'Margaret': DVD and Bluray Releases Today

'margaret' was one of the lost films of 2011. although it appeared on many 'best of' at year's end most of us never got to see it. now we get the chance, it releases on disc today. after almost 5 years in litigation hell it was well received when finally released. i'll let you know when my bluray arrives from amazon.

The Beginning of the End

'the closer' begins it's final season tonight. only six episodes to go. and then brenda lee johnson will say goodbye. i will miss her. the wonderful kyra sedgwick created one of tv's best characters. quirks and all. but i thank her for six great seasons in the major crimes unit. kyra and her alter-ego will be sorely missed.

but alas when the final episode finishes we will go right into 'major crimes' starring mary mcdonnell as the probably, possibly, quirkier captain sharon raydor and most of 'the closer' cast with additions. i want this to work. ms. mcdonnell's work and character on 'the closer' grew on me. i hope this 'sequel' succeeds.

Natalie Wood's Cause Of Death Changed From 'Accident' To 'Undetermined'

Actress Natalie Wood's cause of death, formerly ruled as accidental drowning, has been formally changed to "undetermined."

The 43-year-old was found drowned in 1981, after a night of yachting off the Californian coast with her husband, Robert Wagner, and actor Christopher Walken. The Los Angeles Coroner's office ruled her death as accidental. The coroner's report noted that a night of heavy drinking could have caused her to slip and fall, according to MSNBC.

In November 2011, however, the case was reopened after Dennis Davern, the yacht's captain, came forward with new information about the incident. Davern said he believes that Wagner was responsible for Wood's death.

According to Davern, Wagner and Wood had been involved in an intense argument earlier that night, CBS reports. When Wood went missing, Davern claims, Wagner asked him not to look for her.

As of January 2012, the investigation had still found no new evidence to indicate Wood's death was a murder.

Now, however, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is changing their tune. Some of the bruises found on Wood's body, detectives told TMZ, have been determined to be inconsistent with death by drowning.

The detectives noted that they still believe drowning to be the ultimate cause of Wood's death. However, the suspicious bruises were one factor that led the L.A. County Coroner to change the cause of death on Wood's death certificate from "accident" to "undetermined."*

this comes as know surprise to me. i have thought for years that mr wagner was complicent in natalie's death. every time this case reopens i pray justice will be done. maybe then the lovely ms wood will be able to rest in peace.

*(reprinted without permission)

Natalie

 

some say elizabeth taylor but i say natalie was by far the more beautiful woman on screen

gone but never forgotten

14 Minute Sampler for Hans Zimmer's 'Dark Night Rises' Soundtrack

some of the cast

is it possible marion cotillard grows more beautiful every day?

Andrew Christian Presents

another andrew christian underwear ad

Josh's Jukebox: 'Call Me Maybe'

New BluRay Releases

i missed posting these two 7/3 releases. 'barbarella' is fun and 'under the tuscan sun' merely has a certain charm, mostly because of diane lane, but not much else.

both are available from amazon. just click on the banner on right sidebar

Josh's Juke Box: Donna Summer

i ignored ms summer's passing earlier this year because she turned on the gay community after WE made her a success. in retrospect however i can't deny the voice, the music or the presentation. so here we go with two of my favorite summer's songs.

'macarthur park'

'state of independence'

'Oz The Great and Powerful' Poster Unvieled

staring james franco, rachel weisz, mila kunis and michelle williams

Josh's Jukebox: 'Winner'

the pet shop boys latest. this is a lyrics only video unfortunately. they are still great.

On This Day of Independence

he has my back

and now

'The Star Spangled Banner'

Josh's Jukebox: Happy July 4th 'America the Beautiful'

Josh's Juke Box: 'Firework'

seems appropriate for this independence day.

from the soundtrack of my mind

and katy perry

Here's to the Red White and Blue

'1776'

perhaps today is the day to catch up with '1776'. or see it for the first time. it was better on stage but the film is still grand.

First Look at Naomi Watts as Princess Diana in 'Caught in Flight'

i like naomi watts but this is not right. she is no more diana than i am.

Glee's Whole Cast Returning, Chord Overstreet Possibly Becoming a Regular

Glee showrunner Ryan Murphy told Vulture of his fifteen series regulars, "They're all coming back. Anyone who is a regular is coming back. Everyone said yes." Now that news is being corroborated by several sources, with the additional info that Chord Overstreet, who appeared in season two, left, and returned for part of season three, will be back and may become a regular. "Lea Michele and Cory Monteith are among those likely to be in most if not all episodes," according to Deadline, whileThe Hollywood Reporter writes, "Michele, Monteith and [Chris] Colfer are poised to return as series regulars."

A confusing portion of the casting confirmation lies in the fact that regular and recurring actors may not necessarily see more or less episodes depending on their statuses. Along those lines, Murphy originally said to us, "It doesn't mean everyone will be doing 22 episodes, but everyone wants to stay in our family and our world." He added, "I wanted to make sure those actors know that if they want to have a home, they have a home. If they want to explore new and different things while also having a home, that is also an option."

Start placing bets on which cast members square off with already announced guest stars Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and American Idol's Jessica Sanchez ... and on who mysteriously drops out of stories while exploring their Murphy-blessed, Glee-less freedom.

(reprinted without permission)

Josh's Jukebox: 'Coming to America'

soundtrack of my life

neil diamond