So far, Disney Animation’s Moana has looked pretty promising, with an excellent voice cast that includes Dwayne Johnson and an appealing heroine voiced by Auli’i Cravalho. It’s technically another Disney princess movie (Moana is the daughter of the chief) but one that’s more concerned with Moana’s exploration of the Pacific than it is any fairy tale romance. And […]
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- 11/7/2016
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
The National Film Registry announced this week its annual selection of 25 films and recordings to add to the permanent collection of the Library of Congress, and among them are old Hollywood classics, recent Oscar winners, and beloved '80s favorites.
Highlights of this year's inductees include comedy classic "Ghostbusters" and Tom Cruise's iconic flick "Top Gun." Awards bait fare "Shawshank Redemption" (which nabbed seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture) and "L.A. Confidential" (which took home the Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay trophies) also made the 2015 cut.
There are always a few quirky additions, too, and this year's crop is no different. A recording that Thomas Edison made of a sneeze in 1894 is a new inductee, as is a short animated film from Disney called "The Story of Menstruation," which was shown in American schools as part of health education classes in the 1940s (and was...
Highlights of this year's inductees include comedy classic "Ghostbusters" and Tom Cruise's iconic flick "Top Gun." Awards bait fare "Shawshank Redemption" (which nabbed seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture) and "L.A. Confidential" (which took home the Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay trophies) also made the 2015 cut.
There are always a few quirky additions, too, and this year's crop is no different. A recording that Thomas Edison made of a sneeze in 1894 is a new inductee, as is a short animated film from Disney called "The Story of Menstruation," which was shown in American schools as part of health education classes in the 1940s (and was...
- 12/29/2015
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Nooooo. I almost forgot to share the National Film Registries new titles. Each year they add 25 pictures that are deemed historically, culturally or aesthetically important. Each year I suggest that we should watch all the titles together. Well, the ones we can find at least. Perhaps we'll actually do that for 2016 -- you never know! Getting a spot on the National Film Registry is more symbolic than active. It does not guarantee preservation or restorations but it does suggest that these films should all be preserved and/or restored.
The 2015 additions are:
Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze (1894) - watch it now. it's six seconds long... the earliest surviving copyrighted film Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906) -watch it now. (7 minutes) from a short Winsor McCay comic strip A Fool There Was (1915) -watch it now. (66 minutes) Theda Bara tempts a married man! It's always the woman's fault, don't you know Humoresque...
The 2015 additions are:
Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze (1894) - watch it now. it's six seconds long... the earliest surviving copyrighted film Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906) -watch it now. (7 minutes) from a short Winsor McCay comic strip A Fool There Was (1915) -watch it now. (66 minutes) Theda Bara tempts a married man! It's always the woman's fault, don't you know Humoresque...
- 12/21/2015
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Since 1989, the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress has been accomplishing the important task of preserving films that “represent important cultural, artistic and historic achievements in filmmaking.” From films way back in 1897 all the way up to 2004, they’ve now reached 675 films that celebrate our heritage and encapsulate our film history.
Today they’ve unveiled their 2015 list, which includes classics such as Douglas Sirk‘s melodrama Imitation of Life, Hal Ashby‘s Being There, and John Frankenheimer‘s Seconds. Perhaps the most popular picks, The Shawshank Redemption, Ghostbusters, Top Gun, and L.A. Confidential were also added. Check out the full list below.
Being There (1979)
Chance, a simple-minded gardener (Peter Sellers) whose only contact with the outside world is through television, becomes the toast of the town following a series of misunderstandings. Forced outside his protected environment by the death of his wealthy boss, Chance subsumes his late employer’s persona,...
Today they’ve unveiled their 2015 list, which includes classics such as Douglas Sirk‘s melodrama Imitation of Life, Hal Ashby‘s Being There, and John Frankenheimer‘s Seconds. Perhaps the most popular picks, The Shawshank Redemption, Ghostbusters, Top Gun, and L.A. Confidential were also added. Check out the full list below.
