'Solace' earns $70 million at box office Nov 18, 2008
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Before there was Hollywood, there was Jacksonville Sep 6, 2008
Recently, however, Jacksonville has reclaimed some of its prior glory _ about 60 movies and TV shows shot here, including HBO's "Recount," about the disputed 2000 presidential election, the movie "Basic" that started John Travolta and "The Devil's Advocate" that starred Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves. Film, TV and other media are worth about $100 million a year to the city, officials said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Getting "Closer" To Kyra Sedgwick Jul 21, 2008
With her Southern accent, addiction to sweets, and determination to lead in the macho world of LAPD homicide, she has made the TNT series basic cable's biggest hit ever. Along the way Sedgwick has picked up three Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe for best actress in a TV series. (CBS News)
Weekend's movies at Egyptian include a western, musical and a comedy Jul 13, 2008
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Director gives autistic kids leading roles Jun 19, 2008
During the camp, students are learning basic aspects of filmmaking while writing, directing, acting in, filming and editing a 30-minute short film called Free to Be Me. The plot is a takeoff on The Apprentice television show, which stars Donald Trump. (Florida Times-Union)
Death of the gas-guzzler Jun 4, 2008
Buck The R8 goes well but basically a Commodore inside and what is the use when the trip computer shows that week after week the average speed is around 30kpm and it costs over $100 to fill the tank ... 90% of police cruisers are Ford Crown Victoria's that have a basic architecture from the late '70's because the US car makers never developed these further from that date while the Australian manufacturers continued developing the local versions of these cars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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Pressing Issue: Consolidation is the biggest challenge because it basically puts the brakes on implementing or studying other long-range issues ... Now is the time for planning and "getting back to basics." ... ve basically doing it for the people and not for self motivated objective. (W-USA News, DC)
ETSU's 'Grease' colorful study in character, '50s cool Apr 11, 2008
There have been two basic methods of approaching this play, Davidson says - the ironic and the splashy. The ironic style was typified, Davidson says, in the original production, the film and the 1990's revival. (East Tennessean, TN)
Has Vista lost all credibility? Mar 2, 2008
Ever since Vista was placed on a firm release schedule, Microsoft has adopted a united front when it comes to explaining the multiple flavours (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise and Ultimate) ... To get the souped-up interface known as 'Aero', Home Basic wouldn't be any good, but it still offered some improvements ... The end result was an unprecedented number of versions of Vista (including the Aero-free Vista Home Basic) and a bunch of programs designed to stop PC sales tanking... (Australian Personal Computer)
Movie Cars Race For Most Memorable Feb 23, 2008
What made Smokey and the Bandit so memorable was that the entire movie was basically one long car chase ... Enter some basic information about your home and credit, and an email address, you'll get up to four lender quotes. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Myth, reality a potent combination Feb 1, 2008
- Henry Fonda's portrayal of the Great Emancipator's earlier years is one of the basic texts of the modern Lincoln myth -- filled with pastoral music, rail splitting, "I reckon" talk and county-fair pie judging. This one movie contains so much American presidential mythology that viewing it should be part of the citizenship test. (The Augusta Chronicle)
AARP Names Best Films For Older Moviegoers Jan 26, 2008
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Cinematic Sondheim Dec 24, 2007
A passionate movie fan growing up, he has called the movies his "basic language" and was guest director at that cognoscenti mecca, the Telluride Film Festival, in 2003. Sondheim's fandom can be seen at work in "Follies," whose original production owed at least part of its impact to casting Hollywood's Alexis Smith and Yvonne De Carlo in leading roles. (Boston Globe)
Click for Full Story Dec 16, 2007
A Pentagon-appointed panel concluded thatthe Army, Navy and Air Force should segregate male and female recruits in their earliest phases of basic training. In Japan, at least 700 mostly young TV viewers reportedly suffered nausea andother symptoms after watching an animated "Pokemon" cartoon featuring bright, flashing colors. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rosie O'Donnell: George Bush Is a War Criminal Nov 21, 2007
Smith admits in the issue of Men s Vogue on sale Tuesday that he has studied Scientology with Tom Cruise and doesn t disagree with its basic tenets. In doing so, he finally "comes out," joining Cruise, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and 00002DD1 a handful of other Hollywood types in their devotion to this controversial religion. (Fox News)
