Whatever happened to Ally McBeal? And other pertinent questions
Posted by Simon in Pop Culture on 12. Aug, 2010 | 14 Comments
Olivia Foster agrees, recalling being called upon to write essays in school about female role models. Coming up with someone who wasn’t famous primarily for her looks or style was next to impossible, she says: “It’s either Oprah or my mom. Not that my mom isn’t great. She is. But there really isn’t anyone else [...]
How sad is Precious?
Posted by Anupa in Film, Pop Culture on 27. Nov, 2009 | 3 Comments
When Hotel Rwanda came out I remember avoiding seeing it for over a year, despite the hysteria, because everyone told me it was sad as hell. I did the same with Before Sunrise, Eternal Sunshine, Leaving Las Vegas, Requiem For A Dream, and other generally depressing films. Of course, I went on to love all [...]
Tyson's honesty overpowers reunion with Holyfield
Posted by Jef in Sports, Television on 16. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
Heavyweight boxing legends Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield met today on Oprah, their first conversation since Tyson made sports history twelve years ago, biting Holyfield’s ear during their infamous WBA championship bout. Tyson of course always makes for watchable television, but his incredibly uncomfortable candor, so fascinating in his solo appearance on Monday’s Oprah, here [...]
