James Sims

April 2009

  • Regis and Kelly Take on Broadway

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    James Sims

    I had a chance to stop by ABC Studios earlier this week to produce a video feature with “Live with Regis and Kelly” as the show is in the middle of airing “On Broadway Week.” Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa have been highlighting shows including “Mary Poppins,” “Billy Elliot,” “West Side Story,” “Shrek The Musical”…

  • Jaime Foxx Gets Gangster with Adam Lambert

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    James Sims

    There might just be another flaw in “American Idol’s” ivory tower of reality competition schlock. Looks like iTunes accidentally leaked the number of downloads each performer earned. Could the finale consist of Adam Lambert and Kris Allen? One of the two does not belong. Five contestants remain, yet somehow the show found a way to…

  • Adam Lambert’s Disco Fever on American Idol

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    James Sims

    This season of “American Idol” has been full of gimmicks, and last week showcased the worst one of all. The judges’ choice. Simon Cowell decided to save Matt Giraud, and I single out Simon because his is the only opinion of any value. Sorry Paula Abdul. Then there was the addition of another judge, basically…

  • Sofa Snark – Lost vs Star Wars & Tori Spelling

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    James Sims

    Until the TV gods weigh in, let’s enjoy this week’s Sofa Snark. “Lost” rips off Star Wars, Tori Spelling returns to “90210,” “In Treatment” is back on HBO and the producers of “ER” bring you “Southland.” Other shows covered this week include “Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union,” “The Tudors,” “Heroes,” “The Unusuals” and “Better…

  • Miss California Blows Perez Hilton Away

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    James Sims

    It took little more than five minutes for me to hear the gay community squealing with outrage after Miss California pulled a fail whale during the Miss USA broadcast. Carrie Prejean, one of the 51 contestants battling for the tiara, told viewers that she was opposed to gay marriage. Of course, everyone is allowed their…

  • American Idol Movie Week, Snorefest

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    James Sims

    Watch out Ryan Seacrest, the king of auteur films is gunning for your job. Quentin Tarantino guested as the mentor this week for “American Idol’s” top seven. Talented director, yes. But Tarantino is less qualified than Paula Abdul to be dolling out advice to wannabe singers. Consider it stunt casting in order to boost the…

  • Films for an Unemployed Journalist

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    James Sims

    New York’s Film Forum recently held a festival of Great Depression era films highlighting Hollywood’s foray into entertainment during the 1930s. Offerings were varied, ranging from Spencer Tracy’s film “Man’s Castle” to Walt Disney’s “The Three Little Pigs.” Not having time to see every screening, I made it a point to catch “My Man Godfrey,”…

  • Sofa Snark: Springtime For PrimeTime – April 12, 2009 (Video)

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    James Sims

    Hollywood is celebrating Spring on primetime TV with an onslaught of mid-season replacements.  And Showtime has ushered in the next chapter of King Henry VIII with the third season of “The Tudors.”  But with new shows cluttering the primetime lineup, a few ratings deficient programs are going dark. Enter the latest webisode of Sofa Snark. …

  • American Idol Exploits Kiddie Pictures

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    James Sims

    And then there was Adam Lambert. From an early age he loved donning drag, so it only made sense that he would go onto be the shining star on “Idol.” And by god, Simon Cowell gave the boy a standing ovation along with the rest of us, basically summing up Lambert’s future on the show…

  • Rock of Ages Shakes Up Broadway

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    James Sims

    Not everyone will find the huge serving of 80s nostalgia and rock anthems appealing, but those tired of yet another revival might just discover their own golden ticket to the Broadway experience. In a time when theatre producers are checking pay phones for loose change, a guilty pleasure like “Rock of Ages” has potential to…