James Sims

James Sims

  • Remembering John Hughes

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    James Sims

    Director John Hughes hadn’t been on my mind for quite some time. My insanely large DVD collection is stocked with his complete collection of films, and I never hesitate to tune in whenever a Brat Pack movie comes on HBO or Showtime, but I haven’t brought up his name for a while. Then I saw…

  • (500) Days of Summer Gets a Music Video

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    James Sims

    This summer has seen two quirky romantic films — both with somewhat depressing endings — bucking the trend of horrendous action blockbusters. Adam and (500) Days of Summer explore the idea that love doesn’t always conquer all. While Adam is the superior movie, (500) Days of Summer is the slicker production, and features one of…

  • Three Stooges Remembered on Howard Stern

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    James Sims

    For those that have listened to Howard Stern over the years, it should come as no surprise that the radio entertainer has a deep appreciation of the Three Stooges. Besides sharing a name – Moe, Shemp and Curly were the brothers Howard – the radio jock often turned to Stooge humor during his early years…

  • Max Mayer’s ADAM Falls For NYC

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    James Sims

    To live in a world in which anything could be bluntly said is almost unthinkable. Imagine if Hollywood’s creative community simply told producers that they refused to work on a runaway production.  Perhaps the number of local film shoots wouldn’t be so dismal. Unfortunately, social norms and self-preservation tell those without industry power to bite…

  • William Shatner Makes Sarah Palin a Poet

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    James Sims

    The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien might be losing the ratings war to the Late Show with David Letterman, but not when it comes to the 18- to 49-year-old age demographic.  Conan’s humor skews younger.  CBS shouldn’t be so proud of hanging onto a demographic that already has a foot in the grave. And now…

  • U2 Goes ‘Crazy’ For Animation

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    James Sims

    While U2 travels around Europe on the first leg of their 360 Tour, director David O’Reilly has released the band’s latest music video for “I’ll Go Crazy, If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight.” Film fans might recognize O’Reilly for his short film, “Please Say Something,” which earned him the Golden Bear at the 2009 Berlinale.…

  • Remembering Walter Cronkite

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    James Sims

    This blog was first created for the purpose of entertainment reporting and opining, however, with the passing of Walter Cronkite, I felt it necessary to pay respect to one of the most honorable news reporters to grace television screens.  He was not an entertainer — unlike many delivering the news today.  Cronkite told the news…

  • Emmy Nods, Twitter Reaction

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    James Sims

    Hollywood was abuzz this morning as the nominations for the 61st annual Emmy Awards were announced. It should come as no surprise that a cable channel, not broadcast, took the most nominations. HBO snagged the most nods for the ninth year in a row.  Big Love and Entourage will compete for best drama and comedy…

  • Broadway’s Hair Spreads Love Nationally (HuffPo)

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    James Sims

    It started last summer. A thick blanket of humidity covered New York City. The war in Iraq carried on. President Bush was nearing the end of his eight-year reign. America was ready for its next chapter. With all of the elements aligned, a raucous musical sprouted up in the middle of Central Park. It aimed…

  • Reality TV Kills CA’s Budget (HuffPo)

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    James Sims

    Reality television guru, Mark Burnett, recently talked with The Hollywood Reporter’s James Hibberd about his upcoming series Shark Tank, set to premiere this Fall on ABC. Throughout the chat, Burnett touted his TV offerings as “high-quality” programming, going so far as to say his new show “belongs up there with great dramas.” Judging by Hollywood’s…