much. Actor John F. Goff channels Hemingway in such a way that is instantly likeable… so charming and funny. Immediately, you are transported to Ernest’s den/office in 1961, Ketchum, Idaho. Edith Piaf is heard singing overhead and sets the mood. There may be talk of death, drinking, hunting, screwing, traveling and especially writing. However, there are many moments you simply laugh out loud. One such gem… “Dying is bad when it takes too long.” On the subject of war, he says, “Write war with heart,” and, “War is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” He also brings up stories with a few famous friends: Ava Gardner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ford Madox Ford, James Joyce, Pablo Picasso and Gertrude Stein.
I was pleased to see a full house on opening night. Even though I was in a room full of people, I felt such an intimacy between myself and “Ernest.” Do yourself a favor and see this play—I highly recommend it.
The Leopard runs Fridays/ Saturdays at 8 p.m. plus Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 9, at The Working Stage Theater located at 1516 N. Gardner St. (near Sunset Boulevard). Run time is 90 minutes plus one intermission. Admission is $15; students and seniors $10 (use promo code 007). For reservations, please call (323) 960-7784 or visit www.Plays411.net/theleopard.
Ernest Hemingway was a complex and fascinating man with many interests, missions, experiences, loves, etc. He was a man with many lives and had been through so much. Actor John F. Goff channels Hemingway in such a way that is instantly likeable… so charming and funny. Immediately, you are transported to Ernest’s den/office in 1961, Ketchum, Idaho. Edith Piaf is heard singing overhead and sets the mood. There may be talk of death, drinking, hunting, screwing, traveling and especially writing. However, there are many moments you simply laugh out loud. One such gem… “Dying is bad when it takes too long.” On the subject of war, he says, “Write war with heart,” and, “War is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” He also brings up stories with a few famous friends: Ava Gardner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ford Madox Ford, James Joyce, Pablo Picasso and Gertrude Stein.
I was pleased to see a full house on opening night. Even though I was in a room full of people, I felt such an intimacy between myself and “Ernest.” Do yourself a favor and see this play—I highly recommend it.
The Leopard runs Fridays/ Saturdays at 8 p.m. plus Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 9, at The Working Stage Theater located at 1516 N. Gardner St. (near Sunset Boulevard). Run time is 90 minutes plus one intermission. Admission is $15; students and seniors $10 (use promo code 007). For reservations, please call (323) 960-7784 or visit www.Plays411.net/theleopard.
Friday, June 17, 2011
THEATRE REVIEW OF WORKING: THE MUSICAL
http://tolucantimes.info/section/theatre_review/a-musical-for-all-of-us-workers/
Tribe Productions presents Working: The Musical, music/ lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, WICKED) and others. The musical is based on the Studs Terkel book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do (1974). The book and musical may have been created in the ‘70s, but the tale of people’s means of income is timeless. This version has white collar workers (socialite, Wall Street exec) and blue collar (iron worker, stone cutter), one from the “red light” district and many more. Their stories are very heart-warming, touching and relatable…something for everyone.
The ensemble casts consists of 5 men and 6 women who do a superb job changing (literally) in and out of various characters. Everyone gets their moment in the spotlight to sing and share what it’s like to be (for example) a housewife, maid, trucker, fireman and so on. Ones that stood out to me were the project manager, third grade teacher, migrant worker (who sings one of the most beautiful songs) and the hilarious blogger. But then there is a fun favorite, Trader Joe’s employees. You will laugh; you will cheer and maybe even shed a tear or two. In this time and age, this musical is for those working or in the midst of finding work.
Tribe Productions presents Working: The Musical, music/ lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, WICKED) and others. The musical is based on the Studs Terkel book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do (1974). The book and musical may have been created in the ‘70s, but the tale of people’s means of income is timeless. This version has white collar workers (socialite, Wall Street exec) and blue collar (iron worker, stone cutter), one from the “red light” district and many more. Their stories are very heart-warming, touching and relatable…something for everyone.
