Movies

No, Jamie and Aurelia aren’t number one! — One of the best conversational tips is to ask specific questions. So if you’re at a holiday party and the chatter is thinner than the egg nog, don’t go in with: “and where are you spending Christmas?” Snore. Instead, try one of my favorite seasonal icebreakers: “So, what’s your favorite…

In August 2012, I received a call from my father. We spoke about the Dodgers and the coming election and the Los Angeles heat wave when he casually said, “I’m going to Ghana tomorrow.” “Uh, what?” “I’m meeting with an investor for our movie. He owns a gold mine and…

A totally "objective" list of the best content this year — If there's one thing I have, it's opinions. I can sometimes come across as a sourpuss, but there have been a lot of shows, movies, and games that I have loved this year. Whether we were transported to a galaxy far, far away, or a land of magic and dragons…

Two famous Hollywood figures are responsible for a myth that many people still believe to this day — Bugs Bunny is one of the most iconic cartoon characters ever. His quick thinking and omnipresent chomping on carrots, along with catch phrases like “What’s up, Doc,” made him a widely recognized figure that has transcended generations. …

The man and the image were sometimes at odds. When I was a kid, I really enjoyed Bob Hope movies. I loved his one-liners. I also thought his ‘Road” pictures with Bing Crosby was appointment TV. Even now, I’d probably watch one of his movies if they came on. But…