I Thought a Think (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
OLYMPIA, WA—Citing mounting debt and a decline in tourism dollars, the state of Washington will shut down for good on August 31, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire told reporters Monday. "I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has ever lived in or visited the great state of Washington," Gregoire said at a press conference held on the steps of a boarded-up Capitol Building....
Abovethelaw.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
* Judge Diane Cannon -- no relation to actress Dyan Cannon (who played a judge on Ally McBeal) -- benchslaps Sidley Austin for its brief in the high-profile case involving Northwestern University journalism students fighting a subpoena for their records and grades. [ National Law Journal ] * Speaking of journalistic freedom, was prior restraint applied to a high school newspaper -- by Justice Kennedy?...
A Boat Against the Current (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Ted Henderson ( played by Elliott Gould ): “First, we'll have an orgy. Then we'll go see Tony Bennett.”— Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), written by Paul Mazursky and Larry Tucker, directed by Mazursky Its major plot element—wife-swapping—made it controversial in its time, as evidenced partly by the number of A-list actors who turned down roles in the film:...
Dallas Observer | Complete Issue (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
A comedy-mystery about triple murder; a filthy-funny R-rated puppet show; and a gentle, amusing piece about the unlikely bond between a middle-aged gay dance instructor and a dying Southern Baptist widow—three plays, three small theaters and more evidence of the diversity and depth of talen...
Blogcritics: Video (Free subscription) | 08/23/2009
Although there isn’t a single solitary incident based on fact, it’s still damn good fun.
Talking Pictures (Free subscription) | 08/20/2009
We forget sometimes just how much a movie interacts with a crowd. The other week I visited Michael Moore’s film festival in up in Traverse City, Mich., where writer-director Paul Mazursky was being feted. At the downtown State Theatre, with...
BagBunch - Bags, Handbags & Purses (Free subscription) | 08/17/2009
In 2000 Kathrine Baumann launched Project Purple Heart, an initiative which looked to raise funds for the soldiers fighting so bravely for America's freedom. Nine years later the project has been revamped to pay tribute to a new generation of armed services dedicated to fighting the same fight. These beautiful minaudieres are the cornerstone of Project [...]
TMZ (Free subscription) | 08/09/2009
Filed under: Beauty It's hard to believe actress Dyan Cannon was born in 1937.Here's the 33-year-old avid Lakers fan back in 1970 (left) -- and 39 years later, the 72-year-old version at some event (right).Cary Grant's baby mama is still golden. See Also Meryl ... Permalink
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 08/03/2009
I was stunned to hear that Steven Spielberg wants to remake "Harvey." It's never wise to redo a classic, especially one associated with James Stewart. At least Spielberg isn't remaking "Vertigo," "The Philadelphia Story" or "It's a Wonderful Life." "Harvey,"...
The Big Picture (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
For most of the 1960s, Hollywood was the last place you'd go to find the pulse of the pop culture. Movie attendance had reached all-time lows. The studios were crumbling -- most film lots were either up for sale, being...
West Seattle Blog... (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
Story and photos by Kathy Mulady Reporting for West Seattle Blog There were princesses everywhere, just as would be expected, at last night’s White Rose Ceremony and Reception in Fauntleroy, part of the 75th annual West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival festivities. Dressed in jewel-hued gowns, dining on cake, the current courts met the new Senior Court candidates and offered [...]
ToughPigs (Free subscription) | 06/25/2009
Hey, remember when Tough Pigs' close personal friend David Beukema wrote some terrific and entertaining haiku for season one, season two, and season three of The Muppet Show ? Sure you do. Now guess which season he's doing haiku for this week. TIME'S UP! It's season four. Go for it, David! Episode 401: John Denver John and the Muppets Start a great friendship with some Moldy truffle jokes. Episode...
Seattle Weekly (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
Paul Mazursky made a splash—and earned the rebuke of some high-culture guardians—with his 1969 debut feature, about two married couples whose mutual quest for swinger enlightenment ultimately lead them into each other's beds. An orgy of pot-smoking and on-screen nudity, the movie was unden...
Film Experience Blog (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009
As a follow up to the 'Streep at 60' posts I thought I'd leave an open discussion thread for each Streep nomination's competition through the years. Her first came for 1978's The Deer Hunter ( my take on her role ). The nominees were: Dyan Cannon, Heaven Can Wait Penelope Milford, Coming Home Maggie Smith, California Suite Maureen Stapleton, Interiors Meryl Streep, The Deer Hunter The only nomination...
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 06/15/2009
This just in, from City Hall reporter Mark Schlueb: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer offered to name a Lake Eola swan after Los Angeles' mayor if the Lakers beat the Magic, but an aide says it's not going to happen. "They...
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