The Newsroom Returns to HBO

Aaron Sorkin's Newsroom returns to HBO this Sunday. The show is definitely controversial, the right wing thinks it's liberal propaganda. I actually witness a room of feminist journalist try to devour Sorkin for what they feel is a sexist show. I admit, as a liberal and a feminist, I see their points, but I still love the show.

The cast is stellar with leads Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, and Sam Waterston. The supporting cast is equally fabulous, perhaps the best example being THE Jane Fonda, as well as, my personal fave Olivia Munn.

I'll definitely be busy Sunday nights till it's season is complete. Join me...

The Newsroom on HBO

The Newsroom premieres this Sunday, June 24th on HBO. If you feel the way I do about writer/producer Aaron Sorkin, you have been waiting, not to patiently, for this. With a cast that includes Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston, and Jane Fonda, it's a guaranteed home run. Ooh did I mention, my not so secret girl crush, Olivia Munn is in it too?

The premise is a popular newscaster who is no longer able to hold his tongue and starts reporting the news without network filtering. It's the 24 hour news cycle turned on it's ear. I think it's going to make newscasters around the country VERY uncomfortable and me VERY happy. I'm sure it will be full of insanely sharp rapid fire dialogue, and commentary on current events.

I can't wait!!! See you Sunday, until then here's the trailer to whet your viewing appetite.

Season 1 Trailer - A Changed Man

God of Carnage at The Ahmanson

Last night I went to the opening night of Tony award winning God of Carnage at the Ahmanson as a guest of the Center Theatre Group. It was great. I have no idea how they'll keep up the energy level for the entire run through May 29th. But I may have to see it again so I'll have an opportunity to find out.
I highly recommend this play to anyone who is in the process of raising a child and maintaining a marriage. Pretty much everyone of your emotions will be played out in front of you from your best to worst moments and in that order.
Even if you're not a parent it is an amazing piece of theatre performed by the spectacular original Broadway cast of Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, Marcia Gay Hardin, and James Gandolfini.
Do your best to see this show, you will thank me...trust me.