Blog – Page 13 – James Sims

April 14, 2009March 18, 2012

Films for an Unemployed Journalist

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…

April 12, 2009March 18, 2012

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

Television By James Sims4 Comments

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,…

April 8, 2009March 18, 2012

American Idol Exploits Kiddie Pictures

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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...

April 8, 2009March 18, 2012

Rock of Ages Shakes Up Broadway

Broadway By James Sims13 Comments

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 draw in the untraditional theatergoer, a patron that reads Perez Hilton rather than the New York Times...

April 7, 2009September 29, 2012

The Wrap: Hey NBC, What the Chuck?

Television, The Wrap By James Sims2 Comments

While risks must be taken in order to cultivate quality programming, "Chuck" has had its chance. With Jay Leno's soon to be prime-time show killing an entire hour of programming for NBC, scheduling is more important than ever. Don't let another bag of peanuts waste precious resources...

April 5, 2009March 18, 2012

Sofa Snark: Hello 90210, Goodbye ER – April 5, 2009

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This week on Sofa Snark, 90210 returns on the CW and is hotter than ever. Bobby Cannavale takes on Jeremy Piven in Cupid, ER bids a fond farewell to NBC and Terminator ramps back up on Fox in its second to last episode of the season. Other shows covered in this webisode are Gossip Girl, Kings, Lost and Medium...

April 4, 2009March 18, 2012

Keira Knightley Gets Beaten Up, Thankfully

Media, Movies, Television By James Sims8 Comments

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the movies, director Joe Wright delivers a frightening public service announcement featuring his "Pride and Prejudice" star Keira Knightley. The PSA is set to screen before films in UK movie theaters while a shortened version will hit British television sets April 6th...

April 1, 2009March 18, 2012

South Pacific Shines on Blu-Ray

Movies By James Sims19 Comments

The last time I screened the film adaptation of Broadway’s “South Pacific,” I was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in the Pacific. With no Japanese war looming, the movie acted more as a nostalgic look backwards, painted with warm pastels that starkly contrasted anything seen around my military base at the time. It was escapism at its best...

March 30, 2009March 18, 2012

Family Guy Gets Nerd Ratings with Star Trek

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For those that know me, it's no secret that my father was the property master on both "Star Trek TNG" and "Star Trek Voyager" for 14 years. So, I grew up loving those shows, although the jury is still out on why.

March 29, 2009March 18, 2012

Sofa Snark: The Obama Rant – March 29, 2009

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Here's the fourth webisode of Sofa Snark, my weekly vlog series wrapping up the week's prime-time television shows. Portia de Rossi is back on TV, as is Ian McShane. Balthazar Getty takes a hike from "Brothers and Sisters" and "Lost" has gone primal. Other shows hit on include "Gossip Girl," "Better off Ted," "Big Love," "Kings," "Breaking Bad," "Saving Grace," "Heroes," and "Grey's Anatomy." Until next time, xoxo.

March 22, 2009March 18, 2012

Sofa Snark: Sexy Edition – March 22, 2009 (Video)

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Besides a rant on the SAG contract negotiations, this week's Sofa Snark theme is sex, from "Saving Grace" to "Ugly Betty." Other shows hit on include "The United States of Tara," "Big Love," "Gossip Girl," "Lost," "Law and Order: SVU" and "30 Rock."

March 20, 2009September 29, 2012

The Wrap: SAG Might Kill Hollywood’s Evolution

Media, Movies, Television, The Wrap By James Sims5 Comments

While SAG has all but agreed on the new-media terms of the producers' offer, holding out any further runs the risk of stunting Hollywood's evolution. Studios will soon have no option but to make a push for more online content, otherwise they might lose the digital demographic...