Sunday, August 9

In the news:

UCLA anticipates performance of revered ballet dancer

For over 40 years, Mikhail Baryshnikov has conceded to let his feet rather than his mouth do the talking. But instead of imagining what they would say, simply mention the name “Baryshnikov,” and dance enthusiasts will shower those feet with praise. Read more...


Oscar: Best Animated Feature Film

WILL Win: “Finding Nemo” SHOULD Win: “The Triplets of Belleville” If the Oscars were decided by a Magic 8-ball ““ and let’s face it, sometimes it seems like they are ““ “Finding Nemo” would get an “All signs point to yes” in this category. Read more...



Oscar: Best Actor

WILL Win: Bill Murray, “Lost in Translation” SHOULD Win: Johnny Depp, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” This is a two-man race. Sean Penn’s fierce portrayal in “Mystic River” of a father grieving his daughter’s murder while being forced to face the sins of his past is considered the front runner. Read more...



“˜Havana Nights’ missteps fusion of dance, political beats

“Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights” Directed by Guy Ferland Miramax Films I am sad to say I didn’t have the time of my life “¦ again with “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.” While the film slavishly follows the formula of the original “Dirty Dancing,” all of the familiarity that hooked audiences in the original rendition is rushed through without a second thought in the remake. Read more...


Oscar: Best Supporting Actress

WILL Win: Renee Zellweger, “Cold Mountain” SHOULD Win: Shohreh Aghdashloo, “House of Sand and Fog” Sure, you can’t pronounce her name and no one has heard of her, but who cares when she can upstage Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connelly ““ both Academy Award-winners, mind you ““ in the same movie? Read more...