My smartphone reminded me that the debut of the show was near. It is this Thursday. Thursday night at 9:30 pm. So I got onto Facebook, then texted and twittered some of my friends to remind them. I wanted to make sure I had something to talk to my coworker about his daughter's debut. The coundown is over!
"Outsourced," the comedy about a man from the Midwest who gets sent to run a call center in India, debuted as the newest part of NBC's popular Thursday night lineup. It got started with great fanfare and lots of expectations.
The half-hour show is definitely a satire about consumerism and prejudice. Yet, it does a good job of going crosscultural as it takes a look at what's going on in American and Indian cultures. For example, the idea of selling anything even excrements and vomit or making any products such as cheesehead and dancing breasts makes us take an introspective look at ourselves.
Obviously, you will hear about jokes about both cultures, good and/or bad ones. Indian food, Indian accents, Indian names, the crazy caste system, American dating and stupid consumerism etc. are part of the show. Even the American pop culture is fair game.
No it is not insensitive in regards to the Indian culture. Some critics are saying that it is an excuse to mock the Indian culture. I see the show as a new vehicle to get acquainted and exposed to the richness and beauty of the Indian culture.
It is a good transition between the Office and Donald Trump's show as it takes a light look at the economy.
One new show to watch from now on....
A great debut, Kody! Way to break into show business! We hope to see more of you in the next episodes!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
2010 List of Emmy Winners: Fashion Winners and Losers
We all watched the 2010 Emmy Awards ceremony last night. This morning, the discussions continue on twitter and on facebook. We must not forget the watercoolers at work either. Fashion discussions continue too.
Drama Series: "Mad Men," AMC.
Comedy Series: "Modern Family," ABC.
Reality TV Competition Series: "Top Chef," Bravo.
Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Comedy Central.
Miniseries: "The Pacific," HBO.
Made-for-TV Movie: "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad," AMC
Actress, Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," TNT.
Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad," AMC
Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife," CBS.
Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory," CBS.
Actress, Comedy Series: Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie," Showtime.
Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family," ABC.
Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Jane Lynch, "Glee," FOX.
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack," HBO.
Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: David Straithairn, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julia Ormond, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Ann Margaret, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC.
Guest Actor in a Drama Series: John Lithgow, "Dexter."
Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty White, "Saturday Night Live."
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris, "Glee."
Directing for a Comedy Series: Ryan Murphy, "Glee."
Directing for a Drama Series: Steve Shill, "Dexter."
Directing for a Miniseries or Movie: Mick Jackson, "Temple Grandin," HBO
Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Bucky Gunts, "Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Opening Ceremonies," NBC.
Writing for a Drama Series: Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy, "Mad Men."
Writing for a Comedy Series: Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, "Modern Family."
Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special: "63rd Annual Tony Awards," CBS.
Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Adam Mazer, "You Don't Know Jack," HBO
Drama Series: "Mad Men," AMC.
Comedy Series: "Modern Family," ABC.
Reality TV Competition Series: "Top Chef," Bravo.
Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Comedy Central.
Miniseries: "The Pacific," HBO.
Made-for-TV Movie: "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad," AMC
Actress, Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," TNT.
Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad," AMC
Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Archie Panjabi, "The Good Wife," CBS.
Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory," CBS.
Actress, Comedy Series: Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie," Showtime.
Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family," ABC.
Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Jane Lynch, "Glee," FOX.
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack," HBO.
Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: David Straithairn, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julia Ormond, "Temple Grandin," HBO.
Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Ann Margaret, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC.
Guest Actor in a Drama Series: John Lithgow, "Dexter."
Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty White, "Saturday Night Live."
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris, "Glee."
Directing for a Comedy Series: Ryan Murphy, "Glee."
Directing for a Drama Series: Steve Shill, "Dexter."
Directing for a Miniseries or Movie: Mick Jackson, "Temple Grandin," HBO
Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Bucky Gunts, "Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Opening Ceremonies," NBC.
Writing for a Drama Series: Matthew Weiner and Erin Levy, "Mad Men."
Writing for a Comedy Series: Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, "Modern Family."
Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special: "63rd Annual Tony Awards," CBS.
Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Adam Mazer, "You Don't Know Jack," HBO
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Fans of the Twilight Saga Series Are Playing a New Love Triangle Game Found at LittlebitsofLoveArt.blogspot.com
Fans of the Twilight Saga series are involved in a very serious game which they hope will be spread all over the nation and the world. Inspired by the series and their love of art that can help heal and inspire others, fans are looking for Bella and Jacob's love art notes in places that nobody would think about. Once a lucky finder is able to find one, he/she reports their findings to Little Bits of Love Art by sharing the impact of this love note finding on their own lives and on their friends. In turn, they may go ahead and strategically place it somewhere else so the journey of searching, finding, discovering and healing can have its own life story.
