Trailer Time: This Is It
I can’t recall the last time a concert film by a real artist (sorry Jonas Brothers) had such buzz about it. While Michael Jackson’s This Is It will no doubt … Continue reading Trailer Time: This Is It
Month: September 2009
About to Fall: Ogmios on Margaret Atwood’s The Year of the Flood
The Year of the Flood Margaret Atwood McClelland & Stewart Ten years on, millennial fever has not abated. Film, video games, books, comics – we’re fascinated with End of Things. … Continue reading About to Fall: Ogmios on Margaret Atwood’s The Year of the Flood
DVD TUESDAY WITH SCOTTY G
DVD’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine – This film kicked off the summer season, and even though it did quite well at the box office, most viewed it as being a disappointment. … Continue reading DVD TUESDAY WITH SCOTTY G
R.I.P. Patrick Swayze
Some of us will remember Patrick Swayze for Ghost. Others for Dirty Dancing. I think I’ll remember him for his performance in Donnie Darko. He was great playing against type. … Continue reading R.I.P. Patrick Swayze
Trailer Time: The Twilight Saga – New Moon
What does it mean when all one can say is that this looks marginally better than the first one. Honestly, I thought Twilight was supposed to be a comedy. I … Continue reading Trailer Time: The Twilight Saga – New Moon
100 Miles Of Work In This House Part 2 – JP Concludes His Interview With Writer And Artist Willow Dawson
In Part 1 of our interview (found here) Willow Dawson talked about her work schedule, her audience and female interest in comic books. In Part 2, she talks about … Continue reading 100 Miles Of Work In This House Part 2 – JP Concludes His Interview With Writer And Artist Willow Dawson
Scotty G’s Box Office Wrap-Up Report
Tyler Perry is very happy this weekend, as his latest film showed once again that he is a force at the box office. I am very unhappy this weekend, as … Continue reading Scotty G’s Box Office Wrap-Up Report
R.I.P. Jim Carroll
One of the scenes I discovered as a teen was the mid-70’s New York punk rock movement. While I didn’t love every band that came out of CBGBs, groups like … Continue reading R.I.P. Jim Carroll
Scotty G’s Box Office Predictions – Weekend of September 11, 2009
Four new releases battle for top spot at the box office this weekend, but which one will come out on top: 9, Sorority Row, Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad … Continue reading Scotty G’s Box Office Predictions – Weekend of September 11, 2009
Washout – Andy Burns on Whiteout, one of the worst films he’s ever seen.
You know you’re watching a bad movie when you’re sitting there for free and you’re still thinking about walking out. Such was the case with Whiteout, the new Kate Beckinsale … Continue reading Washout – Andy Burns on Whiteout, one of the worst films he’s ever seen.
Biff Bam Pop! Unboxes The Beatles Stereo Box Set
Yesterday after my big Beatles excursion, I came home, had the wife fire up the videocamera, and unboxed the Beatles Stereo Box Set. Check it out below! UPDATED: It took … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop! Unboxes The Beatles Stereo Box Set
The Beatles Remasters and Rock Band Arrive – You’re Gonna Lose That Girl
Today is 09.09.09, which means The Beatles Remasters and Rock Band are officially on store shelves. I was down at HMV’s flagship Toronto store bright and early with a pal … Continue reading The Beatles Remasters and Rock Band Arrive – You’re Gonna Lose That Girl