Being There (1979)
Chance, a simple-minded gardener (Peter Sellers) whose only contact with the outside world is through television, becomes the toast of the town following a series of misunderstandings. Forced outside his protected environment by the death of his wealthy boss, Chance subsumes his late employer’s persona,...
- 12/16/2015
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
In Season 2, Episode 15 of Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People, “Sink or Swim” (July 17), a snow storm threatens the Browns’ first hauling job on the Integrity. Noah goes on a second date with Christi. Alaskan Bush People Season 1 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | The Wild Life Season 2 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 | Wild Times | Episode 9 | Episode 10 | Episode 11 | Episode 12 | Episode 13 | Episode 14 | Shark Week! | Episode 15 The Browns are taking … Continue reading →
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- 7/19/2015
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Paramount/Pa
Sequels make the world go around, at least as far as Hollywood is concerned. If practically any mainstream movie is a success, most studios are immediately eager to milk the idea for all it’s worth, and as such it will be of no surprise to anyone that the likes of Avatar, Die Hard, Fast and Furious, Ice Age and so on all have sequels in the pipeline.
But what about those movies which don’t typically command a sequel? Either because the story felt finished after one shot, or due to critical or commercial failure, nobody would have expected these 15 movies to end up with a sequel, but low and behold, each is actively in development right now, and in a few cases, are already in some form of production.
From Oscar-winning dramas to low-key comedies, these 15 films have in essence bucked the Hollywood sequel trend, fighting...
Sequels make the world go around, at least as far as Hollywood is concerned. If practically any mainstream movie is a success, most studios are immediately eager to milk the idea for all it’s worth, and as such it will be of no surprise to anyone that the likes of Avatar, Die Hard, Fast and Furious, Ice Age and so on all have sequels in the pipeline.
But what about those movies which don’t typically command a sequel? Either because the story felt finished after one shot, or due to critical or commercial failure, nobody would have expected these 15 movies to end up with a sequel, but low and behold, each is actively in development right now, and in a few cases, are already in some form of production.
From Oscar-winning dramas to low-key comedies, these 15 films have in essence bucked the Hollywood sequel trend, fighting...
- 5/14/2015
- by Jack Pooley
- Obsessed with Film
She’s had an exciting career in the music industry over the years, and Christina Aguilera is filled with gratitude for the loyal fans who have helped her succeed.
The “Ain’t No Other Man” singer posted a letter to her followers on her official website to thank them for sticking with her all along.
Titled, “From my heart to yours… let there be love,” the post began, “I wanted to reach out to my fans out there that continuously support me and have my back relentlessly throughout the years. I am so grateful and fortunate for your dedication. Your time & devotion. Your kindness and understanding. Your patience and compassion. I continue to work, create and deliver my best to you.”
Christina also noted, “I am enjoying life more than ever before. And discovering new things and ideas every day. Just enjoying myself, my life and appreciating all my hard work up to this point.
The “Ain’t No Other Man” singer posted a letter to her followers on her official website to thank them for sticking with her all along.
Titled, “From my heart to yours… let there be love,” the post began, “I wanted to reach out to my fans out there that continuously support me and have my back relentlessly throughout the years. I am so grateful and fortunate for your dedication. Your time & devotion. Your kindness and understanding. Your patience and compassion. I continue to work, create and deliver my best to you.”
Christina also noted, “I am enjoying life more than ever before. And discovering new things and ideas every day. Just enjoying myself, my life and appreciating all my hard work up to this point.
- 8/29/2013
- GossipCenter
Sink or Swim: Garcia’s Debut a Glossy Derivative
Though featuring a handful of winning performances from an extremely likeable cast, writer/director Liz W. Garcia’s debut, The Lifeguard, is about as original and realistic as its metaphorical title is gauntly vague. Best known as a writer on that late 90s television series you may be familiar with, “Dawson’s Creek,” Garcia’s feature plays like a logical extension of her teen characters from over a decade ago, examining familiar themes of nostalgia in overtly familiar ways. Innately, we all seem to know that one can’t go home again, which doesn’t stop humans from doggedly attempting to recreate the past or filmmakers from mining the scenario for dramatic possibilities.
