MattCanada here with another week of gay cinema. This week’s film is My Best Friend’s Wedding, one of the most criminally underrated films of all time and, in my opinion, the best comedy of the nineties.From afar the film’s gay credentials seem to amount to just another example of the romantic comedy’s stereotypical use of the gay best friend character. However, George (Rupert Everett in a career best performance) is the film’s voice-of reason, moral centre, and ultimately... more
First Reactions to The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
With only six days until the fast-tracked premiere of The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, A&E has released new preview clips and sent the show’s stars (Jackson, Tito, Tito’s impressive collection of bowler hats, Jermaine and Marlon) on the promotional circuit. And while Family Dynasty is centered on the Jackson brothers rehearsing for an upcoming tour, each clip — and each promotional appearance — without fail, stars the memory of Michael. But the most interesting moments... more
10 Actors Who Found Success as Screenwriters
If you’re an actor who’s frustrated with what Hollywood gives you, there’s always one good backup plan: Write your own stuff! Lately, more and more actors have begun writing scripts on the side, and today’s trades had two such stories. What better time for Movieline to look at 10 actors who’ve managed some notable screenwriting success? VN:F [1.6.8_931]please wait...Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)VN:F [1.6.8_931]Rating: 0 (from 0 votes) Share and Enjoy: AKPC_IDS... more
Noted Blog Magnate Tweets From Set of Untitled, Insane Wachowski/Huffington Project
/Film asks a perfectly valid question, and that is, what the hell is Arianna Huffington going on about on her Twitter feed today? In a mysterious and bizarre tweet last night, the HuffPo proprietress and Hellenic opinion-haver announced she was on her way to “chicago to take part in the Wachowskis’ movie on iraq from the perspective of the future.” Some hours later, there she was, true to her word, asking, “Do u want to know what I’ll look like in 90 years?” Sure,... more
On TV: Men of a Certain Age
TNT knows its demographic: the older male who’s been ditching Holly Hunter’s chump-snapping thighs for the USA network. In an attempt to reclaim some over-40 glory, Ted Turner’s channel premieres its garishly titled “dramedy” Men of a Certain Age this evening after The Closer, and it’s no surprise that dependable network stars like Ray Romano, Andre Braugher, and Scott Bakula front the proceedings. What’s more than surprising, however, is how Romano outshines... more














