Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 6, 2008
It’s always a joy to stumble across a magical book that touches you.
Such was the case when I came across “Sparky the Wonder Fish” at the recent Book Fair in West Hollywood.
Sparky is apparently a true story about a little girl who managed to save a tiny feeder fish from becoming a scrumptious appetizer for [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 6, 2008
Ms. Pettigrew gets a leg up…
Ms. Pettigrew is an entertaining period piece which does not disappoint.
Set in London, just prior to the outbreak of World War II, the musical comedy is obviously an homage to the smart screwball comedies of yesteryear tailored for the likes of screen greats Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and Spencer Tracy.
The [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 6, 2008
Never throw pearls before swine…
Looks like the rug is being pulled out from under Sarah Palin.
Last week – a Superior Court Judge ruled that the legislative body assigned to investigate allegations against her for “abuse of power” – has proper jurisdiction to review the issues.
Subsequently, a lawsuit filed to block the investigation was summarily dismissed.
Up [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: October 6, 2008
As the ushers led the way to the Theatre, we were confronted by a battalion of well-heeled security men in black suits who waved wands up and down our bodies to scour for illegal recording devices.
“Rendition” – a New Line Production – was being unveiled at the Grove and the producers were anxious to ensure [...]
