When the hype started to build up around Dear John several months back, many industry insiders predicted it would outdo that other very famous Nicholas Sparks adaptation, The Notebook (it doesn’t even come close). Plus, the casting made headlines when it was announced current every-girl heartthrob Channing Tatum (Stop-Loss) as the lead, along with up [...]
Well, I wasn’t surprised when I read many of the early reviews for Valentine’s Day. They all said that the romantic comedy was predictable, groan-inducing, and way too sappy. My first thought to these reactions was, “Well, that’s exactly how the actual holiday is, so if anything, it truly is honoring the masochistic holiday.” Bravo. [...]
I’ve been a huge admirer of Jeff Bridges for years now. Very few actors in Hollywood have as diverse of a work history
as him. Bridges has never shied away from independent films, and also has never vied like crazy for commercial results. He has played a ship captain, a psychotic kidnapper, a gymnastics coach, a [...]
So…I don’t get it. WHIP IT! Is now added to my growing list of box office conundrums. Why did this picture not do well at all (in fact it basically tanked) at the box office? Oh, that’s right, the public seriously does not recognize quality fare when it is right in front of their faces. [...]