Month: June 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Saturday that 23 more people died from coronavirus overnight with 2,169 new cases reported. Across all areas of L.A. 32 more words via L.A. County Public Health Confirms 23 More Deaths And 2,169 New Cases of COVID-19 — Deadline

“In Caravaggio and Scorsese’s art, the silent actions of male and female characters speak louder than words. We don’t need to hear Holofernes scream to understand what Judith has taken.” via Martin Scorsese, ‘Mean Streets’ and Caravaggio’s Moment of Illumination — Vague Visages

Heat (1995)Written & Directed by Michael Mann I’d always heard how good Heat was, but it was a film that I’ve circled around without ever sitting down and watching it, until now. I wouldn’t say I am a fan of Michael Mann’s, but I have appreciated every film I’ve seen, with Collateral being my favorite […]… Continue reading Movie Review – Heat —

Costume designer and film director Joel Schumacher died on Monday morning following a year-long cancer battle. The icon responsible for “Batman Forever, “St. Elmo’s Fire,” the film adaptation of “The Phantom of The Opera” and more was 80 when he died. “My success annoyed a lot of people always. Maybe they thought I didn’t deserve […]… Continue reading Celebrities react to Joel Schumacher’s death: ‘I am in tears’ — VOICE OF THE HWY

If ever there was a director who had a strange career, surely Joel Schumacher would be among the first in line to claim that distinction. Over the thirty plus years he spent behind the camera, he was responsible for blockbusters (Batman Forever), bombs (Batman & Robin), cult films (St. Elmo’s Fire), and the occasional art-house […]… Continue reading Bombs and Bonanzas: The Better Than You Think Career of Joel Schumacher — Awards Daily

BETTER Call Saul showrunner Peter Gould has revealed season five’s harrowing desert scenes were planned way back during Breaking Bad’s final series. And amazingly that the idea came before the entire concept for the Netflix prequel even existed. The episode in question features Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) and Mike (Jonathan Banks) stuck with one another […]… Continue reading Better Call Saul’s harrowing season five desert scenes were planned during Breaking Bad’s final series reveals boss — The Sun

“You should never tell a psychopath they are a psychopath. It upsets them.” via Killing Eve — The Combxne

Editorial note: Opinions expressed here are solely those of the blogger Although I’ve spent much of the past several years watching television over movies, I’m something of a film buff. I was raised going to the movies and my father and brother in particular carry this passion forward. My favorite movie? Thought you’d never ask. […]… Continue reading Have Soundtrack; Will Run — shishkabobgirldad

I’ve dealt with racists online and trolls. I’ve dealt with the stereotypical old conservative white man who loves Trump more than his own wife and kids. You see a lot of examples of blatant racism on Twitter with viral videos and popular Facebook posts. But to be knowingly supporting a racist by being their friend? […]… Continue reading When a racist ends your relationship — you won’t go lonely

Oh hey, fun fact that you probably didn’t know: this show still exists, and it just released its second season today. But after last season, I couldn’t help but wonder if this one would be more woke or if we’d see more really gripping episodes, both of which we got plenty of last year. So, […]… Continue reading A Mellow Take for a Second Season: A Few Thoughts on The Twilight Zone Season 2 — One Man and His Banjo