Something Wild
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 850
1961 / B&W / 1:66 widescreen 1:37 flat Academy / 113 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date January 17, 2017 / 39.95
Starring: Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton, Martin Kosleck, Charles Watts, Clifton James, Doris Roberts, Anita Cooper, Tanya Lopert.
Cinematography: Eugen Schüfftan
Film Editor: Carl Lerner
Original Music: Aaron Copland
Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel from his novel Mary Ann
Produced by George Justin
Directed by Jack Garfein
After writing up an earlier Mod disc release of the 1961 movie Something Wild, I received a brief but welcome email note from its director:
“Dear Glenn Erickson,
Thank you for your profound appreciation of Something Wild.
If possible, I would appreciate if you could send
me a copy of your review by email.
Sincerely yours, Jack Garfein”
Somewhere back East (or in London), the Actors Studio legend Jack Garfein had found favor with the review. Although...
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 850
1961 / B&W / 1:66 widescreen 1:37 flat Academy / 113 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date January 17, 2017 / 39.95
Starring: Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton, Martin Kosleck, Charles Watts, Clifton James, Doris Roberts, Anita Cooper, Tanya Lopert.
Cinematography: Eugen Schüfftan
Film Editor: Carl Lerner
Original Music: Aaron Copland
Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel from his novel Mary Ann
Produced by George Justin
Directed by Jack Garfein
After writing up an earlier Mod disc release of the 1961 movie Something Wild, I received a brief but welcome email note from its director:
“Dear Glenn Erickson,
Thank you for your profound appreciation of Something Wild.
If possible, I would appreciate if you could send
me a copy of your review by email.
Sincerely yours, Jack Garfein”
Somewhere back East (or in London), the Actors Studio legend Jack Garfein had found favor with the review. Although...
- 1/10/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Spencer Matthews has hinted he'll be taking part in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' this series. The 'Made in Chelsea' star has been rumoured to be entering the jungle later this year and thinks it would be ''fun'', admitting he previously had to turn down the show because of work commitments. He told Star magazine: ''They're just rumours, but it would be fun. I was asked a couple of years ago but it clashed with filming for 'Mic'. ''I would have done it. We'll have to see...'' If he does enter the jungle, Spencer could be joined by Anne Robinson. The...
- 10/14/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Spencer Matthews has hinted he'll be taking part in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' this series. The 'Made in Chelsea' star has been rumoured to be entering the jungle later this year and thinks it would be ''fun'', admitting he previously had to turn down the show because of work commitments. He told Star magazine: ''They're just rumours, but it would be fun. I was asked a couple of years ago but it clashed with filming for 'Mic'. ''I would have done it. We'll have to see...'' If he does enter the jungle, Spencer could be joined by Anne Robinson. The...
- 10/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The Great British Bake Off's ratings reign is showing no sign of slowing down - the BBC One hit rose to more than 10 million viewers for Bread Week, according to overnight figures for Wednesday (August 19).
10.06m (44%) tuned in at 8pm to see the remaining bakers take on Soda Bread and French baguettes, before wowing Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry with some impressive showstoppers.
Nadiya's facial expressions are the best thing about The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off: 9 things that look just like Paul's bread lion
Anne Robinson's Britain's Spending Secrets followed with 5.49m (27.6%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Great British Menu continued with 1.60m (7.9%) at 7.30pm, before Horizon interested 970k (4.3%) at 8pm, and Return of the Giant Killers: Africa's Lion Kings averaged 1.22m (6.2%) at 9pm.
ITV's Foyle's War was watched by 2.05m (9.5%) between 8pm and 10pm,...
The Great British Bake Off's ratings reign is showing no sign of slowing down - the BBC One hit rose to more than 10 million viewers for Bread Week, according to overnight figures for Wednesday (August 19).
10.06m (44%) tuned in at 8pm to see the remaining bakers take on Soda Bread and French baguettes, before wowing Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry with some impressive showstoppers.
Nadiya's facial expressions are the best thing about The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off: 9 things that look just like Paul's bread lion
Anne Robinson's Britain's Spending Secrets followed with 5.49m (27.6%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Great British Menu continued with 1.60m (7.9%) at 7.30pm, before Horizon interested 970k (4.3%) at 8pm, and Return of the Giant Killers: Africa's Lion Kings averaged 1.22m (6.2%) at 9pm.
