Archive for March, 2008

Latest Reality Shows: Getting Worse?

At the risk of having my cultural-commentator card revoked, I have to confess that I’ve gone … Read more »

Coldplay CD: Frida or Ricky?

According to Rolling Stone:
Coldplay’s fourth album, due out on June 17th, will be called Viva la … Read more »

“Cell Phone” “Conversations”

Here are my Financial Times reviews of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” starring Mary-Louise Parker, and “Conversations … Read more »

Maggie Smith Battling Breast Cancer

Dame Maggie Smith, the 73-year-old British actress and Oscar winner, is battling breast cancer. Here are … Read more »

What Are the Chances for “Xanadu”?

A few readers of this website have sent me emails about a recent post, asking whether … Read more »

Anthony Minghella Dies at 54

I am absolutely heartsick at the news that director Anthony Minghella (pictured) died today in London … Read more »

Will Anyone Go To See “Stop-Loss”?

I don’t expect the movie “Stop-Loss” to stop the loss that is being suffered by every … Read more »