13th Annual EU Film Festival: I Am Love and BrotherhoodThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:49AMThis is part of Chicagoist's coverage of The European Union Festival , which runs March 5 to April 1 at the Siskel Film Center. I Am Love centers on a wealthy family who has made their fortune in textiles. Now, movies about dysfunctional rich families are a dime a dozen; Italian movies about dysfunctional rich families might even constitute its own genre (take Visconti's The Leopard and The ...
13th Annual EU Film Festival: I Am Love and BrotherhoodThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:49AMThis is part of Chicagoist's coverage of The European Union Festival , which runs March 5 to April 1 at the Siskel Film Center. I Am Love centers on a wealthy family who has made their fortune in textiles. Now, movies about dysfunctional rich families are a dime a dozen; Italian movies about dysfunctional rich families might even constitute its own genre (take Visconti's The Leopard and The ...
CHIT CHAT: John McDonald talks about 'Lilt of Irish Laghter'Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:52AMTheatrical producer John McDonald has put together a timely musical called “A Lilt of Irish Laughter,” with stories and Irish songs by Shelia Fahey of Dorchester and a cast of local performers. The show runs Thursday and Friday in Quincy. McDonald gave us a quick overview of the production.
CHIT CHAT: John McDonald talks about 'Lilt of Irish Laghter'Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:52AMTheatrical producer John McDonald has put together a timely musical called “A Lilt of Irish Laughter,” with stories and Irish songs by Shelia Fahey of Dorchester and a cast of local performers. The show runs Thursday and Friday in Quincy. McDonald gave us a quick overview of the production.
'Daily Show' crew, Letterman poke fun at Oscar interrupterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:25AMLate-night TV personalities are poking fun at the producer who interrupted Easton native Roger Ross Williams' Oscar acceptance speech on Sunday.
'Daily Show' crew, Letterman poke fun at Oscar interrupterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:25AMLate-night TV personalities are poking fun at the producer who interrupted Easton native Roger Ross Williams' Oscar acceptance speech on Sunday.
Breaking the mold of Donny ClayThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:14AMOn the long-running sitcom "Seinfeld," Jason Alexander played the bumbling George Costanza, who always seemed as if he needed a motivational speaker to psych him up to get through life.
Breaking the mold of Donny ClayThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:14AMOn the long-running sitcom "Seinfeld," Jason Alexander played the bumbling George Costanza, who always seemed as if he needed a motivational speaker to psych him up to get through life.
Heere's Comedy!...Comics compete for right to appear at Norfolk comedy festivalWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:55PMEleven stand-up comics will square off at the Liederkranz in Grand Island on Saturday night to see who will get the opportunity to perform in the third annual Viaero Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk this summer.
First novel boosts profile of playwrightWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:37PM"I want to be awful. I want to do awful things and why not? Dullis dull is dull is my life. Like now, it's night, not yet time forbed but too late to be outside and the two of them reading readingreading with their eyes moving like the lights inside a copymachine."
ABC chairman: climate reporting just an exercise in group-thinkWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:51PMClimate change has become an issue where contrary views are not tolerated and sceptics are mocked in the media. This shouldn't happen at the ABC, said ABC chairman -- and known climate change denier -- Maurice Newman , in a speech to journos.
Letterman's extortionist pleads guiltyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:35PMA FORMER TV producer driven by jealousy and debt admitted he tried to extract vengeance and extort money from late-night talk show host David Letterman.
People: 'Mad Men' inspires pricey line of BarbiesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:28PMThe latest on ''Mad Men'' Barbies; Charlie Sheen; Hilary Duff; Marie Osmond; Andy Whitfield; Barbara Walters and Ricky Martin
Maurice Newman's address to ABC staffWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:05PMText of the speech by ABC chairman Maurice Newman to ABC journalists, program-makers and manage
The 30 best New York moviesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:46PMBrooklyn's Finest recently opened, and that gave us just enough of an excuse to delve into some classic New York-themed movies. First, the all-powerful disclaimer!
Toyota, GM take lumps at OscarsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:06PMHyundai is America's hottest car brand, full of bravado and spending like crazy to hype its new models. General Motors is that sad-sack auto company that closed a lot of plants and cast thousands of workers adrift. Toyota is a national joke. Those were the main messages conveyed about the auto industry to 40 million viewers during Sunday's telecast of the Oscars on ABC. Of course, it would be ...
Producer pleads guilty to Letterman blackmailTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:47PMThe producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman of workplace affairs pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny.