The ensemble casts consists of 5 men and 6 women who do a superb job changing (literally) in and out of various characters. Everyone gets their moment in the spotlight to sing and share what it’s like to be (for example) a housewife, maid, trucker, fireman and so on. Ones that stood out to me were the project manager, third grade teacher, migrant worker (who sings one of the most beautiful songs) and the hilarious blogger. But then there is a fun favorite, Trader Joe’s employees. You will laugh; you will cheer and maybe even shed a tear or two. In this time and age, this musical is for those working or in the midst of finding work.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
TOLUCAN TIMES REVIEWS FOR APRIL 2011
POWER IN THE BLOOD REVIEW APRIL 14, 2011
Run — don’t walk — to see this riveting play called Power in the Blood by Sarah Bewley. It stars the Hollywood theatrical debut of JR Sterling (Ezekiel), the wonderful Kenneth Phenix (Ranger Hardgrove), Nirayl Wilcox as one funny/sassy Sister, sweet Carla Valentine (Miss Blanchard) and Tracy Littlejohn as roving reporter Roberta Minks. (Tracy does double duty as one of the producers, along with Artistic Director John Lant.
Young Ezekiel is a man with the miracle of the stigmata. Ranger “buys” Ezekiel off of Sister and takes him on the road. Soon, miracles are happening and their biggest advocate, Miss Blanchard, spreads the gospel about this gift from God.
Churches are filling up and so are the coffers! Soon, a reporter interviews Ezekiel and comes back a year later asking some questions. The play is dramatic but not heavy. There are lots of witty lines and comic relief from Sister. The center of the play is Ranger Hardgrove’s change of faith, but you also see where the others stand in their faith.
Director Jim Blanchette is an actor’s dream. He allows the actors to bring Sarah’s prolific words to life as each one has their moment in the spotlight. There is great balance, heart and soul throughout the performance. I can only hope that Power in the Blood makes its way to the Great White Way… Broadway that is!
DEAD PUSSY AND THE BONEYARD APRIL 7, 2011
Currently at the historic Stella Adler Theatre is a pair of one-act plays written by Timothy McNeil. First up is The Boneyard starring Amanda Dreschler as “Corinne” and Erik Santiago as “Albert.” With a minimal stage setting at a cemetery, these two play homeless people searching for Albert’s buried father. There is no love lost for this absent father, yet Albert has to come to terms with the baggage he literally and figuratively carries. Corinne is the extroverted comic relief who has quite the mouth while Albert is more of the introvert. They play off each other quite effectively. You know the saying: opposites attract!
The headliner Dead Pussy is a dramedy starring Jacquie Donley as “Ruth Crable,” Frank Zapata as her husband “Mike Crable” and Angela Oakenfold as “Boots.” (Side note: Angela also directed The Boneyard.) We watch as Ruth descends into a downward spiral over her lack of money, failed marriage and an unfulfilling job. However, the straw that breaks this camel’s back is the death of her beloved cat Boots. As Ruth becomes more intoxicated, she hallucinates that Boots has manifested into a Beatles-loving Brit. Angela Oakenfold bounces off Jacquie’s hysterical/distraught performance with ease and humor. This black comedy is witty and humorous. If you like The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh, you will like this play — as I have. It left me wanting more!
Credited on this page: http://www.angelaoakenfold.com/now-appearing-in.php
Run — don’t walk — to see this riveting play called Power in the Blood by Sarah Bewley. It stars the Hollywood theatrical debut of JR Sterling (Ezekiel), the wonderful Kenneth Phenix (Ranger Hardgrove), Nirayl Wilcox as one funny/sassy Sister, sweet Carla Valentine (Miss Blanchard) and Tracy Littlejohn as roving reporter Roberta Minks. (Tracy does double duty as one of the producers, along with Artistic Director John Lant.
Young Ezekiel is a man with the miracle of the stigmata. Ranger “buys” Ezekiel off of Sister and takes him on the road. Soon, miracles are happening and their biggest advocate, Miss Blanchard, spreads the gospel about this gift from God.
Churches are filling up and so are the coffers! Soon, a reporter interviews Ezekiel and comes back a year later asking some questions. The play is dramatic but not heavy. There are lots of witty lines and comic relief from Sister. The center of the play is Ranger Hardgrove’s change of faith, but you also see where the others stand in their faith.
Director Jim Blanchette is an actor’s dream. He allows the actors to bring Sarah’s prolific words to life as each one has their moment in the spotlight. There is great balance, heart and soul throughout the performance. I can only hope that Power in the Blood makes its way to the Great White Way… Broadway that is!
