POLITICAL ROUND-UP…Tuesday was a big day for mid-term politics so I though I would make a few observations. Three of the most interesting races featured women: Meg Whitman won, some would say, bought, her primary. Frankly, it’s her money and if that’s how she wants to spend it, fine by me. Her campaign was probably the biggest boost to California’s economy the past six months! And, given the choice of a candidate spending his or her Read More…
As the end of the school year approaches we can expect our kids to come to us with ideas for graduation/end-of-the-year trips. If they suggest Mexico you should think long and hard before saying yes. Its warring drug cartels have made Mexico a very dangerous place–I’m sure you’ve read about the murders, kidnappings, and innocent people being in the wrong place at the wrong time. What you may not know is that Mexico now has Read More…
If you are an aspiring filmmaker, a film buff, or just interested in finding a movie to see this weekend, then you have to check out MakingOf.com. This website was started by my friend, producer, Christine Alyward and actress Natalie Portman. Ms. Portman was inspired to give outsiders, an insider’s view of movie making by her very interested and enthusiastic friends visiting her on movie sets. Being a producer, Ms. Alyward has a love for Read More…
I saw The Informant starring Matt Damon last weekend. While it’s a very good movie–worth your time and $10.50–Mr. Damon’s performance is the real reason to see this movie. He plays his character a bit like an idiot savant and he does so brilliantly. Most actors would have been tempted to play this character over the top, but Mr. Damon exercises control, even subtlety at times, allowing us to feel some sympathy for a contemptible Read More…
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