ITV's Foyle's War was watched by 2.05m (9.5%) between 8pm and 10pm,...
- 8/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Anne Robinson is to host new BBC One money show Britain's Secret Spending Habits.
She has admitted her own spending attitude is "un-British" and is looking to find out what the general public's spending looks like.
She said: "My attitude to money is embarrassingly, bottom-clenchingly un-British.
"Most women would rather have a bikini wax in public than be honest about their spending, and most men would rather show off their bald patch than admit what they earn.
"We reveal just how secretive we are about our own spending, but fantastically unforgiving and judgemental about other people's."
The two-part show will focus on several people with different incomes and show how they are spending their money.
Britain's Secret Spending Habits airs this summer.
She has admitted her own spending attitude is "un-British" and is looking to find out what the general public's spending looks like.
She said: "My attitude to money is embarrassingly, bottom-clenchingly un-British.
"Most women would rather have a bikini wax in public than be honest about their spending, and most men would rather show off their bald patch than admit what they earn.
"We reveal just how secretive we are about our own spending, but fantastically unforgiving and judgemental about other people's."
The two-part show will focus on several people with different incomes and show how they are spending their money.
Britain's Secret Spending Habits airs this summer.
- 6/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Former agent draws on media career in push to become Labour MP; calls for Cornwall production hub.
Former agent Michael Foster is drawing on the skills he learnt from decades in the film and media industries in his pursuit to become a Labour MP.
Industry veteran Foster, who still works closely with the likes of UK presenter Chris Evans, Sacha Baron Cohen and Anne Robinson, is standing for election in the Cornwall constituency of Camborne and Redruth, which is currently a Conservative seat.
“I’ve always been involved in social enterprise and I’ve worked with charities for a long time,” Foster told Screen about his decision to enter politics.
“Cambourne and Redruth is the third poorest constituency in the country,” he continued. “The average wage here is £14,000. Poverty is very apparent. And it’s being controlled by complacent people.”
Foster, who sold his stakes in talent and rights business The Rights House and literary agency Pfd in...
Former agent Michael Foster is drawing on the skills he learnt from decades in the film and media industries in his pursuit to become a Labour MP.
Industry veteran Foster, who still works closely with the likes of UK presenter Chris Evans, Sacha Baron Cohen and Anne Robinson, is standing for election in the Cornwall constituency of Camborne and Redruth, which is currently a Conservative seat.
“I’ve always been involved in social enterprise and I’ve worked with charities for a long time,” Foster told Screen about his decision to enter politics.
“Cambourne and Redruth is the third poorest constituency in the country,” he continued. “The average wage here is £14,000. Poverty is very apparent. And it’s being controlled by complacent people.”
Foster, who sold his stakes in talent and rights business The Rights House and literary agency Pfd in...
- 1/14/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Anne Robinson is best known for playing the no-nonsense gameshow host who was nicknamed The Queen of Mean -- and coining the phrase "you are the weakest link ... Goodbye" -- on the long running television show "Weakest Link." Guess what she looks like now! Read more...
- 11/5/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Digital Spy is feeling anxious. We're standing on the set of Fifteen to One, behind the 11 podium (damn it, why didn't we get the 10?) and the lights have just come up. We're squinting, our palms are sweating, our heart rate is elevated... and we're not even a contestant.
The Fifteen to One set might have had a bit of a shiny space age update since its last proper series aired in 2003, but while we might ooh and ahh when we see it, as soon as we step behind one of those legendary numbered podiums, we feel a little bit sick.
Just imagine, then, how the contestants feel.
After all, Fifteen to One has always been renowned for its difficulty. With just three seconds to answer each poser, and those hideous bright lights in your face, it's easy to understand how your mind could go blank or your mouth could go dry.
The Fifteen to One set might have had a bit of a shiny space age update since its last proper series aired in 2003, but while we might ooh and ahh when we see it, as soon as we step behind one of those legendary numbered podiums, we feel a little bit sick.
Just imagine, then, how the contestants feel.
After all, Fifteen to One has always been renowned for its difficulty. With just three seconds to answer each poser, and those hideous bright lights in your face, it's easy to understand how your mind could go blank or your mouth could go dry.
