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This blog gives a look into the eternal sunshine of my ever roving mind. I consider myself a social critic. I believe in Film, Music, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Gay Rights, the Right to Choose, Human Rights and YES I still believe in Barack Obama. I believe in most things left of center. I don't get any organized religion.They are all a sham. This is the gay pride flag. I am proudly gay. These are the things this blog is about. Love it, like it or leave it. We all have choices.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Song of the Day: 'Total Eclipse of the Heart''
'total eclipse of the heart' or 'turn around' as it is often referred to was one of those instant classics and deservedly so.......
originally recorded by bonnie tyler became that instant classic. bonnie reminded me of rod stewart with the gravelly sounding voice that worked oerfectly with this song.
live at the 1984 grammy awards
thinking kim would have the last word with this musical piece would have been a mistake. nikki french took ot to greater hights with her 'dance' version. the song would reach the realm of musical masterpiece.
nikki's extended mix
nicki live
another nikki remix
the cast of 'glee' gave it a rousing spin too
Labels:
'song of the day',
bonnie tyler,
classic,
nikki french
'Total Eclipse of the Heart'' the Literal Version
you've either watched or listened to the above versions. or totally ignored them. but treat yourself to this 'literal' version of the bonnie tyler video. you may have to watch it closely and read the 'literal' lyrics to really enjoy it.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Remembering John Lennon on His Birthdate
imagine
love
happy xmas (war is over)
Labels:
birthdate,
john lennon,
music legend,
R.I.P.,
the soundtrack of my life
Song of the Day: 'Wishin and Hopin'
dusty's smash hit
as much as i love her pet's cover came nowhere near dusty's original. but hell it's pet so here you go...
'What If Sonny Corinthos Met Erica Kane
maurice benard is one of day-times best actors. as sonny corinthos (general hospital) he plays the mafia boss with a heart of gold. in this 'waht if' he is paired with one of day-times biggest personalities susan lucci. and a personality she may be but an actress she is not. no hate mail please. it's just my opinion. because of her overacting and that her character still acts like she's 16 years old as an absurd 50 something is one of the main reasons i gave up on 'all my children' a decade ago.
Labels:
'general hospital',
'what if',
abc,
maurice benard,
soapnet
Friday, October 8, 2010
Song of the Day: 'I Just Want To Be Your Everything'
andy had talent and was as sexy as hell. another talent that died way to soon
Happy Birthday Matt
there are a handful of 'younger' actors today who are reaching the heights and reputation of classic actors past. one of them is matt damon. as an actor matt keeps learning and growing. he's come along way since 'good will hunting' and i don't see him stopping any day soon.
'Secretariat' Opens Today
Thursday, October 7, 2010
'City Island' Rates ***1/2stars
'city island' opened this past april with little or no fanfare and where it did open it disappeared quickly. unfortunately this is the fate of many films especially those labeled as 'art house' films. but thank the cinematic gods that they get a second life on home video.
'city island is a 'slice of life' film that begins and ends in a matter of days. at it's core is secrets. secrets kept and secrets exposed. at the center of it all is the brilliant performance of andy garcia in his best role to date. he is the dad in a secretive family. their secrets are non-malicious. they are kept out of love or just because the other characters think they are no big deal or because the owner of the secret thinks they are, simply put, silly.
this film is charming and delightful. that julianna margulies has her best film role to date makes it worth seeing even more. but have no doubt that this is andy garcia's movie. and he deserves an oscar nomination for it. in fact with the best picture field still at the ridiculous ten nominations the movie itself deserves a nom.
rent this film. you will hopefully be as pleasantly surprised as i was. i love finding these small gems. in an otherwise slim film year so far this small gem is a diamond.
trailer
Song of the Day: 'Vienna'
i feel in love with linda eder when i saw her in 'jekyll and hyde' on broadway.
'vienna', not from the musical, is just a beautiful song delivered by a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. but i warn you: in concert she is a total bore. she has zero stage presence. buy her cd's and listen to them at home.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Song of the Day: 'Jambalaya'
i have no ides why i find myself humming and singing this song as much as i do. it was a catchy tune the first time i heard it.
emmylou harris
the first time i heard it was this recording by jo stafford and the version that is gladly stuck in my brain
Labels:
'jambalaya',
'song of the day',
emmylou harris,
jo stafford
Remembering Carole Lombard on Her Birthday
carole lombard was the zaniest film comedianne of all time. she died too young in a plane crash while selling war bonds during world war 2. she lives on film forever.
my two favorite lombard films
'Dorian Grey' rates 1/2*
this 2009 film went virtually unnoticed when released in the fall of 2009. and no wonder. 'the picture of dorian grey was always a dark tale. this version goes beyond dark. it is now a lurid tale with absolutely no merit whatsoever. run as far from it as you can.
my only question is what the hell was colin firth thinking when he took the second lead in it. really i ask seriously who the hell did he owe a favor. this is the biggest piece of junk i've seen in a long time and that includes every anne hathaway movie i've ever suffered through.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Song of the Day: 'What If'
happy birthday kate and yes you are the 'song of the day' although i sing your praises everyday
Happy Birthday Kate
Rejoice Rejoice for on this date in 1975 a new star burst forth that would shine with beauty and brilliance and she would be called Kate
Well I'm rejoicing. I first came to Kate by way of 'Sense and Sensibility' in 1995. I was impressed. So in 1996 when 'Jude' was released I went to see it. I am becoming more impressed. Also in 1996 I went to see 'Hamlet' because it was a sort of Julie Christie comeback. And there was Kate playing 'Ophelia' and I know longer needed more impressions. I knew then and there that Kate would be an actress to be reckoned with.
Then comes 1997 and the titanic 'Titanic'. The STAR was born. From that moment on Kate would rise to the heights of super stardom. But Kate would also amaze. Being offered a lot of major Hollywood movies Kate opted to do smaller independent films. This is how she really learned the craft. Kate became an actress not a "movie star". Thank god.
She had five Oscar noms with no win. I could quibble with three of them. I can really accept one: that being Jennifer Connelly in 2001. Kate in 'Iris' lost to Jennifer's 'A Dangerous Mind' and even I say that was correct. The lose to Helen Hunt in 1997 was a sham. Truth be told Julie Christie and Judy Dench also should have won over Hunt that year.
The real robberey was in 2004. Kate lost for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. WHAT? And to Hillary Skank, typo intended, for 'Million Dollar Baby'. Ridiculous, Absurd, Embarrassment. MADDENING!. Hillary snuck in with the rest of the Clint Eastwood's film awards. Highway Robbery.
I do have things to say about her 2006 lose for 'Little Children' but I'll deal with that another time.
But Finally At Last Kate won the Oscar for 'The Reader'. Just desserts justly served.
Happy Birthday Kate. Thanks for acting. Thanks for the choices. Thanks for the Work.
revisiting two videos i made awhile ago on her birthday
Labels:
best actress,
birthday,
kate winslet,
oscar winner
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