February 2009 – James Sims

February 27, 2009March 18, 2012

Michael Riedel Does it Best

Yet, it is Michael Riedel's column in the New York Post that is both my guilty pleasure and border-line addiction. I find myself yearning for his often biting commentary on Broadway happenings...

February 26, 2009September 29, 2012

The Wrap: 90210 Gets Pickup… DVR Victorious

Television, The Wrap By James Sims1 Comment

If broadcast television wishes to remain relevant as cable channels like HBO and Showtime rack up all of the Emmys and Golden Globes, then they must fully acknowledge the viewing habits of their loyal customers. Otherwise, Hulu and other new media services will more rapidly erode the power of NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and the CW...

February 25, 2009March 18, 2012

Conan O’Brien Needs a Mexican

Television By James Sims2 Comments

NBC announced earlier this week that Conan O’Brien will be picking up his former co-host, Andy Richter, on his way to Los Angeles, where the two will fill the shoes of soon to depart Jay Leno. Other than “Late …

February 24, 2009March 18, 2012

Warner Bros. Runs Away with "Fringe"

Television By James Sims9 Comments

Variety reports that Warner Bros. TV has joined the ranks of unpatriotic production companies as it opts to flee America for Canada in order to save a buck on “Fringe.” The J.J. Abrams hour-long drama premiered on Fox earlier this year to uncertain ratings but has steadily increased its viewers...

February 23, 2009March 18, 2012

Oscar Chatter Roundup

Movies, Television By James Sims4 Comments

Defamer makes the top of this list seeing how it opted to live blog the Oscars in a final blaze of glory. The Los Angeles version of its snarky flagship site Gawker met its independent demise last night. Expect all…

February 22, 2009March 18, 2012

Oscar Blogging… Live from NYC

Movies By James Sims4 Comments

That’s a Wrap! 11:54 p.m. – “Slumdog” takes the cake, and I will take a nap. That’s a wrap for my inaugural live Oscar blogging. Check back tomorrow for the start of my daily posts about everything from Hollywood to…

February 22, 2009March 18, 2012

Hugh, Hugh… Huge Anticipation

Movies By James Sims3 Comments

Last year's show was the lowest-rated in the Academy's 55-year history of airing the fest. Hugh Jackman has a lot of hype to live up to as the master of ceremonies at the 81st Annual Academy Awards...

February 22, 2009March 18, 2012

Will the Real Oscar Winner Please Stand Up

Movies By James Sims5 Comments

Rather than spouting off my predictions, because I am the ultimate Hollywood expert after all, I will submit for your consideration my list of deserving winners. Those thesps, creative types and flicks that SHOULD win tonight...

February 17, 2009March 18, 2012

Op-Ed: Death of a Theatre Critic

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It was with great dismay that I read a recent notice in the Los Angeles Times of layoffs amongst the theatre critic and arts coverage world at publications including the LA Weekly, Daily Variety and the L.A. Daily News...