- 4/4/2014
- Digital Spy
With a big budget, great writers and two beautiful stars, this could have been a classic. Instead it's boring mumblefest with a rubbish twist – and it's on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight
[Warning: contains spoilers]
"This man is a tourist!" – Elise
The Tourist should have been a raging success. A sumptuous $100m Hitchcockian thriller, set in the most impossibly scenic slivers of Europe, starring two of the most intimidatingly beautiful people alive. A script by Christopher McQuarrie from The Usual Suspects and Julian Fellowes from Downton Abbey. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, who won an Oscar for The Lives of Others, in the director's chair. What could have possibly gone wrong?
A lot, it turns out. Although blame has been assigned to everything from a constant churn of writers, directors and stars to the incredibly short production turnaround, the fact is that The Tourist is a colossal hodgepodge of wasted opportunity. Or at least...
[Warning: contains spoilers]
"This man is a tourist!" – Elise
The Tourist should have been a raging success. A sumptuous $100m Hitchcockian thriller, set in the most impossibly scenic slivers of Europe, starring two of the most intimidatingly beautiful people alive. A script by Christopher McQuarrie from The Usual Suspects and Julian Fellowes from Downton Abbey. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, who won an Oscar for The Lives of Others, in the director's chair. What could have possibly gone wrong?
A lot, it turns out. Although blame has been assigned to everything from a constant churn of writers, directors and stars to the incredibly short production turnaround, the fact is that The Tourist is a colossal hodgepodge of wasted opportunity. Or at least...
- 3/23/2014
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Screen Australia is investing $5.4 million in six feature films from directors Gillian Armstrong,. Jeremy Sims and Paul Cox and rising filmmakers Kim Farrant, Mark Grentell and Alexs Stadermann.
Nicole Kidman, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving will star in Farrant.s Strangerland, a mystery drama about a couple whose lives unravel after their two teenage children go missing in the harsh Australian desert.
Michael Caton and Jacki Weaver are attached to star in Sims. Last Cab to Darwin, a comedy-drama about a dying man.s final journey based on Reg Cribb's play Last Cab to Darwin.
Caton will play Rex, a terminally ill cab driver who drove 3,000 km from his home in Broken Hill to Darwin in the early 1990s in hopes of taking advantage of the Northern Territory's voluntary euthanasia laws. Ningali Lawford has been cast as Polly, an Aboriginal woman who is Rex.s next door neighbour and occasional lover,...
Nicole Kidman, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving will star in Farrant.s Strangerland, a mystery drama about a couple whose lives unravel after their two teenage children go missing in the harsh Australian desert.
Michael Caton and Jacki Weaver are attached to star in Sims. Last Cab to Darwin, a comedy-drama about a dying man.s final journey based on Reg Cribb's play Last Cab to Darwin.
Caton will play Rex, a terminally ill cab driver who drove 3,000 km from his home in Broken Hill to Darwin in the early 1990s in hopes of taking advantage of the Northern Territory's voluntary euthanasia laws. Ningali Lawford has been cast as Polly, an Aboriginal woman who is Rex.s next door neighbour and occasional lover,...
- 10/20/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Extracts from third volume of Bridget Jones's Diary, Mad About the Boy, reveal Bridget is now a widow
Bridget Jones lives on, counting calories, alcohol units and hair nits but discounting years – 51 but answering to 35 – but this is no consolation to legions of fans who have learned some devastating news: Mr Darcy is dead.
Whether he was smothered by a Christmas sweater or died of pneumonia from a wet shirt remains to be revealed when Mad About the Boy is published next month, but the shocking news has been broken in extracts in the Sunday Times magazine.
In the final pages of her last dispatch, more than 10 years ago, the definitive chick-lit romantic hero – dark, handsome, rich, funny, clever, devoted – proposed to Bridget. Alas, while the marriage did produce little Mabel and the nit-infested Billy, evidently the couple did not live happily ever after.
In extracts from the new book,...
Bridget Jones lives on, counting calories, alcohol units and hair nits but discounting years – 51 but answering to 35 – but this is no consolation to legions of fans who have learned some devastating news: Mr Darcy is dead.
