Author: Jo-Ann Titmarsh
Don Siegel’s 1971 The Beguiled is a much loved classic, telling the story of a Union soldier holed up in a boarding school, where he beguiles each of the females and earns his comeuppance. So what would Sofia Coppola, one of a handful of female directors in competition in Cannes, bring to the story that is new by viewing it from a woman’s perspective? The answer is: very little.
Coppola remains faithful to the novel and the original screenplay, as we follow Amy (Oona Laurence) into the woods to forage for her infamous mushrooms. She’s a little red riding hood toting her basket all alone in the humid forest and she is about to stumble upon John McBurney (Colin Farrell), a wolf in Yankee clothing. As Amy helps the injured deserter back to her school, we meet the rest of the ladies: Martha (Nicole Kidman), the headmistress,...
Don Siegel’s 1971 The Beguiled is a much loved classic, telling the story of a Union soldier holed up in a boarding school, where he beguiles each of the females and earns his comeuppance. So what would Sofia Coppola, one of a handful of female directors in competition in Cannes, bring to the story that is new by viewing it from a woman’s perspective? The answer is: very little.
Coppola remains faithful to the novel and the original screenplay, as we follow Amy (Oona Laurence) into the woods to forage for her infamous mushrooms. She’s a little red riding hood toting her basket all alone in the humid forest and she is about to stumble upon John McBurney (Colin Farrell), a wolf in Yankee clothing. As Amy helps the injured deserter back to her school, we meet the rest of the ladies: Martha (Nicole Kidman), the headmistress,...
- 5/24/2017
- by Jo-Ann Titmarsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Both Sheldon and Raj have something to learn on The Big Bang Theory Season 10 Episode 16.
While Raj tries to figure out how he can support himself financially without the help of his father, Sheldon's relationship with Amy pushes him to continue to understand social situations.
The Big Bang Theory always does best when it doesn't try to do too much. Rather than having us follow multiple plotlines, this episode focuses on only two. That allows us to see character growth in both places, and it allows for a much more solid episode.
I'm glad to Finally see a storyline of more substance for Raj. We're taking a step beyond his problems with women to see him become more aware of why those problems exist.
The reason is pretty simple. Raj is spoiled. And his father pointing that out leads Raj to want to make a change.
Dr. Koothrappali: You're an...
While Raj tries to figure out how he can support himself financially without the help of his father, Sheldon's relationship with Amy pushes him to continue to understand social situations.
The Big Bang Theory always does best when it doesn't try to do too much. Rather than having us follow multiple plotlines, this episode focuses on only two. That allows us to see character growth in both places, and it allows for a much more solid episode.
I'm glad to Finally see a storyline of more substance for Raj. We're taking a step beyond his problems with women to see him become more aware of why those problems exist.
The reason is pretty simple. Raj is spoiled. And his father pointing that out leads Raj to want to make a change.
Dr. Koothrappali: You're an...
- 2/17/2017
- by Ashley Bissette Sumerel
- TVfanatic
Apparently, while I wasn’t looking, ABC Family and the “executive producers” of Once Upon A Time decided to launch a summer camp-themed horror TV series this year, called Dead of Summer. The series premiered last night and the first episode is available on Hulu or you can watch it at their official site, which you’ll notice that they’ve got next week’s episode already available? But regardless, instead of watching those episodes, you can read my Angry Recap, because ABC Family has absolutely no place making this show.
Intro: Tony Todd playing a creepy melody the piano. I mean, if you’ve got Tony Todd to be in your family-oriented horror TV show, why use any restraint? Also, props to his character for dragging a piano all the way out to his secluded cabin in the woods.
Angry dudes with torches and Winchester rifles! They’re after Tony Todd but,...
Intro: Tony Todd playing a creepy melody the piano. I mean, if you’ve got Tony Todd to be in your family-oriented horror TV show, why use any restraint? Also, props to his character for dragging a piano all the way out to his secluded cabin in the woods.
Angry dudes with torches and Winchester rifles! They’re after Tony Todd but,...
- 6/29/2016
- by Chris Melkus
- Destroy the Brain
At the end of last week’s prom-themed Big Bang Theory, Sheldon sent an orgasmic shiver down Amy’s spine when he took the L-word right out of her mouth.
Now, nearly one week later, executive producer/showrunner Steve Molaro is dishing and telling about the making of the momentous episode, while also offering intel on the couple’s next major milestone (hint: it may not involve a three-letter word that starts with “s” and ends with “x”). Plus: The Ep reveals what Amy did after Sheldon’s profession of love that viewers did not see.
Tvline | What came first...
Now, nearly one week later, executive producer/showrunner Steve Molaro is dishing and telling about the making of the momentous episode, while also offering intel on the couple’s next major milestone (hint: it may not involve a three-letter word that starts with “s” and ends with “x”). Plus: The Ep reveals what Amy did after Sheldon’s profession of love that viewers did not see.
Tvline | What came first...
- 11/12/2014
- TVLine.com
Matt Smith's time as the Doctor is coming to a close on "Doctor Who," so it seems only fitting to look back on some of his best moments. Zap2it's resident Whovians are selecting their favorite 11th Doctor episodes to take a look at exactly why they're so important, not only to Smith's portrayal of the role but for the show's legacy.
"The Almost People," a continuation of the story arc started in "The Rebel Flesh," introduced a fun dynamic only revisited in the 50th anniversary special: two Doctors interacting. Except instead of showcasing two of the Doctors' regenerations working alongside one another, "The Almost People" had the 11th Doctor create a Ganger version of himself to prove that Gangers and their real counterparts can live alongside one another in peace. That was great for audiences, because as has been repeatedly proven, two Doctors are better than one.
The concept was a fun,...
"The Almost People," a continuation of the story arc started in "The Rebel Flesh," introduced a fun dynamic only revisited in the 50th anniversary special: two Doctors interacting. Except instead of showcasing two of the Doctors' regenerations working alongside one another, "The Almost People" had the 11th Doctor create a Ganger version of himself to prove that Gangers and their real counterparts can live alongside one another in peace. That was great for audiences, because as has been repeatedly proven, two Doctors are better than one.
The concept was a fun,...
- 12/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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