Another Brutal Summer . . .
Just realized it's been three years since my last post. Whoops.
Update: It's still hot in Phoenix!
This is going to be a very interesting summer and I will give another update in 3-4 years. Look for it! Hahaha.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Monday, July 12, 2010
'Entourage': Buzzed - Review
What do you get when a fun-loving and very narcissistic moviestar experiences a brush with death? You get a guy with lots of money with way too much time on his hands turning into an pseudo-spiritual adrenaline junkie. More clearly, you get the new Vincent Chase.
The second episode in the seventh season of HBO's Entourage was called "Stunted" for a reason. Vincent Chase is a changed man, as it seems that after the effects of his death defying stunt for director Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook), he feels invincible.
If this is the main theme of this season then count me in. Starting last year every character on the show experienced growth except for our boy Vince. Now it's his turn in a big way. It's about time that the show makes Vinnie the centerpiece instead of having him just screw every girl he sees. This new direction feels more like real Hollywood.
This episode just felt large. Not only was it extremely fast paced but it was inhabited by a lots of extras in nearly every scene which provided a frenetic energy that is often lacking. Sure there were lots of cameos as usual but none of them felt forced. In fact, it really seemed like we were given a peek into the behind-the-scenes world of Hollywood for the first time in awhile. The attention to detail hit a new high as we FINALLY had some paparazzi following Vince around! Major props to writer Ally Musika for that!
I like it when there are different and intersecting storylines and this episode did not disappoint . . .
-- Janaki
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Interview: Kiernan Shipka Talks 'Mad Men'
he last season of AMC's critically acclaimed 'Mad Men' was full of shocking revelations, wild twists and flat-out amazing performances. Perhaps the most stunning was Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper, the eldest child of the unhappy Don and Betty Draper played by Jon Hamm & January Jones. Sally had a lot to deal with this past year. The death of her grandfather Gene, the JFK assassination, and the separation of her parents have given the character much more to do and Kiernan grabbed hold of it and gave us some of the most heartbreaking moments of the season. Growing up on television can't be easy but the very mature 10-year old Kiernan seems to be handling success quite well. She has a new film coming out in July called Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore with Chris O'Donnell, 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer and Roger Moore and with the voices of Alec Baldwin and Bette Midler and is excited about the upcoming season of 'Mad Men'. I had the chance to interview Kiernan and I found out that she is a wonderful and well-spoken young lady who talks all things 'Mad Men', her new film and who she met at this years SAG awards. Hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed interviewing her! JANAKI CEDANNA: I want to first congratulate you on cleaning up this award season; the Golden Globes, the SAG awards, the Producers Guild awards, that must have been amazing. KIERNAN SHIPKA: Yes, it felt very amazing. I'm very fortunate to work on a show that's so recognized. JC: I saw you up onstage and Christina Hendricks was giving you a shoulder pinch. It must have been pretty exciting for you. Was there anybody at the SAG awards that you wanted to meet? KS: (giggles) It was very exciting for me! I got a chance to meet so many wonderful people and it was all just really special. I met Warren Beatty, I loved him in “Heaven Can Wait” and “Bonnie and Clyde”. I watch it on AMC all the time. Tina Fey, I love her! She’s so hilarious on“30 Rock” and she had one of the most memorable and funniest acceptance speeches a couple of years back. She named all the nasty bloggers by their handle names, it was quite hysterical. Sigourney Weaver of course, I loved her in “Ghostbusters” 1 & 2 and “Avatar”, she was great. Jane Lynch from “Glee”. I mean, I love her! I’m very hooked on the show right now and she is definitely my favorite character. JC: How was it different from last year? You’re a year older. KS: It was a little different from last year . . . I was older and I knew what to expect basically. I had more fun, was more relaxed and more confident. JC: Last season you really established yourself as a character and a wonderful actress. How do you prepare for those dramatic moments? KS: I try to get in the moment. I try to get as method as possible on set. I think the whole set, the hair, the make-up, the wardrobe really helps also. JC: Your character Sally went through a really tough time last year like the death of grandpa Gene, the JFK assassination and your parents separation. What kind of effect do you think that’s having on her? KS: I think Sally has gone through a really tough time this season and like you said, she’s had so many dramatic moments and it’s been quite a year for her. JC: We already started to see her act out a little bit. Do you think there’s going to be a lot more acting out? KS: I think so. I think next season will be really good for her. She’s gonna go through a lot. Click Here to Read the Rest of the Interview at Mad Men Fodder! -- Janaki Cedanna
Saturday, January 16, 2010
'Mad Men' Poised to Rule Golden Globes!
AMC's 'Mad Men' has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards this year for Best Television Series - Drama, Jon Hamm for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama and January Jones for Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama (gotta love those categories!) So will Mad Men continue it's streak of winning the Golden Globe for best Series as it has for the past two years? My prediction is yes, with onlyTrue Blood and an amazing season of Dexter with it's only real competition. In the other categories, Michael C. Hall is the only true threat to Jon Hamm while Anna Paquin and Glenn Close are the biggest threats to January Jones. Jones should be a shoe-in but will the disastrous hosting gig on SNL be held against her? My guess is that it will. Too bad since this was her best season so far. The Hollywood Foreign Press is breaking tradition by having a host for the first time in 15 years. Brilliant comedian Ricky Gervais is hosting the always fun and alcohol laden event so get ready for a barrage of uncomfortable moments and perfectly timed sarcasm. Should be lots of fun! Watch the 2010 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards this Sunday, January 17th on NBC at 8 PM EST and cheer on the Mad Men crew! -- Janaki Cedanna
Will 'Entourage' Be Shut Out of the Golden Globes?
HBO's 'Entourage' has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards this year for Best Series, Musical or Comedy and for Jeremy Piven for Best Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie but faces stiff competition from newcomers Glee and Modern Family. HBO once again leads all networks with 17 nominations and this year the Hollywood Foreign Press is breaking tradition by having a host for the first time in 15 years. Brilliant comedian Ricky Gervais is hosting the always fun event so get ready for a barrage of uncomfortable moments and perfectly timed sarcasm. Should be lots of fun! So what are the chances the Pivster will win the award he took home in 2008? Slim to none, me thinks. Especially since he's going up against such heavyweights as William Hurt, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Emerson and especially John Lithgow who's turn as the Trinity killer in last season's Dexter may prove to be unstoppable. An even better question is will 'Entourage' finally win Best show? No way since the juggernauts that are Modern Family and Glee have taken center stage. Couple that with perennial favorites The Office and 30 Rock and Entourage stands about the same chance as Johnny Drama winning the Best Actor Oscar. Watch the 2010 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards this Sunday, January 17th on NBC at 8 PM EST and hope that Entourage wins something! -- Janaki Cedanna
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