About to turn 30 and disappointed with her life in New York City, Leigh (Kristen Bell), seems to have prematurely reached her mid-life crisis. Romantically entangled with her married boss,...
Though featuring a handful of winning performances from an extremely likeable cast, writer/director Liz W. Garcia’s debut, The Lifeguard, is about as original and realistic as its metaphorical title is gauntly vague. Best known as a writer on that late 90s television series you may be familiar with, “Dawson’s Creek,” Garcia’s feature plays like a logical extension of her teen characters from over a decade ago, examining familiar themes of nostalgia in overtly familiar ways. Innately, we all seem to know that one can’t go home again, which doesn’t stop humans from doggedly attempting to recreate the past or filmmakers from mining the scenario for dramatic possibilities.
About to turn 30 and disappointed with her life in New York City, Leigh (Kristen Bell), seems to have prematurely reached her mid-life crisis. Romantically entangled with her married boss,...
- 8/26/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Did Aria give into Jake’s advances, or did she push him away once and for all? I’m just amazed she actually made up her mind!
What’s a birthday without a near-death experience? That appeared to be the motto on the Aug. 6 episode of Pretty Little Liars, as Emily’s (Shay Mitchell) surprise party almost cost one Rosewood resident her life. Jenna (Tammin Sursok) returned to town this week — sadly, without her sight this time — and were it not for Emily’s dolphin-like abilities in the water, we might have lost her to the deep.
Emily & Paige: Sink Or Swim
Jenna drama aside, this week’s episode proved disastrous for Emily’s relationship with Paige (Lindsey Shaw). Emily was furious with her girlfriend for setting her up with a swim coach without informing him about her injury, which led to their biggest argument yet — or, at least, their...
What’s a birthday without a near-death experience? That appeared to be the motto on the Aug. 6 episode of Pretty Little Liars, as Emily’s (Shay Mitchell) surprise party almost cost one Rosewood resident her life. Jenna (Tammin Sursok) returned to town this week — sadly, without her sight this time — and were it not for Emily’s dolphin-like abilities in the water, we might have lost her to the deep.
Emily & Paige: Sink Or Swim
Jenna drama aside, this week’s episode proved disastrous for Emily’s relationship with Paige (Lindsey Shaw). Emily was furious with her girlfriend for setting her up with a swim coach without informing him about her injury, which led to their biggest argument yet — or, at least, their...
- 8/7/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Cannes, France — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming,...
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming,...
- 5/17/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Cannes, France — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming,...
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming,...
- 5/17/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
On Thursday’s Grey’s Anatomy, Jackson faces so many obstacles as Seattle Grace’s new Big Kahuna that it’s a wonder he doesn’t sing a chorus of “Take This Job and Shove It.” But, bless his heart, he hangs in there, and before the hour’s over, he not only begins to get the hang of things, he even wins over his resentful fellow doctors/board of directors. How does he do it? Read on and find out!
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- 3/15/2013
- by Andy Patrick
- TVLine.com
Will the "Dark Passenger" have to hitch a ride with another serial killer on "Dexter"? After years of calling shotgun with the ghost of Dexter's father, it looks like Dexter (Michael C. Hall) has kicked both phantom hitchhikers to the curb.
After Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski adorably quizzes him about what she mistakenly calls his "Dark Rider" (David Hasselhoff spinoff anyone?), Dexter begins to accept that his urge to kill is part of himself -- rather than a force possessing him and commanding him to kill. Not that his new girlfriend minds.
In fact, it's his new ladylove (yep, they've finally progressed to using the L-word), Dexter realizes he's not a puppet of "The Dark ... Whatever" (this episode's title) or even Harry's code.
Father Knows Best: In addition to their bloodlust, both Hannah and Dexter share unresolved daddy issues. While Harry Morgan (James Remar) trained his son to be a successful serial killer,...
After Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski adorably quizzes him about what she mistakenly calls his "Dark Rider" (David Hasselhoff spinoff anyone?), Dexter begins to accept that his urge to kill is part of himself -- rather than a force possessing him and commanding him to kill. Not that his new girlfriend minds.
In fact, it's his new ladylove (yep, they've finally progressed to using the L-word), Dexter realizes he's not a puppet of "The Dark ... Whatever" (this episode's title) or even Harry's code.
Father Knows Best: In addition to their bloodlust, both Hannah and Dexter share unresolved daddy issues. While Harry Morgan (James Remar) trained his son to be a successful serial killer,...
- 12/3/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tonight's (Nov. 25) action-oriented episode of "Dexter" was more reminiscent of "The Usual Suspects" -- including a harbor shootout -- than the carefully planned kills we've come to expect from our favorite serial killer (Michael C. Hall) and his new sidekick.
Even Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski) joined the fray. But while his girlfriend survived her ordeal, he lost his new frenemy, Isaak (Ray Stevenson) -- who, ironically, taught his nemesis a little bit about living.
Sink or Swim: Dexter takes Hannah out on his boat (there were a lot of scenes involving watercraft tonight), and it's the first time we've seen the femme fatale thrown off-balance. It's also the first time Dexter has taken one of his victims for a ride on the Slice of Life without tossing their body overboard, usually in many different pieces. This time, it's the water that's choppy, but Hannah is less seasick than terrified.
Even Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski) joined the fray. But while his girlfriend survived her ordeal, he lost his new frenemy, Isaak (Ray Stevenson) -- who, ironically, taught his nemesis a little bit about living.
Sink or Swim: Dexter takes Hannah out on his boat (there were a lot of scenes involving watercraft tonight), and it's the first time we've seen the femme fatale thrown off-balance. It's also the first time Dexter has taken one of his victims for a ride on the Slice of Life without tossing their body overboard, usually in many different pieces. This time, it's the water that's choppy, but Hannah is less seasick than terrified.
- 11/26/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Looks like no day this week is going to go by without a big announcement from Cannes. Today's is the lineup for Cannes Classics, a program created in 2004 "showcasing restored prints of classic films and masterpieces of film history." From May 16 through 27, the program will be featuring "13 feature films, two shorts, a mini-concert and four documentaries. All these films will be world premieres."
Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America (1984). Running 245 minutes, this newly restored version with 25 minutes of additional scenes is based on Leone's original cut. "This restoration was requested by Martin Scorsese. The screening will be attended by Robert De Niro, Elizabeth McGovern, Jennifer Connelly, producer Arnon Milchan (which also has a small role in the film) and, of course, the Leone family."
Roman Polanski's Tess (1979). Polanski supervised the restoration and, with Nastassja Kinski, will attend the screening.
Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). Newly restored in...
Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America (1984). Running 245 minutes, this newly restored version with 25 minutes of additional scenes is based on Leone's original cut. "This restoration was requested by Martin Scorsese. The screening will be attended by Robert De Niro, Elizabeth McGovern, Jennifer Connelly, producer Arnon Milchan (which also has a small role in the film) and, of course, the Leone family."
Roman Polanski's Tess (1979). Polanski supervised the restoration and, with Nastassja Kinski, will attend the screening.
Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). Newly restored in...
- 4/26/2012
- MUBI
The 8th annual Florida Experimental Film/Video Festival, or Flex Fest, is one of their curated editions, featuring the work of three major avant-garde and experimental filmmakers and their influences over the course of three nights on Feb. 18-20 in Gainesville, Fl. Flex’s honorees this year are: Su Friedrich, Steve Reinke and Sam Green.
The work and influences of Su Friedrich will take to the screen on the first night at the Top Secret Space at 24 N. Main St. The event will begin with two films and one video that cover the span of Friedrich’s career, from 1981 to 2005. Over the past nearly35 years, Friedrich has been one of the leading figures in the feminist avant-garde, combining elements of documentary, narrative and experimental filmmaking in her work.
