Comedian and actor Bernie Mac dies at 50 Aug 10, 2008
Mac's character often turned to the camera, addressing "America" with such observations as "I hate my loved ones. They make me sick" or "I love my wife, but I hate her (golf) game.". While many contemporary TV dads get cheap laughs by playing clueless, Mac portrayed a level-headed family man unafraid to exert authority. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Beijing blog with Hal Habib Aug 8, 2008
(For anyone who doesn t get TNT, Andy Dufresne was the Tim Robbins character opposite Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption, which gets better every time you watch it. Why couldn t Andy have pole-vaulted out of Shawshank. (The Palm Beach Post)
Infotainment Aug 4, 2008
Russian marriage offices have seen a surge of applications to wed this coming Friday due to the supposedly lucky character of the date: 08. 08. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Pirates have high aspirations Aug 4, 2008
""Part of taking over a program four years ago is you're also recruiting character and players you want to be around. These guys are fun, they've got great work ethic," said Hudson, "In the meeting room half our meeting there are smiles in there and you're not yelling and screaming all the time because they know what they're doing and they're fun to coach. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
TransCanada gets Senate's OK Aug 3, 2008
Hollis French, D-Anchorage, holds up a printout of the cartoon character Dudley Do-Right to make a comparison with TransCanada's Vice President Tony Palmer during Senate floor debate Friday Aug. 1, 2008. Related Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)
Island time: A special world awaits Boy Scouts at camp in Flathead Lake Aug 3, 2008
I just call it character, Sherick said. For me, it all comes down to how they're going to grow up. (Missoulian, MT)
James McAvoy on toughening up for Wanted, kissing Angelina Jolie Jul 31, 2008
The slightly built, snaggle-toothed, boyishly cute actor has made his name playing likable fish-out-of-water characters in dramas Atonement and The Last King of Scotland and romantic comedy Starter for Ten ... The film required McAvoy to physically transform himself, rapidly turning his character from couch potato to sinewy killer ... Your comments: (max 1200 characters). (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Teixeira acclimates to being an Angel Jul 31, 2008
The Angels, Gary Matthews Jr. said, look into character as well as talent. Teixeira's teammate during several very good years for both in Texas, Matthews is convinced his old buddy will enhance his new outfit. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Where former stars go for another 15 seconds Jul 29, 2008
"It was intense. Gary Busey got right in my face."And at the other end, character actor Eddie Deezen, who played nerdy Eugene in Grease. More recently, Eddie has been voicing cartoon characters, including one named Slurpy the Bat. (Globe and Mail)
Comic-Con: And the Winner Is ... Jul 29, 2008
But Gugino contributed actual information at the Watchmen panel, discussing Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre's tragic character arc. "You see the glint of light in her eyes, who she could have been," Gugino said of a scene played at the panel. (Time.com)
Adam DuersonVIEWPOINT Jul 28, 2008
Rex Grossman defies character and pulls the ball down for a long scramble and another fan joshes, loudly, "Who is that?" It's amateur night at the Apollo. Just imagine if they served beer at Bears camp. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The boys from Oz Jul 26, 2008
Their film tells the story of an apparently well-to-do middle-aged man who gets in way over his head when dipping his toe in criminal activity - not unlike William H. Macy's character in Fargo (1996), the film that first won the Coens a little golden statue ... The characters are played by a group of smartly cast, often familiar faces. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A woman for all seasons: South Dakotan stars in 'Mad Men' Jul 25, 2008
Thankfully, Jones says, much of the character is "on the page. I don't have anything in common with her or have anyone in my family who does. I just try to empathize with what's written for the character.". When she was approached about joining the series -- nominated for more Emmys than any other drama this year -- Jones "took a chance. I'd never done a television series before. For me, it was all about the material. The writing was so smart and it didn't take a whole year to do. I took a leap... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Estelle Getty was a true 'Golden Girl' Jul 24, 2008
i love gol;den girls i watch it everyday and everytime it airs on lifetime which is at 9 in the morning 4 in the afternoon and 1 am the following day and though i love the character blanch i can honestly say that me and my moms and ma bf (who pretends he isnt watching) loves sofia she is like a firecracker i was so hurt when i saw the news today i knew she was sick but ... I was jsut a girl when the Golden Girls was on air but I watched it and loved the show and all the characters, especially... (Los Angeles Times)
Niece's poem is a wonderful tribute to Margarett Angell - ALISON WALKER (6) Jul 22, 2008
