tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-204022852012-01-29T08:55:22.179-06:00A blog for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind.indieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391977371198607094noreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402285.post-8494218539775001152009-08-17T23:08:00.004-05:002009-08-17T23:20:42.775-05:00

Kate Winslet has recently inked a deal to star as the title character in Todd Haynes adaptation of the James M. Cain novel Mildred Pierce. Some die hard fans of the original are up in arms, claiming that this is a bad career move on Winslet's part. I am a huge Winslet supporter and an even bigger supporter of this project. Anyone familiar with Todd Haynes re-imagining of Douglas Sirk's work in

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Big Brother has always been thought of as a less than stellar reality television program. For those people hooked on shows like The Real World and the endless string of VH1 reality programs, Big Brother may appear boring and monotonous. The fact is that it is one of the more complex game shows on television. These aren't simply thirteen strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives

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Ellen Burstyn as Bernadette Stabler on Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJimmy Smits as Miguel Prado on DexterWhat's funny is that Ellen Burstyn shared the episode with another guest star who was nominated for her guest role on No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Burstyn's scene with Chris Meloni is one for the ages. Not that I needed any more proof of Burstyn's amazing acting ability, but check out

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Tina Fey as Governor Sarah Palin in the 2008 Presidential BashThe resemblance was undeniable, and Tina Fey’s incredible portrayal of the VP candidate was perhaps one of the best spoofs SNL has seen in years.Sorely overlooked this year Kristen Bell as the taskmaster caterer Uda Bengt on the underrated Starz comedy Party Down and Jessica St. Clair playing Tiffany St. John on United States of Tara.

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Jon Hamm as Dr. Drew Baird on 30 RockThis is a stacked category. While three of the nominees are from the most nominated comedy series of all time, it is Don Draper that really deserves the statue. Sure Steve Martin and Alan Alda are great in their respective cameos, but after sitting through a season of Mad Men, watching Hamm look pensive and serious sipping liquor, his comic turn is by far the

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I recently posted my dream Emmy ballot on my blog. Now that the nominations have occured, I will be running down my picks to win in select categories leading up to the actual ceremony on September 20th. I’ve treated my unemployment as an opportunity to catch up on a lot of the television I have missed this past year so as to be a more informed blogger.Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy

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There is actually a dual meaning behind this post. Not only is it the tagline for the upcoming Alexis Bledel vehicle, aptly titled Post Grad, but it is also a question that has been plaguing me for the past few months. The trailer has been popping up on the rare occasion that I pay attention during commercial breaks. I’ve been attempting to do a little background investigating to find out just

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I am currently in the process of revamping the blog. Please be patient.

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Hey, I am too!Follow me @jimhenson

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Looking for great Austin, TX restaurants and recipes?Check out the blog for the show I used to produce for TSTV here.

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Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesKristen Bell, “Heroes”Janel Moloney, “Life on Mars”Lizzy Caplan, “True Blood”Adina Porter, “True Blood”Lois Smith, “True Blood”Elisha Cuthbert, “24”Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesBob Odenkirk, “Breaking Bad”Jimmy Smits, “Dexter”Gaius Charles, “Friday Night Lights”D.W. Moffett, “Friday Night Lights”Stephen Root, “True Blood”Jon Voight, “24”Supporting Actress in a Drama

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Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesOprah Winfrey, “30 Rock”Amy Ryan, “The Office”Kristen Bell, “Party Down”Elaine Stritch, “30 Rock”Kristen Wiig, “Flight of the Conchords”Christine Baranski, “The Big Bang Theory”Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWill Ferrell, “Eastbound and Down”Steve Martin, “30 Rock”Alan Alda, “30 Rock”Jon Hamm, “30 Rock”Stellan Skarsgard, “Entourage”Albert Brooks, “Weeds”Supporting

