We Need More Republicans in the Science Field …

… and then maybe we wouldn’t have to beat them over the head so much when they make ridiculous statements about science. This past week, the Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, gave the Republican response to President Obama’s address to the nation. I couldn’t take my eyes off the man. It was not because he [...]

The Academy Awards – The Good and Bad

Hugh Jackman. He tried so hard but he couldn’t rescue Australia and he couldn’t rescue the Oscars. I’m sadly mistaken if I thought that the whole idea of revamping the Oscars was to trim the fat and make it more appealing. Sigh. I finally gave up around 12:15 a.m. before the best picture was announced, [...]

Meryl Streep Recycles!

She’s wearing second hand gowns On the second hand cheap That’s why they call her Second hand Streep (Apologies to Barbra and Meryl) Rumor has it that Meryl Streep dug into her (apparently vast) closets and pulled out her 1979 Oscar outfit (nominated for Deer Hunter) to wear to the 2009 BAFTAs – a thirty [...]

Holy Batman! Christian has a Meltdown!

In case you’re living outside the entertainment bubble, the biggest story hitting the sleeze-press this week is the verbal meltdown of Christian Bale on the set of Terminator Salvation. Apparently the director of photography, Shane Hurlbut, inadvertently walked into the shot and ruined the take. It has been reported that this all took place several [...]