What Makes An Expert, Anyway?

The folly of “expert” Oscar predictions…. [...]

I Call Bullshit On The Globes

Ok, so from the beginning of the show, winners have been allowed to go on and on, thanking lawyers & agents, sons & daughters, … but not once did the director of the telecast play someone off. That is until Peter Morgan…. [...]

2006 indieWIRE Blog Poll

In response to fellow blogger Tom Hall’s call to arms, as well as the 2006 indieWIRE Critics’ poll I am posting my year end list. I have violated the rules laid down by Mr. Hall and indieWIRE because I felt like it and because I have trouble following directions. I have doubled the performance categories and thrown some runners up, as well as a few “worst of the year” mentions. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: my blog, my rules! [...]

NYFF ’06 – Days In The Dark

Toronto, New York Film Festival, Woodstock, The Hamptons, AFI Fest, AFM, Denver, London… add those up with the new Fall TV season and it’s enough to make a guy go all jibber jabber. (Extra points if anyone can name that reference!) Having recently returned from Toronto, I find myself trying to catch up on my writing and my TV while simultaneously trying to plan the next 3 months of festivals and other travel. (I need to go on a mileage run later in the year. Anyone care to join me?) [...]