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Just the big ones this year, for my artistic and techs check out the best of 08 list below.Best Supporting ActressWill Win: Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"Should Win: Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"Should have been nominated: Rosemary DeWitt for "Rachel Getting Married"Best Supporting ActorWill Win: Heath Ledger for "The Dark Knight"Should Win: Michael Shannon for "

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10. The Wackness9. Iron Man8. Frost/Nixon7. Gran Torino6. Vicky Cristina Barcelona5. The Dark Knight4. Milk3. Wall-E2. In Bruges1. The WrestlerDirectorDarren Aronofsky for The WrestlerActorMickey Rourke for The WrestlerActressSally Hawkins for Happy Go LuckySupporting ActorMichael Shannon for Revolutionary RoadSupporting ActressPenelope Cruz for Vicky Cristina BarcelonaOriginal ScreenplayCharlie

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My best friend from high school came to visit me down in the great state of Texas this past weekend. In between drinking some potent margaritas and munching on chips and queso we were able to take in a phenomenal performance from Montreal's Wolf Parade. Hot on the tracks of their latest album release (At Mount Zoomer -- go buy it, download it or hell give me your address and I will send it to you

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I had the pleasure of attending Austin's very own hipster-fest, SxSW this past week. As one of the most affordable film and music festivals, SxSW coincides with UT's Spring Break allowing a number of college students to attend. The crowd and films and music that flood to Austin make for a very interesting and very fun fest. I attended the film portion, although I was able to catch a few musical

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Favorite Films of 200720. Into the Wild19. Live Free or Die Hard18. American Gangster17. Sunshine16. Ratatouille 15. Lars and the Real Girl14. Juno13. The Lookout12. King of Kong – A Fistful of Quarters 11. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 10. Knocked Up9. Michael Clayton8. Superbad 7. Grindhouse6. Hot Fuzz5. The Bourne Ultimatum4. Zodiac 3. No Country for Old Men 2. There Will be Blood1. The

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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama SeriesWill Win: Glenn Close for "Damages"Should Win: Edie Falco for "The Sopranos"Should Have Been Nominated: Elizabeth Mitchell for "Lost"Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama SeriesWill Win: Hugh Laurie for "House M.D."Should Win: Michael C. Hall for "Dexter"Should Have Been Nominated: Kyle Chandler for "Friday Night

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The Sopranos has been hailed for years as one of the greatest things to ever grace American television screens. While I don't think it is nearly as phenomenal or innovative as some people make it out to be, I must agree that it was a riveting series and will definitely stand the test of time in the annals of American popular media. I spent close to eighty five hours of the past few weeks watching

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The Oscar Nominations are announced on Tuesday and although the ceremony is up in the air, here is what I think we will hear announced.Best Original ScreenplayDiablo Cody, JunoBrad Bird, RatatouilleTony Gilroy, Michael ClaytonNancy Oliver, Lars and the Real GirlSteven Zailian, American GangsterBest Adapted ScreenplayChristopher Hampton, AtonementJoel & Ethan Cohen, No Country for Old MenPaul

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I was at work the other day when a customer walked in and claimed that a fellow employee of mine is ridiculous for recommending they not rent the film Dragon Wars: D-Day. Having not seen this film I can't comment on the quality, although the title does suggest something I am less than interested in. Needless to say, this particular customer went on to insult the film The Host. The Host is a South

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1. “Thrash Unreal” by Against Me!• I’m not normally a big punk fan. There’s something about the energy in this song, the unlikely pop sensibility and sing-along style lyrics that make it the best song I’ve heard all year. It’s the kind of song I can listen to when I’m in any mood, and really isn’t that what music is all about? 2. “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem• I know it sounds lame to say

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A rather lackluster year for movies means a rather lackluster crop of films nominated at this year’s Academy Awards. It’s always lame when all the acting categories are predictable. I’d like to see some upsets this year, but I don’t really see that happening. Here are my predictions.Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Alan Arkin in “Little Miss Sunshine” Jackie Earle Haley in “Little