Whether he was smothered by a Christmas sweater or died of pneumonia from a wet shirt remains to be revealed when Mad About the Boy is published next month, but the shocking news has been broken in extracts in the Sunday Times magazine.
In the final pages of her last dispatch, more than 10 years ago, the definitive chick-lit romantic hero – dark, handsome, rich, funny, clever, devoted – proposed to Bridget. Alas, while the marriage did produce little Mabel and the nit-infested Billy, evidently the couple did not live happily ever after.
In extracts from the new book,...
- 9/29/2013
- by Maev Kennedy
- The Guardian - Film News
Screen Australia.s announcement last week that it will fund up to three short dramas, each budgeted at $70,000, in a new program entitled Hot Shots raised eyebrows in sections of the industry.
Five years ago the agency drew flak when it abolished short drama production funding, prompting an open letter from about 50 filmmakers.
.We feel the short film program is vitally important in kick-starting careers and developing new talent and thus should be retained,. said the letter signed by the likes of Angie Fielder, Matthew Dabner, Anne Robinson, Polly Staniford, Amiel Courtin-Wilson, Tim Maddocks, Beth Frey, Nicholas Verso and Nick Ball. .Many of us would not have made our start in this industry, or have any reasonable stature within it now as establishing producers, if not for this fund..
Some producers viewed the Hot Shots announcement as a major change of policy but that.s not the case, according to...
Five years ago the agency drew flak when it abolished short drama production funding, prompting an open letter from about 50 filmmakers.
.We feel the short film program is vitally important in kick-starting careers and developing new talent and thus should be retained,. said the letter signed by the likes of Angie Fielder, Matthew Dabner, Anne Robinson, Polly Staniford, Amiel Courtin-Wilson, Tim Maddocks, Beth Frey, Nicholas Verso and Nick Ball. .Many of us would not have made our start in this industry, or have any reasonable stature within it now as establishing producers, if not for this fund..
Some producers viewed the Hot Shots announcement as a major change of policy but that.s not the case, according to...
- 9/23/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia.s announcement last week that it will fund up to three short dramas, each budgeted at $70,000, in a new program entitled Hot Shots raised eyebrows in sections of the industry.
Five years ago the agency drew flak when it abolished short drama production funding, prompting an open letter from about 50 filmmakers.
.We feel the short film program is vitally important in kick-starting careers and developing new talent and thus should be retained,. said the letter signed by the likes of Angie Fielder, Matthew Dabner, Anne Robinson, Polly Staniford, Amiel Courtin-Wilson, Tim Maddocks, Beth Frey, Nicholas Verso and Nick Ball. .Many of us would not have made our start in this industry, or have any reasonable stature within it now as establishing producers, if not for this fund..
Some producers viewed the Hot Shots announcement as a major change of policy but that.s not the case, according to...
Five years ago the agency drew flak when it abolished short drama production funding, prompting an open letter from about 50 filmmakers.
.We feel the short film program is vitally important in kick-starting careers and developing new talent and thus should be retained,. said the letter signed by the likes of Angie Fielder, Matthew Dabner, Anne Robinson, Polly Staniford, Amiel Courtin-Wilson, Tim Maddocks, Beth Frey, Nicholas Verso and Nick Ball. .Many of us would not have made our start in this industry, or have any reasonable stature within it now as establishing producers, if not for this fund..
Some producers viewed the Hot Shots announcement as a major change of policy but that.s not the case, according to...
- 9/23/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Douglas Sirk movies: ‘Imitation of Life,’ ‘Written on the Wind’ (photo: Lana Turner, Juanita Moore, Karin Dicker in ‘Imitation of Life’) Douglas Sirk is Turner Classic Movies’ Director of the Evening. The German-born (April 26, 1897, in Hamburg) filmmaker has developed a cult following in recent decades after his "women’s pictures" were reappraised by some critics as works of profound social criticism filled with auteuristic touches. Why it would take years (or decades) for people to realize the obvious is a little mind-boggling, until you remember that movies about women and their issues have been, for the most part, relegated to the sidelines. A stupid prejudice that continues to this very day. My statement, by the way, has nothing to do with yikesy political correctness; if you don’t believe me, just check out the Best Picture Academy Award winners or Palme d’Or winners or Golden Lion winners or Golden...