DEAD PUSSY AND THE BONEYARD APRIL 7, 2011
Currently at the historic Stella Adler Theatre is a pair of one-act plays written by Timothy McNeil. First up is The Boneyard starring Amanda Dreschler as “Corinne” and Erik Santiago as “Albert.” With a minimal stage setting at a cemetery, these two play homeless people searching for Albert’s buried father. There is no love lost for this absent father, yet Albert has to come to terms with the baggage he literally and figuratively carries. Corinne is the extroverted comic relief who has quite the mouth while Albert is more of the introvert. They play off each other quite effectively. You know the saying: opposites attract!
The headliner Dead Pussy is a dramedy starring Jacquie Donley as “Ruth Crable,” Frank Zapata as her husband “Mike Crable” and Angela Oakenfold as “Boots.” (Side note: Angela also directed The Boneyard.) We watch as Ruth descends into a downward spiral over her lack of money, failed marriage and an unfulfilling job. However, the straw that breaks this camel’s back is the death of her beloved cat Boots. As Ruth becomes more intoxicated, she hallucinates that Boots has manifested into a Beatles-loving Brit. Angela Oakenfold bounces off Jacquie’s hysterical/distraught performance with ease and humor. This black comedy is witty and humorous. If you like The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh, you will like this play — as I have. It left me wanting more!
Credited on this page: http://www.angelaoakenfold.com/now-appearing-in.php
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
NEIL FINN'S SURPRISE MINI-SET AT BARDOT HOLLYWOOD LAST NIGHT
Quick note: Thank you Chris Douridas for reaching out to Neil Finn. And thank you Neil for taking Chris up on his offer! It was worth standing in the smoke filled club!
Last night's mini set was a wonderful reminder of how we long for the pure brilliance of CH/Finn and can never get enough. Even after all these years:} Neil mentioned how at The Palace show, someone brought up to the stage a Fatburger. He didn't miss a beat and asked if Fatburger's still around, to bring one! He he he... Some of you were lucky to be present! After Fall At Your Feet, Neil told the story of how he and the band forgot the second verse. Now he's self conscious about to this day. None of us recalled if he sang the second verse or not. No matter... it’s all good!
The intimate show brought me back to the old Largo days (when it was on Fairfax). I have met a great many of Crowdies (Pody's nickname) over the years and we've shared such memorable moments. Last night, I thought of those who weren't there. I must say, the Finn fans are some of the coolest people I've ever met. Some even met their spouses at a show. We should pay homage, maybe even a website?
Okay, back to this show. With an electric guitar and amp, Neil played through about 8 songs. Below is the set list. I'm sure with the current technology, we just may see it on You Tube or something. Choice!
XO,
Z
SET LIST:
Last night's mini set was a wonderful reminder of how we long for the pure brilliance of CH/Finn and can never get enough. Even after all these years:} Neil mentioned how at The Palace show, someone brought up to the stage a Fatburger. He didn't miss a beat and asked if Fatburger's still around, to bring one! He he he... Some of you were lucky to be present! After Fall At Your Feet, Neil told the story of how he and the band forgot the second verse. Now he's self conscious about to this day. None of us recalled if he sang the second verse or not. No matter... it’s all good!
The intimate show brought me back to the old Largo days (when it was on Fairfax). I have met a great many of Crowdies (Pody's nickname) over the years and we've shared such memorable moments. Last night, I thought of those who weren't there. I must say, the Finn fans are some of the coolest people I've ever met. Some even met their spouses at a show. We should pay homage, maybe even a website?
Okay, back to this show. With an electric guitar and amp, Neil played through about 8 songs. Below is the set list. I'm sure with the current technology, we just may see it on You Tube or something. Choice!
XO,
Z
SET LIST:
Only Talking Sense
One Step Ahead
Fatburger story from The Palace show
I got You
Driving Me Mad
Sinner – (a Chris Douridas fave)
Love This Life
Fall At Your Feet
Distant Sun
Friday, March 18, 2011
MOVIES OUT TODAY MARCH 18, 2011: Is Eddie No Morra?
LIMITLESS, PAUL, and THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED are out today. (TMNS is in limited release.) They each are very different from each other so I recommend putting your money back into the economy by seeing any one of these.