Needless to say that as a fan of the love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob, I was so happy to be the discoverer of a love note seen here
The message was clear to me and my friends. I read it and looked at the back of the card where I found the address of this blog, http://littlebitsofloveart.blogspot.com
From the Quileute Nation to San Francisco and Washington state, you too can be part of this inspiring art game devised by a group of artists whose desire is reach out and touch a soul.
Anybody can participate. If you are a fan of the Twilight Saga series, if you are as beautiful as Bella or as handsome as Edward or as muscled as Jacob, you can be part of the Little Bits of Love Art
Needless to say that as a fan of the love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob, I was so happy to be the discoverer of a love note seen here
The message was clear to me and my friends. I read it and looked at the back of the card where I found the address of this blog, http://littlebitsofloveart.blogspot.com
From the Quileute Nation to San Francisco and Washington state, you too can be part of this inspiring art game devised by a group of artists whose desire is reach out and touch a soul.
Anybody can participate. If you are a fan of the Twilight Saga series, if you are as beautiful as Bella or as handsome as Edward or as muscled as Jacob, you can be part of the Little Bits of Love Art
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Who Wore What at the 82nd Award Ceremony? The Sparking of Silver, Gold, Red and Flowers on the Red Carpet
By now, we all have our favorites among all the elegant gowns and dresses worn by the grandes dames of Hollywood. We saw them shining in the exciting fashion of the season designed by some of the best contemporary designers. Penelope Cruz and Sigourney Weaver stole our breath with their red but regal shades of red. Cameron Diaz, with bold red lips and Kate Winslet wore strapless gold gowns while Jennifer Lopez stood out in a great pale-pink dress. Cameron Diaz's dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta. Kate Winslet's gown is an elegant pewter and gray Yves Saint Laurent couture, held on top with a satin column skirt. She also had on a deco-inspired $2.5 million yellow-diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The Complete List of 2010 Oscar Winners
The 82nd Academy Award Winners are:
Kathryn Bigelow, Motion Picture, The Hurt Locker
Jeff Bridges, Actor, Crazy Heart
Sandra Bullock, Actress, The Blind Side
Christoph Waltz, Supporting Actor, Inglourious Basterds
Mo'Nique, Supporting Actress, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Shapphire
Kathryn Bigelow, Director, The Hurt Locker,
Foreign Film, El Secreto de Sus Ojos, Argentina
Geoffrey Fletcher, Adapted Screenplay, Precious:Based on the Novel 'Push' by Shapphire
Mark Boal, Orginal Screenplay, The Hurt Locker
Animated Feature Film: "Up", Art Direction: Avatar; Cinematography: Avatar
Sound Mixing: The Hurt Locker; Sound Editing: The Hurt Locker
Michael Giacchino, Original Score: "Up"
Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett, Original Song, The Weary King (Theme from Crazy Heart)
Costume: "The Young Victoria"
Documentary Feature: "The Cove"
Documentary (Short Subject): "Music by Prudence"
Film Editing: "The Hurt Locker"
Makeup: "Star Trek"
Animated Short Film: "Logorama"
Live Action Short Film: "The New Tenants"
Visual Effects: "Avatar"
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The Hurt Locker and Kathryn Bigelow Beat The big Producers
History was made at the academy tonight. For the first time, a woman was nominated best director for the Hurt Locker. Kathryn was very humble in accepting this nomination. Her movie received so many awards. Hurt Locker received more than 9 awards tonight.
Congratulations to all who took a chance with this movie. Now it is time to see it.
Congratulations to all who took a chance with this movie. Now it is time to see it.
Congratulations to Jeff Bridges, Actor in a Leading Role!
Jeff Bridges beat the other competitors. He won best actor in a leading role
Let the Oscar Ceremony Fashion Display Start: 2010 Oscar Winner Predictions
Find the 2010 list of best-dressed and worst-dressed: 2010 Oscar Ceremony Knockoff, Golden Globes and the List of Fashion Winners and Losers
Best Supporting Actor:
Christopher Waltz, “Inglorious Basterds”
This one is pretty obvious to me (and the Oscar voters). Christopher Waltz gave a mesmerizing performance in Inglorious Basterds and is the clear-cut favorite. This movie is worth watching for so many reasons, but sitting atop them all, with a creepy German smile, is Mr. Waltz.