- 8/1/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Actor reveals to the Guardian that Hpv, transmitted through oral sex, was responsible for his throat cancer
Xan Brooks' full interview: Michael Douglas on Liberace, Cannes, cancer and cunnilingus
James Ball: is Douglas right about cunnilingus cancer link?
Michael Douglas – the star of Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction – has revealed that his throat cancer was apparently caused by performing oral sex.
In a surprisingly frank interview with the Guardian, the actor, now winning plaudits in the Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra, explained the background to a condition that was thought to be nearly fatal when diagnosed three years ago. Asked whether he now regretted his years of smoking and drinking, usually thought to be the cause of the disease, Douglas replied: "No. Because without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by Hpv [human papillomavirus], which actually comes about from cunnilingus."
Douglas, the husband of Catherine Zeta Jones,...
Xan Brooks' full interview: Michael Douglas on Liberace, Cannes, cancer and cunnilingus
James Ball: is Douglas right about cunnilingus cancer link?
Michael Douglas – the star of Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction – has revealed that his throat cancer was apparently caused by performing oral sex.
In a surprisingly frank interview with the Guardian, the actor, now winning plaudits in the Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra, explained the background to a condition that was thought to be nearly fatal when diagnosed three years ago. Asked whether he now regretted his years of smoking and drinking, usually thought to be the cause of the disease, Douglas replied: "No. Because without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by Hpv [human papillomavirus], which actually comes about from cunnilingus."
Douglas, the husband of Catherine Zeta Jones,...
- 6/3/2013
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Author Slide to discuss the history of Hollywood extras at historical Lasky-DeMille Barn Film historian Anthony Slide, author of dozens of books on Hollywood history, will be discussing his most recent work, Hollywood Unknowns: A History of Extras, Bit Players and Stand-Ins, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, located at a Hollywood historical landmark: the Lasky-DeMille Barn, right across the street from the Hollywood Bowl. (Check out: "The History of Hollywood Extras, Bit Players and Stand-Ins: Interview with Author and Film Historian Anthony Slide.") Pictured Above are Olivia de Havilland and her The Charge of the Light Brigade stand-in, Ann Robinson, circa 1936. As per the Barn's press release, "Mr. Slide will discuss the lives and work of extras, including the harsh conditions, sexual harassment, scandals and tragedies." Besides, he'll also talk about Central Casting and the Hollywood Studio Club, the residence of a number of up-and-coming actresses,...
- 4/4/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Finally, Episode 5 of this series found both sides of the government in action, as all parties tried to deal best with the fall-out of the viper's kiss that had felled Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front).
The Coalition came unsteak as a leaked email caused pandemonium in both parties
Under the confident direction of Chris Addison, it was a breath-catching romp as first Peter Mannion (Roger Allam) saw his perfect chance to skip his government duties and resign. “You're Aslan, no one shaves your mane,” wailed a horrified Phil (Will Smith). “You've passed the dignified exit,” reflected a more pragmatic Emma (Olivia Poulet).
It looked as though he wouldn't need to resign if Fergus's troops had their way, getting Glenn (James Smith) to ‘leak' Mannion's Mr Tickle jokes to the press. Except Glenn ‘forgot' to redact the stick – too busy bribing Terri (Joanna Scanlon) with talk of severance and a tea-shop near...
The Coalition came unsteak as a leaked email caused pandemonium in both parties
Under the confident direction of Chris Addison, it was a breath-catching romp as first Peter Mannion (Roger Allam) saw his perfect chance to skip his government duties and resign. “You're Aslan, no one shaves your mane,” wailed a horrified Phil (Will Smith). “You've passed the dignified exit,” reflected a more pragmatic Emma (Olivia Poulet).
It looked as though he wouldn't need to resign if Fergus's troops had their way, getting Glenn (James Smith) to ‘leak' Mannion's Mr Tickle jokes to the press. Except Glenn ‘forgot' to redact the stick – too busy bribing Terri (Joanna Scanlon) with talk of severance and a tea-shop near...
- 10/13/2012
- by Caroline Frost
- Aol TV.
