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Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: 'Grown Ups' Sequel, Best TV Shows on Netflix, and Khaaaaaaaaaaannnnnn!!!!

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:42:42 +0000

Absolutely, there is no "Getaway" for Baldwin from McQueen, no comparison at all.

Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: When Comedians Go Dramatic, TV Ownership Drops, and Grinder Classics

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 23:41:34 +0000

John, You state that "There’s always been something missing in any dramatic performance given by Robin Williams..." But not two sentences later you refer to "Williams’ terrific turn as a serial killer in “Insomnia."" I agree with "Insomnia," as I love most Christopher Nolan films, but what was missing from Mr. Williams's portrayal? Also, I was puzzled by your reference to Tom Hanks in "Road to Perdition." Although Road is a terrific film, I looked at your list as a puzzle of "Which one doesn't belong?" Although Hanks is a great comedic actor, actor overall, he ain't no comedian. A misfit in an otherwise outstanding list and superior to the linked list. My example is Will Ferrell in "Stranger than Fiction." Yes, it is mostly Ferrell playing himself, but way better than his average fare. Jim Carrey referenced several times, but his first "serious" role, and still I think his best, is "The Truman Show".

Big Hollywood : Justin Timberlake Praises the Marines: 'My Heroes'

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:07:16 +0000

The photo says it all. Although he is an actor, you can't fake that smile and enthusiasm. Well done, Justin.

Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: 50 Worst Remakes, Lecter TV, and the Threat of Holograms

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:23:45 +0000

Although I love StH, there is such a thing as overkill, like they do on my local classic rock station. Not retire, but treat it more like a fine wine [whine??]; used sparingly. "Free Bird" isn't far behind. That being said, radio does not play enough "Kashmir", "The Rover", or any other tune from Physical Graffiti, the best Zep album, with the first CD (or sides 1&2 for those vinyl owners) IMHO the best... ever... As far as remakes, they're all pretty bad. With what stars make today and the dearth of originality, why don't we just "Occupy Hollywood"? Remakes, prequels and sequels, oh my! Cheers, Frank

Big Journalism : Overreach or Partisan Strategy?: NPR Host Steps Down After Husband Joins Obama Campaign

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:19:55 +0000

A couple things: NPR putting on the facade of "balance" only seems to work with those on the left who believe that NPR is therefore skewing more rightward, while still somewhat to the left of Nancy Pelosi. Interestingly, I read this essay by the brainwashed cognoscenti at my local fishwrap where cliff jumping is a spectator sport: http://www.postgazette.com/pg/11298/1184650-153-0... And if NPR at least pretends to try to be balanced, the same cannot be said for ABC News's Claire Shipman and Jay Carney. Cheers, Frank

Big Hollywood : Morning Call Sheet: New Bond Villain, an Apple-less Cloud, Hackman Un-Retires?, and Tony Bennett Beg

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:58:37 +0000

"CBS boss says no way to 'Jersey Shore'" Yeah, it really fits with CBS's demographic, if by demographics you mean older than dirt. Appeal to Sumner Redstone! A little corporate nepotism is certainly okay with him! Cheers, Frank

Big Government : BREAKING: Operation #OccupyWallStreeters--SEIU's Stephen Lerner Leaks Plan to Terrorize Corporate Ex

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:54:02 +0000

looks like classic projection to me. It was, in fact, the reverse. Many more documented instances of wacko plants in Tea Party gatherings. Example: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/04/tea_p... Gotta get out of here. Putrid...

Big Hollywood : Meet the New Guy: Christian Toto's Top Ten Movie List

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 21:07:30 +0000

Finally, a top ten list that , although I don't agree with every one, I cannot discount any of your picks, and this is true even though I have never heard of "Once." Looked it up on IMDB, although not my cup of tea, I will give it a watch. "Miller's Crossing" is sublime, didn't watch it until this year, and I'm sorry for the times I missed that I could have watched it. It's that good. Cheers, Frank

Big Hollywood : Morning Call Sheet: Perry Mason Lives, Stupid Lawsuits, And Why We Love TV

