Ellen DeGeneres, who began her showbiz career as a stand up comedian in her native New Orleans with wholly unique, and very funny, observations on the minutiae of everyday life, and now hosts the biggest chat show on day time TV, has added another string to her bow with Continue Reading
First impressions: Revolution
Revolution, the new show by J J Abrams, the TV wunderkind who has so far dazzled us with Lost, Fringe and Alias, and somewhat disappointed us with Alcatraz (and Lost – let’s be honest the ending was, um, you know, not great) has arrived after much fanfare. And surprise, surprise, Continue Reading
Adele is happy to let the “Skyfall” on her
I am a reent convert to the Bond franchise it has to be said, and much of my new found enthusiasm for Bond, James Bond, has much to do with the actor now playing him, Daniel Craig. Lest you think it is a physical attraction only, I will acknowledge Continue Reading
Seth McFarlane (“Family Guy”, “TED”) to host 2013 Academy Awards
Staid image begone! I can’t be completely certain that’s what the Oscars guardians said to each other as they plotted and planned next year’s 85th Academy Awards but that is surely the message being sent by the appointment of Seth MacFarlane to host the Awards ceremony. McFarlane who is the creator Continue Reading
Movie review: “Looper”
Looper is an audacious movie. It’s not only a futuristic noir thriller, replete with seedy dissolute gang bosses, a decadent criminal culture, and junkie hit men “living the good life” but it is also jammed to the philosophical gills with all manner of deep, probing existential questions about fate, Continue Reading
“Doctor Who” farewells Amy and Rory
* SPOILERS ALERT * The departure of a major character from a show, whether universally loved, ambivalently tolerated or loathed with a passion is never easy. However you handle it, you run the risk of upsetting fans, ripping the heart out of the show, and upsetting the delicate equilibrium Continue Reading
Backstage with the stars of TV (1)
One of the biggest revolutions of late has been the way that social media has totally transformed the way stars of any stripe interact with their fans. Avid followers of everyone from pop singers to movie stars to sports gods can now tweet or send a message via Facebook Continue Reading
Music review: “Human Again” – Ingrid Michaelson
Love is a complicated, messy, sometimes elevating, often troubling thing. At least that’s the impression you get from Ingrid Michaelson whose new album, Human Again, is filled with songs that tell of love’s power to trap, beguile, empower, and hurt in equal measure. But lest you think it another Continue Reading
Movie review: Beasts of the Southern Wild
Beasts of the Southern Wild is a fantastical celebration of the interconnectedness of all things. But while that fact is acknowledged almost from the first frame in this magical movie from first time director, Benh Zeitlin, who also wrote the screenplay with Lucy Alibar (adapted from her play Juicy and Continue Reading
“Primeval” heads to Canada
Primeval is one of those clever British shows that imagines a modern world where portals or “temporal anomalies” open randomly through which all manner of creatures, ancient, and futuristic can come wandering through and create havoc. And create havoc they do, their unchecked rampaging only stopped by the fearless Continue Reading