Something Wild
Directed by Jack Garfein
Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel
USA, 1961
For an era as socially untactful as the 1960’s, Jack Garfein’s Something Wild, a story about a young rape victim struggling with the aftermath of her attack, must’ve been nothing short of avant-garde. As daring and inventive as it might’ve been, the film’s fractured tone, contrived melodramatic conflict and anachronistically iniquitous conclusion have made it an exhausting, glib, and outdated look at sexual assault.
In New York, Mary Ann Robinson (Carroll Baker) is raped while on her way home from work. As a result, she lives her life in extreme anguish. Alone, misunderstood, and marginalized, she is eventually pushed to the brink, but when a seemingly good Samaritan saves her, Mary finds herself at the mercy of his dubious intentions.
The first 15 minutes of the film, which contains no dialogue and a nominal score,...
Directed by Jack Garfein
Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel
USA, 1961
For an era as socially untactful as the 1960’s, Jack Garfein’s Something Wild, a story about a young rape victim struggling with the aftermath of her attack, must’ve been nothing short of avant-garde. As daring and inventive as it might’ve been, the film’s fractured tone, contrived melodramatic conflict and anachronistically iniquitous conclusion have made it an exhausting, glib, and outdated look at sexual assault.
In New York, Mary Ann Robinson (Carroll Baker) is raped while on her way home from work. As a result, she lives her life in extreme anguish. Alone, misunderstood, and marginalized, she is eventually pushed to the brink, but when a seemingly good Samaritan saves her, Mary finds herself at the mercy of his dubious intentions.
The first 15 minutes of the film, which contains no dialogue and a nominal score,...
- 5/7/2012
- by Justin Li
- SoundOnSight
Apologies (again this week!) for the lateness of this "America's Got Talent" recap. I was very sick this week and did not work for two days. But I did receive lots of emails asking about this, so I decided to post one, even if it is late. I'm rolling the performance/results into one, though.
1. Zuma Zuma
They start with a guy balancing on a tower of chairs while some other members limbo under fire. The fire is Ok, but the chair tower is pretty impressive. They move on to a human tower with guys wrapped around the tower members, It's hard to explain, but it's cool. That was good, if not quite as exciting as they usually are. It seemed a little slower. But still - very good, and let's not forget their video package explaining how one off their members died doing a stunt. It's very dangerous.
2. Beth...
1. Zuma Zuma
They start with a guy balancing on a tower of chairs while some other members limbo under fire. The fire is Ok, but the chair tower is pretty impressive. They move on to a human tower with guys wrapped around the tower members, It's hard to explain, but it's cool. That was good, if not quite as exciting as they usually are. It seemed a little slower. But still - very good, and let's not forget their video package explaining how one off their members died doing a stunt. It's very dangerous.
2. Beth...
- 8/25/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
NBC
After the first night of performances by semifinalists, “America’s Got Talent” largely lived up to the assertion made by judge Piers Morgan that this year featured the most talent the show has ever seen. So tough was the competition, in fact, that the difference in voter turnout between two of the acts was less than one-tenth of a percent. Before that showdown reached its climax, however, Cannon brought out four acts whose support was decidedly more polarizing.
Following...
After the first night of performances by semifinalists, “America’s Got Talent” largely lived up to the assertion made by judge Piers Morgan that this year featured the most talent the show has ever seen. So tough was the competition, in fact, that the difference in voter turnout between two of the acts was less than one-tenth of a percent. Before that showdown reached its climax, however, Cannon brought out four acts whose support was decidedly more polarizing.
Following...
- 8/25/2011
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
NBC
After weeks of auditions, wild cards, and second chances, “America’s Got Talent” finally reached the semifinals Tuesday night, pitting newcomers to the competition against veterans as the contestants truly showcase how much talent they really have. The time for surprises is over; performers were forced to prove indisputably that they not only earned the right to be on stage, but that they deserved to stay there.
Zuma Zum opened the show with an impressive if uninspiring performance showcasing their trademark acrobatics.
After weeks of auditions, wild cards, and second chances, “America’s Got Talent” finally reached the semifinals Tuesday night, pitting newcomers to the competition against veterans as the contestants truly showcase how much talent they really have. The time for surprises is over; performers were forced to prove indisputably that they not only earned the right to be on stage, but that they deserved to stay there.