One of the films that Friedrich will screen is her seminal, autobiographical Sink or Swim, a compilation of 26 short films that chronicle...
The work and influences of Su Friedrich will take to the screen on the first night at the Top Secret Space at 24 N. Main St. The event will begin with two films and one video that cover the span of Friedrich’s career, from 1981 to 2005. Over the past nearly35 years, Friedrich has been one of the leading figures in the feminist avant-garde, combining elements of documentary, narrative and experimental filmmaking in her work.
One of the films that Friedrich will screen is her seminal, autobiographical Sink or Swim, a compilation of 26 short films that chronicle...
- 2/13/2012
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
Three SXSWs ago, not a soul in Austin knew who or what Gatw was. I attended the festival, but only saw two films, conducted three interviews (one with David Schwimmer which was weird, one with the Harold And Kumar crew which was weird, and one with Harmony Korine, which was, well, you know), and I was there for less than 24 hours. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and I was doing it alone. Then something unexpected happened: our site grew, and grew quite quickly.
Read more on Sink or Swim: SXSW blogger panels featuring Gordon and the Whale…...
Read more on Sink or Swim: SXSW blogger panels featuring Gordon and the Whale…...
- 3/9/2011
- by Chase Whale
- GordonandtheWhale
A lot of hay has been made lately about the future of Netflix streaming movies over the Internet for its subscribers as opposed to their original business model of being a mail-order DVD rental service. A good recent article on the subject was written by Chuck Tryon, who waded through all the hype and arguments against to try to figure out what impact Internet streaming of movies has on the movie industry.
Well, forget about the industry for the moment. How is Netflix streaming affecting the underground filmmaker?
Personally, I’m not a Netflix subscriber, so wading through their offerings is a bit more difficult for me. However, I was still curious if the company was streaming any underground movies. To find out if they were, I ended up searching a website called Instant Watcher, which is a company independent of Netflix, but uses a Netflix developer Api to scan...
Well, forget about the industry for the moment. How is Netflix streaming affecting the underground filmmaker?
Personally, I’m not a Netflix subscriber, so wading through their offerings is a bit more difficult for me. However, I was still curious if the company was streaming any underground movies. To find out if they were, I ended up searching a website called Instant Watcher, which is a company independent of Netflix, but uses a Netflix developer Api to scan...
- 1/4/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
A mermaid-style gown is one of the most elegant silhouettes around. But not when it glistens like fish scales. Sink or swim? It looks like this blond babe did both! We haven't a clue why the actress got hooked on this bizarre frock when there are plenty of other fish, er, dresses in the sea. Find out who it is in mystyle's Fashion DUI gallery!
- 9/17/2010
- E! Online
Thursday night's Grey's Anatomy music selections provided a fitting soundtrack to the emotional highs and lows experienced by the doctors we know and love.
The tunes played on "Another Second Chance," the ensuing episode of Private Practice which continued the principal Grey's Anatomy story line, had a similar impact.
Here's a look at the music played on last night's Private Practice ...
Raphael Saadiq - "Let's Take A Walk" Tyrone Wells - "Sink Or Swim" Matt Nathanson - "Bulletproof Weeks" James Morrison - "Please Don't Stop The Rain"...
The tunes played on "Another Second Chance," the ensuing episode of Private Practice which continued the principal Grey's Anatomy story line, had a similar impact.
Here's a look at the music played on last night's Private Practice ...
Raphael Saadiq - "Let's Take A Walk" Tyrone Wells - "Sink Or Swim" Matt Nathanson - "Bulletproof Weeks" James Morrison - "Please Don't Stop The Rain"...
- 1/15/2010
- by steve@iscribelimited.com (L.J. Gibbs)
- TVfanatic
New Moca director Jeffrey Deitch might have just accepted the art world's most controversial position, but if there's one thing everyone can agree he's great at, it's throwing a party. And now, he's got a bright, blank new L.A. canvas to work with. We asked artists, curators and critics to provide some guidance for Deitch's new gig.
