Browsing all articles from January, 2010

J.D. Salinger Dead at 91

Famed author J.D. Salinger died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in New Hampshire. He was 91. He wrote four acclaimed novels during the 50s and 60s including his groundbreaking piece of literature “Catcher in the Rye.” “Catcher’s” cardinal character Holden Caulfield has resonatedContinue reading

ABC Cancels ‘Ugly Betty’

It’s been tittering on the brink for much too long it seems. ABC has finally lowered the boom by canceling fan favorite and ratings challenged “Ugly Betty.” Originally based on a Colombian telenovela, the dramedy starts America Ferrera making her way in the fashion worldContinue reading

Chelsea Lately Takes Comedy on Road

Saucy vixen Chelsea Handler will be taking her biting comedy routine on the road in March in support of her forthcoming coming book “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang.” The comedy tour will touch down in 21 cities kicking off in Chicago March 10 and closing outContinue reading

Netflix to Delay Rental of New Releases

That collective groan you are hearing this morning is coming from the Netflix subscribers out there. The company has reached a concession with Warner Brothers to delay the rental of new releases for 28-days and in exchange Warner Brothers will give Netflix deep discounts onContinue reading

Up in the Air

Grade: A | Genre: Drama Summary: This film was one of the year’s best and deserves to be showered with accolades for Clooney and Reitman come awards season. The Great Recession has claimed the heads of countless jobs as the days painfully snowball into months.Continue reading