Archive for September, 2011

Film Fest: “Melancholia” & “Patience”

I got a double dose yesterday at the New York Film Festival’s press screenings (the official … Read more »

“Law and Order: SVU”: Excellent

I have long loved Mariska Hargitay (pictured) on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” even though … Read more »

Girl With Tattoo: New Trailer

The first thing to notice about the new trailer for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” … Read more »

New Mike Leigh Play Opens

The new Mike Leigh play, “Grief,” has premiered in London. (Reviews here and here.) It stars … Read more »

“Charlie’s Angels”: Simply Atrocious

Do you know the phrase “It’s so bad it’s good”? Course you do. It applies to … Read more »

Gucci Nods To “Blade Runner”

Milan fashion Week opened yesterday with a show of strength and sparkle from an international mega-brand … Read more »

What Videogames Still Get Wrong

Wired observes: ‘Videogame storytelling has made some astounding leaps over the past few years. Powerful narratives … Read more »