First up is Limitless starring the ever-charismatic Bradley Cooper. (I've been a fan since Alias and knew it was only a matter of time before he would be a movie STAR!) Legend Robert De Niro and actress Abbie Cornish co-star. Limitless is based on the 2001 novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. Leslie Dixon penned this sharp sci-fi script. (You go GIRL!) She first acquired the rights to the source material and became one of the film's producers. Neil Burger is the director. Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra, a down on his luck writer, who comes across a magic pill that will allow 100% brain usage. But with such a pill comes consequences. Robert De Niro plays business mogul Carl Van Loon who is impressed with the fast-rising Eddie Morra. This movie takes you on one ride after another. Lots of fast cuts and interesting angles. This movie will please the MTV generation along with sci fi enthusiasts. Buckle up, this is going to be a bumpy ride!
Next is Paul starring Britain's Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Greg Mottola directed this film about two sci-fi Brits visiting America.. They start at San Diego's Comic Con and then travel to famous alien hot spots. What Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost) didn't expect was to come across an actual alien on the lam1 Chaos and comedy ensues. Now they all are on the lam! I recognized the voice of Seth Rogan as the outlaw alien Paul. There's another familiar voice (I recognized) in the movie that you sci-fi lovers will appreciate. And yes, the movie has plenty of subtle and not-so-subtle references to classics gone by. The writers wanted to pay homage. Deep down, they are fans just like us. From the beginning to the end, this movie is funny, silly, outrageous, sweet and enjoyable. See this!
Finally, in limited release is The Music Never Stopped based on the case study 'The Last Hippie' by Dr. Oliver Sacks, MD. It tells the story of a father trying to reconnect with his estranged son, who has lost the part of his brain that makes new memories. The father connects through the music his son so loves. For those of you fans of the 60's rock music, it will take you back. And everyone will need tissues! The Music Never Stopped stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Gabriel, wonderful J.K. Simmons plays his father, and Julia Ormond is the music therapist. Also in the movie are Mia Maestro (Alias) and Tammy Blanchard (Rabbit Hole). Even if you aren't of their particular era, this movie will move you. Everyone can relate to the family dynamics and how parents just don't understand! In this movie, one parent does.
Now, I'm not sure who will win out this weekends box office? (TMNS is in limited release.) Maybe Limitless will eek out Paul due to the popularity of Bradley? In the end, I hope they both do well and more of these films will be made! That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
First up is Limitless starring the ever-charismatic Bradley Cooper. (I've been a fan since Alias and knew it was only a matter of time before he would be a movie STAR!) Legend Robert De Niro and actress Abbie Cornish co-star. Limitless is based on the 2001 novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. Leslie Dixon penned this sharp sci-fi script. (You go GIRL!) She first acquired the rights to the source material and became one of the film's producers. Neil Burger is the director. Bradley Cooper plays Eddie Morra, a down on his luck writer, who comes across a magic pill that will allow 100% brain usage. But with such a pill comes consequences. Robert De Niro plays business mogul Carl Van Loon who is impressed with the fast-rising Eddie Morra. This movie takes you on one ride after another. Lots of fast cuts and interesting angles. This movie will please the MTV generation along with sci fi enthusiasts. Buckle up, this is going to be a bumpy ride!
Next is Paul starring Britain's Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Greg Mottola directed this film about two sci-fi Brits visiting America.. They start at San Diego's Comic Con and then travel to famous alien hot spots. What Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost) didn't expect was to come across an actual alien on the lam1 Chaos and comedy ensues. Now they all are on the lam! I recognized the voice of Seth Rogan as the outlaw alien Paul. There's another familiar voice (I recognized) in the movie that you sci-fi lovers will appreciate. And yes, the movie has plenty of subtle and not-so-subtle references to classics gone by. The writers wanted to pay homage. Deep down, they are fans just like us. From the beginning to the end, this movie is funny, silly, outrageous, sweet and enjoyable. See this!
Finally, in limited release is The Music Never Stopped based on the case study 'The Last Hippie' by Dr. Oliver Sacks, MD. It tells the story of a father trying to reconnect with his estranged son, who has lost the part of his brain that makes new memories. The father connects through the music his son so loves. For those of you fans of the 60's rock music, it will take you back. And everyone will need tissues! The Music Never Stopped stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Gabriel, wonderful J.K. Simmons plays his father, and Julia Ormond is the music therapist. Also in the movie are Mia Maestro (Alias) and Tammy Blanchard (Rabbit Hole). Even if you aren't of their particular era, this movie will move you. Everyone can relate to the family dynamics and how parents just don't understand! In this movie, one parent does.
