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Ferris 2?  Anyone? Anyone? ...

Ferris 2? Anyone? Anyone? ...

February 9 2012

In the era of sequels, prequels, remakes and reboots it's amazing that we haven't seen more of Ferris Bueller over the years.  The 1986 hit film was a cultural phenomenon and it is still considered by many as their favourite film of all-time.  Sure, there was a half-baked prequel TV series in 1990 starring a pre-Friends Jennifer Aniston and a pre-Diagnosis:...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Ferris Bueller's Day Off, king, Matthew Broderick, NCIS LA, talladega nights: the ballad
You're gonna make it after all

You're gonna make it after all

January 23 2012

While we won't find out the winners of the 18th Annual SAG Awards until next Monday, we actually already know one person who will be walking away with a statuette on the night. Television icon Mary Tyler Moore will be presented with the Screen Actors Guild's Life Achievement Award.  The Award is given annually to an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of the acting...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, SAG Awards, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The SAG nominees you haven't seen yet: Part 2

The SAG nominees you haven't seen yet: Part 2

January 16 2012

Last week I posted clips for every film nominated at this year’s SAG Awards.  Now it’s time for the nominated TV shows! Most of the nominees are shows we all know and love (like 30 Rock and The Office, yay!).  Others ... not so much.  But they must be good if they’ve been nominated!  So now I’m pumped to see them!  (Suits, pictured...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 30 Rock, entertainment daily, SAG Awards, The Office
And the winners are ...

And the winners are ...

January 31 2012

The girls from the civil rights era drama The Help stole the show last night winning 3 of the 5 film awards up for grabs.  With wins for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, as well as its ensemble cast, the film is now back in the race for best picture at this year's Oscars. Davis and Spencer also had two of the most inspiring speeches of the night.  "I'm...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, Diagnosis Murder, Dick Van Dyke, Ed Helms, ncis: la, SAG Awards, The Office, Tina Fey
Dallas returns

Dallas returns

January 21 2012

You read that right people.  The Ewings are back.  And not via some reunion special or tricky remake, but the actual series with the original characters and original stars picking up the story some 21 years later.  Think of it as season 14 (the original series had a run of 13 seasons from 1978 to 1991). “The cameras left 21 years ago”, the producers say....

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Dallas, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, SAG Awards
The SAG Award nominees you haven't seen yet

The SAG Award nominees you haven't seen yet

January 9 2012

It's often the case with award shows like the Oscars, the Emmys and the SAG Awards that we haven't been able to see a lot of the films or TV shows nominated.  And this year is no different.  The SAG Awards include a range of films and TV shows that have yet to be screened in Australia yet.  It can be a bit frustrating as a viewer not knowing what film a...

Number of times this has been liked: 1 entertainment daily, SAG Awards, summer shorts
And the presenters are …

And the presenters are …

January 28 2012

They say it’s an honour to be nominated, but I think it would also be pretty cool to present an award too.  Not that the role comes without its risks and responsibilities.  First there's the awkward small talk you may have to make with your co-presenter.  There are lines to flub, jokes that may fall flat and embarrassing teleprompter breakdowns to contend with....

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Awards, Ed Helms, John Krasinski, Jonah Hill, SAG Awards, The Office, Tina Fey
New music from Sandy and Danny?

New music from Sandy and Danny?

January 20 2012

Grease fans, get ready to get excited. Olivia Newton John and John Travolta may be working on some new music together! Tell me more, tell me more!   Well “our Liv” appeared on Channel 9's Today program this week promoting the the new comedy A Few Best Men, in which she stars, and let slip the news: “We’re talking about something but...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Gossip, Grease, John Travolta, Olivia Newton John, Two Of A Kind
Bridesmaids, 30 Rock and The Office lead the 2012 Writers Guild nominations

Bridesmaids, 30 Rock and The Office lead the 2012 Writers Guild nominations

January 6 2012

Happy new year everyone!  Like us, the Awards Season took a brief respite over the holiday period but it's officially back on track today with the 2012 Writers Guild nominations announced this morning in the US.  The Writers Guild Awards covers both TV and movies and there were a few surprises in this year's nods. On the TV side 30 Rock was nominated for best comedy...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 30 Rock, Awards, sag, SAG Awards, The Office
Oscars nods and snubs

Oscars nods and snubs

January 25 2012

This year’s Oscar nominees were announced today and everyone is talking about who wasn’t nominated as much as they're talking about who was (if not more so). The big surprise is that Martin Scorsese’s film Hugo leads the field this year with 11 nominations.  Most of Hugo’s nominations are in the technical categories like cinematography, which is why Hugo...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Awards, Bridesmaids, Harry Potter, Hugo, SAG Awards, The Artist
We need to talk about Kevin ... McCallister

We need to talk about Kevin ... McCallister

January 18 2012

I missed seeing "We Need To Talk About Kevin" at the cinemas last year.  From all reports Tilda Swinton's performance was extraordinary and she fully deserves her SAG Awards nomination for best actress.   However, from the looks of this hilarious new "trailer", Macauley Culkin should have been up for a nod as well. He does evil child well.  A little...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Home Alone, Macauley Culkin, Mashups, SAG Awards, Tilda Swinton, Trailers, We Need To Talk About Kevin
12x12 Days of Christmas

12x12 Days of Christmas

December 23 2011

Only two more sleeps until the Man In Red turns up, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday!  And as a special holiday treat I've gathered together 12 of my favourite versions of the timeless carol, "The 12 Days of Christmas".  All from TV and film of course!  Enjoy!  PS: As an extra special treat,...

Number of times this has been liked: 0 Christmas, Christmas carols, Cover songs, Music, The Office