After reading Cortney's poem I came to the conclusion that Margarett is truly one of those rare individuals whose smile truly reflects her inner character. The poem, My Aunt's An Angell, gives readers just a glimpse into the life of a truly remarkable woman and one whom we'd all do well to emulate. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Christian 'Batman' Bale is a serious man for a serious role Jul 20, 2008
That certainly made it an easy leap for Bale to take on the dark and brooding character of Bruce Wayne/Batman ... "Heath was immersed in his commitment to the character," Bale says. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
How to be an action star Jul 19, 2008
As with the big-budget Night Watch and Day Watch, the director draws inspiration from The Matrix, forging a character plucked from a humdrum existence and hurled into a world of superhuman killers and slow-motion projectiles. "I guess it does feel a little like The Matrix," McAvoy concedes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Do I have to sell my soul?' Jul 18, 2008
Dubbed Ne-Yo after the Matrix character by a friend because of his seeming ability to "see" music, Smith's breakthrough came when So Sick, a song from his debut album, topped the charts in the US and UK in 2006. He began incorporating elements of sounds he was digging from European dancefloors on last year's follow-up, while his forthcoming third album, Year of the Gentleman, echoes his Vegas roots in its admiring embrace of Rat Pack cool. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Breaking up is hard to do Jul 17, 2008
That seems odd, because you seem to be a good judge of character ... Women don t consider it a character issue, they just want to start a bonfire in the driveway with all of his stuff ... Again why marry such people Mo, I mean character traits are there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hands on with Nintendo's MotionPlus, Wii Music Jul 17, 2008
I twisted the controller around and was gratified to see the character mimic all my motions; the one-to-one movement is reproduced eerily well. I gave the Frisbee a few tosses and had the virtual dog grab the disc. (Ars Technica)
Bostrack appointed new district court judge Jul 16, 2008
He said Bostrack is highly respected in her profession for her skills and abilities and in the community for her character and values. She will be a fantastic judge, he said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Epic homecoming Jul 15, 2008
Ba Sen Zha Bu plays Guan Yu, one of the generals of the Xu kingdom and a famous character in Chinese culture and literature ... But Woo maintains that he wanted to make the characters more human and less mythical than in the books, and included more historical facts. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New financial world dawns Jul 15, 2008
The libs at work trying to impugn my character. Now, I m off to church and PRAY for all of you pagans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hampton pride shows in its residents Jul 15, 2008
Potentially libelous statements; such as accusing somebody of a crime, defamation of character, or statements that can harm somebody's reputation. Obscene, explicit, or racist language. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Fmr. Bush Spokesman Snow Dies Of Cancer Jul 14, 2008
"America has lost a devoted public servant and a man of character," President Bush said in a statement from Camp David, where he was spending the weekend. "It was a joy to watch Tony at the podium each day. He brought wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work.". (CBS News)
Accepting Differences Jul 13, 2008
" Blondie wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM:" I say whoever this Truth character is, ought to be nominated for sainthood. If you follow everything in theBible word for word, sign your real name so you can be nominated. (New Iberia, LA)
The Love Guru Jul 13, 2008
WITH the mischievous Guru Pitka, Mike Myers has created his first original character since his bumbling secret agent Austin Powers hit movie screens. The idea of the Canadian comic mocking aspects of beliefs that millions of Hindus (and other Eastern religions) take seriously has provoked outrage, but there also should be universal condemnation of the juvenile level of humour that Myers (and his writing partner Graham Gordy) have written in the extremely thin script for The Love Guru. (NEWS.com.au)
Trial Back On Jul 13, 2008
Dividing money in divorce (or any case) is much more black and white than anything we ve heard so far about character ... In the Broadway show, Shrek has a Scottish accent for no other reason than Myers gave him one for his original characterization. (Fox News)
Tony Snow Dies at 53 Jul 13, 2008
"The Snow family has lost a beloved husband and father. And America has lost a devoted public servant and a man of character.". Snow died at 2 a.m. Saturday at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.. (Fox News)
Shaw Festival does Sondheim Jul 13, 2008
Brilliant lyrics and an intricate score, composed largely in three-quarter time, pose their own special challenge but you also need actors who understand that this show is very much a character piece ... Julie Martell sizzles as a promiscuous maid servant, and Michaela Bekenn is a delight as Desiree's daughter, the youngest character - but the one with the most maturity. (Canada.com)
