When a short animated feature "The Little Frog" leapt out of my Yahoo e-mail box a couple of days ago, a wide warm sile erupted across my face.For some inexplicable reason, I was down in the dumps that morning.But, when I clicked on the link and was transported to an amusing filmcard at the spiritclip.com site, my mood was lifted up by the hilarious goings-on at the local frog pond.Check it out:http://spiritclips.com/promo/thelittlefrog?utm_source=bfn110609&utm_medium=... Read Full Story

When a short animated feature "The Little Frog" leapt out of my Yahoo e-mail box a couple of days ago, a wide warm smile erupted across my face.For some inexplicable reason, I was down in the dumps that morning.But, when I clicked on the link and was transported to an amusing filmcard at the spiritclip.com site, my mood was lifted up by the hilarious goings-on at the local frog pond.Check it out:http://spiritclips.com/promo/thelittlefrog?utm_source=bfn110609&utm_medium=emai... Read Full Story

Last night was a big night for "The Envelope" - a publication established four years ago by the Los Angeles Times - to focus solely on all the Oscar hoopla when it ceremoniously arrives on our doorstep at the end of each film year.Although "The Envelope" is a mainstay insert throughout the year (with a slim version featured each week) the 1st full-scale edition for the 2009 Oscar Awards will be unveiled this coming Thursday (collector's bill-of-fare?).Th... Read Full Story

Last night was a big night for "The Envelope" - a publication established four years ago by the Los Angeles Times - to focus solely on all the Oscar hoopla when it ceremoniously arrives on our doorstep at the end of each film year.Although "The Envelope" is a mainstay insert throughout the year (with a slim version featured each week) the 1st full-scale edition for the 2009 Oscar Awards will be unveiled this coming Thursday (collector's bill-of-fare?).The Landmark Theatre&... Read Full Story

Last night, an anonymous web surfer wrote a humorous comment on a post for a Macy's Christmas promotion that I published on "The Tattler" last December.On that occasion, I noted that Macy's was inviting shoppers to breeze into one of their retail stores around the country with their letters for Santa, which management would forward on to the jovial gift-giver with the twinkling eyes and ubiquitious white beard (at the North Pole).I am pleased to inform you that the trad... Read Full Story

Last night, an anonymous web surfer wrote a humorous comment on a post for a Macy's Christmas promotion that I published on "The Tattler" last December.On that occasion, I noted that Macy's was inviting shoppers to breeze into one of their retail stores around the country with their letters for Santa, which management would forward on to the jovial gift-giver with the twinkling eyes and ubiquitious white beard (at the North Pole).I am pleased to inform you that the tradition continues th... Read Full Story

Artist's rendering of West Hill of yesteryear!The spitting image of Casper!At the crack of dawn this morning, I was rudely awakened from a deep slumber, when a dump truck noisily rumbled down the back alley no-holds barred.I tossed and turned, but shucks, I was unable to slip back into dreamland, even after counting sheep!.So, I tossed on a wisp or two of clothing over my naked bod - to keep the crisp morning air at bay - then plunked myself down at the curb out-front ... Read Full Story

Americans as a rulewholeheartedly support freedom of speechprovided what you are sayingis what they want to hearJulian AyrsChocolate BuddhaCollection of Poemshttp://www.julianayrs.com Read Full Story

The dialogue is sharp, witty, and smart.The pacing, fast!Most importantly, the material in - "The Men who Stare at Goats" - is handled deftly (with aplomb) by three seasoned actors - George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, and Ewan McGregor - at the top of their game.Jeff Bridges (who appears to be spoofing his "Big Lebowski" character "The Dude") is a wild hoot; Clooney a revelation on his way to establishing an untouchable old-Hollywood-style persona ... Read Full Story

Obviously, it was an important screening for the producers of “Stuck”.All the executives turned out for a sneak preview with the leading actors in tow – Mena Suvari & Russell Hornsby – who jetted in from far-off locales to attend.A virgin to the U.S. Market, “Stuck” screened at the Toronto Film Festival recently to enthusiastic audiences.Frankly, I can’t recall when I’ve attended a preview where the audience reacted so violently – moan... Read Full Story