Archive for June, 2008

Del Toro Goes Back to “Hellboy”

Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth,” released a couple of years ago, left me utterly bored, so … Read more »

Yep, Casanova Slept With Everyone

According to the Guardian, “the familiar image of Giacomo Casanova as a libertine and sexual adventurer … Read more »

Angie’s Latest: Rat-a-Tat-Tat

“Wanted,” which stars Angelina Jolie and which opens today, is nasty, brutish, and not especially short. … Read more »

Cultural Quotation of the Day

“The Pope is not dressed by Prada but by Christ.”
— from an article debunking the myth … Read more »

His Latest: The Bourne Expansion

Not sure who this is? Look closer. Yep, it’s Matt Damon, shooting the “Informant” movie in … Read more »

The Queen Knights Salman Rushdie

Queen Elizabeth today knighted the controversial author Salman Rushdie, an award which caused protests by Muslims … Read more »

Bush Quip: One for the Ages

President Bush met with Filipino President Gloria Arroyo today at the White House. Trying for some … Read more »