'Dark Knight' Dogma: Everything We Need To Know We Can Learn From Batman Jul 13, 2008
In honor of the Caped Crusader's return to theaters with we present the 20 things you can learn from history's greatest comic character. 1. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Interview: Selma Blair Jul 8, 2008
Selma Blair's career on fire. Selma Blair's career on fire. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Richt musttoss the bad apples Jul 8, 2008
It is a total insult for you to be using the word fraud for the 2nd time in as many weeks when speaking about the character of a coach who has more character in the end of his little finger than you do in your entire being ... No one can expect perfection from these young men, but something more needs to be done up front to screen some these guys with character issues out before they enroll ... The only way to do that, is to change the character of the players being recruited. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clergy part of problem, solution Jul 6, 2008
The pathetic fact is: Negativism sells, and it seems today that we are subjected to a constant barrage of character assassination that has nearly obscured national discussion of vital issues. (pgs 115-116). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Looking for stars during Players' Ring auditions Jul 6, 2008
For her auditions she read a piece from "Fried Green Tomatoes." "Towanda the avenger," she says in character ... She smiles pleasantly when her character's tirade is through and moves on to her next piece ... They'll keep looking, audition a number of times, trying to perfectly match actor and character their vision of it. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Résumés: When to think outside of the box Jul 5, 2008
He defines a bioblog as a r;sum; replacement and an attention-grabbing, graphics-enhanced art form to give employers a unique vision of your personality, character and potential ... "People hire based on personality and character, and too many r;sum;s don't show that," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Visitor (15) Jul 4, 2008
Tom McCarthy's The Visitor, hearteningly, suggests that there is, although it helps that it smuggles the issues through in the form of a character study, one that is fast becoming a mini-genre of its own: the middle-aged professional guy who has lost his mojo ... Zainab, a warier character, seems almost to resent Walter's generosity another patronising white guy ... This contrivance might not be so bothersome were there not a nagging suspicion that McCarthy is generally a bit easy on his... (Independent)
LETTERS: NCT, July 3, 2008 Jul 4, 2008
Certainly Michelle represents the American self-made success story better than the wealthy heiress Cindy McCain, and that, added to Michelle's leadership, commitment and strong character, will make her a great first lady ... But characterizing the Iraq war as "a war of choice" sheds no light on the issue ... But we make ourselves feel good by telling ourselves (and insisting to them) that it's their own faulty characters (or the dictators, or communism, or Islam) that prevent them from being... (North County Times)
Film review: 'Hancock,' a superhero in need of a shave Jul 4, 2008
Dirty, disheveled, in full distressed costume and character, and within easy sloshing reach of a bottle, he looks lost and alone, much like all the human detritus that washes up in every city and remains mostly unnoticed ... Smith may be playing a provocative role in a city famous for its troubled race relations, but he's also a megastar and largely shielded from everyday stings, which, as it happens, is also true of his character ... Their characters meet cute when Hancock saves Ray (Bateman)... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Red Hook High School Class of 2008 shares hopes and dreams Jul 3, 2008
"As you leave the comfort of Red Hook surroundings over the next few years, keep in mind that you are judged by outcomes as well as the content of your character and the efforts that affect those outcomes. Pursue excellence in your academics and with the people around you and don't misplace the passion for doing so.". Thanking all those who have made a difference in her classmates' lives, valedictorian Chloe Bordewich spoke about the hopes and dreams of her classmates after having surveyed them... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Andert does it at the plate, on the mound to lead Rock Hill to sweep Jul 3, 2008
He was not quite Roy Hobbs, played by Robert Redford in the classic baseball movie "The Natural, but the similarities were striking. Evan Andert led Rock Hill's Post 34 American Legion team in a doubleheader sweep over Fort Mill's Post 43 Wednesday night at Rock Hill High School by scores of 15-3 and 9-7.Andert went 4-for-5 and knocked in seven runs in the two games, including the go-ahead home run in the sixth inning of game two. If that were not enough, Andert picked up his first win of the... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Gonzo is a vivid look at Hunter S. Thompson Jul 3, 2008
