Gates of Heaven, have you seen it? It's a great documentary made in 1978 by Errol Morris--same guy who gave us The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003). Gates of Heaven begins by introducing us to a couple characters who have opened Los Altos Foothill Pet Cemetery near Napa Valley, CA. Mostly they're in it 'cause they love their pets and hate the idea of our beloved companion animals being rendered into tallow after death. They're all heart. Unfortunately ...
Updated March 24, 2012 at 04:48 AM by realitybites
I’m late to the party. This cinephile has no excuse. And I am a bit embarrassed to address my cultural faux pas. OK, I might as well get it out on the table. I just watched Federico Fellini’s 8 ½ for the very first time. Nope, I didn’t say twentieth time—first time. Can you believe it? I know, I really can’t either. But I must embrace this truth and get on with it. Better late than never? In this case, yes, yes, yes! Where ...
Updated March 20, 2012 at 04:58 AM by realitybites
I have cinema fever. Because there are no new movies worth mentioning, I'll write about actors and actresses. Some I love and some I loathe. Here are the lists. Each actor and actress is described with one word. Sometimes one word is all it takes. Loves~ Actresses Tilda Swinton ~ Sharp Julianne Moore ~ Brave Jodie Foster ~ Intelligent Penelope Cruz ~ Intense Nicole Kidman ~ Classy Kate Winslet ~ Firey Angelina Jolie ~ Hot Marisa ...
Updated November 12, 2012 at 09:11 AM by realitybites
*This is a reverse order post, written in real time as the events occurred. If too confusing to view this way, read from bottom to top.* Well, that's all there is folks. There is no more. It was fun. Same time next year? I'm off to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County that I downloaded yesterday. Chow. 9:35 PM ~ Best Picture goes to The Artist. I voted The Artist Will win and The Artist Should win. (12 of 18, 3 abstains) 9:30 PM ~ Best Actress ...
Updated February 27, 2012 at 02:11 PM by realitybites
Said I was gonna sit this one out. Changed my mind. Here are my ballots for the 84th Academy Awards, airing Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Updated February 25, 2012 at 04:15 AM by realitybites
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