I am adding this link although I usually wouldn't add a link to a business in a post...but, this is a great movie making experience for kids that need to be shared! Follow the link!
  http://www.valleyactors.com/Summer-Camp.html

2012 Acting For Film and Television

Coming out of retirement to say this...Jennifer Lawrence is completely overrated. Silver Linings Playbook an Oscar contender? Jennifer Lawrence is the front runner to win? I'm either done, or just getting started. Stay tuned.

John Hughes dead at 59...59!

Oy vey...John Hughes died suddenly of a heart attack while he was out for a walk! Tree branches falling on joggers, shootings at a fitness club. I'm beginning to think exercise is dangerous to your health!

Hughes gave us an era of great films...including this...

Salut, Mr.Hughes...and thanks.

Zombieland

This looks like the right way to do a raucous popcorn throwing evening at the movies horror flick! Intrigued I am...how 'bout you?



Zombieland....not until October 9th...box office prediction...HUGE!

Lest we forget...

Michael Jackson - 1958 - 2009

Don't Forget to Embrace Your Grace!

Saving Grace Season premiere Tonight at 10/9c!

Ahem...

What. Really? Did you think I wouldn't go there.

Somebody write them a movie

Yes...I know these two people are in the new Woody Allen movie Whatever Works.  But, it's not going to be enough for me.  Here are two actresses I want to see work together again.  There's something very Thelma And Louise about these two.  Both great actresses, both beautiful, both capable of the unexpected choice, both funny.

I'm not a great writer, but I'll give it a go if no one else will!  Or maybe someone out there will just hook them up with their own film?

In the meantime, check out Allen's very funny new "cartoon comedy" as he called it. I think that's code for classic Woody.

Whatever Works starring Evan Rachel Wood and Patricia Clarkson...oh yeah, and some other guys too...opens June 19th!

This will be everywhere today!

Because it's brill!



The Tony Awards last night reminded me why I love the theatre so much. And why I want back in!  Sob!  I'm working on a plan even as we speak.  

Also, Yay for the Billys! So cute these kids!  But, if you saw the play you know, these "kids" worked their butts off. That's why there are 3 Billys.  Because this show would kill a boy if he had to perform 8 shows a week!  Anyway...well deserved.

And Yay for Stephen Daldry! An Oscar nom and a Tony award for Best Director.....told you back in October. Couldn't happen to a nicer person. Billy Elliot also won the Tony for Best Play Musical.  And Neil Patrick Harris ruled the night.  Hugh Jackman is out!  Repeat after me...must keep NPH.

The Hangover

Fucking hilarious.  Go see it now. I don't want to give a thing away...we can talk about it later!

I think he can

I try not to get involved in things such as So You Think You Can Dance...but, I happened upon this 17 year old kid auditioning for the show, and, I mean really, what's not to like? What's not to pull for? I hope this kid does great things and gets a chance to try out his dreams. I have no doubt he's already put up with a lot of shit from his peers. All I can say is...like Billy...Go Nathan!

What did they miss?

Saw this over at Cinematical this morning...and you know...it's a very decent accounting of top movie lines, even though I wish they had given themselves more time so that the full lines could have been spoken! Some of them are cut, and some fly by so fast I'm not even sure what they were. But, for the most part...they done good. 

But, I have to wonder, just how classic or best some of these lines really are. Welcome to Jurassic Park? Over say...They call me Mr. Tibbs?  Um...no!  

So, I'm here to ask...what else did they miss?  Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die.  Well, that one is just inexcusable.  And there are probably 5 others from The Princess Bride more worthy then anything from Junior....or was that Kindergarden Cop? No matter...you get my drift.

So, I'm asking...what are your favorite movie quotes?  What do you think they missed?

Oh my! Precious

I am now regretting not choosing Gaboury Sadibe in my Actress Pyschic picks this year. If Keisha and Catalina can get noms...it sure as hell looks like this woman should be a shoo in. I said should be...but never underestimate the stupidity of the academy when it comes to outward female beauty.  The prom queen element is always looming.

But, hey, check out Monique! Damn!  And Mariah...Mariah, we will forgive you for Glitter now. 

This is an "I can't wait" film.

It's at Cannes now...but Precious doesn't open until November. 

Keep it in your sites, ya'll!

I've abandoned my blog!

My blog!  I have abandoned my blog!

Do you ever feel like maybe you've abandoned your life?  Like, I think I'll just step away from this shizz for awhile?  It's kind of like running on automatic pilot.  So, I'm not actually floating in the corner of the room watching myself, because, that would be weird, right...but, I do feel like part of me has taken a vacation and I don't have any contact information.

Getting things done has been torture.  Cheney would approve.

But, get things done I must if I don't want to be pushing a shopping cart through downtown L.A.

in the near future. 

I will be back....stayed tuned.

I'm not dead...yet

But, I have been out of town for a week...and it involved a lot of beer and cigarettes and loud juke box music and dear old friends. 

It also involved, no sleep and some painful shit...that we won't talk about...yet.

Oh, and I had no idea how bad economy seats had gotten.  

Must win lottery, must win lottery.

Happy Mother's Day

I know...I'm boring.

Whatever Works

What do ya'll think? I'm thinking, I cain't wait to see this. It looks very funny, and sweet.



I hope Sony Classics has gotten a clue and promotes this film well!

Whatever Works opens June 19th

Just because

...I still think this is funnier then dick-in-a-box.  



Set yourself up as a good girl, smart, Harvard educated...then you can bust any move you want, and no one knows what the truth is. Is she a rebel? Is she a goody-two shoes? Is she a narcissistic beeotch? Has she got a stick up her ass? Is she a professional hitman? She kept her shit pretty private...so, we're all left wondering...who is Natalie Portman really?
She'll kill your fucking dog for fun...so, don't push her.

I am in Hell...okay, maybe not.

While I'm waiting for the new Whatever Works trailer to be available....or gettable...here is the counter program, Drag Me To Hell.  Sam Raimi doing what Sam Raimi ought to be doing.  No more Spiderman movies, please.  

Drag Me To Hell will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

I'd say Alison Lohman is about to get a big boost to her career.

Drag Me To Hell opens May 29th

R.I.P. to a sweet soul

Dom DeLuise died Monday at the age of 75.

I met him once. I was having a pleasant conversation with him and his wife, when suddenly, it struck me...he was Jeremy from The Secret Of Nimh..."A sparkly!" I shouted. He thought I was a nut, but that was okay, because he respected nuts.
He was also Itchy in All Dogs Go To Heaven.  Another reason my kids will never forget Mr. DeLuise.  

And while I know that he had a great many successes besides his magnificent voice over work...well, I love to think that each new generation of children will grow up with his wonderful voice and sense of humor in their ears.

If all dogs do go to Heaven, they're in good company today.

Anne-Marie: Charlie, will I ever see you again?
Charlie: Sure you will, kid. You know goodbyes aren't forever.
Anne-Marie: Then goodbye, Charlie. I love you.
Charlie: Yep... I love you too.