He knew that the cigarette holder and the sunglasses, the guns and the drugs, were all part of an elaborate character hed concocted for himself. Or as Wenner, his longtime editor at Rolling Stone, puts it so well: Hunter wanted a persona, but he became a hostage to that persona. (MSNBC -- News)
We can all learn a lot from the youngest among us Jul 3, 2008
girard74 wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 PM:" And In The End wrote, 'If you don't like hearing peoples opinions, don't read them.'Perhaps you might want to take your own advice. This forum exists for discussion about what is published in the Lodi News-Sentinel. Differing opinions and thinking often leads to learning something new. The notion that those with less than 'happy' comments should simply 'shut up' is utter nonsense and is indicative of one-dimensional thinking.The author of this article,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Performers hit the streets Friday Jul 3, 2008
Denis Lock, a gymnast by trade who plays the stiff upper lip character opposite Hamish McCann's grinning twit, explains they travel with circuses, and supplement that work on the street ... There are comedians, stilt walkers, clowns, Sheriff Winnie Dean the Wiener Queen - characters ready to play with you, as well as for you. (Canada.com)
Maybe I'm seeing someone: Sushmita Jul 2, 2008
But when you make a film on a character like Rani Laxmi Bai , you dont want to take chances ... The character I play is an extremely unusual one, she says. (India Times, India)
Able to Leap Tall Buildings, Even if Hung Over Jul 2, 2008
Dirty, disheveled, in full distressed costume and character, and within easy sloshing reach of a bottle, he looks lost and alone, much like all the human detritus that washes up in every city and remains mostly unnoticed ... Mr. Smith may be playing a provocative role in a city famous for its troubled race relations, but hes also a megastar and largely shielded from everyday stings, which, as it happens, is also true of his character ... Their characters meet cute when Hancock saves Ray (Mr. (New York Times)
James McGrath reveals racism at the core of Boris Johnson regime Jun 29, 2008
Please note the maximum number of characters is 300 ... What the PM's education tells us about his character. (Times Online)
Happy-Go-Lucky Jun 28, 2008
He rehearses for up to six months with his actors, often not knowing in advance what story he wants to tell, discovering it through the process of creating characters ... His purposes are always hidden, squirrelled away, but he leads us gently to the hard little acorns of emotion in his characters ... It's an astonishing character and an astonishing performance by Marsan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
You Talkin to Me, Boys? (Bang-Bang, My Pretties) Jun 27, 2008
The basic story, culled from a comic-book series by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, revolves around a pusillanimous cubicle drone named Wesley (, going for cheeky and packing new muscle), who, at least in the movie, has been conceptualized along the same Everyman lines as s character in Fight Club. Both have soul-sucking jobs, self-mocking voiceovers and a glamorous comrade in violence who ushers them into thrilling worlds of excitement and life-altering action, except that Mr. Nortons... (New York Times)
Miami Heat take Beasley No. 2 overall Jun 27, 2008
Forget all that stuff about character concerns and potential trades. The Miami Heat selected Kansas State's Michael Beasley with the No. 2 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, making him the highest Wildcat draft pick in nearly half a century. (Topeka Capital Journal)
Feds to Rainbows: Move gathering Jun 26, 2008
Ivy wrote on Jun 24, 2008 12:44 PM:" Paula and TyrelWow, I really hit a nerve!!!PAULA-First of all, let me say that just as the angry comments I read from many locals on this page we're not addressed to me or my values, YOU should know if my comments were not indicitive of you and yours!! Evidence Paula? I did't realize this was a research project? I did't notice any of the HATERS (this one IS for you) citing reputable sources other than their own experiences and prejudices...so I fired back!... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Pondering McCain Jun 24, 2008
He has actually co-sponsored legislation with such questionable characters as Ted Kennedy, Russ Feingold and Joe Lieberman ... girard wrote on Jun 22, 2008 1:21 PM:" OTH - Whoa!!! Are you telling me that you're an Opus fan?!? When I was stationed in Germany in the early 80s, it was Bloom County that saw me through many miserable nights and days stuck on the flight line during 72-hour exercises in the heat of summers and the frigid cold of winters. I have collected nearly all of the Bloom County... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Time to get a Wiggle on Jun 23, 2008
This from a man who spends much of his time in character asleep and who has had to dress up as a turkey, an experience he found "interesting" ("these costumes aren't suited for your body but I was a smiling turkey"). It's hard to get anything other than happy quotes from Jeff and the smiles being delivered to the journalist interviewing Murray and Sam suggest they are happy with their lot, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Condolence book Jun 23, 2008
