The Republican party lost one of its most treasured figures this weekend. North Carolina Senator and noted civil rights foe Jesse Helms died Friday at the age of 86.
Since his early days in the Senate, which date back to 1973, Helms used his position and connections to reinforce the conservative movement. In fact, many attribute his passion as the impetus behind the rise of the right wing in America, particularly his championing of Ronald Reagan:
Helms’ decision to back Ronald Reagan’s upstart bid against President Gerald Ford in 1976 led the struggling California governor to an upset win in ...
Just a quickie that I scribbled out in the Goodwill store today while I was on the phone with my director. I am costuming a show that opens at the end of next week and I was running around all morning shopping for the last few pieces that I need. I'm trying to use this opportunity to get more in the habit of everyday sketching than I usually am. ...
A while back, I thought the always wonderful ModFab had gone into a blog deep freeze...yet today I was happy to find the site totally fresh and in season. To celebrate MF's freshness, I swiped its 5 Things Meme and thunked out my answers:5 jobs I have had:- Grocery Bag Packer- Landscaper- Library Cataloger- Photographer's Assistant- Graphic Designer (can't seem to shake that one)5 movies I can watch over and over:- Blade Runner- Showgirls- Bad Education- Notes on a Scandal- Body Heat 5 places I have lived:- Kent, OH- Annandale-on-Hudson, NY- Parikia, Paros, Greece- Boston, MA- New York, ...
These are not Oscar predictions. They are my preferences -- the five performances in each category I have loved most this year from the 50 films I've screened. I'm doing this since the year is half over... and also just begun. (Oh, you know how Hollywood waits and waits to release the juicy stuff...) Unfortunately none of them will get any traction for acknowledgements later in the year when various groups start giving prizes. It's all in the timing...Best Leading ActressAmy Adams -Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day (review)Irene Azuelas -Burn the BridgesFamke Jannsen -Turn ...
Kathleen Turner was always asking for it in the 80s, wasn't she?God, I love her. Still. I'd gladly break through plate glass windows to have her knowing that she'd betray me, roll around on beds with her knowing she's an assassin with a contract on my life, fight alligators for precious gems just to woo her, return to high school with her, destroy the home we shared together in mutually destructive broken love rather than leave her side.Come to me Kathleen! I'll do anything...So would Falco apparently. Remember him? He wanted Amadeus... Amadeus... Amadeus... ...
Three alien-loving Film Experience readers have won The X-Files: Revelations DVD set. Eight episode of Chris Carter's beloved series (starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny) are going home with them. The episodes are handpicked for their relevance to the new movie. I asked all contestants what their favorite movie about aliens were. The randomly drawn winners named the following films...Rene in Texas loves Mysterious Skin. An interesting choice for the aliens question. Those of you who've seen it will agree.Lynsey in Maryland is fond of a James Cameron's flick The Abyss. ...
You know it's your 50th birthday when...~ The oldest looking, most worn, coin in your pocket is dated the same year you graduated college.~ You had to learn ventriloquism in order to own a toy that talked.~ You remember the Hula-Hoop® the first time it was invented. And Super Balls®, and Frisbees®.~ Your childhood friends sent you birthday cards that mention that their kids are graduating college this year.~ When Greenwood Cemetery mails you an invitation to come tour their Tranquility Garden Columbarium. ~ You remember having relatives with actual names like: Claude, Earl, Mavis, Camilla, Walter, and Emmadohl.~ ...