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Lucy sings! (Louisville Courier-Journal) Dear Inman: I saw an old movie in which Lucille Ball portrayed a schoolteacher who was tricked into teaching at an all-boys military school. She sang in it, and I had no idea what a lovely voice she actually had. I think it might have been in black-and-white. Can you tell me if it's on DVD? -- Mary, via e-mail us.rd.yahoo.com
Ask Mick LaSalle / Chronicle Movie Critic (San Francisco Chronicle) Hi Mick: What was your overall opinion of Guy Ritchie's "Snatch" (2001), and does Ritchie rate as a good director, in your opinion? John Tunney, Castro Valley Hi John: I liked the energy and the editing of "Snatch," but I thought the movie had serious story... us.rd.yahoo.com
What to Expect When You're in a Recession (BrandWeek) If you want to know what the current economy holds in store for the advertising industry, you might consider what happened after Galileo made his famous climb to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 1590. Dropping two cannonballs of unequal weight, the scientist proved that gravity exercises the same effect on everything. us.rd.yahoo.com
Will Marketing, Advertising Continue to Fall Together? (Mediaweek) If you want to know what the current economy holds in store for the advertising industry, you might consider what happened after Galileo made his famous climb to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 1590. Dropping two cannonballs of unequal weight, the scientist proved that gravity exercises the same effect on everything. Hence, a modern corollary for marketers: When the economy takes a fall, ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Back Stage (Mmegi) I'm living like this by choice Into the Wild (2007) should be available at local DVD outlets. It may even show on the big screen, as it was one of the outstanding films of last year. us.rd.yahoo.com
Chungking Express: Criterion Collection (DVD Talk) Perhaps moreso than any other living director, Wong Kar-Wai excels at capturing the ephemeral feeling of falling in love on film. From this, his 1994 break-out through last year's tepidly received My Blueberry Nights , the Hong Kong auteur effortlessly blends image and sound to create tactile portraits of longing that stand as stylish works of art, arguably unparalleled in modern cinema. us.rd.yahoo.com
Current DVD releases (San Francisco Chronicle) New and current DVD releases, reviewed by Walter Addiego, Reyhan Harmanci, Peter Hartlaub, Mick LaSalle and Ruthe Stein. Just released RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER)Fred Claus Sentimental, maudlin, not funny, not moving and about a half hour too long, this... us.rd.yahoo.com
Game Consoles, Part 1: The War for the Living Room (TechNewsWorld.com) In the contest to dominate the video gaming landscape, there are three powerful players, each with a magic weapon: Microsoft with its Xbox 360, Nintendo with its Wii, and Sony with its PlayStation 3. Like any great heroes, they each have their strengths and weaknesses, though none, it turns out, has a fatal flaw. us.rd.yahoo.com
Community Links (Bloomington Alternative) Live in Chicago was recorded and filmed at two of Chicago’s leading blues clubs in August 2007, Buddy Guy’s Legends on Aug. 2 and Rosa’s Blues Lounge on Aug. 20. This DVD features live performances from one of Chicago’s most acclaimed younger blues guitarists, Dave Specter, with his band and special vocal guests Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson and Sharon Lewis performing in sets of solid, soulful ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Pan (All About Jazz) College Dictionary: noun - Four-legged feline, usually found in largely forested areas. Sports Dictionary: proper noun - Two-legged player, usually found in the Carolina areas. us.rd.yahoo.com
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