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 20:59:58 +0000

Hey John, You state that "One of the greatest pleasures of a television series on home video, be it DVD or streaming, is being able to watch one episode after another." Ain't that the truth??? A few years ago, that's how my bride and I discovered the joys of "Lost". We didn't watch it when it first came out thinking it was a reality show, a la "Survivor", which I'm proud to say I haven't seen one minute of. Anyway, one of bettyboop's friends visited one day and the subject turned to TV. She asked if we had ever seen "Lost". Both of us ranted that we would never get within arms' reach of any reality show. She then described "Lost", so we went ahead and requested the DVDs through Netflix (this was before streaming). So we watched both Seasons 1 and 2 six or eight episodes at a time over a couple weeks. It was Eden in our bedroom, and quite a letdown when we caught up. I've DVR-ed Fringe, but I won't watch it until I have half a dozen episodes queued up. That's the only way to watch it, IMO. BTW... thanks for your Morning Call Sheets. I look forward to each one. Cheers, Frank

Big Hollywood : And the Honorary Oscar to Boost Oscar-Telecast Ratings Goes to ... Oprah Winfrey

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:16:37 +0000

Remember the buzz when BtMN purchased... er... won the Nobel Peace Prize? Apologists were buzzing that it wasn't about what Zero did, but what he was going to do... prescient perhaps? Anyway, the same applies with Oprah with her zillions, as intimated by many here already.

Big Hollywood : Morning Call Sheet: Superman, Perry White, Raymond and Bad Movies with the Word 'Green' In the Title

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 02:41:06 +0000

Good evening, just got a chance to read today's installment. Sympathies for your misguided watching of the Green Hornet movie. This parallel universe movie reminds me of the Ben Stiller "Starsky & Hutch" disaster. Once bitten, twice shy. I won't go anywhere near the Green Hornet movie. Cheers to all, Frank

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: #13 'The Greatest American Hero'

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:32:23 +0000

Good thing you said they "your favorite" and not "the best". This show wasn't near the tip of my tongue of my favorite shows. Maybe it would have been... when I was 12.

The Sundries Shack : Oooh! That Evil Netflix! Why I'll Just...Wait. They're Going to Have to Pay How Much? Oh.

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:12:54 +0000

You have to look at all service tiers to get an average price increase. Price increases are lower the higher the tier you're at. I am at the 4 DVD + streaming. My increase was only $2 a month. Although I also got hit with a separate $3 increase the beginning of the year. To me, it looks like the lower tiers got hit with the biggest increase.

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: #10 'Still Standing'

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:25:10 +0000

Also per IMDb; I did watch the show occasionally. Cute, but lightweight. This list is redefining "jump the shark".

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: #15 'I Love Lucy'

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:16:49 +0000

Amen! ONLY #15???? Puhleeeze, subjective or not, this TV pioneer deserves much more. I can understand someone not putting it number one, which I do enthusiastically, but not to put the first truly groundbreaking show in the top three or five is insulting to the rest of us. H'wood land, you got some 'splainin to do. Back up your rankings.

Big Hollywood : Sign the Petition: Move 'Red Eye W/Greg Gutfeld' to Fox News' Primetime

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:23:29 +0000

Although the dorky one above is a little too cavalier about it, I do agree that Red Eye is made for a late night time slot, and is Not Ready for Prime Time in the mold that (the original) SNL* was. You will take away its 'je ne sais quoi' with a prime time slot. Come on, folks! That's what DVRs are for! Therefore, I respectfully decline to sign. Cheers, Frank * The current SNL is not ready for prime time or anytime, IMO.

Big Journalism : BREAKING: Conservative Once Criticized Media Outlet; RELATED - Cards Fan: "I Hate the Cubs"

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:37:03 +0000

You must be awfully conflicted based on that statement. If you "hate liars," your head must be blowing up b/c all you've posted here are lies. Go back to the DUmmies where you belong.

Big Journalism : BREAKING: Conservative Once Criticized Media Outlet; RELATED - Cards Fan: "I Hate the Cubs"

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:32:16 +0000

Dana, I do wish you well in your gig at CNN. I do have a question, however. Why were you "impressed with CNN’s unprejudiced desire to include diverse voices on their network"? I just hope it was more than words by some poobah or CNN muckety-muck. From my vantage point, I see CNN as no different from the other alphabets, vastly outnumbered by liberal wackos. You're an Elisabeth Hasslebeck in a room full of Joy Behars. Am I off base? Regards, Frank

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: 'Red Eye' Interview With 'Eric' From Media Matters

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:51:21 +0000

absolutely, has the making of occasional visits, just don't bomb us with Eric like you did RedEye Robot Theater Cheers, Frank

Big Journalism : My Response to New York Daily News's Aliyah Shahid

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:32:00 +0000

Ummm, I did take it as a negative. I guess the nuance is over my conservative head.