Category Archives: Comment

In praise of Coffee Crisp, the great Canadian candy bar

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

The best candy bar in the world is (tragically) very hard to find in the U.K. Whenever I am in Canada, the one thing I always make sure to bring back to the U.K. is a bunch of candy bars … Continue reading →

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Looking for Eric is a result for Ken Loach

Posted on June 12, 2009 by admin

Eric Cantona toots his own horn hilariously for Steve Evets in ‘Looking For Eric’ Ken Loach‘s very funny “Looking For Eric” opens in the United Kingdom today. You don’t need to be a Manchester United fan to enjoy its mix … Continue reading →

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CANNES – Up-3D is smart, uplifting and very entertaining

Posted on May 14, 2009 by admin

Walt Disney releases ‘Up’ in the US on May 29 but the UK must wait until Oct. 16 Pixar’s 10th movie, “Up” opened the Festival de Cannes on Wednesday and it should prove as popular at the box office as … Continue reading →

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Films about newspapers, like newspapers, are a dying breed

Posted on April 26, 2009 by admin

Russell Crowe and Rachel McAdams in Kevin Macdonald’s State of Play By Ray Bennett Watching the final edition of The Los Angeles Herald Examiner roll off the presses in November 1989 remains one of the most haunting memories of my … Continue reading →

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Oscar finally recognizes funnyman Jerry Lewis

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

Jerry Lewis in his 1963 masterpiece The Nutty Professor Jerry Lewis films always made me laugh, the ones with Dean Martin and those that came after. It’s about time the Motion Picture Academy acknowledged him, as they do tonight with … Continue reading →

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Oscar predictions, but I wouldn't bet on them

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

Frank Langella in ‘Frost/Nixon’ is brilliant and overdue for screen honors Oh, well. My record in Oscar predictions is wretched, but there could be some surprises tonight so here goes:

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Slumdog tops Bafta noms but Happy is out of luck

Posted on January 15, 2009 by admin

Sally Hawkins and Alexis Zegerman in Mike Leigh’s wonderful Happy-Go-Lucky Bafta announced the nominations for its film awards this morning and it’s deserved good news for “Slumdog Millionaire”. But it’s a disgrace that Bafta has snubbed the brilliant Sally Hawkins, … Continue reading →

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A new Doctor, but who cares, really?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by admin

Matt Smith with Christian Slater on stage in ‘Swimming With Sharks’ So the BBC has gone predictably for youth in order to sustain interest in “Doctor Who,” one of its hottest brands. The new Doctor, Matt Smith, 26, is a … Continue reading →

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Badalamenti deserves this year's top film music honours

Posted on January 3, 2009 by admin

Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley in “The Edge of Love” scored by Angelo Badalamenti Vanity Fair has an interesting rundown of 11 potential candidates for this year’s film score awards. It’s a good list with many of the always deserving … Continue reading →

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Michael Ignatieff set to lead Liberal Party in Canada

Posted on December 9, 2008 by admin

There was good news from Canada today as Bob Rae withdrew from the Liberal Party leadership race leaving the path clear for Michael Ignatieff to take over and run against weasel right-wing Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has proved as … Continue reading →

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