Anybody want to talk about…
…the Oscars? Be my guest. I watch them off and on, mostly for the fashions and hairdos. And the politics. Love the politics. And also, in order to have some posts in the category “pop culture.”
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Leaving the fold
The process of political change, aptly described by Ace: It’s called a paradigm shift. It’s going to seem a little weird and scary at first, but it will also be thrilling and ultimately liberating. A lot of things that have … Continue reading →
Jennifer’s abs
This must-read (not!) article, putting down the recurrent Jennifer Aniston pregnancy rumors, refers to the 43-year-old actress’s “amazing rock-hard abs.” And lest you think this focus on Aniston’s abs is unusual, here’s another article that does the same. Here’s the … Continue reading →
On Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about Groundhog Day—again
In recent discussions of the film “Groundhog Day” on this blog, I’ve noticed a couple of people questioning why the Bill Murray character would find Andie McDowell’s Rita deserving of all those years of his devotion and energy. For example, … Continue reading →
Post-February 2nd reflections: how long does Bill Murray spend in Ground Hog Day?
One blogger’s answer: “8 years, 8 months, and 16 days.” Director Harold Ramis replies: I think the 10-year estimate is too short. It takes at least 10 years to get good at anything, and alloting for the down time and … Continue reading →
[UPDATED] Scarlett O’Hara…
…is missing some tie-dyed sheets: [ADDENDUM: Here’s a clip of a classic spoof of the scene in “Gone With the Wind” where Scarlett wears a dress she’s had made from her curtains. Carol Burnett is Scarlett, Vicki Lawrence Sissy, Dinah … Continue reading →
Obama to Iran: Please give us back our drone!
Obama to Iran: Please give us back our drone!“
Continue reading →Ronan Farrow, 24-year-old son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, is one lucky guy
Why do I say he’s lucky? Well, he could have inherited father Woody’s looks, but instead he strongly takes after mother Farrow. In addition, his original first name was Satchel, but when his parents parted ways, that was dropped in … Continue reading →
If I Loved You
I’ve become a teeny bit obsessed with the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel,” while indulging in one of my favorite procrastination habits—watching YouTube videos. Now, the musical “Carousel” was stupid in a lot of ways, especially the movie version. I … Continue reading →
Very trivial musical trivia
(1) Shirley Jones was named after Shirley Temple. (2) Gordon McCrae took over the role of barker Billy Bigelow from Frank Sinatra in the movie version of “Carousel” . (3) Meredith Willson, who wrote “The Music Man,” was a graduate … Continue reading →
Still another reason to love Cary Grant
What he said about politics: Grant did not think movie stars should publicly make political declarations. Grant described his politics and his reticence about them this way: “I’m opposed to actors taking sides in public and spouting spontaneously about love, … Continue reading →
Age as equalizer
I have observed that even the beautiful usually don’t stay so. Youth is a wonderful thing that enhances the looks of all. But those who were spectacularly beautiful when young don’t necessarily age in a way that keeps them a … Continue reading →