My Favorite Reality TV
I’m usually not a huge fan of reality television. I understand that it’s cheap to produce—put a group of people in a strange situation, add a camera, and edit for drama. Voila! Must see TV! It’s just typically not my …
Category: Cinema Toast
Tickety-Boo?
I watched the opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics last night, along with millions of others from around the world. I wondered how the event might compare with the Beijing ceremony of 2008. Directed by Danny Boyle, the production …
Some Movies Just Make Me Feel Old
I spent my teen years in the 1980s and had a blast. But let’s be honest here—our big hair was out of control. Last night our family watched a 1985 TV whodunit called Murder with Mirrors, based on an Agatha …
This Is Not As It Should Be
I am sad for what happened in Aurora, Colorado this week. Going to the movies should be fun. Going to a midnight premier should be exciting. It shouldn’t be an occasion for fear and destruction. It should be a time …
They’re Not the Boss of Me!
Does a movie review really matter? Will a thumbs-up or rotten tomato prod you to go or keep you away from any particular movie? The less-than-stellar reviews that The Dark Knight Rises is accumulating got me to thinking about this …