Welcome to The Dating/Movie Blog! Although I’ve never been really popular with the ladies(I think dating me is officially listed with the government as “Charity Work”), I have always liked making a film a part of a first date. Now, notice that I said that a movie should be PART … [Read More]
Several times over the last couple of years we’ve put up posts about various movie celebrities who have proven themselves to be jerks by either words or actions. Usually it’s because they do or say something obnoxious or annoying… not because they commit some kind of huge evil. As an … [Read More]
You might not be thinking that Business news is very exciting, and the following snippet from the Guardian won’t immediately make you think of much. Corbis, the digital image company set up by Bill Gates in 1989, has bought…The Roger Richman Agency… Not much excitement to be had there then. … [Read More]
There’s an interesting article in The Guardian today about VIP cinema seating being introduced in America. Typically they are talking about things such as: …extra-wide, VIP leather seats - no arm-rest sharing here - and private concession stands. Some other theater chains offer valet parking and fine dining… …glasses of … [Read More]
There are some actors that for the life of me I can’t figure out why are so popular. And then on the other hand there are some REAL actors who I can’t figure out why don’t get the true respect they deserve. Take William Hurt for a moment. This guy, … [Read More]
During my daily swing around various news sources I came across this great little article in the New Zealand Herald about the differences between Japanese horror and American horror films. I’m still stunned by how many people over here don’t realize how many of the big hit horror films in … [Read More]
Ireland is set to become the world’s first country to have digital film in every cinema. All movie houses in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are to have their traditional 35mm film projectors replaced. Wow, that news from BBC came out of the blue. I know that an … [Read More]
Now I keep meaning to get an interview with a couple of my local privately owned cinemas and get some interesting insights into being a privateer in the big chain business, but I just haven’t had the time as yet, hey life is busy. Don’t worry though, I will do … [Read More]
I was floating around some of my favorite regular news sites and came across this interesting little article over at the Chicago Tribune. In the article, the author talks about the unwarrented complaining many of us do (yes, myself included). However, he also makes some practicle suggestions for improving the … [Read More]
After some completely off the wall discussions on the Chris Rock story, one of the posters managed to move away from their one tracked discussion and bring up a good question. Let’s just say that Chris Rock got fired from the hosting job. Who would host? Who would make a … [Read More]
The BAFTA’s are passed, and I’m being asked what I was going to comment on, what wasn’t said in the post of the winners. Well, I have a problem with the Best Film winner. The show was a very enjoyable experience, although I was away on holiday for the weekend, … [Read More]
I’ve always thought that actors get far too much credit for the films they’re in. Don’t get me wrong, they are an important piece of the movie puzzle, but the general movie going audience seems over exaggerate the influence an actor has over the quality of a film they appear … [Read More]