The Merv Griffin Show 40 of the Most Interesting People of Our Time (Alpha Home Entertainment-2006) The problem with Merv calling this 40 of the Most Interesting People of Our Time is that it’s strictly based on Merv’s opinion. Not that we disrespect Merv for a minute – he’s given us more than our share of TV memories … Continue reading
AMERICAN GUN (2006) Starring Linda Cardellini, Tony Goldwyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Donald Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Arlen Escarpeta, Chris Marquette, Nikki Reed, Amanda Seyfried, Melissa Leo, Schuyler Fink, Lisa Long, Chris Warren Jr., David Heymann and Joseph Kell. Screenplay by Aric Avelino and Steven Baga Tourian. Directed by Aric Avelino. Distributed by IFC … Continue reading
UNITED 93 (2006) Starring Christian Clemenson, Trish Gates, Polly Adams, Cheyenne Jackson, Opal Alladin, David Alan Basche, Denny Dillon, Khalid Abdalla, Ben Sliney, Gregg Henry, Gary Commack, Nancy McDoniel, Richard Bekins, Susan Blommaert, Ray Charleson, Liza Colón-Zayas, Lorna Dallas and Trieste Dunn. Screenplay by Paul Greengrass. Directed by Paul Greengrass. Distributed by Universal Pictures. 111 … Continue reading
LASSIE (2006) Starring Lassie, Samantha Morton, Peter O’Toole, Peter Dinklage, Steve Pemberton, John Lynch, Edward Fox, Celyn Jones, Kelly Macdonald, Gregor Fisher and Jemma Redgrave. Screenplay by Charles Sturridge. Directed by Charles Sturridge. Distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. 100 minutes. Rated PG. No matter how harsh and cynical the world gets, even the hardest heart … Continue reading
HILARY AND HAYLIE DUFF GETTING MATERIAL FOR LIFE by Brad Balfour The Duff sisters – Hilary, 19, and Haylie, 21 – have had a remarkable run in showbiz so far for such young blossoming talents. Hilary’s career kicked into high gear with the hit TV show, Lizzy McGuire, on The Disney Channel and has continued on … Continue reading
The Naked Cowboy On Broadway by Ronald Sklar Robert Burck, aka The Naked Cowboy, stands at the crossroads of the world, a prism strumming a guitar. Through the millions of people who curiously walk by him, marvel at him, laugh at him, laugh with him, narrow their eyebrows at him, pose with him (he claims to hold … Continue reading
Cheyenne Kimball One Original Singer by Jay S. Jacobs It almost sounds like a cliché to say that you have seen someone growing up on TV. However, in the case of young singer/songwriter Cheyenne Kimball, it is undeniable. Granted she is only sixteen years old so she still has a lot of growing to do, … Continue reading
STEP UP (2006) Starring Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Rachel Griffiths, Mario, Drew Sidora, Heavy D, Damaine Radcliff, De’Shawn Washington, Alyson Stoner, Deidre Lovejoy, Josh Henderson, Tim Lacatena, Jane Beard, Richard Pelzman and Carlyncia Peck. Screenplay by Duane Adler & Melissa Rosenberg. Directed by Anne Fletcher. Distributed by Touchstone Pictures. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. If you’ve … Continue reading
grant-lee phillips love his way by jay s. jacobs Grant-Lee Phillips was the next big thing for so long that now it almost seems fascinating that he has been able to stay so humble. As the leader of Grant Lee Buffalo – one of the 90s big buzz bands that never quite seemed to explode … Continue reading
Bewitched The Complete First Season – In Color (1964-1965) (Sony-2006) When Bewitched premiered in the fall of 1964, it was so high-concept that during its first few episodes, it needed a narrator to tell us that Samantha was a witch. This introduction was written ironically, being that she was supernatural and yet just like us, using favorite … Continue reading
