Girls Who Wear Glasses

Just returned from the Southern California Writers Conference in Irvine with two things essential to any writer’s life: a deepening knowledge and love of both the craft we ply and the people wh...

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Ever wonder what happened to John Hughes, the creator of Ferris Bueller and Molly Ringwald's career? Ever think he was a farmer? You never know what Hollywood will drive people to. Excellent obi...

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So, the Emmys officially stink. Not only have they refused to acknowledge the existence of "Battlestar Galactica" (BSG) for years, now they've also decided that writers receiving awards don't nee...

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Yes, it’s been forever since I posted a film review, but in all fairness I’ve been writing my own movie. It took a little while – the better part of two years really – but who’s making ...

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Hello, all. Bet you've been wondering which cliff I've fallen off. Or at least, I hope a few have. Rest assured, all is well. In fact, I've been busy trying to cross a major finish line. But mor...

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Hey all! If you're up for a mind-bender late tonight, check out "Shack Out on 101" - the Underground Classic over on Turner Classic Movies. Lee Marvin, tough, true blue Amercian #2 (behind ...

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(Thought that might grab ya...) Film 34: “Whirlpool” (1949) Matinee Muse Unmasked Written by Ben Hecht and Andrew Solt Directed by Otto Preminger Film 35: “10,000 B.C.” (2008) B.C...

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Film 34: “La rs and the Real Girl” (2007) It may say more about me than this film, but I laughed for a hour half straight, beginning at the moment that too-shy-to-be-touched Lars (Ryan ...

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Classic romance today – one funny, one earnest. Two fairly funny-looking heroes. And just for fun…a little poetry. Film 32: “The Goodbye Girl” (1977) Written by Neil Simon (“Bilox...

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I suppose it’s the way of all New Year’s resolutions. January = Discipline. February = Peevishness. When people work out as a resolution, I think right about now is when they start trying...

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Oh, hell. I have nothing new to say about these movies. I’ve sat and stewed for over a week, broiling under the pressure of a promised feature. This is it: they’re wonderful, sexy, powerfu...

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This is just finishing up the last two episodes of the PBS series – on DVD as well. Film 27: “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009) (PBS) NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BR...

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Coming your way this week: Sex in the '30s vs. Violence in the '90s. But first, in honor of my favorite show just getting better and better as it gets ready to phase out forever, I wanted first ...

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Film 26: “The Betsy” (1978) Written by Walter Bernstein and William Bast, based on a novel by Harold Robbins Directed by Daniel Petrie Every once in a while, a movie will show up in my ...

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Happy Friday! I hope it finds you all well and ready to indulge in a little late-night, only slightly naughty humor. One of Darren and I's more recent habits is DVRing "The Late Late Show with ...

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Once again, it's time for me to post over at Back Seat Producers. I hope you'll click below to keep reading me there...this movie is worth it! Film 24: “Veronica Guerin” (2003) Written b...

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Just in case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been away for a little while. This has little to do with my viewing habits, and a lot to do with Darren and I’s plumbing woes. It’s surprisingly dif...

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Film 21: “In America” (2002) Written by Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan & Kirsten Sheridan Directed by Jim Sheridan It’s raining today in San Diego – a fairly steady, gray rain – not a...

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Film 19: “Greenfingers” (2000) (UK) Written and Directed by Joel Hershman A young, angry Colin Briggs (Clive Owen) finds solace in the greener paths – as a gardener in an open prison. ...

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Hi kids! Later today, I'll be posting reviews for "Greenfingers" (2000) (UK) and "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) (Japan), so stay tuned. But first, a little news, courtesy of Amy: Reelz says the mo...

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Okay, two movies behind, and it’s only January. I’m starting to feel like Alice’s rabbit a bit here – late, late for a very important date – and wouldn’t Van Johnson be mad? Well, he...

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Sorry to be behind on the posting, all! I had a full weekend of company - yay, Beth! - and am going to have to try to post tonight after work and a late writers' meeting. The busy life of The Pla...

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Film 16: "Hijacking Agatha" (1993) Written and Directed by Marek Piwowski Yay! At last, some help! My darling friend Nancy Fisk stopped by today to watch one of my queue – an obscure little...

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Film 15: “As You Like It” (2006) Adapted By Kenneth Branagh from William Shakespeare’s play Directed by Kenneth Branagh So pretty, so colorful, so full of professional performances –...

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Film 14: "Get Smart" (2008) Written by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember, based on characters by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry Directed by Peter Segal Okay, this one is simple. Steve Carrell play...

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