Zuma Zum opened the show with an impressive if uninspiring performance showcasing their trademark acrobatics.
- 8/24/2011
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
NBC / Universal Tay Zonday performs on “America’s Got Talent”
After recruiting 12 acts to perform on Tuesday evening who originally submitted auditions via YouTube, viewers voted to determine who would move on to the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent.” Host Nick Cannon wasted no time bringing out two acts, acrobats Gymkana and the show choir Powerhouse, whom judge Piers Morgan was disappointed weren’t both moving on to the next level of competition. “I’m very sad one is going home,...
After recruiting 12 acts to perform on Tuesday evening who originally submitted auditions via YouTube, viewers voted to determine who would move on to the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent.” Host Nick Cannon wasted no time bringing out two acts, acrobats Gymkana and the show choir Powerhouse, whom judge Piers Morgan was disappointed weren’t both moving on to the next level of competition. “I’m very sad one is going home,...
- 8/11/2011
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, Summer TV
The audience at home mostly has the final say on whether or not an act progresses to the next round on 'America's Got Talent,' but a strike ("X") from the judges is still pretty much the kiss of death for a competitor.
None of the six performers/acts from Tuesday night that received a dreaded red buzz from judges Piers Morgan (who gave five) and Howie Mandel (who gave one) are advancing to the semi-finals.
The lucky ones that did advance include dancer Beth Ann Robinson, bicyclist Matt Willheim, circus performers Gymkana and singer Kevin Colis.
Morgan pretty much sealed the fate of agile tumbler Breena Bell when he gave her a strike on Tuesday's show.
Why'd he do it?
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The audience at home mostly has the final say on whether or not an act progresses to the next round on 'America's Got Talent,' but a strike ("X") from the judges is still pretty much the kiss of death for a competitor.
None of the six performers/acts from Tuesday night that received a dreaded red buzz from judges Piers Morgan (who gave five) and Howie Mandel (who gave one) are advancing to the semi-finals.
The lucky ones that did advance include dancer Beth Ann Robinson, bicyclist Matt Willheim, circus performers Gymkana and singer Kevin Colis.
Morgan pretty much sealed the fate of agile tumbler Breena Bell when he gave her a strike on Tuesday's show.
Why'd he do it?
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- 8/11/2011
- by Michael Maloney
- Aol TV.
This week we had the 12 YouTube acts on "America's Got Talent." I read a lot of comments last night that they didn't think it was that strong. I really thought it was - no one act blew me completely away, but it was all of their first time doing this show. I just thought it was really strong top to bottom, which you cannot say about any other quarterfinals nights.
Anyway, the first group brought down is Gymkana and Powerhouse, the show choir. Gymkana is much stronger, I hope they advance. And they do! Excellent.
I shall not be recapping the "Chocolate Rain" performance by Tay Zonday, other than to say that his smile will haunt my dreams. Pure nightmare fuel.
Now it's Keenan Cahill, the kid who became famous for lip-syncing "Teenage Dream." Yeah, bleep bleep bleep.
And now it's Ok Go. Oh my god, how many people are On this show tonight?...
Anyway, the first group brought down is Gymkana and Powerhouse, the show choir. Gymkana is much stronger, I hope they advance. And they do! Excellent.
I shall not be recapping the "Chocolate Rain" performance by Tay Zonday, other than to say that his smile will haunt my dreams. Pure nightmare fuel.
Now it's Keenan Cahill, the kid who became famous for lip-syncing "Teenage Dream." Yeah, bleep bleep bleep.
And now it's Ok Go. Oh my god, how many people are On this show tonight?...
- 8/11/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Gymkana, Matt Wilhelm, Kevin Colis and Beth Ann Robinson have progressed to the semi-finals stage of America's Got Talent's sixth season. The performers - who all submitted auditions via YouTube - booked their place in the next round on tonight's live results episode of the NBC competition. Sharon Osbourne was thrilled with Gymkana's success, saying that she loves the fact that they are still in college but operate on such a professional level. "It's brilliant that America has put you through and congratulations, really!" she told the group. Piers Morgan also expressed his happiness after Matt Wilhelm made it through, admitting that he is "very happy" and thinks that Wilhelm is the "fresh" sort of act that the competition needs. He said: "I was watching you last night and I thought, 'This guy could go all (more)...