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Here are my predictions for who will win the coveted...and perhaps best predictor of the Oscars...the SAG awards which will air on Sunday.THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading RoleWill Win: Forest Whitaker / THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND – Idi Amin - Fox Searchlight PicturesShould Win:Ryan Gosling / HALF NELSON – Dan Dunne - THINKFilmShould Have Been

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The Oscar nominations are mere hours away, here is how I think they will go down.Best ActorForest Whitaker, “The Last King of Scotland”Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Departed”Peter O’Toole, “Venus”Will Smith, “The Pursuit of Happyness”Sacha Baron Cohen, “Borat”Fingers crossed for: Ryan Gosling, “Half Nelson”Best ActressHelen Mirren, “The Queen”Judi Dench, “Notes on a Scandal”Meryl Streep, “The Devil

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Alright, so I posted some of my favorites of the year...but as you could probably tell, the major list...as in my favorite films and actors has not been posted. The thing is I'm still attempting to catch up on some of the movies I missed out on over the course of the year...films that were released too limited to see, etc. My list will hopefully be up within the next week before we fall too far

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Motion picturesPicture, Drama: "Babel," "Bobby," "The Departed," "Little Children," "The Queen"Score: 3/5Actress, Drama: Penelope Cruz, "Volver"; Judi Dench, "Notes on a Scandal"; Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Sherrybaby"; Helen Mirren, "The Queen"; Kate Winslet, "Little Children"Score: 4/5Actor, Drama: Leonardo DiCaprio, "Blood Diamond"; Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Departed"; Peter O'Toole, "Venus"; Will

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Since I can't sleep (could it be GG anticipation...no.) I decided to make a list of possible spoilers or dark horses to the Golden Globes announced tomorrow morning.Best Motion Picture – DramaHalf NelsonLetters from Iwo JimaChildren of MenBobbyLittle ChildrenBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-DramaMaggie Gyllenhaal - SherrybabyBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion

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The question on everybody who has any vested interest in film’s mind is whether or not Dreamgirls really lives up to the hype. Arguably the most talked about, especially in terms of the impending awards season, film of the year…I’ll be the first to say that the film does live up to the hype. It’s a fun, carefree, decade-spanning, toe tapping ditty filled musical from Bill Condon. The number of

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Nominations for the 64th Annual Golden Globes are due in this Thursday. Here is how I think they will go down.Best Motion Picture – DramaUnited 93Flags of Our FathersThe DepartedThe QueenBabelBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-DramaHelen Mirren – The QueenKate Winselt – Little ChildrenJudi Dench – Notes on a ScandalPenelope Cruz – VolverNaomi Watts – The Painted VeilBest

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Film FavoritesTelevision Favoriteswithin the next few weeks.

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All the aspects of low-budget romantic cinema that made Michel Gondry’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” so compelling are likewise found in his latest, “The Science of Sleep.”What’s missing are the powerful characters and dreamy, ethereal quality storytelling, which is ironic considering the actual content of the film are dreams.Gael García Bernal (“Y tu mamá también,” “The Motorcycle

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Although it failed to garner any spots on my "Best of the New Fall Season" list, the new Aaron Sorkin genre-bending "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" is definitely one of the best. Not only is it strongly acted, written and directed; it's ridiculously intelligent, a little too intelligent for most American audiences perhaps? Take last week's episode, for example. One of the major storylines

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Playlist Title: should i strike it?Show Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution by J Henson and Sufjan Stevens - Prairie Fire That Wanders About Pixies - Gigantic The Decemberists - Red Right Ankle Final Fantasy - This is the Dream of Win & Regine Kanye West (Feat. Consequence & Cam'Ron) - Gone Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks - (Do Not Feed The) Oyster Modest Mouse - Wild

