JOpinionated: Film. Music. TV. Life.
Blog URL http://blog.jopinionated.com
Located San Francisco, California USA
Tags television, film, music, pop culture
Pop culture perspective, news and commentary about television, film and music.
Latest Blog Posts
- The Blu-ray Way on Nov 20, 2009 in Film Television
I am sitting on the precipice of an exciting upgrade. In a few short weeks, we will be abandoning our standard DVD player for Blu-ray. Although we own several hundred DVDs, I look forward to adding newer releases to my c...
- North By Northwest on Nov 9, 2009 in Film
One of AFI's Top 100 films of all time, North By Northwest is a more than a classic. It was the fourth and final time that Cary Grant collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock, and is easily the most beloved action suspense movie of his impressive oeuvre.&n...
- Enter to Win! Passes to Advanced Screenings of Clooney's "The Men Who Stare at Goats" on Oct 30, 2009 in Film Contests
If you live in Northern California, here is your chance to win passes to a screening of the new dark comedy, The Men Who Stare at Goats. Next Thursday (11/5/09), there will be advance screenings of the film in the following cities: San Fran...
- FlashingForward: My New Site on Oct 27, 2009 in Television
I never officially announced it here, but it was brought to my attention that I've failed to even provide a link in the sidebar. Doh! In addition to my Lost site, I recently created one called FlashingForward; it is a spoiler-free, theory-s...
- Fall TV 09: October Report Card on Oct 15, 2009 in Television
As we snuggle beneath the blankets of fall, I thought it was time to grade each new and returning series thus far (at least those I actually watch).Alphabetically, of course: The Amazing Race: BSeriously bummed at last week's unfortunate el...
- Let's Get Ready to Roller! Whip It,Good on Oct 2, 2009 in Film
After leaving a screening of Whip It, my first thought was simply, "that was a hell of a lot of fun." Over a week later, I concur with my original assessment.You do not need to be familiar with the world of roller derby to enjoy this movie. Whip...
- Deceptive Daddy DEXTER: Season 4 Begins Tonight (Spoiler Alert) on Sep 27, 2009 in Television
I have seen the first four episodes of Dexter, and will caution you that there are spoilers contained in the preview below. There is not a father on television more flawed than Dexter Morgan. The fourth season of Showtime's hit series Dexte...
