The eleventh Star Trek film, simply entitled Star Trek, is a genuine experience. Saying that they got it right is like saying that the sky is blue. Star Trek is the best Trek film – but that’s only half the story. It is a blockbuster in all the right ways: fascinating characters; robust action sequences; […]
MOVIE REVIEWS: Star Trek is the best film of 2009, Michelle’s Review
J.J. Abrams is a man who I’ve always thought was way overrated – I’ve hated just about everything that he’s been involved in including Alias, Felicity, Mission Impossible III and that god awful Cloverfield. I’m also not a Trekkie, I’ll watch Star Trek the original series on occasion and Voyager whenever it’s on but I […]
Television: The CW Gets Out Their Fancy Clothes for Two Proms and a Wedding
Starting on Monday, May 11th, the folks at the CW Network are getting out their fancy Clothes as two of their hit series get ready to go to the prom and one prepares for a wedding! The festivities start on Monday May 11th at 8PM EST in a Gossip Girl episode titled, Valley Girl. Blair […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Tyson Packs a Fascinating Punch
Tyson, by writer and director James Toback, takes an honest and insightful look at Mike Tyson’s triumphs and battles throughout his life both in and out of the boxing ring, narrated by the former fighter himself. Toback has been a lifelong friend to Mike Tyson, and you can almost feel the heart of that friendship […]
TELEVISION: Crystal Chappell on Big Purple Podcast, The Goddess Edition
Calling all Crystal Chappell and Otalia fans! Come one, come all, today is a day you have all been waiting for. What day is that Tiffany? Well I’ll tell you dear friends. Crystal Chappell Podcast Day! That’s right folks, your favorite Guiding Light Goddess will be a guest on a very special edition of The […]
VIDEO GAME NEWS: Are You Ready to be a DJ Hero?!
It had to happen sometime, Activision has officially announced DJ Heroes and Band Heroes at their annual Gamers Day event in LA which, strangely enough the Weasels never invite me to. But then calling them weasels probably means I won’t be getting any invitations anytime soon. I hate to say it but I’m intensely curious […]
BLU-RAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Taken Hit the Streets May 12, 2009
The Movie that makes me scared to go to Paris on my Birthday, Taken hits the streets next week – May 12th. When a former spy’s, Liam Neeson, estranged daughter is kidnapped in France, he sets out to find her at any cost. Relying on his special skills, he tracks down the ruthless gang that […]
BLU-RAY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Valkyrie Comes to Blu-ray May 19
The remarkable yet seldom told true story of the German Resistance’s attempted coup and assassination of Adolf Hitler reveals itself when Valkyrie is released on Blu-ray Disc and Special Edition DVD with Digital Copy on May 19th from MGM Home Entertainment. Set in Nazi Germany, Valkyrie chronicles the daring and ingenious “July 20 plot” to […]
Hollywood Insider: Bringing Forte’tude to Star Trek- An Exclusive Interview with Actress Marlene Forte
Marlene Forte is living proof that success stories can happen to those who put their hearts, minds and fortitude into making them happen. Forte, a Cuban American immigrant, former teenaged mom and self-made business entrepreneur who spent six solid successful years as a video store owner, has turned herself into the female version of a […]
COOL TECH: Kindle DX is About Perfect, But Costs Way Too Much
Checked out the Amazon press conference and the Kindle DX is exactly what I want my Kindle to be – 8 1/2 by 11 that actually rotates is pretty hot and full PDF support (big deal for some, not for me as I don’t use PDFs for anything), and a built in 3.3 Gigs worth […]
MOVIE NEWS: A Gossip Girl Cast in Piranha 3D
Dimension Films has confirmed E! Online’s story that Jessica Szohr – best know for her role as Vanessa on “Gossip Girl” – has joined (previously announced) cast members Elisabeth Shue, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Adam Scott and Dina Meyer in the upcoming film PIRANHA 3D. In upcoming remake of the 1978 cult classic terror flick […]