Zack Gerber on Jay LenoTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:06PMBy now, you've seen the above video of Albe's team rider Zack Gerber pedaling his bike on a treadmill, attempting a footjam and face planting into the treadmill, right? Well, in just one week's time, the video received over 40,000 views on Vimeo, and its popularity continues to grow. How you might ask? Well, the clip ended up on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Click on the link and check it out ...
New DVD Releases: Up In The Air, Precious, Old DogsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:06PMWell, the Oscars are over, but never fear because two brand new Oscar worthy DVDs are hitting shelves today! Hurray, because they include one of the night’s big winners, Precious (Adapted Screenplay and Supporting Actress), and its biggest loser, Up In The Air (6 major nominations and no wins). But it’s not all about prestige [...]
Buffalo Grove board reprimands trustee, passes recall ordinanceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:53AMThe marriage between Trustee Lisa Stone and the Buffalo Grove village board was not exactly a match made in heaven. And now it appears to be drifting even further toward divorce.
What We're Reading, March 9 - 15Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:59AMIs the biblically inspired Angelology the next Da Vinci Code? James Hynes' Next causes us to inaugurate the genre "Mick lit" (think middle-aged men and the Rolling Stones). A prominent advocate of No Child Left Behind reverses course. And ace spy John Wells is back, undercover and in deep.
WH: Massa's Health Care Charges 'Ridiculous'Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:49AMThe White House today dismissed claims by retiring Democratic Rep. Eric Massa, who says he was forced out of Congress as part of a "setup" staged by the White House.
The Academy Smiles With Both FacesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:00PMAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in full-fledged identity crisis. Almost everything about the ceremony was big and commercial; almost everything about the winners was small and arty.The Osc...
Philip Seib: U.S. Public Diplomacy's Flimsy New FrameworkMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMThe long-awaited "roadmap" for U.S. public diplomacy has finally emerged from Undersecretary of State Judith McHale's office, and it is a stunning disappointment. It...
Oscar co-hosts give stars comic one-two punchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01PMLOS ANGELES - Comedy stars Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, the first duo to share the Oscar stage as co-hosts in the television age, traded punch lines and barbs in Sunday's show as they gently roasted this year's nominees.
The Academy Smiles With Both FacesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe Oscars telecast exposed an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in identity crisis: the ceremony was big and commercial; the winners were small and arty.
Boise St. suspends safety RobinsonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMBoise State senior safety Jason Robinson has been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.
The Oscars - it's a wrap!Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:56PMThe Hurt Locker Best Film? Yes it is. Kathryn Bigelow Best Director? Yes she is.
Oscar’s ‘Kanye moment’ comes courtesy of author who spent year at PLHSMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMBy Lori Carlson, Correspondent The buzz following Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony included what many already are calling “Oscar’s Kanye moment.” That episode came via Elinor Burkett, the journalist-turned-author-turned-documentary filmmaker who spent a year studying students at Prior Lake High School in 1999 and 2000. read more
Sneezes, Hiccups, Laughs and a Chamber GroupMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:14PM“Bodymusic,” is a witty, imaginative new piece presented by the Argento Chamber Ensemble at the Miller Theater on Friday.
Gayapolis News - Valerie Harper is Tallulah Bankhead in "Looped" On BroadwaySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:04PMAs if there were not already enough reasons to go to New York City, now there is yet another major reason to go. The theatrical production of LOOPED, an outstanding comedy just opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre at 149 West 45th Street.
Beechwood shines in writingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:05AMBeechwood High School made its mark on the Scholastic Writing Competition, with four pieces from the school chosen as the American Voice Nominees.
'SNL' recap: Zach drops bySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:48AMKen Tucker on a week of familiar sketches taken to satisfying new levels of silliness inspired by the host
TV Watch: 'SNL' recap: Zach drops bySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:36AMAfter a dismal cold-open about President Obama’s health-care reform during which the studio audience was quietly bored, as though it was attending an actual Obama health-care summit, Saturday Night Live perked up considerably with host Zach Galifianakis and his piano musings during the opening monologue, including: “I’ve been in Canada, opening for Miles Davis,” said Galifianakis, then corrected ...
Comedian Griffin takes aim at PalinSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:28AMANCHORAGE, Alaska Comedian Kathy Griffin brought her Life on the D-List show to Sarah Palin's home state Friday, skewering the former Alaska governor at a raucous show in Anchorage.
'SNL' recap: Zach drops bySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:24AMBy Ken Tucker Ken Tucker on a week of familiar sketches taken to satisfying new levels of silliness inspired by the host