An overview of the career of comic leading man Chevy Chase - HitFix.com
The best explanation I've yet seen concerning the peaks-and-valleys career of Chevy Chase.
MTMG
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES
Looking forward to TCM's first original documentary miniseries Moguls and Movie Stars in November!
Here's the press release!
MTMG
Looking forward to TCM's first original documentary miniseries Moguls and Movie Stars in November!
Here's the press release!
MTMG
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed – or Forced to Like Things - Miley Cyrus : People.com
Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed – or Forced to Like Things - Miley Cyrus : People.com
So you don't like Glee, Miley? Fine. But is it wise to be accepting their royalty payments then?
As for mocking the musical form, it was bringing people joy long before you or your parents were even born. And it still is, for those not fortunate enough to have had idyllic chilhoods living off Achy Breaky Heart and Hannah Montana royalties. Okay, maybe that's harsh. But pissing off the base isn't wise when you're tryin'...oops...trying to sell records. Just ask Daddy about his "I'm the most disrespected artist since Elvis" tantrum. One musical a month and you'll be hooked.
And if your hit music isn't your style of music, what is? Opera? I'm curious.
You may think I hate you. I don't. I wish you all the best. Just don't let your mouth run off in interviews like skanky Lindsay does. You have a certain amount of talent. Even more than Daddy. And I don't want to see it wasted on A Cyrus Family Christmas on the casino circuit.
And PLEASE don't get engaged or married at 17. That's a career killer right there.
Take care. My blog is always open.
MTMG
So you don't like Glee, Miley? Fine. But is it wise to be accepting their royalty payments then?
As for mocking the musical form, it was bringing people joy long before you or your parents were even born. And it still is, for those not fortunate enough to have had idyllic chilhoods living off Achy Breaky Heart and Hannah Montana royalties. Okay, maybe that's harsh. But pissing off the base isn't wise when you're tryin'...oops...trying to sell records. Just ask Daddy about his "I'm the most disrespected artist since Elvis" tantrum. One musical a month and you'll be hooked.
And if your hit music isn't your style of music, what is? Opera? I'm curious.
You may think I hate you. I don't. I wish you all the best. Just don't let your mouth run off in interviews like skanky Lindsay does. You have a certain amount of talent. Even more than Daddy. And I don't want to see it wasted on A Cyrus Family Christmas on the casino circuit.
And PLEASE don't get engaged or married at 17. That's a career killer right there.
Take care. My blog is always open.
MTMG
Shania Twain Is Officially Divorced – and 'Radiantly Happy' - Divorced, Shania Twain : People.com
Shania Twain Is Officially Divorced – and 'Radiantly Happy' - Divorced, Shania Twain : People.com
Good for her! Maybe she'll feel less like a managed product now.
MTMG
Good for her! Maybe she'll feel less like a managed product now.
MTMG
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Lindsay Lohan Faced Another Arrest Warrant - Crime & Courts, Lindsay Lohan : People.com
Lindsay Lohan Faced Another Arrest Warrant - Crime & Courts, Lindsay Lohan : People.com
It's about time that this girl retires from acting until she realizes the gift she has been given with her acting, and lears to use it properly. Work with seniors in your community and get some perspective, Lindsay!
MTMG
It's about time that this girl retires from acting until she realizes the gift she has been given with her acting, and lears to use it properly. Work with seniors in your community and get some perspective, Lindsay!
MTMG
Sunday, June 6, 2010
The Fien Prints 2010 Television Critics Association Awards ballot - HitFix.com
The Fien Prints 2010 Television Critics Association Awards ballot - HitFix.com
What? No Castle? Repeat after me: Emmys Now!!
MTMG
What? No Castle? Repeat after me: Emmys Now!!
MTMG
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Clint: The Last Man's Man
It occured to me yesterday, as I was watching TCM's Clint Eastwood tribute, that Clint Eastwood is probably the last grand movie star we have. Okay, I'll add Robert Duvall, Jeff Bridges, and Bruce Willis to that list.
But I have a feeling that Clint is the only one with enough confidence in his stellar track record not to give a crap what some young studio accountant's notes are while he's making his films. I hope he lives to be a hundred, because there's really no one to pass the torch to. Zac Efron? Chace Crawford? Not the first guys I'd cast as Dirty Harry, if the accountants were ever stupid enough to suggest one. (Best stupid suggestion ever: Kevin Costner and Demi Moore in an 80's Casablanca remake!)
But I'll put my money where my mouth is and suggest a New Hollywood Dream Team:
Colin Hanks
Lost's Josh Holloway (who has been generating Marvel buzz)
Bradley Cooper
Castle's Nathan Fillion (Marvel buzz as well)
Jay Baruchel
And as coaches or Elder Statesmen:
Kevin Costner
George Clooney
Jeff Bridges
Clint Eastwood (only if he has time)
Mel Gibson (if he gets it together)
What do you think?