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Lindsay Lohan became a major Hollywood player in her short 19 years, and hopes to continue her string of success with her latest series of films. Voice was lucky enough to chat with the teen starlet online, as she spoke candidly about her craft, future and her upcoming romantic comedy “Just My Luck.”The film, which takes place in bustling New York, centers on a career girl and socialite named

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Playlist Title: it's epicShow Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution by J Henson and Pavement - Silence Kit Oh No! Oh My! - Reeks and Seeks The Spinto Band - Did I Tell You Animal Collective - We Tigers Spoon - Metal School Morrissey - You Have Killed Me Drive-By Truckers - Daylight Modest Mouse - Trailer Trash The Strokes - Reptilia Ted Leo/Pharmacists - The Great

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“Scary Movie 4,” much like its predecessors, is a lesson in sloppy filmmaking.David Zucker, director of “Scary Movie 3,” returns to the moderately successful series. Zucker, the man behind such comedy classics as “Airplane” and “The Naked Gun,” has sucked out the dirty jokes and sick gags that made the first two movies of the series so humorous.Anna Faris (“Just Friends,” “Waiting …”) returns as

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The latest album from pop diva Pink, titled “I’m Not Dead,” has few memorable tracks and will likely leave listeners wishing she were, in fact, dead. The opening track and lead single, “Stupid Girls,” has found a comfortable spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and rose to the top downloaded song on iTunes. Essentially an attack on paparazzi bait Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson, the song seems

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Playlist Title: i know who you did last summerShow Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution by J HensonIslands - Rough GemNelly Furtado - ManeaterThe Appleseed Cast - Silas' KnifeRainer Maria - Life of LeisureBuilt to Spill - LiarThe Streets - When You Wasn't FamousCasiotone for the Painfully Alone - I Love CreedenceNeutral Milk Hotel - Where You'll Find Me NowDavid Byrne -

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“Slither” may be the most disgusting, stomach-turning and repulsive film opening in theaters this year.Written and directed by James Gunn (“Dawn of the Dead”), the movie works as homage to B-movies “The Toxic Avenger” and “Tromeo and Juliet.” Not only is it sickeningly funny, but it also provides enough jolts to illicit gasps and screams.The film opens as a small asteroid crashes near the

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Playlist Title: i'll stop taking ecstacy when you stop being so boringShow Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution by J Henson Animal Collective - Who Could Wind a Rabbit The Starlight Mints - Submarine # 3 Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Dr. Manhattan - Parties Opinion Okkervil River - Westfall The Black Keys - Everywhere I Go Pavement - Kennel District Mayhew the Traitor - Song 1

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Playlist Title: "somefing for urryone"Show Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution by J HensonBand of Horses - The FuneralTapes 'n Tapes - Jakov's SuiteWilco - Via ChicagoArt Brut - Emily KaneThe Breeders - CannonballLove is All - Used GoodsSufjan Stevens - DecaturNelly Furtado - Promiscuous GirlArchitecture in Helsinki - Scissors Paper RockThe Walkmen - Little House of

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Playlist Title: everyday is ash wednesday!Show Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J HensonAnimal Collective - The Purple BottleOkkervil River - The War Criminal Rises and SpeaksThe Streets - Fit But You Know ItDogs Die in Hot Cars - GodhoppingDrive-By Truckers - The Day John Henry DiedThe Strokes - Modern Girls and Old Fashioned MenJens Lekman - A Sweet Summer's

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Playlist Title: crash is for dumb peopleShow Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J HensonYo La Tengo - Autumn SweaterAndrew Bird - Skin Is, MyBuilt to Spill - Goin' Against Your MindPinback - FortressBeulah - A Man Like MeInterpol - NYCYeah Yeah Yeahs - Cheated HeartsBright Eyes/Britt Daniel and Spoon - Let the Distance Keep Us TogetherOkkervil River - For RealWilco

