dream cast: cast your own Hamlet

I’m getting ready to head off to see David Tennant in Love’s Labour’s Lost. While I’m doing that, why not cast your own Hamlet? Jude Law’s going to take on the Danish Prince next year in the West End. Who else could offer an interesting spin on the role, either on stage or in film?

watch it: “Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran”

I’m in England at the moment, where I’m getting an, um, interesting perspective on the American presidential campaigning. So just to be perverse, all this week I’m highlighting YouTube video of Republican candidate John McCain, for two reasons. 1) He’s a nut, and as many people as possible need to know that before they go … more…

to be or not to be: David Tennant as Hamlet

To be — there is no question. David Tennant’s Hamlet is thrilling… and not just because I’m a fan of the actor. His Hamlet is our Hamlet: a spin on the Prince of Denmark with a palpable GenX vibe. He’s snarky and self-deprecating: he hates himself, but he hates everyone else, too. He’s peeved not … more…

‘Pushing Daisies’ not-blogging

I’m missing the season premiere of Pushing Daisies tonight because I’m out of the country. If you want to chat about the episode, feel free to do so here. I’ll catch up and offer my thoughts when I get home.

trailer break: ‘Changeling’

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Methinks Angelina’s vying for another Oscar… Holy crap: this was written by J. Michael “Bablyon 5” Straczynski? Weird. Changeling opens limited October 24, wide October 31.