Heredity, ain’t it wonderful?
I present to you Exhibit A, actor Jake Hoffman (aka Dustin Hoffman’s son): A little more handsome than his dad, though, don’t you think?
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Obamacare: let’s not call it cancelled, let’s call it “transitioned”
So much kinder and gentler: One thing that you should be aware of is that word has gone out and Democrats will no longer speak of plans being “cancelled.” They are now all using the euphemism “transitioned to better plans.” … Continue reading →
“Daisy Daisy” actually was one of the first computer vocalizations
Yesterday on the “Gravity” thread we were discussing that trailblazing (and, IMHO, superior) movie, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Who can forget that memorable moment when astronaut Dave was forced to dismantle the malfunctioning and paranoid (hey, you’re not crazy if … Continue reading →
“Gravity”: gravitas?
Even though I don’t go to the movies that often, I went to see “Gravity” the other night. It’s one of those movies that’s more like a theme-park ride, which doesn’t work too well on DVD. So I donned my … Continue reading →
Michelle Obama has a Halloween dream
It’s that some day, children will go out trick or treating for fruits and vegetables: First Lady Michelle Obama held a news conference last night, where she predicted that one day, children would go out on Halloween and beg for … Continue reading →
Happy 25th birthday, Midnight Run!
Actually, it’s Happy Belated Birthday. But I still have to write (again) about one of my favorite movies of all time, “Midnight Run”, in honor of its 25th birthday, which occurred a few months ago. On paper, there’s nothing about … Continue reading →
Fashion forward, fashion backward
Ah, the Paris designer shows during Fashion Week! The elegance, the money, the glamour, the je ne sais quoi. Or perhaps not: Then there’s always Wizard of Oz retro: And modesty: Enough, enough. For a palate cleanser, let’s go back … Continue reading →
Separated at birth?
Just to help you out—the first two are one person, the second two another.
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Two actors I really like (or is it really one?), each with Judi Dench:
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The “Republicans are racist” propaganda program continues apace, along with other revisions of history. The Soviets would be so proud! Mona Charen writes: The latest entry appears to be “The Butler,” which misrepresents President Reagan…as, at best, insensitive to blacks, … Continue reading →
Great movie endings
I was watching the movie “Broadcast News” last night, a film I’d seen in a movie theater when it first came out (1987), but didn’t remember all that well—except, that is, for the scene where wannabee news anchor Albert Brooks … Continue reading →
Separated at birth: triplets
Three actors. Hint: two are German.
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