Now, I'm not sure who will win out this weekends box office? (TMNS is in limited release.) Maybe Limitless will eek out Paul due to the popularity of Bradley? In the end, I hope they both do well and more of these films will be made! That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
MY OSCAR PICKS FOR SUN FEBRUARY 27, 2011
Here are my Oscar picks for this year. Most are ones that I think will/should win. I'll comment on the before/after this week. Good luck everyone!
Best Picture: The King’s Speech
Actor In A Leading Role: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
Actor In A Supporting Role: Christian Bale, The Fighter
Actress In A Leading Role: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Actress in A Supporting Role: Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3
Art Direction: Alice In Wonderland
Cinematography: True Grit
Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland (or The King’s Speech)
Directing: David Fincher (or Tom Hooper)
Documentary: Inside Man (or Exit Through The Gift Shop)
Documentary Short Subject: Strangers No More
Film Editing: The Social Network
Foreign Film: Biutiful
Makeup: The Wolfman
Music (Original Score): The King’s Speech (The Social Network)
Music (Original Song): We Belong Together (Randy Newman)
Short Film (Animated): Day And Night
Short Film (Live Action): Na Wewe
Sound Editing: Inception
Sound Mixing: Inception
Visual Effects: Inception
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): The Social Network
Writing (Original Screenplay): The King’s Speech
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Monday, January 17, 2011
Review of THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS FASHION
Last night was the Golden Globe Awards at the historic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. It was an unusually warm day of about 80 degrees. The majority of women were in fine form in sleeveless or strapless gowns. Elphaba would have been happy that so much green was to be seen! Also seen were lots of black, red and blush tones. We saw hairstyles with bangs (Sandra Bullock, Olivia Wilde), updos (many) and side parts (Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Vergara).
For men, it was the classic B&W tux; most with bow ties, many with long black ties. The ones who separated from the pack were Robert Downey Jr. and Taylor Hackford. My least favorite look is the all-black outfit worn by such people as Christian Bale, Jeremy Renner and composer Alexandre Desplat. My top faves were Matthew Bomer, Mark Ruffalo and Jon Hamm(some)!
First to arrive (and who has my vote for best dressed) is the stunning Olivia Wilde in a brown jeweled Marchesa ball gown and dazzling shoes by Christian Louboutin. Well done! My second favorite was Mila Kunis in a dark green Vera Wang with an asymmetrical pouf shoulder piece. And coming in third is Claire Danes in a coral colored halter dress by Calvin Klein.
Honorable mention: Nicole Kidman looked soft and lovely in an ivory sequined one-shouldered Prada gown. Nice to see her look healthy and with some meat on her bones. Must be all that Southern cooking!
Women In Black: Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Stiles, Melissa Leo, Piper Perabo, Tina Fey.
Women In Black: Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Stiles, Melissa Leo, Piper Perabo, Tina Fey.
Women In Green: Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta Jones, Elizabeth Moss, Mila Kunis
Women In Red: Edie Falco, January Jones, Julianne Moore, Sophia Vergara
HITS:
Age appropriate: Hailee Steinfeld
Channeling Ava Gardner: Milla Jovovich (Giorgio Armani Privé)
Channeling Jackie O: Julianna Margolies (vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture)
Couple: Colin and Livia; Nicole and Keith (Tie)
Cute Onscreen Frenemies: Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield
Favorite Ensemble: the Cast of Glee
Hair: Claire Danes; Mila Kunis (Tie)
Hot-Hot-Hot: Megan Fox
Pretty and Pregnant: Natalie Portman (Viktor & Rolf)
Sexy (No Matter What She Wears): Halle Berry
MISSES:
Top Three Un-Huh Dresses:
1st Helena Bonham Carter: Birds nest hair, mismatched shoes and floral print dress. It worked for Cyndi Lauper in the 80’s, not so much here.2nd Julianne Moore: Was the one sleeve an afterthought? Or forgotten?
3rd Jennifer Love Hewitt: A major ill-fitting wedding dress. Where is a seamstress when you need her?
Must Mention: Heidi Klum in her hot mess of a dress. Better at MTV Awards.
Worst Hair: Helena Bonham Carter, then Scarlett Johansson, looking like the bride of Frankenstein!