Time to pitch a Moca reality show to one of the major networks now that you're in L.A. The concept is your life: "Ack! The economy's gone to shit so now I'm a newbie museum director." During this 13-episode series viewers will watch you navigate museum politics, get lost in L.A. and schmooze with celebrities and art glitterati. Show title: Sink or Swim! The prize: Glory--and the USA's best museum stays open.-Paddy Johnson, Art Fag City
Deitch should expand his plans with James Franco and General Hospital and embrace Los Angeles' soap opera scene.
Time to pitch a Moca reality show to one of the major networks now that you're in L.A. The concept is your life: "Ack! The economy's gone to shit so now I'm a newbie museum director." During this 13-episode series viewers will watch you navigate museum politics, get lost in L.A. and schmooze with celebrities and art glitterati. Show title: Sink or Swim! The prize: Glory--and the USA's best museum stays open.-Paddy Johnson, Art Fag City
Deitch should expand his plans with James Franco and General Hospital and embrace Los Angeles' soap opera scene.
- 1/14/2010
- by Alissa Walker
- Fast Company
Sink or swim? Natalie Coughlin was forced to trade in her dancing shoes for her flippers. The Olympic swimmer's dancing aspirations sunk when she was voted off "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday night. Upset about the outcome, she told "The Insider," "I wasn't ready to go home and I was really looking forward to doing a ballroom dance next week and working on the waltz." She plans to translate the rigorous work ethic from the dance studio to the pool as she trains for the 2012 Olympics in London. She said, "Any time you do something physical that's challenging, it makes you a better athlete, which makes you a better swimmer." Kelly Osbourne praised Natalie, telling "The Insiders'" Samantha Harris, "I thought that she was too good to leave now." Kelly made "Dancing" headlines of her own this week after sustaining an ankle injury, which caused her to pay a visit...
- 10/21/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
No, that title is not a misprint. It turns out that a film based on the popular naval strategy game is still moving forward.
You know the Battleship game right? The one where two people sit on either side of a plastic toy calling out “co-ordinates” to sink each other’s “battleships”.
Of course a film based on a toy isn’t a new thing. Transformers has done pretty well for itself and cluedo has been adapted in the past. Even Ridley Scott has been banging on about a film based on Monopoly for ages!
I’m not sure what to think about this one to be honest. The game doesn’t have any characters to speak of so right from the start there isn’t anyone familiar for an audience to connect with. Nobody like an Optimus Prime or a G.I. Joe remotely inhabit the game which means...
You know the Battleship game right? The one where two people sit on either side of a plastic toy calling out “co-ordinates” to sink each other’s “battleships”.
Of course a film based on a toy isn’t a new thing. Transformers has done pretty well for itself and cluedo has been adapted in the past. Even Ridley Scott has been banging on about a film based on Monopoly for ages!
I’m not sure what to think about this one to be honest. The game doesn’t have any characters to speak of so right from the start there isn’t anyone familiar for an audience to connect with. Nobody like an Optimus Prime or a G.I. Joe remotely inhabit the game which means...
- 9/16/2009
- by Alex Wagner
- FilmShaft.com
What is up with ABC torturing us with all these little 30-second promos?
At the very least, we get little glimpses of what promises to be an insane Grey's Anatomy two-hour season premiere on September 24. Following the George- and Izzie-centric (and slightly Callie-centric) first promo, we get another one, and this time, we get to see how the other characters of the show will do come season 6. Oh, and just a little Fyi, the song used in the video is Tyrone Wells' Sink or Swim.
At the very least, we get little glimpses of what promises to be an insane Grey's Anatomy two-hour season premiere on September 24. Following the George- and Izzie-centric (and slightly Callie-centric) first promo, we get another one, and this time, we get to see how the other characters of the show will do come season 6. Oh, and just a little Fyi, the song used in the video is Tyrone Wells' Sink or Swim.
- 9/2/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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