Your indomitable strength of character, which has no doubt been influenced and shaped by her to a large extent, will carry you through difficult times as always ... Just remember this : " Men may come Men may Go But the Fragnance of their Character remains forever and ever" ... I know you are a strong character off the field as much as you are on it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Armed with silly makeup, silly outfits and silly jokes, they aim for smiles Jun 23, 2008
A friendly hobo in character, Larry Clingman aka Stumpy has been a clown with the River City Rascals for 33 years. The Winona clown club originator talked him into it. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Noel Clarke on Adulthood and avoiding trouble Jun 21, 2008
On the one hand, there s Noel Clarke off the telly, who in 2006 was voted Best Male Guest Actor by readers of Dr Who Adventures for his stint as Mickey Smith, the hapless boyfriend of Billie Piper s character, Rose ... Throughout school and his time studying media at the University of North London, Clarke maintained the interest in acting he d held since the age of five, when he just wanted to be with the characters of programmes such as, funnily enough, Auf Wiedersehen Pet and Dr Who ... Cast... (Times Online)
More of this story Jun 21, 2008
As the characters pose for the lens, a group from the Rotary Club convention being held in Downtown Los Angeles pass by with smiles ... D'Albert says a lot of celebrities attend, the most memorable being Jack Black, who credits Lucha VaVoom as the inspiration for his character in the 2006 film Nacho Libre ... All wrestlers have a character, and his is the Dead Mariachi. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Angelina Jolie: The world's most 'Wanted' Jun 20, 2008
She plays the aptly named Fox, a world-class assassin whose job is to recruit and protect McAvoy's character, a wimpy office clerk who has the supernatural power to bend the trajectory of bullets, into her fraternity of vengeance seekers. The movie, a loose adaptation of a cult comic book, mixes gruesome violence with tongue-in-cheek touches of humor. (USA Today)
In New Lebanon, a bedroom farce draws sly smiles Jun 20, 2008
Allard is completely despicable as Bob, and that's a compliment to the actor, because the character has virtually no redeeming qualities. In addition to everything else, he verbally and physically abuses his wife. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Cheltenham grads glance back while looking ahead Jun 18, 2008
but it will be your humanness, respectfulness, sensitivity, and the strength of your character that will differentiate you from others. " Principal Dr. Elliott Lewis, who presented high school math teacher Jonathan Shina with the CHS Outstanding Educator of the Year Award, also spoke kindly of the class while at times, choking back tears. "My advice is for your to continue to set high standards for yourselves and work hard to attain them," he said. "As each of you pursues his or her goal, I wish... (Springfield Sun, PA)
No. 1? Beasley visits Chicago for Bulls workout Jun 18, 2008
He was the Big 12 player of the year, a consensus All-American and the runner-up to North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough for several player of the year awards, but there are concerns about his character and height ... Fair or not, one of the major issues surrounding him is his character ... To that, Beasley said, "If I have character issues, sorry -- I guess.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Helen Garner's consolation Jun 16, 2008
"I thought that it would be an intellectual experience but, when Dexter stood up and sang, this rush of emotion came over me and it plunged me into the past, because people that you've written about die. The idea that Dexter, that character that I wrote, that a young man who's young enough to be the real Dexter's son, is now getting up and singing ... that's very thrilling to me." ... The character Athena --is learning the piano as an escape from keeping house for her family ... Another... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Drawn from the past Jun 14, 2008
Which is appropriate because she is best-known as a cartoon character in her own comic books ... She says there is something Hitleresque in her character that she has inherited from her father - she means in the power of her convictions rather than her politics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
State of the Hogs: Proud Father Jun 14, 2008
He showed a lot of character, a lot of toughness and lot of courage. Those last four games, we had to change what we were doing a little. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Shostakovich charms and Gershwin glitters but Prokofiev is divine Jun 13, 2008
From the exquisite lyricism of the young lovers' discovery of each other, to the shocking violence of their two families' mutual hatred and then the overwhelming tragedy of their doom, Prokofiev delineates it all in music of extraordinary variety and character, depending above all on his unique sense of harmony and enharmony. Any five minutes of his score identifies it as his and his alone. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