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Tami Lane, a Peoria resident and Bradley Alumna, won an Oscar last night for her makeup work in the film "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.""Walk the Line" had a poor showing at the award show that would normally jerk-off to big budget biopics. Reese Witherspoon won the Best Actress trophy without making herself ugly ::cough:: Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron.George

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Being an avid iTunes shopper, I am constantly looking for interesting things to buy, be it new music or the latest addition of video.It's this addiction that led me to some new favorites, like the hysterical Showtime series "Weeds."I recently stumbled upon their latest addition to the vast music store. Magnolia Pictures and Shorts International teamed up to release the five Oscar nominated short

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Each year, Hollywood’s best and brightest gather in the Kodak Theater hoping to be recognized by The Academy of Arts and Sciences. Some believe the Oscars are nothing more than a glorified popularity contest.However, receiving an award can make a relative nobody into a major Hollywood player. This year’s nominees offer old favorites and rising stars.For students entering into a friendly wager,

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The latest production to grace the Hartmann Center’s stage is the powerful and impressive “Extremities.”At the center of the brutal drama is Marjorie, played perfectly by senior Tiffany Albers-Lopez. With disheveled hair and smeared makeup, Albers-Lopez commands the stage.Following a wasp sting on the front porch, Marjorie douses the bug with insecticide and burns the creature in an ashtray. Not

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Playlist Title: more like alexander the so-soShow Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J Henson Andrew Bird - Candy Shop Beck - Girl The Greenhornes - There is an End The Hold Steady - The Swish Old Canes - Taxi on Vermont The Elected - Not Going Home Belle & Sebastian - White Collar Boy The Notwist - Chemicals The White Stripes - Girl You Have No Faith in Medicine

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The third film in a series typically suffers from creative complications and over-the-top theatrics – “Final Destination 3,” however, breaks the mold.James Wong, a producer of “The X-Files” and director of the original “Final Destination,” returns to direct the second sequel in the lucrative series. Like the previous films, “Final Destination 3” begins with a forewarning of a horrible accident.

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Playlist Title: i wouldn't take a dump in an olive gardenShow Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J Henson Belle & Sebastian - The Blues are Still Blue The Boy Least Likely To - Hugging My Grudge The White Stripes - Apple Blossom The Thrills - Don't Steal Our Sun Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Let Me Know The Strokes - Razorblade A.C. Newman - On the Table Rilo Kiley - A Better

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Forbidden love is often explored through film, but Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain” breaks new ground by presenting the illicit affair of two male Wyoming ranch hands.Based on a short story by E. Annie Proulx, the film was recently nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.The film opens during the early ‘60s in a rural town. Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger, “10 Things I Hate About

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Playlist Title: i wish i knew how to quit you.... Show Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J Henson Outkast - Happy Valentines Day Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - You Are What You Love Stars - Elevator Love Letter Beulah - Popular Mechanics for Lovers Pavement - Summer Babe (Live) Fruit Bats - When U Love Somebody Magnetic Fields - Love is Like a Bottle of Gin

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As war, wiretapping and gas prices linger in Americans’ minds, politically charged films are flooding theaters and acquiring countless honors. The Academy Award nominations, announced last week, were the latest to shine a light on recent political movies.Historically, the amalgamation of politics and film has led to high acclaim. Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 satire, “Dr. Strangelove,” openly scoffed at

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Playlist Title: wang chung (or i'll kick your ass) Show Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J HensonAir - The Vagabond Tom Vek - C-C (You Set the Fire in Me) Yo La Tengo - Today is the Day Wilderness - Marginal Over Stars - Ageless Beauty New Buffalo - I've Got You & You've Got Me (Song of Contentment) I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness - When You Go Out The Black

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It’s no surprise Hollywood theorists are thinking outside the box when it comes to release tactics.Last year’s box office totals dropped $400 million, according to Nielsen Entertainment Data, Inc.One idea stirring up controversy is the multi-format release of “Bubble.” Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh wrote, produced and directed the low-budget, independent film.Soderbergh’s film

