Magic City on Starz

Magic City is premiering April 6th on Starz.

I haven't seen it or even seen any reviews but I am really excited for the show. Let's rub our lucky rabbits feet and hope for a home run on this one. We'll be a few weeks into the new Mad Men season 5 by then, so our desperation level shouldn't cloud our judgement.

Here's the show Synopsis from Starz:

Miami Beach, 1959.

As Ike Evans rings in the New Year at his luxurious Miramar Playa Hotel, Havana falls to Castro’s rebels. It’s a turbulent time in Miami, but it’s THE place to be. The Kennedys, the mob and the CIA all hold court here. And Ike, he’s the star of his hotel.

But everything comes at a price. To finance his dream, he sold his soul to mob boss Ben “The Butcher” Diamond. Ike’s wife Vera, a former showgirl, and his three kids think he’s an honorable man, but he can’t break his pact with the devil. His life is a façade.

In fact, nothing at the Miramar Playa is what it seems. By day, it’s diving clowns and cha-cha lessons. By night, escorts have secret liaisons with husbands in the family cabanas, while Miami’s seedier residents and the law drift together to hear legendary singers, musicians and comics.

As Ike’s world threatens to implode, he fights for his family, and the Miramar Playa, in Magic City.

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The Lone Ranger

I just got this First Look shot from the not too soon to be released Lone Ranger movie. They describe Johnny Depp's Tonto as a Spirit Warrior on a personal quest. Does that mean he is not suppose to be a Native American, do they think we won't notice? Spin again....

 I love Johnny Depp, just like everyone, but I do think it would have made more sense to cast an actual Native American in the part of Tonto. I believe there are a few around Hollywood available for work and highly talented. How is it that Hollywood hasn't gotten the message, that this is not OK???

I think they're excuse is that Johnny is part Cherokee. Really? I mean isn't everyone part Native American if their family has been here long enough? Even I am part Shawnee. My paternal grandmother's grandmother was full Shawnee. Which makes me like a 32nd Shawnee. I don't know Johnny's ancestry, but again I think they could have cast an actual Native American.

Oh and Armie Hammer stars as the Lone Ranger.

UPDATE

Here's an interview with Johnny Depp regarding his Tonto make up inspiration.

Friends With Kids Opens March 9th

Friends with Kids opens March 9th and basically stars the cast from Bridesmaid plus a few bonus'. Remember the plan you had in your late 20's with a platonic friend to have kids if neither of you met anyone. Well this movie is about two people who take that plan to the next level.

It is somewhat formulaic, but incredibly moving at the same time. It will hit a lot of married people where they live and scare the crap out of the singles. But in the end you will be confident in whatever choice you've made in the spouse department because somehow this film validates them all.

 Friends with Kids is Jennifer Westfeldt's  directorial debut. You may remember her from the film Kissing Jessica Stein (a personal favorite of mine) or the TV series Tales From The Underbelly. She really must be applauded for this scripts fluidity and emotional gamut as well as dead on authenticity. Her direction must have been great too because I was completely absorbed by the entire film.

This is a definite winner!




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Angie Dickinson at TCM Film Festival

I just got an announcement from TCM that Angie Dickinson will be at The TCM Classic Film Festival! I got a chance to chat with Angie at the Television Critics Association gathering this past winter. I asked her if she had been approached by TCM and she said she had but was undecided. She asked if I thought people would be interested in her, and I assured her we would all be over the moon to see and hear from her. You see where I am lining this up to take total credit for her coming.

Anyway, I'll be very excited to hear all her stories. 

See below for an excerpt of The TCM press release of just announced special guests. It looking like it will be another GREAT  TCM Classic Film Fest.

The 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival has unveiled another spectacular lineup of special guests and events for this year's four-day gathering in Hollywood. Among the newly announced participants for this year's festival are five-time Emmy® winner Dick Van Dyke, Oscar® winner Shirley Jones, two-time Golden Globe® winner Angie Dickinson, six-time Golden Globe nominee Robert Wagner, seven-time Oscar nominee Norman Jewison, longtime producer A.C. Lyles and three-time Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker. In addition, the festival will feature a special three-film tribute to director/choreographer Stanley Donen, who will be on-hand for the celebration.

Men in Black 3 Trailer

I can't belive how good the Men In Black III trailer looks. I hope it lives up to it. We'll all find out May 25th. Oh and did I mention it will be in 3D. Enjoy the trailer!