MTMG
But I have a feeling that Clint is the only one with enough confidence in his stellar track record not to give a crap what some young studio accountant's notes are while he's making his films. I hope he lives to be a hundred, because there's really no one to pass the torch to. Zac Efron? Chace Crawford? Not the first guys I'd cast as Dirty Harry, if the accountants were ever stupid enough to suggest one. (Best stupid suggestion ever: Kevin Costner and Demi Moore in an 80's Casablanca remake!)
But I'll put my money where my mouth is and suggest a New Hollywood Dream Team:
Colin Hanks
Lost's Josh Holloway (who has been generating Marvel buzz)
Bradley Cooper
Castle's Nathan Fillion (Marvel buzz as well)
Jay Baruchel
And as coaches or Elder Statesmen:
Kevin Costner
George Clooney
Jeff Bridges
Clint Eastwood (only if he has time)
Mel Gibson (if he gets it together)
What do you think?
MTMG
More Clint Short Takes
Hang 'Em High (1968) - Clint's first release after the Leone films. Very formulaic, but a great place to start building his now-iconic persona.
Where Eagles Dare (1968) - As they used to say back in the day, a crackling yarn. Clint more than holds his own with Richard Burton, no mean feat.
Kelly's Heroes (1969) - A lighthearted WWII movie, weird as that sounds. But what else can you say about a movie that features Donald Sutherland as a 1940's hippie and Don Rickles as a fast-talking hustler? Clint wasn't happy with the way that MGM cut the movie. But man, what a trip!
Dirty Harry (1971) - Just plain cool. Do you feel lucky, indeed!
Magnum Force (1973) - More of the same.
MTMG
Where Eagles Dare (1968) - As they used to say back in the day, a crackling yarn. Clint more than holds his own with Richard Burton, no mean feat.
Kelly's Heroes (1969) - A lighthearted WWII movie, weird as that sounds. But what else can you say about a movie that features Donald Sutherland as a 1940's hippie and Don Rickles as a fast-talking hustler? Clint wasn't happy with the way that MGM cut the movie. But man, what a trip!
Dirty Harry (1971) - Just plain cool. Do you feel lucky, indeed!
Magnum Force (1973) - More of the same.
MTMG
YouTube - Child Stars On Your Television (Some Bad Language)
YouTube - Child Stars On Your Television (Some Bad Language)
From David Spade's best movie Dickie Roberts, this always brings a smile to my face. It's a great way to remember both Corey Haim and Gary Coleman, both gone way too soon. As for the "bad language", Maureen McCormick has earned it, dammit! If I had to go through life constantly hearing the following:
"Hey, Marcia!"
"Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!"
"How's your nose?"
"Wanna play football?
"What's it like kissing Greg?"
for something I starred in over 40 years ago, I might swear a little too!
MTMG
From David Spade's best movie Dickie Roberts, this always brings a smile to my face. It's a great way to remember both Corey Haim and Gary Coleman, both gone way too soon. As for the "bad language", Maureen McCormick has earned it, dammit! If I had to go through life constantly hearing the following:
"Hey, Marcia!"
"Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!"
"How's your nose?"
"Wanna play football?
"What's it like kissing Greg?"
for something I starred in over 40 years ago, I might swear a little too!
MTMG
Hope Davis Has Real Steel
Hope Davis Has Real Steel
This looks cool. Will it have a fleshier story than Avatar? I hope so. And about planning release dates so far in advance, I often wonder whether they adopted a similar strategy in classic Hollywood. I'll do some research and get back to you.
Thanks for sticking with me and dropping by!
MTMG
This looks cool. Will it have a fleshier story than Avatar? I hope so. And about planning release dates so far in advance, I often wonder whether they adopted a similar strategy in classic Hollywood. I'll do some research and get back to you.
Thanks for sticking with me and dropping by!
MTMG
PETER JACKSON MAY YET DIRECT “THE HOBBIT” | Studio Briefing
PETER JACKSON MAY YET DIRECT “THE HOBBIT” Studio Briefing
But this makes my night. I hope MGM can right itself in time to make these two (or more) films, and maybe two more Bonds. After that, they should concentrate on managing and licensing their wonderful library of films.
MTMG
But this makes my night. I hope MGM can right itself in time to make these two (or more) films, and maybe two more Bonds. After that, they should concentrate on managing and licensing their wonderful library of films.
MTMG
Adam Beach Joins Cowboys And Aliens
Adam Beach Joins Cowboys And Aliens
I wish these guys all the best, but we already had a pretty fine Western/sci-fi hybrid with Firefly and Serenity.
MTMG
I wish these guys all the best, but we already had a pretty fine Western/sci-fi hybrid with Firefly and Serenity.
MTMG
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