Month: September 2013

<i>Salinger</i>: the documentary of a revolutionary literary voice that was an echo of WWII

Salinger: the documentary of a revolutionary literary voice that was an echo of WWII

“Sometimes you get tired of riding in taxi cabs the same way you get tired of riding in elevators. All of the sudden, you have to walk, no matter how far or high up.” Where do you even begin to tell the story of J.D. 

“Dating, mating, or masturbating?”: Stephen Merchant is “that” guy in the new HBO comedy <i>Hello Ladies</i>

“Dating, mating, or masturbating?”: Stephen Merchant is “that” guy in the new HBO comedy Hello Ladies

“Los Angeles: world of opportunity. You can even have sex with movie stars if you wanted.” Is there such thing as a single 30-something finding true love in Hollywood? Let alone, a giant six foot something dork who’s not even in the “biz”? HBO’s Hello 

<i>Thanks for Sharing</i> explores the complicated lives of those in a 12-step program…for sex addiction

Thanks for Sharing explores the complicated lives of those in a 12-step program…for sex addiction

“It’s like trying to quit smoking crack when the pipe is attached to your body.” Going into Stuart Blumberg’s (The Kids Are Alright) Thanks for Sharing I was not really aware of the extremities a good percentage of the population will go to for sex. OK 

In no particular order: 18 Instagram accounts you should be following

In no particular order: 18 Instagram accounts you should be following

1. NASA Goddard: @nasa_goddard It’s easy to forget about vast celestial wonders of infinite space when we’re caught up in the daily grind, so it’s always nice to take a break and escape via NASA’s perfect gallery of anything from rocket ship takeoff to blue 

Welcome to the Regency era: Keri Russell shines in the hilariously entertaining Austenland

Welcome to the Regency era: Keri Russell shines in the hilariously entertaining Austenland

“… fantasy is not practice for what is real—fantasy is the opiate of women.” —Shannon Hale, Austenland When it comes to being a Jane Austen dork there are many different levels of said dorkiness: moderate, extreme, and uber-extreme (like, please proceed with caution). And in Jerusha 

Hello Ladies: Stephen Merchant’s new HBO comedy premieres September 29th

Hello Ladies: Stephen Merchant’s new HBO comedy premieres September 29th

For some reason I just trust HBO when it comes to really good shows, because I mean: GIRLS, Game of Thrones, True Blood, Summer Heights High—Sopranos—it’s pretty obvious they would never impose anything bad on us, which leads me to believe British comedian Stephen Merchant’s 

Kill Your Darlings: first time director John Krokidas brings to life the Lucien Carr story, and nails it

Kill Your Darlings: first time director John Krokidas brings to life the Lucien Carr story, and nails it

“In writing, you must kill all your darlings.”—William Faulkner As a former lit geek (OK fine, I used to call myself a poet), I’ve been very appreciative of this year’s celebration of the beats on the big screen, as cliche as it all might seem. 

Child of God: James Franco’s feature directorial debut dives into the dark side with a take on McCarthy’s novel

Child of God: James Franco’s feature directorial debut dives into the dark side with a take on McCarthy’s novel

“Old woods and deep. At one time in the world there were woods that no one owned and these were like them.” –Cormac McCarthy When reading a Cormac McCarthy novel one is entered into a harsh world where there is not only dark, but a 

13 films still left to see the last few days of TIFF

13 films still left to see the last few days of TIFF

When it comes to film festivals, it can be sheer madness—people everywhere, ticket mishaps, the soul-crushing feeling of not being able to get into your chosen film of desire. BUT, I must say I’ve had amazing luck making it into films this year at TIFF 

Blackfish will crush your soul: the real story behind SeaWorld

Blackfish will crush your soul: the real story behind SeaWorld

“When you look into their eyes, somebody’s home. Somebody’s looking back at you… but it may not be what you think.” Remember the 90s? Better yet—remember SeaWorld? That “magical” place that used to get you SO excited, because who doesn’t love eating a bunch of