Firstly, I have to say apologies for not blogging for a while. Real life–which can be more demanding than one’s artistic pursuits sometimes–took over in a big way and I was busy with work. Sure, it was money-making work (which is great), but you know how work can be. Secondly, apologies for having this review up so late. I’d been… Read more →
Credit: greggoconnell (Flickr Creative Commons) Having written a few scripts before, I can tell you from experience that I’ve run into the problem of having mundane dialogue in a script. It can be painful, especially if it’s read aloud. So, how do you rectify the problem of boring talking? Try putting your characters in a compromising position. Jurgen Wolff for… Read more →
Credit: NBC I think you know that I had to talk about this show. The New Normal, a show about a same-sex couple wanting to start a family, is one of the most anticipated shows of the year, and I’ve seen it. I’ve also reviewed/recapped it for TV Equals! Click here to check it out. But just in case you need… Read more →
Photo from An Orphan Walks Into a Bar. Credit: Isabella Vosmikova/FOX I just wanted to make a quick post dedicated to Michael Clarke Duncan. When I first heard he died, I thought it was another internet prank. Sadly, it wasn’t. RIP, Michael Clarke Duncan. You had tons of fans, and you’ll be dearly missed. Here are some of my favorite… Read more →
Lauren Ambrose as Susan Wheeler. Credit A&E I haven’t seen the original 1978 film Coma, based on the book by Robin Cook, but it was directed by Michael Crichton, one of my favorite authors (if not my favorite). I trust Crichton, so I have no doubts that the original is great. This new version of Coma, however, doesn’t garner my trust so much…. Read more →
Like everyone else, I was floored when I heard about the death of director Tony Scott. His tragic passing will be made even more poignant tonight, with the premiere of the sci-fi miniseries Coma at 9/8c on A&E. Today, I’ve spent my Labor Day listening to a great retrospective by the guys at FilmJunk. Their knowledgeable, witty reviews on Scott’s films takes… Read more →
Credit: Dreamworks I love the animated film Megamind. I’ve written extensively about it at Moniqueblog, but the short version of my feelings about that film is that it deceptively unique; yes, there are films that discuss the makings of a villain, such as Hannibal Rising and X-Men: First Class, but this film really got to me because Megamind’s trouble really started at school. Having… Read more →