Walkout brings picket line to LIC's Silvercup Nov 16, 2007
The union is trying to secure a minimum basic agreement, demanding that producers give writers 2. 5 percent of all revenue earned through new media sales, including movies and television shows that can be viewed on the Internet or downloaded onto portable media players like iPods and cell phones. (Bayside Times, NY)
New on DVD: 'Shrek' has great first and final thirds Nov 16, 2007
Extras, extras: Standouts are Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren on how most of us are one affliction away from bankruptcy; Marcia Angell on drug companies' profit motive and how Jonas Salk never patented his polio vaccine; plus retired British Labor Party maven Tony Benn on basic humanitarianism. Day One. (USA Today -- Life)
The little TV musical that could Sep 22, 2007
2 million viewers to rank as the most-watched basic cable broadcast ever. So, what explains the popularity of this modest musical. (The Age)
Writer Stalks Killer Sites Sep 9, 2007
" Authors in the Florida genre seem to create their own niche. For Dorsey, it's Florida itself and all of its quirkiness. In this year's novel, "Hurricane Punch," and the upcoming "Atomic Lobster," Serge continues exploring the state while murdering people who violate basic civility. An obsessive-compulsive schizophrenic, Serge loves all things Florida: Obscure history, bars and restaurants with unique character, movie and TV locations, Henry Flagler's railroads, music history, funky motels, the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Review Round-up: Grease Not the Word for Critics Aug 11, 2007
Gilmore's production, with neon-lit, basic sets that swing from high school to burger palace, proves no match for his 1993 production on which this is closely modelled The outstanding cast member makes (boy-grabbing Rizzo) first hard-edged and then vulnerable in her finely delivered song, There Are Worse Things I Could Do ' choreography had such sexy gusto in 1993. Now the dancing tends to be careful rather than dynamic Bayne looks a neat dancer but not much of a gang leader. (WhatsOnStage.com)
Travolta calls Greenwich home during filming Aug 6, 2007
"They are just doing some basic shots outside. I believe they wanted to use some of the outside to block the sidewalk and all of that.". The production company has asked for permission to block part of the sidewalk on Greenwich Avenue, probably to prevent celebrity-seekers from getting too close to filming, officials said. (Stamford Advocate)
What are the worst films of all time? Aug 1, 2007
Warren Beatty in 'Shampoo" - it was both. Posted by: Roman E Conti on August 1, 2007 7:28 AM "Lost in Translation" - cliched, wallowing in its own self importance, an over-rated waste of two hours. Even Scarlett Johansson's boobs don't save this one. If it wasn't directed by a Coppola, it would have sunk without a trace. Posted by: Mountjoy on August 1, 2007 7:29 AM "Final Destination 3" - was a bit rough (watched it recently) "caligula" - special anniversary edition was appaling (what do u... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Elizabeth Edwards Will Give Up Tangerines to Fight Global Warming... Jul 25, 2007
The basic point is that any plan that imposes new costs on carbon emissions is going to make anything that's transported long distances with fossil fuels cost more. It is, in a way, a moment of clarity in this debate. (The Drudge Report)
Will Zac Efron's role in 'Hairspray' stick? Jul 20, 2007
He preens in front of a bathroom mirror while ignoring basic hygiene, licking his hand to smooth his slicked-back, dyed-black 'do. He recklessly risks detention as he stands up for Tracy and responds to a teacher's question: "Kiss my behind!" Only he uses a much naughtier word. (USA Today -- Life)
'Hairspray' will easily hold audiences' attention Jul 20, 2007
The basic bones of the first movie are intact: It's set 45 years ago in Baltimore, hometown of the first movie's screenwriter and director, John Waters ... But Michelle Pfeiffer and Brittany Snow, as the bigoted mother-daughter who get their comeuppance, are a bit too pinched and hostile for a movie with basically such a sunny disposition. (Pensacola News Journal)
John Travolta m Jul 15, 2007
I can do all your basic bar fare. Since first ascending to stardom as Vinnie Barbarino in Welcome Back Kotter, Travolta has had his ups and downs. (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader)
Music Monthly Jul 15, 2007
The trailer is pretty basic - living area, kitchen, two small bedrooms ... Private Presley does his basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, before being stationed for 18 months in West Germany. (Guardian Unlimited)
Clay Aiken, Woman Involved in Airplane Spat... Jul 9, 2007
Clay says to "just ignore people like you. But really, do you spend all your time looking for news about Clay Aiken just to bash him? You must lead a sad, lonely life with so much vile in your soul! Clay is the perfect Southern Gentleman. I'm sure he apologized to the tyrannt who was hitting him. She's lucky if he doesn't press charges!!!78. 7/7/2007 9:09:17 PM, lynnie, Haters close your eyes this is not for you!! Clay is doing a concert tonite, and he just joked on stage about being beaten up... (The Drudge Report)
