The Ugly Truth about John Michael Higgins by Jay S. Jacobs John Michael Higgins is not quite sure how he became Hollywood’s go-to guy for wacky comic fireworks. Certainly, a twenty-year run-in theatrical drama would not seem to be the kind of training ground for a guy to come in, tell a saucy speech, do … Continue reading
Woody Allen, Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood and Patricia Clarkson – Willing to Do Whatever Works by Jay S. Jacobs It’s a pretty well known fact in the entertainment world that legendary filmmaker Woody Allen hates movie promotion. He almost never does publicity junkets for his films, which is why his last minute decision to … Continue reading
Mark Feuerstein – Pains Bring Gains by Jay S. Jacobs Hollywood has never seemed to figure out how to use Mark Feuerstein. Different producers have seen potential stardom in the handsome, funny and likeable actor, however the series they have hired him for have not always been quite worthy of his talents. He has had … Continue reading
Nichole Hiltz and Joshua Malina Bonding In Plain Sight by Jay S. Jacobs As the second season of the popular USA Network series In Plain Sight starts up, there are a lot of changes in the Albuquerque Witness Protection program. Federal Marshall Mary Shannon (played by Mary McCormack) has escaped from a kidnapping threat and now has … Continue reading
Michael Caine An Oscar Winning Actor Asks, “Is Anybody There?” by Brad Balfour Whatever compelled Oscar-winner Sir Michael Caine to play 80-something retired magician Clarence in Is Anybody There? , it’s fortunate that he did. The septuagenarian Brit takes even a simple, sentimental tale like this and, through his rich performance and nuanced turn, gives us a … Continue reading
Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe Cool Intentions by Jay S. Jacobs The Law and Order franchises are universally known for their high-caliber of acting. Of all of the great actors who have portrayed policemen or court officers in the series – including such respected names as Sam Waterson, Jerry Orbach, Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Chris Noth – … Continue reading
Sienna Miller and Peter Sarsgaard Explore The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Brad Balfour Somewhat like her character in Mysteries In Pittsburgh – the alluring classical violinist Jane Bellwether – Sienna Miller is a compelling, straightforward person who makes no bones about what she’s about and how she handles her life in the spotlight. Her fellow cast member … Continue reading
Edward Asner Working His Way Up to Gigantic by Jay S. Jacobs It seems like we have been watching Edward Asner all of our lives – and for many of us that is the case. In a Hollywood career that has spanned five decades, Asner has been a ubiquitous presence in film, television and animation. He … Continue reading
GARY SINISE HELPS BROTHERS at WAR and GRAPPLES with IRAQ and ITS EFFECT on a FAMILY by Brad Balfour Presently known for playing Detective Mac Taylor on the hit TV series, CSI: NY, the talented Gary Sinise has done it all – acting, directing, making music and producing everything from plays to films. Now, Sinise plays … Continue reading
Patrick Warburton Always Challenging the Rules by Jay S. Jacobs Patrick Warburton isn’t all that manly. Hollywood thinks it has Warburton figured out. Because he cuts such an imposing figure – with his strong, impressive frame, his chiseled aging-model looks and his distinctive baritone voice – television and film has a tendency to cast him as funny, … Continue reading
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