Happy [almost] Fourth of July weekend! It's not really a long weekend for me as I'll be working both Monday AND Wednesday, though the office is pretty much dead today with everyone taking a day off. Last week was a pretty hectic one, hence I hadn't even posted anything other than my short film update. Well, …
Continue reading Weekend Roundup: Quick review of BABY DRIVER (2017)
I LOVE LOVE this idea from Brittani that I came across earlier this week that I had to take part. "Sometimes a simple look an actor gives is nothing short of brilliant," I totally agree with her sentiment. Sometimes the quietest, most subtle look or gesture has the power to generate the most emotional response, no …
Continue reading 10 Brilliant Acting Performances Defined by One Look
Greetings all and sundry! Between bouts of less than strenuous snow shoveling. I've taken refuge within the recent fare of The Sundance and Sony Channels. To acclimate myself with some interesting contemporary offerings. And maintain a sense of loyalty to Julian of Dirty With Class. And his suggestion that I sometime stray from my comfort …
When I first read about this blogathon, it was Sati's post on Breaking Emotions: Fear I knew I had to take part! Thanks Mettel Ray for spearheading this awesome blogathon! Here's the BLOGATHON idea and rules: Well, the idea of the Breaking Emotions blogathon is actually really simple: breaking down the most memorable scenes in …
Continue reading Breaking Emotions Blogathon: Tears & Surprise
Hello everyone! Happy post-BAFTA Monday, fellow film fans. I've only followed it somewhat via Twitter, seeing people's reactions on the winners. What's with the hate against ARGO, I think it deserved the Best Film and Best Director win for Ben Affleck. In fact, it's perhaps one of my favorite Best Picture contenders, but I remember …
Continue reading [Wintry] Weekend Roundup: House of Cards and All About Eve
Hello folks, welcome to the second 2013 edition of Five for the Fifth!! As is customary for this monthly feature, I get to post five random news item/observation/poster, etc. and then turn it over to you to share your take on that given topic. You can see the previous five-for-the-fifth posts here. 1. Well, since …
Greetings once again, all and sundry. It has been my distinct pleasure to proffer two heaping helpings of the life, times and career of one of the true greats of the actors' craft. Trying my best to keep each segment in chronological order to highlight changes and improvements in delivery and venue. Due to unexpected, …
Continue reading Classic Actor Spotlight: Jack Lemmon Part III… Defining Himself
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