Category: Entertainment Features
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Who Should Play Jerry Sandusky in the Movie?
The verdict is in, and Jerry Sandusky is guilty. There’s no doubt already a movie in the works, and I’ve got a great suggestion on who should play the sick predator.
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Crazy for Cupcakes on TV: Cupcake Wars, DC Cupcakes and Other Shows
Folks are crazy for cupcakes right now, including on TV. Read what Brette Sember, author of The Muffin Tin Cookbook, has to say about Cupcake Wars, DC Cupcakes and other popular shows.
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War Horse: The Film vs. the Broadway Stage Production
Melanie Votaw compares the Broadway stage version of War Horse with Stephen Spielberg’s film adaptation of the novel by Michael Morpurgo.
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Do We Need a Princess Bride Remake?
Do we need a remake of The Princess Bride? Can anything come close to the magic of the original 1987 classic? Jane weighs in.
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Happy Holidays from Reel Life With Jane’s Virtual Card Wall
I get cards. Lots of cards. Lots of cool cards from publicists, TV networks, movie studios, cartoon characters, Muppets, Web sites and friends. Take a look at my virtual card wall.
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20 Reasons Bradley Cooper is the Right Choice for Sexiest Man Alive
Got a problem with Bradley Cooper as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2011? You need to read this, my friend. It will change your life. Or at least your view of the guy who’s more than just a pretty face.
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Visual Bites: A Cookbook Author Weighs in on the Best Food Shows
Not sure which food shows are the best? Take a few tips from renowned cookbook author Brette Sember, author of the recently-released book, The Parchment Paper Cookbook.
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Notes from Michigan-Not-Comic-Con: Veronica Mars, Captain America, and Friends With Benefits
Everyone who’s anyone is at Comic-Con this weekend, right? Not so! There’s still a few of us out here in Flyover Country. See what I’m up to in Michigan.
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Guest Post: Technology, Fame and The Real Housewives
Today’s guest post comes from Nadia Jones, who blogs at OnlineCollege.org about education, college, students, teachers, money-saving tips, and movie-related topics. She asks the question: Does technology play a role in making reality stars famous? I’d say yes, because it’s hard to imagine these folks getting the same attention without the benefit of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube…
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Native Americans in Film: Are They Portrayed Well?
Many thanks to Vera Marie Badertscher for today’s guest post on Native Americans in film. Along with co-author Charnell Havens, Vera wrote Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist, now available at independent book stores, art galleries, museums, and on their Quincy Tahoma Blog. The book tells the life story of Quincy…
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Jane After Dark: The Larry Sanders Show
I posted a while back about receiving ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ from Shout! Factory (awesome titles, including those Roger Corman classics). I’ve been working my way through the series, and it’s really hysterical. If you’re not familiar with the show, Garry Shandling plays late night talk show host Larry Sanders. His producer Arthur is played…
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TV Shows That Make Us Smarter: Glee, Fringe and 6 Others
Does TV really rot our brains? Or is that just a catch-phrase moms use to keep kids from staring at the tube for hours? And if so, moms, I would argue that kids spend more hours staring at computer screens in this day and age. At any rate, Dictionary.com has released a list of eight…