Review: St. Vincent
By Corisa Nielsen Editor’s Note: From time to time I like to add a fresh voice to this site by asking someone I respect to write a film review. Such is the case with Corisa Nielsen, a fashion lover living in Eastern Washington, who adores spoiling her nieces and nephew. We’re also hometown homies. St. Vincent takes…
Showtime Smackdown: Brody Vs. John Adams
Now here’s a brilliant piece of casting worth paying cable rates to see: Damien Lewis, aka Brody on Showtime’s Homeland, has been cast opposite Paul Giamatti, who was unforgettable in the HBO miniseries John Adams, in a pilot for a new series called Billions, about the world of high finance. Giamatti will play clever and aggressive U.S. Attorney…
Designer Donna Karan Lists Her Caribbean Sanctuary
It’s good to be a fashion designer. Some of the most lavish homes on the planet belong to them, e.g.: the the Versace Mansion, Sue Wong’s various estates and even the $85 million mansion built by QVC handbag merchant Bruce Makowsky, currently under consideration by Jay Z and Beyonce. But perhaps my favorite amongst the dashing designer digs belongs to designer…
Truebies Rejoice! The HBO "True Blood Complete Series" Blu-Ray Arrives
By Staci Layne Wilson True Blood, based on Charlaine Harris’s Southern Vampire Mystery books, enjoyed seven successful and scintillating seasons on HBO. The show chronicled the adventures of a telepathic waitress, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Pacquin), following her encounters in a strange new paranormal world after she fell for a mysterious Louisiana gentleman and vampire, Bill…
Review: Missionary
Many fear that the film Missionary, a “dramatic thriller” about a Mormon Elder run amok with violence and passion, will negate all that great PR The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received from the film Meet the Mormons. I’m here to reassure them that that’s not gonna happen. Missionary is getting a small…
J-Lo and the Royal Family of Qatar are Fans of L.A. Classical Architecture
You know that big lot on the corner of Sunset and Alpine that used to be the site of the infamous sheik’s home with the anatomically correct painted statues? Eyebrows were raised, and eventually the mansion was razed too. The lot was divided in two and a couple of glorious mansions when up in it’s place. The…
Review: Fury
Let’s be clear about this right up front: Fury is relentlessly grim and punishing. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a remarkably well-made film. Brad Pitt’s passion project focuses an unblinking and bloodshot eye on the ravages of war during the final weeks of World War II, from the perspective of a five man crew…
Jay Z and Beyonce Rent 'Ray Donovan' House
If you’re a Ray Donovan fan, you’ll remember the scene where felonious rapper Cookie steps on the creepy attorney’s head while he’s relaxing in his pool. And if you’re a Million Dollar Listings fan, you’ll have seen that same pool and house in the first episode of the current season. Now if you happen to be…
Review: Birdman
Birdman, or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, is a very special film. Infinitely creative and unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, you can bet it will be a major contender for Oscars and other awards. It’s certainly among my favorites of the year so far, thanks to its brazen freshness, and spectacular performances. It’s the…
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Mini Me Makes Magic
Calling all coffee lovers: There’s a brand new single-serve coffee system in town, and it has this java fanatic smacking her lips. As much as I love my cappuccino, I never could master the fine art and mess of steaming milk. Now, with the advent of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Mini Me, there’s a sweet, compact machine that…
