Steven Van Zandt must, at times, slow down his busy life in order to take a moment to savor and appreciate where he finds his career today. With the exception of a brief sabbatical, he’s been the co-star of Bruce
Here we go again. Conservatives are still reeling from the heavy handed treatment Sarah Palin received in HBO’s “Game Change” trailer. Now, a new science fiction comedy uses a Palin impersonator (Stephanie Paul) to play the U.S. president dealing with an invading
‘BLADE RUNNER’ MAKERS AT ALCON SAY HARRISON FORD NOT IN TALKS TO STAR But the scuttlebutt sure got the project a lot of attention. Well done, Hollywood. Well done. AXL ROSE TURNS 50 TODAY Which means I’m like a hundred
Reprinted with permission from Conservatives For Palin. Written by Stacy Drake. Many months ago, HBO announced it was planning to make a movie based on the book, “Game Change” by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. After reading John Nolte’s article,
The 2010 presidential election tome “Game Change” recalled the battle between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama for the Oval Office. The HBO movie version is all about McCain’s Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. And, if this early peek is
Ben Stiller doesn’t have to work the boob tube circuit. The star of those “Focker” films as well as the “Night at the Museum” franchise is a pretty safe bet in box office circles. So why did he just sign
In case you haven’t noticed from the endless barrage of TV commercials touting how many Golden Globes various films have won or been nominated for – or boasting about how many more-obscure awards films have won – we’re in the
When HBO announced it was making a film based on the 2008 election chronicle “Game Change” conservatives imagined yet another GOP hit job from a network known for its liberal bias. The book painted a glowing portrait of Obama while
HBO is one of the most liberal entertainment outlets ever conceived, but at the very least you had to respect them for not trying to hide that agenda. So why go all spineless now? Part of HBO’s absurd, intelligence-insulting denial
HBO has made a name for itself for not only delivering strong original content like “The Sopranos” but deeply biased documentaries like “Reagan.” Now, HBO’s main competitor Showtime is backing a new documentary on Vice President Dick Cheney. The channel
The best description you’ll read of HBO’s beautifully produced original series “Boardwalk Empire” didn’t come from me. It’s actually something I’ve read in many places and the perfection of the description comes from the simplicity: good television that could be
‘SCORPION KING 3’ ON BLU-RAY AND DVD JAN 10 In a dangerous, action-packed battle to regain his glory and reclaim the empire, Mathayus’s journey is steeped in intrigue, sorcery and romance, fueling this new film that spawned from the billion-dollar
Four high-profile shows have just had their season finales – well, three did while the other (AMC’s “The Walking Dead“) instead invented the concept of a “mid-season finale,” a phenomenon that is even less necessary than the Jon Huntsman campaign.
The documentary feature “His Way” premiered on HBO this past Spring. “His Way” is based on the autobiography “When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead,” which highlights the life and career of the great film producer/concert promoter/manager/philanthropist/entrepreneur Jerry Weintraub
The NYT reports that Keith Olbermann’s ego may cost him yet another job and his absences behind the anchor desk during the biggest political nights of the season aren’t going unnoticed. In the television industry, Mr. Olbermann is well known
Alexandra Pelosi, daughter of House Minority Leader and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told Big Government this week that her mother wants to leave Congress–and that she remains in Washington only at the behest of her campaign donors. During a telephone
THIS YEAR’S LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SELECTIONS FOR THE NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY The Big Heat (1953) – You always enjoy seeing personal favorites receive the recognition they deserve, and this hard-boiled noir starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame and Lee Marvin is
Van Halen Reunites With David Lee Roth Years ago I predicted the exact date this would happen: The second Tuesday after everyone stopped caring. Whether you like their music or not, go back and watch Van Halen in their late
—— Other than focusing the narrative on former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the only other news here is how bad Julianne Moore’s accent is and that the tele-film will broadcast this coming March. As far as the film itself, I
Brian Williams of NBC is trying to qualify for quote of the year, in this the 11th hour. Coming out of a commercial break on Rock Center Monday night, Williams said this: “As we try to do on occasion, we
KYLE SMITH RIPS ‘DRAGON TATTOO’ Ouch: Once the hype dies, this movie will be best enjoyed as a drinking game. Down a shot of Absolut every time Craig whips his glasses on or off and you’ll be blitzed by the
Comedian Louis C.K. ‘s new comedy trial balloon might change how his fellow stand-ups earn a living. The comic released a new comedy special, “Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater,” via his personal web site on Saturday. No middle
This is a new, recurring segment on Big Hollywood where we focus on some of the best talent you (generally speaking) have never heard of. You’ll remember these people as “the bad guy fighting George Clooney” or “the main girl’s
I may be a movie critic by trade, but I still love me some television. Yet this week I ordered a new Blu-ray player capable of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu Plus to my flat-screen set. It’s the first
The millisecond the new HBO comedy “Veep” was announced conservatives figured it would be yet another slam against Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin. After all, Tina Fey’s impersonation of the former Vice Presidential candidate helped derail the McCain/Palin ticket, and celebrities
