Monthly Archives: October 2008
Good TV? It Depends…
In yet another endeavor to cement its position as the television network for those who think cardigans are cutting-edge fashion, CBS has announced plans to add ‘mini-shows’ between their real shows. I’m not sure what those in charge at ‘the … Continue reading
Are You the Next Mogul?
Hollywood started with a few brave men, and one crazy dream. Today, it’s a worldwide behemoth with a revenue in billions. But it wasn’t done without pain. In these days of a gloomy economy a few brave souls have decided … Continue reading
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An Untimely Fade-Out…
Why is it that the people who brighten the world and cause harm to no-one are always taken too soon? The nation’s cereal had barely reached its first ‘crackle’ before the news broke that we’ve lost Richard Selzer. At 86, … Continue reading
Wanted: Flower Power!
Some days are good. Some are not so good. And some bring you news that just makes it clear it wasn’t worth chewing through the straps. This is one of those days. According to our friends at The Hollywood Reporter, … Continue reading
Ellen Enters The Battle
After a long and atypical silence from a woman not known for such calm introspection, Ellen has released a PSA on her talk-show website, urging California-based voters to oppose Prop 8, the ballot initiative that seeks to revoke gay people’s … Continue reading
The Return of the King
I’m not sure whether to hang out the flags or open a vein? One of the best, most widely loved [and one of very few actually memorable] movies in modern Hollywood history is getting a sequel. Oliver Stone’s glorious 1987 … Continue reading
Debt Consolidation Means Freedom
Times are hard and life gets expensive. Credit is a popular option, but those small plastic cards can cause serious pain. No matter how hard you try, you reach the end of the money before the end of the month. … Continue reading
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Primetime Goes Online…
Hello, and welcome to Chapter 46 of “How Google Took Over The World.” With market share for their rather wonderful browser starting to inexplicably slide, everyone’s favorite billionaire geeks have announced a new and much-anticipated tactic in their ceaseless march … Continue reading
Talent Always Shows
Hollywood’s creative anemia is advancing at a worrying pace. As I reported some weeks ago, MGM are in the process of creating what they now call ‘a reinvention’ of 1980′s iconic Oscar-winner, ‘Fame.’ Nine talented, new performers have been chosen … Continue reading
Personal Loans Need Not Be Scary
As you may have noticed, the economy’s in pretty bad shape. Everyone’s worried about money, and reliable options for financial help are getting harder to find. But among all the gloom there are still specks of hope; BestLeadingLenders.com have a … Continue reading
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