Medical dramas are a hot commodity on television these days. Private Practice is one example and a rather good one at that as a spinoff of the even more wildly popular medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. These two shows feature attractive actors who deal with each other romantically, professionally, etc. Grey’s Anatomy is a soap opera through and through and Practice Practice is unquestionably an extension of that soapiness.
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On the night of April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg. It is a disaster which still lingers in the minds of people 100 years later. James Cameron made a film which captured the human drama and raw intensity of Titanic’s awe and horror. After its release in 1997, it eventually became the highest grossing film of all time only to be beaten by Cameron’s own Avatar 12 years later. Titanic is a moving love story set against a thrilling action film. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the actual disaster, Paramount Pictures has released the film in a special Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray 2D/Digital Copy combo pack so audiences can weep all over again.
Everyone wants true love. It’s a fact of life. Romance novels published by Harlequin, Mills & Boon entice readers and make them think that they, like the characters in the books will find their soul mates. PBS and filmmaker Julie Moggan have explored the relationship everyday people have with fiction and how real life can either be tragic or romantic. Now on DVD, Guilty Pleasures is yours to view. Just make sure you have plenty of chocolates and/or tissues.
Jack Black is a man of many talents. He is an actor and a comedian but his real start came as a musician where he made up half of the two-man rock band Tenacious D. His skills as a musician would also serve him well later on in 2003 when he starred in the charming comedy School of Rock. It is now out on Blu-ray and it is really a quality film. It’s rated PG-13 so it is perfect for most age groups. Not violent nor vulgar, it has all the ingredients of movie suitable for most audiences.
Well, they’re back! The Minions of Gozer are returning this weekend for what should be, a paranormally awesome performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill tonight, September 1st. The Minions are a group of performers who go around to different venues shadowcasting the classic 80s sci-fi comedy Ghostbusters. Now, if you don’t know what a shadowcast is, it’s a live performance given by actors who perform a movie simultaneously as it plays on the screen. Notable shadowcasts have been done for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Repo! The Genetic Opera.
The martial arts are a time honored sport which turns ferocious fighting into a thing of grace and beauty. The deadly moves which are depicted in Chinese motion pictures are especially lovely. One such motion picture is the epic The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, a wuxia film which showcases many interesting fight scenes, cool moves and fun action. The term “wuxia” means “martial hero” and it is a popular form of Chinese fiction. Popular martial artist/actor Jet Li stars in The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate and the results are somewhat mixed.
Disney films have a long standing place in both American and international culture. For decades, audiences consisting of both children and adults have been entertained and taken on many delightful adventures. Walt Disney was responsible for many of these trips to fantasyland. The Aristocats is one such trip and it was actually the last film Mr. Disney approved of before his death/cryogenic hibernation in 1966. Released in 1970, the film is a charming tale that is now out in dazzling high definition Blu-ray.
Animated feature films have been around for a very long time. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves started the genre in 1937 and more than seven decades later, the animated film business is still going strong. Heidi’s Song is one such animated feature. Released in 1982 and produced by Hanna-Barbera, it is a charming musical tale of a young orphaned girl who struggles to find a family and friendship. Warner Bros. has re-released the film on DVD through its special Archive Collection.
As a kid, Saturday mornings were like Christmas Day. Cartoons, cereal and a weekend full of having fun and not worrying. The only worry might be that two of your favorite cartoons were on at the same time but that’s what the VCR was for. Nevertheless, the fun was always there and entertainment company Secret Formula and the Nitehawk Cinema are having their very own cereal, cartoon and alcohol brunch event Spoons, Toons & Booze Gone Wild, a celebration of the wonderful combination of classic animated series and delicious cereal.
What is it about Oscar-winning actors who after they win the coveted award, they decide to star in mediocre films? Someone should have asked Jennifer Connelly this very question when she made the disappointing human drama Virginia, a film with two big stars but not a lot else.
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