Monday Man

Welcome to this week's edition of Monday Man.

My pick was actually chosen for me. When I learned of Charlton Heston's death I couldn't resist sharing my opinion on him and the Ten Commandments.

When I was a little girl my grandfather and I would watch this film every year for Easter.

Over the years more people have celebrated Easter and Passover with the annual ABC broadcast of the Cecil B. Demille classic.

When I became an adult I took several classes in college that allowed me to view the Bible from a literary stance and not as the word of God.

When I took the class The Old Testament and Film, we spent many weeks studying the story of Moses with more than one version of the Bible. Once we completed the readings, we moved on to the films.

We watched the Prince of Egypt, the animated story of Moses, and the Burt Lancaster, 1970's, Moses the Lawgiver, version. Although, I really like the Prince of Egypt, and tolerated Lancaster's mini-series, it still didn't have the same appeal as The Ten Commandments.

I mean who can resist the technicolor splendor of water turning to blood and the outlandish costumes and monumental sets.

Not to mention that Moses' hair becomes a character of its own. As he ages his hair brightens and becomes larger than life.

Charlton may have overacted somewhat, but it was the style of the time and adds to cathartic effect of "Let My People Go."

So on this first Monday after the death of this powerful icon, don't shed a tear. Let us remember that Charlton Heston gave us an unforgettable performance that would make the real Moses proud and envy his stylist.

Till next week!

Coming Soon!

It's official. I have finally joined millions of Americans by signing up for Netflix!

I'm so excited. This membership will enable me to add a new feature to the site with reviews of New DVD's.

Now the fun can really begin.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Celebrity Birthdays

I don't usually celebrate the birthdays of deceased celebrities, but these two actors were worth mentioning.

Anthony Perkins, star of the Hitchcock classic, Psycho, was born on this day in 1932. He would have been 76.

Heath Ledger, star of Ten Things I Hate About You, Candy, Lords Of Dogtown, Brokeback Mountain, and the upcoming Dark Knight was born on this day in 1979. He would have been 29 today.

Robert Downey Jr., star of Soapdish, Chaplin, Only You, Home For The Holidays, Charlie Bartlett, and the upcoming Iron Man turns 43 today.

Happy Birthday!

Thanks IMDB!

Freaky Friday

Welcome to this week's edition of Freaky Friday!

Today I will be spotlighting Billy Wilder's film, Sunset Boulevard starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson.

I discovered this film a few years ago. Not sure why I watched it, but I'd seen Sabrina and liked it enough.

The film begins with the police covering a murder and the narrator giving some background on the schlemele that died.

Within minutes we are taken back to the beginning where a male writer (Holden) sits in his crappy apartment trying to create magic with his mind. Soon he finds himself a gigolo to a screen legend, Norma Desmond, played brilliantly by Gloria Swanson.

The twists and turns of the Hollyweird romance of this mismatched couple will keep you wondering where's this going next.

Filled with old school film royalty like Swanson, Holden, Cecil B. DeMille (The Ten Commandments ring a bell), and Buster Keaton, Sunset Boulevard will leave you ready for your close up.

PS By a strange coincidence Gloria Swanson passed away on April 4, 1983.

Stop and Stare Photos Up and Running!

Thank you for being patient as the people at Blogger handle this safety issue.

My online album, Stop and Stare Photos, is up and running again.

I am on my way to adding some new pics.

Come check them out!

Blame Blogger For the Inconvenience

I am sorry to those of you I directed to my new photo album blog Stop and Stare Photos!

Apparently Blogger suspects my blog is a SPAM Blog!!!! So they have locked it until a "real person" can go look it over and prove I'm not a computer.

When this situation is resolved, and I hope it is soon, I will let you all know.

Sincerely,

PJ's and A Movie!

Pajama Party Flick Picks - April 1, 2008

Welcome to the April 1, 2008 edition of Pajama Party Flick Picks.

Daniel Lafleche presents The "Other" Movie Industry: How TOMI Brought Indie Urban Film to the NBA All Star Weekend posted at The IPEX VIEW Blog, saying, "An interview with Tonisha Johnson, who started TOMI (The Other Movie Industry) Enterprises, which includes the TOMI Film Festival. This traveling festival is going into its second year and it is one that any minority/underground filmmaker should know about."

Sarah presents posted at SARAHSPY.

Missy presents You Are Encouraged to Laugh Out Loud at a Funeral posted at Observations from Missy's Window, saying, "Death at a Funeral takes the most somber of events, peppers it with unexpected circumstances and unleashes it to the public."

William "Sandy" Smillie presents Movie Review - Twofer: Crash and Little Miss Sunshine posted at William "Sandy" Smillie - Chicago Actor, saying, "This one is a twofer and these movies really couldn't be more different unless they were Crash and Inside Seka."

Vaprak presents Movie Review: Witless Protection (2008) | The Critical Critics posted at The Critical Critics.

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