All of the prognosticators in the film industry are now posting their ideas on Oscar winners. Most of them are not very good. If you want good information for your yearly Oscar poll, you would be better off checking the Screen Actors, Directors, Producers, and all the other Guilds. There is a more interesting source. […]
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The Color Purple
There is an article in the Winter NAR Magazine entitled, “Purple is the New Gray or Black”. A quote: “Purple has become one of the reigning requests in the increasingly colorful world of home design”. Other colors becoming popular include khaki green, taupe, teal, kelly green, peaches and orange. Just all too confusing. And I just […]
Mega Mansion Sold Way Under List Price
The property is called THE ONE. In Bel-Air it is said to be 105,000 square feet with a 4,000 square foot guest house, sky deck, private theater, spa, swimming pool, four-lane bowling alley, night club, outdoor running track, moat, 21 bedrooms, and 49 bathrooms. Plus a panoramic view and much much more. We all need a […]
Oscars Are Coming
Duane’s Nominees The Oscar nominations came out today. The Awards will be made on ABC on March 27th. Time to start checking them out. Maybe watch something a little new. Today I would like to give my opinion of which movies I would have nominated. The Academy can award up to 10 movies, but must […]
What Do You Think of Those Four Playoff Games?
Who Will Move Forward Four games, three decided on a game ending field goal and one went to overtime. (Will the owners ever realize how important field goal kickers are to their success and draft them and pay them well. And quit playing in Wisconsin snowstorms.) Now for the odds on who will go all […]
Screen Actor’s Guild Should Know Movies
Something for Everyone Many groups and associations select their favorite movies of the year. The Screen Actor’s Guild is the largest industry group with 160,000 members. Since they are all actors, their picks might be fine. Many years their picks mirror the Oscars. However, last year the SAG picked The Trial of the Chicago Seven […]
The Secret Golden Globes
TV Shows and Movies For years the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had a wonderful movie party shown on major networks when they released their Golden Globe Movie and TV Winners. Then, their world tumbled down, down, down. They were accused of lack of diversity concerning multiple different ethnicities and the gender spectrum. Also, they had […]
There Is Nothing On The Telly
New Programs I beg to differ. DJ and I have been watching many programs since the famous day of March 15, 2020. One day after DJ’s birthday but the start of our personal lock-down. And many of them have been entertaining. However, so many times I can sit down with hundreds of channels and hundreds […]
TED Lasso and Apple TV
Best in the West In a recent email I asked if I should get Apple TV solely to watch Ted Lasso. Several kind people took the time to respond and the consensus was unanimous, “Go for it”. And so DJ and I did. Will be finishing the last two sessions tonight. The verdict; Best in […]
TV Watching Update from Duane And DJ
So Many Options There are so many different programs, different actors, different streamers, and other watching possibilities. AND our regular network season shows are getting ready to come back, it is September people. Waiting for Black List, New Amsterdam, The Equalizer, Emily in Paris, Zoey’s Playlist, old faithful NCIS and others. Just watched the Michael […]