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After studying is finished and the books are put away, many Bradley students turn on the TV hoping to discover a new favorite program.The latest round of midseason replacements has settled in among old favorites. While some shows have found success, others have found nothing but disappointment.NBC’s “The Book of Daniel” and ABC’s “Emily’s Reasons Why Not” received the ax before viewers caught

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Playlist Title: back to s(COOL!) Show Title: Dr. Funke's 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution by J Henson Broken Social Scene - Ibi Dreams of Pavement (A Better Day) Antony & the Johnsons with Lou Reed - Fistful of Love The Flaming Lips - The W.A.N.D. Louque - Art Spoon - Lines in the Suit Ella Fitzgerald - The Lady is a Tramp Blur - End of a Century Elliott Smith - In the Lost & Found (

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Threw this together a few days ago. Might as well p(izz)ost it.Screen Actors Guild Award PredictionsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Will Win: Desparate HousewivesShould Win: Arrested DevelopmentShould Have Been Nominated: The OfficeSo I guess Desparate Housewives is essentially unstoppable, although I could see SAG giving the award to Everybody Loves Raymond simply

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This is my friend. His name is Brian.This is the story all about howhis life got flip turned upside down....Brian, Exuberantly.

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Woody Allen’s new film “Match Point” marks his incredible return to the pantheon of modern filmmakers.After a string of comedic misses in the last decade, Allen has relocated to London and set his sights on reinventing conventional drama.For some Woody Allen loyalists, “Match Point” appears to be an atypical picture. However, the style and approach is authentic Allen.The film opens with a

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Last Tuesday night, Bradley students huddled around their TV sets geared up for the next crop of talented and not-so-talented vocalists competing for the coveted title of “American Idol.”The fifth season premiere of the perennial favorite drew in more than 35 million viewers. This number places “American Idol” among powerhouse dramas like “CSI” and esteemed comedies like “Friends.”Sophomore

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Ashlee Simpson's "I am Me"--Album Review--At about this time last year, critics agreed Ashlee Simpson’s lip-syncing debacle on “Saturday Night Live” marked the end of her career.However, her latest album, “I Am Me,” proves them wrong.Simpson has demonstrated strong resilience despite her name being dragged through the mud more than Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan combined. Just last week, the

indieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391977371198607094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402285.post-1136145943395318392006-01-01T14:04:00.000-06:002006-01-01T14:05:43.396-06:00

Capote--film review--At the center of director Bennett Miller’s bleak masterpiece “Capote” is the superb Philip Seymour Hoffman as notorious author Truman Capote.While Hoffman is generally recognized as a highbrow character actor, he makes the role of Capote nothing less than a star-making performance. The film centers on Capote embarking on a journey to rural Kansas in order to document the

indieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391977371198607094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402285.post-1136145695932299722006-01-01T13:59:00.000-06:002006-01-01T14:02:48.473-06:00

Grizzly Man--film review--Timothy Treadwell eerily repeats his willingness to sacrifice his life to a camera months before grizzly bears maul and kill him and his girlfriend in Alaska.“I will die for these animals. I will die for these animals,” Treadwell said.“Grizzly Man,” the latest film from award-winning director Werner Herzog, was featured at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year

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Corpse Bride--film review--While a good number of Tim Burton films obtain a comfortable balance between style and substance, “Corpse Bride” relies entirely too much on the former.Burton, the famed director of such films as “Ed Wood” and “Batman,” returns to ground he has previously covered.He penned and produced the 1993 stop-motion cult classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It was hailed as

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Rogue Wave's"Descended Like Vultures"Album ReviewAttention scenesters, hipsters and indie rock fashionistas; you must get your hands on the new Rogue Wave album before the producers of “The O.C.” snatch it first.Rogue Wave is just one of the latest finds by SubPop Records, the revered label carrying notables like The Shins and The Postal Service. The band fell onto the scene in the summer of 2004

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