Channeling Mae West: Christina Aguilera
Check your golden globes: Rita Wilson and Katy Sagal
Oops! We can see through your dress Emma Heming (Mrs. Bruce Willis)
Check out red carpet photos at: http://www.goldenglobes.org/gallery/
Review of THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
Last night was the Golden Globe Awards at the historic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. It ran on time, clocked in just under 3 hours. This awards show is different than most because it brings together people of the movie, television and music worlds. My kind of party! To me, that is very appealing. It’s refreshing to see movie stars mingling with television stars.
The host in his sophomore attempt was British comedian/actor Ricky Gervais. To me, he seemed to cross over the line early in the evening talking about celebrities there and not. The last straw seemed to be when he insulted one of the HPFA members. We didn’t see him for about an hour. When we did, it was to quickly introduce presenters. Robert Downey Jr. was naturally funny and had the guests on his side when he asked, “Aside from the fact that it’s been hugely mean-spirited with mildly sinister undertones, I’d say the vibe of the show has been pretty good so far, wouldn’t you?”
In regards to the actual ceremony, there were but a few surprises. My predictions were correct 15 out of 25. (The television nominations were a crap shoot for me.) Did anyone in the audience see the mini-series Carlos? Where did it come from to win over The Pacific or Temple Grandin? Claire Danes won on the heels of her Emmy win. It was very sweet when she hugged and thanked the real Temple Grandin. (Another sweet moment was when Angelina Jolie fixed Brad Pitt’s tie.) Glee’s Jane Lynch and Chris Colfer won in their categories. Jane also won the Emmy. (I thought she actually won the GGs last year so I “voted” for the hilarious Sofia Vergara). She was a good sport and tweeted “I don't care!!! I already have my Golden Globes!!!!!!!!hahhahha”. For the Supporting Actor category, Scott Caan was a frontrunner but I’m delighted that Glee’s Chris Colfer won. He has become the moral center of the show. Veteran actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro received honors. De Niro gave a great speech- he never disappoints. My favorite acceptance speeches were that of actors Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Natalie Portman (Black Swan). I’m very pleased they won. Expect to see more awards for these two in the coming weeks.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
My TV Predictions of THE GOLDEN GLOBES
TV is more of a guess, who I’d like to win. Some have won before so spread the wealth!
Series, Drama: Boardwalk Empire, HBO; Dexter, Showtime; The Good Wife, CBS; Mad Men, AMC; The Walking Dead, AMC
Actor, Drama: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire; Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad; Michael C. Hall, Dexter; Jon Hamm, Mad Men; Hugh Laurie, House
Actress, Drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife; Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men; Piper Perabo, Covert Affairs; Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy; Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Series, Musical or Comedy: 30 Rock, NBC; The Big Bang Theory, CBS; The Big C, Showtime; Glee, Fox (1st); Modern Family (2nd), ABC; Nurse Jackie, Showtime
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Toni Collette, The United States of Tara; Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie; Tina Fey, 30 Rock; Laura Linney, The Big C; Lea Michele, Glee
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock; Steve Carell, The Office; Thomas Jane, Hung; Matthew Morrison, Glee; Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Miniseries or Movie: Carlos, Sundance Channel; The Pacific, HBO; Pillars of the Earth, Starz; Temple Grandin, HBO; You Don’t Know Jack, HBO
Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Hayley Atwell, Pillars of the Earth; Claire Danes, Temple Grandin; Judi Dench, Return to Cranford; Romola Garai, Emma; Jennifer Love Hewitt, The Client List
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Idris Elba, Luther; Ian McShane, Pillars of the Earth; Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack; Dennis Quaid, The Special Relationship; Edgar Ramirez, Carlos
Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Hope Davis, The Special Relationship; Jane Lynch, Glee; Kelly Macdonald, Broadwalk Empire; Julia Stiles, Dexter; Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Scott Caan, Hawaii Five-0; Chris Colfer, Glee; Chris Noth, The Good Wife; Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family; David Strathairn, Temple Grandin
Series, Drama: Boardwalk Empire, HBO; Dexter, Showtime; The Good Wife, CBS; Mad Men, AMC; The Walking Dead, AMC
Actor, Drama: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire; Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad; Michael C. Hall, Dexter; Jon Hamm, Mad Men; Hugh Laurie, House
Actress, Drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife; Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men; Piper Perabo, Covert Affairs; Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy; Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Series, Musical or Comedy: 30 Rock, NBC; The Big Bang Theory, CBS; The Big C, Showtime; Glee, Fox (1st); Modern Family (2nd), ABC; Nurse Jackie, Showtime
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Toni Collette, The United States of Tara; Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie; Tina Fey, 30 Rock; Laura Linney, The Big C; Lea Michele, Glee