Best Supporting Actress:
Mo’Nique, “Precious”
Now this was a heartwarming and happy movie for the entire family to enjoy. NOT. (Not jokes are still funny, right?). Anyway, Mo’nique gave a scary and moving performance as Precious’ abusive mother in this drama about an illiterate girl’s struggles at home and at school.
Best Actor: Jeff Bridges, “Crazy Heart”
Now many people have not seen this, but Bridges’ deserves this one big time. He plays an alcoholic washed up musician who tries to finally get his life together on the road. While I’m partial to Mr. George Clooney (Up in the Air) in all things, I think the Academy is going to give this one to Jeff for his years of work.
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, “The Blind Side”
This category is up for grabs. Helen Mirren gave a solid performance in “The Last Station” as Tolstoy’s wife, and Meryl Streep did a spot-on Julia Child in “Julie and Julia.” I’m giving it to Sandra Bullock, not because she deserves it, but because I just see this happening. And that movie was so damn touching.
Best Animated Movie: “Up”
Ok there’s no question here. Up’s opening left not a dry eye in the audience and deserves this award hands down. Oh and the rest of the movie was hilarious. Pixar will take this again.
Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow, “The Hurt Locker”
I’m going with Bigelow, and I’m pretty confident that she will steal this prize away from her ex-husband James Cameron. She presented a wonderfully directed film, and there’s never been a more deserving female director. And the first female director to win this award will be Bigelow, giving us a total guy movie. Who would’ve thought? If you haven’t seen “The Hurt Locker,” rent it pronto and be prepared for some suspense.
Best Picture: “The Hurt Locker”
Going off of that note, I’m going to give the top prize to “The Hurt Locker.” An intense and well-shot thrill ride from start to finish, this movie brought the goods. This category is tricky given the fact that there are TEN nominees, and because of the ranking system, a dark horse may take this award (I’m looking at you, Inglorious Basterds). However, James Cameron is a sneaky, sneaky man, and may get this award with the $700 million-and-counting powerhouse, “Avatar.”
Best Cinematography: “Avatar”
Because I didn’t give it best picture, this amazingly beautiful movie has got to win on cinematography. Some of those shots of Pandora still make me shudder with disappointment that I’ll never get to go to Pandora.
Best Song: “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)”
This movie had such good music, it’s just gotta beat out that crap from “The Princess and the Frog.”
Best Foreign Language Film: The White Ribbon
This German film is getting a lot of praise for its spectacular cinematography and eerie black-and-white atmosphere. On the other hand, “Un Prophete” is one of the best movies of the year, but it came out a bit late to get a lot of Oscar publicity. So i’m going with the favorite.
Best Original Screenplay: “Inglourious Basterds”
Ok I know the favorite for this award will be The Hurt Locker, and it may very well win. But Quentin Tarantino deserves something for this hilarious and beautifully-crafted screenplay, and he deserves this award.
Best Adapted Screenplay: “Up in the Air”
Jason Reitman is the man, and this screenplay was hysterical and moving. This one’s his.
Best Documentary: “The Cove”
This has won all the major awards, and it should take this one as well, barring an upset from “Food, Inc.”
And now for the “less important” awards. Basically the one’s you wouldn’t know anything about. To be honest, my guess is probably only slightly better than yours. I’ll tell you when I’m pretty sure.
Best Sound Editing: “Inglourious Basterds”
Best Sound Mixing: “The Hurt Locker” Flat out guess.
Best Costume Design: “Coco Before Chanel” - This movie is practically about costumes.
Best Documentary Short: “Rabbit a la Berlin” Picked the coolest name
Best Animated Short: “French Roast” No clue
Best Live Action Short: “Instead of Abracadabra” Has anyone seen these short films?
Best Original Score: “Avatar” Pick your favorite here, I really don’t know what’s going to win. This or “Up” is my bet.
Best Art Direction: “Avatar” This WILL win.
Best Film Editing: “The Hurt Locker”
Best Makeup: “Star Trek” maybe.
Best Visual Effects: “Avatar” takes this one as well.
I hope you enjoy Oscar night as much as I know I will, and with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin hosting, how could it be bad? Happy betting to you all.
