Content tagged with "entertainment"
The top two contestants on American Idol, Danny Gokey, a widowed church music director from Milwaukee, and Adam Lambert, a gay singer from West Hollywood, are predicted to face off in the final. Despite their strong talent, the author suggests that the final vote may become more about their lifestyles and contemporary culture, with both conservative Christian America and LGBT America expected to support their respective contestants.
A celebration of a great TV show.
Ebert was best when a movie pissed him off.
The author attended a David Copperfield show at the Washington Pavilion and was impressed by his use of random participants in his tricks. The author was one of the 13 participants in a disappearing audience trick, which the author found to be intricately intricate and deceptive, despite the author’s initial skepticism about Copperfield’s abilities. The author now considers Copperfield a skilled entertainer and a fan of his work.
The author shares four excerpts from the original 1953 James Bond novel, “Casino Royale”, written by Ian Fleming. The excerpts reveal Fleming’s views on women and his own relationship with them, as well as Bond’s perspective on evil and the necessity of evil for the existence of good. The author recommends the book for its insight into the character and its plot, and recommends it as the most approachable of the Bond novels.
I’m not against nudity in media, so long as it has a point.
The document discusses the career and legacy of Phil Hartman, a renowned comedian who was known for his ability to mimic any accent and play various roles. The author mourns the loss of Hartman, who was a potential Hall of Famer, and suggests that his legacy could have been significant if not for injury. The document also provides examples of Hartman’s work, including his performances with Jon Lovitz, the Anal Retentive Chef, and Officer Miller.
The author shares their thoughts on the film “Avatar”, expressing disappointment that it was not released in 3D. Despite enjoying the film’s CGI, action, and creative details, the author criticizes the film’s plot as cliched and doesn’t see it as a significant film. They also dismiss criticisms of the film’s portrayal of business and religion, stating that while it may portray some companies as evil, it doesn’t indict all companies.
The author expresses their love for “The Incredibles” for several reasons. They appreciate the story of Mr. Incredible’s transformation, the architecture of the island, the soundtrack, the voice work of Holly Hunter, the inventive action scenes, and the character Frozone. The author also appreciates the film’s 60s feel, its blend of super secret agent and superhero, and the character of the babysitter.