I suspect that many of you have heard of CafePress.com at some point, but even if you have, you may not know about a lot of the newer possibilities. The internet standard for custom apparel and gifts for years, the site has branched out recently in terms of not only the offerings, but your ability to make your own items. Not only are you now getting a lot more options for TV and Movie … [Read more...]
Lots of stuff going on, so let's just jump in. It was an unfortunately boring follow-up to the Madonna episode on GLEE, but it at least got a bit of spotlight time for one of my favorites, Chris Colfer. TV.com caught up with Kurt for an interview, and it's a good read for fans of the show. Check out the interview here. Film School Rejects recently put out a nice rundown of the must-see … [Read more...]
The Iron Man 2 reviews are starting to come in, and they seem to be running the full spectrum. From the highest praise to severe disappointment, and everything between, it seems the film is going to start some degree of controversy. It's clearly going to do well in ticket sales, but is it going to live up to the first film? Whatever thoughts you have so far, here's your chance to check out … [Read more...]
Sorority Life creator Sergio Myers offers up another mockumentary, this time taking aim at loud-mouth, obnoxious celebrity chefs (read Gordon Ramsay). The film is Jordon Saffron Taste This! , and it follows the titular character through his downward spiral, when being arrogant and pissing people off finally leads to some repercussions. Apparently a legitimate big shot in the culinary world not … [Read more...]
BBC's remake of 70's classic Survivors is now available on DVD in a special set of the first two seasons, and the popularity of the show which has also aired on BBC America and BBC Canada is easy to understand. A mutant flu virus hits, and kills off some 99% of the world's population. An apparently random set of people have survived, and now have to learn to make their way in a world with no … [Read more...]
Though I heard a lot of skeptical talk since we first started hearing about Robin Hood, things have turned more positive over time. It seems we can't really go that long without Robin Hood popping up again, and the list of actors who have played the part is staggering. Is there new ground to explore here, or is it simply worth retelling forever? Or, is it the sort of thing that's going to sell … [Read more...]
The movie that had people raising eyebrows over its "plot," is after more curiosity attention with its new poster. You might wonder how you put together an entire film out of being buried alive, but you might also wonder what you can put together for a poster to illustrate it. Wonder no more. Are you ready for this one? Is this a crazy poster? Paul Conroy is not ready to die. But when … [Read more...]
I've already let you in on my thoughts of History's new, gigantic effort, America The Story of Us, and the show broke the network's ratings record. To celebrate, I thought I'd give you a little more to chew on, so here are overviews of the upcoming episodes, and some images. If you missed it, check my review of America: The Story of Us here. The first night of AMERICA THE STORY OF US has … [Read more...]
The Iron Man 2 Premiere looks to have been spectacular, and here are some images to get you excited for May 7th. The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) is the armored superhero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor … [Read more...]
I've always rather admired Barry Levinson as a director, even during my dislike of certain films. Whether you had iconic classics (Diner, The Natural, or Rain Man), or disasters (Toys, Envy), or something in the middle, his movies have always been teetering on the edge. They are generally in the "just crazy enough to work" category, but sometimes they don't. Whether ultimately hits or misses, you … [Read more...]
Friday Night Lights returns May 7th, and it's a whole new world. Redistricting of the town has created major changes for the characters, and it's the kind of series rebuilding you don't see that often. If you aren't already a fan, I highly recommend the show, and you can catch up on some of the episodes from last season at the Friday Night Lights site here. With strong reviews throughout the … [Read more...]
The Losers is a film that will try your abilities when attempting to describe, or judge it. You can't avoid comparing it to The A-Team, and then you're left to differentiate it, and that's a tough road. In calculating its merits, it's tricky to get past saying that it's about as good as it was going to be, but that's a turn of phrase that might mean anything. Clay (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) … [Read more...]
If you're a regular reader here at Are You Screening?, that title alone is going to demand a bit of explanation, and I'm inclined to give it to you. We'll see how it goes. Among the latest crop of shows to partake of the theory that as long as living human beings are in front of the camera, there are, ipso facto, "real" people in front of the camera, and therefore you can call yourself reality … [Read more...]
The award ceremony custom-made for me, from the channel custom-made for me (theoretically... but, that's a different story), now with buckets more ME!... I mean GLEE! Check out more information about the show you don't want to miss this Sunday, but watch this first. TVLand Glee... seriously, and believe me, you are going to tell everyone you know. Giving a nod to Future Classic Award winner … [Read more...]
A show that I have long been at odds with, The Next Food Network Star, is returning for a new round on June 6th. Almost as though obsessed with picking the people I would least be interested to watch, the show and I have a certain love/hate relationship. Of course, it may be in their best interest to find out who I like, and pick the other person, because while I love both Adam Gertler and Will … [Read more...]
Edward Burns' new film, Nice Guy Johnny premieres tonight at the Tribeca Film Festival, and he recently took part in a conference call interview to talk about the film. Available through the Tribeca Film Festival Virtual pass offerings, this one looks like a serious addition to that options value. Sure, she can be a little overbearing sometimes, but Johnny Rizzo loves his fiancée Claire, and he … [Read more...]