- 8/11/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
NBC / Universal The West Springfield Dance Team on “America’s Got Talent”
After the final 12 acts from the competition showed their talents last week, the producers of “America’s Got Talent” gave them a few weeks of relief – if also a few more competitors – with a group of auditions culled from YouTube performers. As host Nick Cannon put it, “12 acts will go from online to on stage,” and much like the folks who have been around since the beginning, they...
After the final 12 acts from the competition showed their talents last week, the producers of “America’s Got Talent” gave them a few weeks of relief – if also a few more competitors – with a group of auditions culled from YouTube performers. As host Nick Cannon put it, “12 acts will go from online to on stage,” and much like the folks who have been around since the beginning, they...
- 8/10/2011
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
It's YouTube week for "America's Got Talent," which is always interesting because these acts are thrown right into the deep end of a live show and live audience with no earlier rounds. They do surprisingly well.
1. Tnc Elite, clog dancers
They are clog dancers who use modern music. Cool. Tonight they dance to "I've Got A Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas while dressed like school girls. It's very, very good dancing. .However - the song doesn't fit the set/costumes, in my opinion. But that's a small detail. The clogging is great. Very in sync and (at least it looks to me) very complicated and tough. Good job, cloggers. The judges like it, but Sharon says the folk dancing was fighting the music and she actually liked it better when the music dropped out. Piers disagrees. I thought both segments were good and just because this isn't the latest...
1. Tnc Elite, clog dancers
They are clog dancers who use modern music. Cool. Tonight they dance to "I've Got A Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas while dressed like school girls. It's very, very good dancing. .However - the song doesn't fit the set/costumes, in my opinion. But that's a small detail. The clogging is great. Very in sync and (at least it looks to me) very complicated and tough. Good job, cloggers. The judges like it, but Sharon says the folk dancing was fighting the music and she actually liked it better when the music dropped out. Piers disagrees. I thought both segments were good and just because this isn't the latest...
- 8/10/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The tiny village of Termonfeckin in County Louth in Ireland is being swamped by Harry Potter fans. Termonfeckin is home to Evanna Lynch, the Irish actress who plays Luna Lovegood in the hit wizard movie. Now, locals say they are being inundated with queries from star-struck fans. "I've lost count of the amount of times someone asks me where Evanna Lynch lives," said local woman Ann Robinson. "There has been a little bit of interest over the past couple of years but this year it has completely exploded," she said. "It's the same everywhere. All these sweet little fans looking to find her." A besotted American fan asked Yahoo Answers "where is Termonfeckin?" saying that they wanted to live "in the hometown of Evanna Lynch." "Every day someone comes in and asks for directions to Luna Lovegood's house," says a clerk at the local gas station. "I don't feel right letting them know,...
- 8/3/2009
- IrishCentral
Alana Curry attending Mickey Sinardi's ShowstopperStars Spectacular at The Beverly Garland Hotel in Studio City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Shelly Berman attending Mickey Sinardi's ShowstopperStars Spectacular at The Beverly Garland Hotel in Studio City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Ann Robinson attending Mickey Sinardi's ShowstopperStars Spectacular at The Beverly Garland Hotel in Studio City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Alana Curry attending Mickey Sinardi's ShowstopperStars Spectacular at The Beverly Garland Hotel in Studio City. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. 05/16/2009 - Alana Curry - Mickey Sinardi's ShowstopperStars Spectacular - The Beverly Garland Hotel - Studio City, CA. USA ©...
- 5/18/2009
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Weakest Link host Anne Robinson went to extreme measures to avoid being snapped by a photographer this week.
The TV presenter was so unhappy to see a snapper as she left her local newsagent's that she rushed back inside and telephoned an aide, who promptly arrived with a long coat, large sunglasses and a baseball cap to help her to disguise . . .
The TV presenter was so unhappy to see a snapper as she left her local newsagent's that she rushed back inside and telephoned an aide, who promptly arrived with a long coat, large sunglasses and a baseball cap to help her to disguise . . .
- 4/26/2008
- by Daniel_Kilkelly_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Daniel Kilkelly)
- Digital Spy
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