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The news broke this morning that Mel Gibson and his long-estranged wife, Robyn Moore have concluded their divorce arrangements. Despite having never written, appeared in or been obliged to learn even a single line from any of his 43 films the former Mrs. Gibson now stands to collect around $425-million to complete the decree. Her collective gender have spent four entire decades tirelessly proclaiming their desire and innate ability to earn an income themselves, and the same time ensuring... Read Full Story

This is as insightful and accurate as it is well deserved… Text © 2009, The Loquacious Limey All rights reserved. SNL derides latest Kim Kardashian stunt Read Full Story

Since the days of Galileo man has gazed into the heavens, vainly endeavoring to find the secret of life or at least get a clue why we’re here. The great man himself used a telescope to assist in his search but there’s no firm proof he ever found that elusive secret. Today, telescopes are exponentially stronger and instruments like the Hubble have uncovered clues to the origins of the universe that will keep scientists enthralled for ten years, if not longer. If you ever ponder the great... Read Full Story

The widespread popularity of shows like Grey’s Anatomy and ER has inspired many people to pursue careers in the medical field. Those who master the challenging task and make the grade then get the rare chance to spend their days swathed in scrubs , saving and improving the lives of others. Which is not a bad job. Of course, scrubs are not the only choice of couture for those rare yet altruistic souls who choose to pursue such a noble profession. Firms like Blue Sky Scrubs produce a well... Read Full Story

The stresses of fame can affect people in some unwelcome ways; One example is the recent case of Toby Maguire, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and some friends being suspected of engaging in illegal poker games. What these three reputable gentlemen appear to have missed is news regarding the option to play free poker tournaments online and in relevant safety. Since its inception in the far off, misty days of the mid-1800‘s poker has attracted tens of thousands fans of all ages in every major... Read Full Story

This has to be among the most uplifting, unique and original enactments of combined creativity in the history of New York at least. On July 26th, 3,500 total strangers gathered in Nelson Rockefeller Park at dusk and created a colorful tableau of pure, harmless fun and magic with just some music players, cameras, glow sticks and flashlights. As you might guess the whole event was the brainchild of the creative iconoclasts at ‘ Improv Everywhere .‘ If those guys could just move to Hollywood... Read Full Story

Jim Meskimen has been the voice-double of more famous people in movies, TV shows and video games than you could easily count, and now he’s stepping out of the shadows to take a well-earned bow. This is Jim reciting Clarence’s speech from Richard III – in no less than 25 different voices. Personally I think the man is too talented to even stand still but what’s your review? More » Text © 2009, The Loquacious Limey All rights reserved. Shakespeare gets the star treatment from Jim... Read Full Story

The entertainment world is rather liberally stocked with people who will eagerly tell you they’re unfeasibly talented, so it makes a very welcome change to find a group by whom such claims have been viably earned. One of these rare cases is Studio Center. Formed in 1966 the firm specializes in what, thanks to the unbounded triumph of movies by firms like Pixar is fast becoming a major sector of today’s creative landscape – voice actors. And their gift for enhancing such a project’s... Read Full Story

Despite the wonders of Blu Ray and Imax there’s still nothing to beat the experience of a live concert. Watching your idol on the screen is one thing but to see them live on stage is usually an experience few fans can forget. Of course, the big snag is the cost – Tickets for some star’s live shows are well over $100 and that’s forcing a lot of fans to give up the live experience and settle for CD’s and TV spots. But if you count yourself among that crowd you’re not doomed yet, so don’t... Read Full Story

Anna Massey, one of the most gifted, captivating and widely loved actresses of her generation has died in London. She was 73. This is sad news for the acting world and a great loss for her legions of fans. Every role was crafted by an understated artistry that made her both convincing and a pure joy to watch in whatever she did. In a 53-year career that began at just 17-years old and covered everything from lonely spinsters to Baroness Thatcher, Anna won a BAFTA and many other awards... Read Full Story