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R.I.P., Ben Gazzara
He had charm, and he had menace, sometimes in the same moment, cool and hot at simultaneously, and that way of suggesting that emotions rolled inside him, and woe to him who was in the way when they were unleashed. Ben Gazzara, who has died at 81, reportedly of pancreatic cancer, was someone who always drew the eye on the screen; look at "Anatomy of a Murder," where you've got people like James Stewart, George C. Scott and Lee Remick onscreen, and there's Gazzara, making you think of a time bomb.
Read more..."Young Adult" on DVD, Blu-ray
The film boasts very good performances by Charlize Theron and especially Patton Oswalt. But Diablo Cody's script, while amusing in places, is not up to her "Juno" and the movie as a whole has an unpleasant current.
The official word: A brilliant and bittersweet comedy about the harsh realities of growing up, YOUNG ADULT debuts on Blu-ray and DVD (both with UltraViolet™) on March 13, 2012, as well as On Demand and for Digital Download on March 9, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Nominated for a 2012 Golden Globe® for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical, Charlize Theron is “a comic force of nature” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) as Mavis Gary, a former prom queen and current writer of young adult novels who returns to her hometown in order to win back her now-married high school sweetheart. . . .
Read more...New Look ...
There have been some changes in how this blog is produced, and you may notice some glitches as I get used to the new system. But I am slowly figuring out how to make it work and expect to have some decent posts in place this weekend. Bear with me.
Read more..."Treme" Season 2 on DVD, Blu-ray
The official word: Continuing to focus on New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina, the second season of the critically-acclaimed HBO series Treme tells the colorful, interwoven stories of a group of ordinary people who endure in the midst of unthinkable loss and hardship. From creators/executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer (HBO's The Wire®), the show has been hailed as "remarkable" (Chicago Tribune) and "riveting" (Reuters) with "fascinating characters" (The Washington Post). Releasing April 17, 2012, Treme: The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray ($79.98), DVD ($59.99) and Digital Download contain engaging featurettes that explore the vibrant culture and music that makes New Orleans one of America's most distinctive cities.
Read more...TV Land Renews "The Exes"
The official word: TV Land has picked up its hit original sitcom, “The Exes,” for a second season, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “The Exes,” written by “Frasier” scribe Mark Reisman, stars critically-acclaimed actors Donald Faison (“Scrubs”), Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld,” “Hot in Cleveland”), David Alan Basche (“The Starter Wife”), Kelly Stables (“Two and a Half Men”) and Kristen Johnston (“3rd Rock From The Sun”).
Season two is set to premiere in June of this year along with the network’s new original sitcom, “Have Faith” (working title), starring Cedric “The Entertainer” and Niecy Nash. To date, “The Exes” has averaged an audience of 1.5 million total viewers, earning a .65 Adults 25-54 rating and a .81 among Women 25-54 (Source: Nielsen, 11/30/11-1/25/12, Wed 10:30p-11p, most current data). Guest stars this season have included Judith Light (“Who’s The Boss?”), Diedrich Bader (“The Drew Carey Show”), Janina Gavankar (“True Blood”), Ken Marino (“Party Down”) and NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire.
“‘The Exes’ has proven to be an excellent addition to our primetime line-up,” said Jones. “This cast of seasoned comedy performers and a writing team led by Mark Riesman are what keep our viewers coming back week after week. We can’t wait to get started on the second season.”