350000 girls of 12 will be offered vaccine to fight sex disease Jun 22, 2007
" However, some campaigners insist the jab will encourage promiscuity among underage girls. Stephen Green, of Christian Voice, said girls would assume they were protected against other sexually-transmitted conditions such as chlamydia, and that could make them infertile. "I expect school health outreach workers from primary care trusts and the like will be giving Gardasil to girls behind their parents' backs," he said. "Since the vaccine works best before the onset of sexual activity, they will... (Daily Mail)
Swedish waitress loses $2m bail bid Jun 20, 2007
But Justice Hidden said: "Not only do they involve an alleged plot to kill two men, but they allege a serious assault upon the administration of justice. "In the interests of justice and for the protection of the community I must refuse bail," he said. Lindstrom 'distressed' Upon hearing the decision Lindstrom, who appeared before the court via a video link from the Mulawa Womens Prison, became visibly distressed as did her mother Anita Hall-Lindstrom, who was sitting in the public gallery of... (The Age)
Mainstream embracing musicals Jun 2, 2007
"People gave 'High School Musical' a chance because it was on basic cable, so it was essentially free," says Mark Kaufman, exec VP of production and theater at New Line, the studio behind the '88 John Waters film "Hairspray," the stage tuner and the bigscreen version with John Travolta. "That helped open the door, because people thought, 'Wait a minute, musicals are OK.'". (Variety)
Maestro misplaces his mojo May 26, 2007
As Peter Bradshaw said in The Guardian, "there is a basic level of showmanship below which Tarantino never dips". But how many films can Tarantino make about other films, especially very bad ones. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stubbing it out: smoking to be rated in US films May 12, 2007
Well, it didn't take smoking to gain 1992's Basic Instinct an R rating - there was the ice-pick murder, cross-legged nudity and drug use to answer for that. But it still stands out that Sharon Stone, as a psychologist who is prime suspect in a murder, is elegantly drawing on a cigarette during the scene in which she bares all. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Globe review: Spider-Man 3 weaves a too-tangled web May 4, 2007
Speaking of nasty, Peter himself visits the dark side when, courtesy of some intergalactic slime that he tracks into his apartment (always a hazard in the pulp biz), Good Spidey devolves into Bad Spidey, the red-and-blue suit traded in for basic black and his aw-shucks personality for wicked bravado. That's Maguire's signal to let down his hair (literally, into floppy bangs) and, depending on his mood, either to strut like John Travolta or cackle like Jerry Lewis. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Interview : Tobey Maguire Apr 30, 2007
Well, the basic storyline was laid out and for me it had to do with, you know, I'd like to see him go further in this direction, I'm not interested in that stuff as much ... But the basic story was there ... Basically the general idea of it was choreographed and then, you know, we riffed from there, and Sam would say throw this out, do this, and then I would throw in some thoughts and ideas and you know, just kind of messed around with it. (Moviehole)
Great Neck South's opera Apr 20, 2007
" Fishenfeld nodded, with the grin of someone who has figured out the trick. "Once you get the basic sounds down, like the way 'z' sounds like 'ts,' it's easier," she said. Director of music Michael Schwartz believes that Great Neck South is the only high school in the country to perform a fully staged opera every year. As he listened to his cast enthuse, he was practically bouncing out of his chair with pride. "Other schools have someone from the Metropolitan Opera come in, or they'll do arias... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
How green is your car? Mar 19, 2007
Now basically there are two sides in the debate ... Some more basic advice from : don't get hammered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Wild Hogs' Opens to Early Mixed Reviews by the Motorcycle Industry Council Mar 2, 2007
At the MSF Basic RiderCourse, students take their first boot steps toward a lifetime of enjoying motorcycling, Buche said ... "The downside is that only 80 percent reported having a motorcycle license, only 24 percent had taken an MSF Basic RiderCourse, and just five percent had gone through an Experienced RiderCourse. These classes are available across the country, and the MSF even addresses the needs of aging motorcyclists and riding with others, with its Seasoned Rider and Guide to Group... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Bar Promotion: Bag a Toad, Drink a Beer Feb 27, 2007
At the croquet center, the basic rules go this way: teams of two alternate turns kicking or knocking their ball through the wickets. The first person through the wicket gets a point for the team, and the whole group moves on to the next. (Fox News)
