For the next few columns, I plan to write about films that were underrated or misunderstood when they first came out, starting with HEAVEN’S GATE (1980) How do you describe a film that is synonymous with box office bomb? Its director, Michael Cimino, had just finished his sensational Academy Award-laden film, The Deer Hunter. Heaven’s Gate cost 44 million dollars in 1980, roughly equivalent to 125 million in 2012 dollars. It grossed a mere 13 million, forever to be known... Read More
Goodbye goodies, wine and shopping and hello yogurt, fruit and saving. It’s that time of year again when most of us resolve to change something in our lives. Eat healthier, exercise more or spend less. Whatever your resolution one thing is for sure. Most of us will fail miserably. Or at least that’s how we’ll [...]
Many families can’t resist the cutest holiday present of all: a new puppy or kitten. After the cuteness gets old the reality sets in. OK, the cuteness probably doesn’t get old and thank goodness, because if you have to pick up one more of your grandma’s Christmas ornaments that has shattered on the floor due [...]
Undoubtedly, the Internet has revolutionized real estate. Studies show more than 88% of buyers use the Internet as their primary source of information when buying a home. In fact, 45% of buyers indicate they first saw the home they ultimately purchased online—up from 36% in 2009. Less than 2% of buyers indicate they found the [...]
Post holiday cheer … in round, flat form “It’s … the … most de-press-ing time of the year!” That’s my own personal song for post-holidays, cold and dark January. Following, in alphabetical order, are some of my favorite movie antidepressants. They are available on DVD, and a lot better for me than medication. Little Miss [...]