Monthly Archives: November 2011
Munster mash
I am excited about the news that NBC have commissioned a pilot for a reboot of the campy black & white 60′s TV series “The Munsters”. I loved the show and was a big fan when I was a little … Continue reading
This Iron Lady has creases.
Film Review: THE IRON LADY Meryl Streep playing Margaret Thatcher how can one resist? That will be the only reason the new movie “The Iron Lady” will make any bucks – die hard Meryl devotees and those curious to see … Continue reading
Filed under biography, film review, movies
Vale: Ken Russell
Vale: KEN RUSSELL (1927 – 2011) One of Britain’s cinemas greats died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday aged 84. He was a favourite of mine and I am saddened. The director of the movies “Women In Love”, “The Devils” and … Continue reading
Gawking at the Gos!
Ryan Gosling has certainly made his mark this year. I have seen him appearing in 4 new films of which he excelled in all of them. He is certainly one of the greatest actors of his generation. He may have … Continue reading
Filed under biography, Casting news, movies
On your marks……
Award season kicks in next week with the New York Film Critics announcing their choices of the years best on Nov 29, soon followed by the National Board Of Review (Dec 1) and the infamous Golden Globe Award (noms Dec … Continue reading
SMASH is coming.
SMASH is coming in Feb and I can’t wait . Please let it be fast tracked to Australian TV screens. Here is a preview of a music video from the show, thanks to BWW. Click on the link STAGE TUBE: … Continue reading
We want Billy, we got Billy…..
…. he’s our kind of a guy, and ooh what luck ’cause here he is. Did Babs put out a hex on the Oscar ceremony planned for 2012? Once it was announced that Brett Ratner was to co-produce and Eddie … Continue reading
In walked Julie Christie….
Memorable moments from favourite movies – I have many. This one is from my favourite movie ever – NASHVILLE (1975), directed by the late great Robert Altman. In this particular scene set at a local music venue many of the … Continue reading
This horror is a hoot and a hit !!!
Did anyone catch the new series “American Horror Story” on Tuesday night? It’s the highly anticipated new show from the creators of “Nip/Tuck” and “Glee”. Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. I am a big fan of both of those series … Continue reading