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock; Steve Carell, The Office; Thomas Jane, Hung; Matthew Morrison, Glee; Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Miniseries or Movie: Carlos, Sundance Channel; The Pacific, HBO; Pillars of the Earth, Starz; Temple Grandin, HBO; You Don’t Know Jack, HBO
Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Hayley Atwell, Pillars of the Earth; Claire Danes, Temple Grandin; Judi Dench, Return to Cranford; Romola Garai, Emma; Jennifer Love Hewitt, The Client List
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Idris Elba, Luther; Ian McShane, Pillars of the Earth; Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack; Dennis Quaid, The Special Relationship; Edgar Ramirez, Carlos
Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Hope Davis, The Special Relationship; Jane Lynch, Glee; Kelly Macdonald, Broadwalk Empire; Julia Stiles, Dexter; Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Scott Caan, Hawaii Five-0; Chris Colfer, Glee; Chris Noth, The Good Wife; Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family; David Strathairn, Temple Grandin
My Movie Predictions for The GOLDEN GLOBES
Drama: Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, The King’s Speech, The Social Network
Musical or Comedy: Alice in Wonderland, Burlesque, The Kids Are All Right, Red, The Tourist
Actor, Drama: Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network; Colin Firth, The King’s Speech; James Franco, 127 Hours; Ryan Gosling, Blue Valentine; Mark Wahlberg, The Fighter
Actress, Drama: Halle Berry, Frankie and Alice; Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole; Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone; Natalie Portman, Black Swan; Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine
Director: Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan; David Fincher, The Social Network; Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech; Christopher Nolan, Inception; David O Russell, The Fighter
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Johnny Depp, Alice in Wonderland; Johnny Depp, The Tourist; Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version; Jake Gyllenhaal, Love and Other Drugs; Kevin Spacey, Casino Jack
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right; Julianne Moore, The Kids Are All Right; Anne Hathaway, Love & Other Drugs; Angelina Jolie, The Tourist; Emma Stone, Easy A
Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter; Michael Douglas, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Andrew Garfield, The Social Network; Jeremy Renner, The Town; Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech
Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter; Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech; Mila Kunis, Black Swan; Amy Adams, The Fighter; Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom
Foreign Language: Biutiful, The Concert, The Edge, I Am Love, In a Better World
Animated Film: Toy Story 3, The Illusionist, How to Train Your Dragon, Despicable Me, Tangled
Screenplay: Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy, 127 Hours; Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg, The Kids Are All Right; Christopher Nolan, Inception; David Seidler, The King’s Speech; Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network
Musical or Comedy: Alice in Wonderland, Burlesque, The Kids Are All Right, Red, The Tourist
Actor, Drama: Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network; Colin Firth, The King’s Speech; James Franco, 127 Hours; Ryan Gosling, Blue Valentine; Mark Wahlberg, The Fighter
Actress, Drama: Halle Berry, Frankie and Alice; Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole; Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone; Natalie Portman, Black Swan; Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine
Director: Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan; David Fincher, The Social Network; Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech; Christopher Nolan, Inception; David O Russell, The Fighter
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Johnny Depp, Alice in Wonderland; Johnny Depp, The Tourist; Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version; Jake Gyllenhaal, Love and Other Drugs; Kevin Spacey, Casino Jack
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right; Julianne Moore, The Kids Are All Right; Anne Hathaway, Love & Other Drugs; Angelina Jolie, The Tourist; Emma Stone, Easy A
Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter; Michael Douglas, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Andrew Garfield, The Social Network; Jeremy Renner, The Town; Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech
Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter; Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech; Mila Kunis, Black Swan; Amy Adams, The Fighter; Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom
Foreign Language: Biutiful, The Concert, The Edge, I Am Love, In a Better World
Animated Film: Toy Story 3, The Illusionist, How to Train Your Dragon, Despicable Me, Tangled
Screenplay: Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy, 127 Hours; Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg, The Kids Are All Right; Christopher Nolan, Inception; David Seidler, The King’s Speech; Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network
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