Friday, March 5, 2010
A Tribute to Alan and Marilyn Bergman: Their music and awards
The List of Their Works:
| A CHILD IS BORN | Barbra Streisand | |
| A CHRISTMAS LOVE SONG | The Manhattan Transfer, Blossom Dearie, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand | |
| AFTER THE RAIN | Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis | |
| ALL HIS CHILDREN | Charley Pride | |
| ALWAYS YOU | James Ingram | |
| AMERICA THE DREAM GOES ON | John Williams & the Boston Pops Orchestra | |
| AND I'LL BE THERE | Michael Feinstein | |
| ASK YOURSELF WHY | Barbra Streisand | |
| CINNAMON AND CLOVE | Sergio Mendes | |
| HIS EYES, HER EYES | Sarah Vaughn and others | |
| HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING? | James Ingram & Patti Austin, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and others | |
| I BELIEVE IN LOVE | Barbra Streisand, Kenny Loggins and others | |
| I DON'T DO DUETS | Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight | |
| I HAVE THE FEELING I'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE | Carmen McCrae | |
| I LOVE TO DANCE LIKE THEY USED TO DANCE | Bing Crosby and others | |
| I WAS BORN IN LOVE WITH YOU | Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis and others | |
| I WON'T BELIEVE MY EYES | Michael Feinstein | |
| IF I CLOSE MY EYES | Barbra Streisand | |
| IF WE WERE IN LOVE | Luciano Pavarotti | |
| IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT | Ray Charles | |
| IT MIGHT BE YOU | Stephen Bishop | |
| L.A. IS MY LADY | Frank Sinatra | |
| LIKE A LOVER | Sergio Mendes, Carmen McCrae and others | |
| LITTLE BOY LOST (PIECES OF DREAMS) | Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand and others | |
| LIVE IT UP! | Johnny Mathis | |
| LOOK AROUND | Sergio Mendes | |
| LOVE AFFAIR | kd lang | |
| LOVE LOOKS SO WELL ON YOU | Frank Sinatra | |
| MAKE ME RAINBOWS | Vic Damone and others | |
| MOONLIGHT | Sting | |
| NEVER BE AFRAID (album) | Bing Crosby | |
| NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN | Lani Hall | |
| NICE 'N' EASY | Frank Sinatra, Shirley Horn, Jack Jones and others | |
| ON MY WAY TO YOU | Maureen McGovern, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis | |
| ON RAINY AFTERNOONS | Barbra Streisand | |
| ONE DAY | Barbra Streisand | |
| ONE SONG | Tevin Campbell | |
| ORDINARY MIRACLES | Barbra Streisand | |
| PAPA, CAN YOU HEAR ME? | Barbra Streisand, Jessye Norman, Nina Simone, Michael Crawford | |
| PLACES THAT BELONG TO YOU | Barbra Streisand | |
| RAGGEDY ANNE & RAGGEDY ANDY | Liza Minelli | |
| SENTIMENTAL BABY | Frank Sinatra | 1995 CABLE ACE AWARD "Best Original Song" 1995 EMMY AWARD "Best Original Song" from "Barbra Streisand: The Concert" |
| SLEEP WARM | Frank Sinatra | |
| SO MANY STARS | Sergio Mendes, Kathleen Battle | |
| SOMEONE IN THE DARK | Michael Jackson | |
| SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE | Stephen Bishop, Johnny Mathis | |
| SUMMER ME, WINTER ME | Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis and others | |
| THAT FACE | Fred Astaire and others | |
| THE BALLAD OF THE BLUES (album) | Jo Stafford | |
| THE HANDS OF TIME (BRIAN'S SONG) | Jack Jones | |
| THE ISLAND | Patti Austin, Sarah Vaughn | |
| THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS | Johnny Mathis & Jane Olivor | |
| THE PROMISE (I'LL NEVER SAY GOODBYE) | Melissa Manchester, Maureen McGovern | |
| THE SUMMER KNOWS | Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Jose Carreras and others | |
| THE TROUBLE WITH HELLO IS GOODBYE | Carmen McCrae and others | |
| THE WAY HE MAKES ME FEEL | Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis | |
| THE WAY WE WERE | Barbra Streisand, Gladys Knight and others | |
| THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND | Dusty Springfield, Johnny Mathis and others | |
| THE WORLD GOES ON | Quincy Jones | |
| WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? | Mel Torme, Barbra Streisand, Jack Jones, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and others | |
| WHAT MATTERS MOST | Kenny Rankin | |
| WHERE DO YOU START? | Michael Feinstein, Rosemary Clooney, Shirley Horn | |
| YELLOW BIRD | Norman Luboff and others | |
| YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS | Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond and others | |
| YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING | Tony Bennett, Carmen McCrae, Sarah Vaughn |
Interested in Oscar Winners? See all the 2010 Oscar Fashion Winners on the Red Carpet
While many viewers will be watching who is going to win the best actor and best supporting actor awards, some of us will be interested in the 2010 Oscar Fashion.
Already, the predictions are all over the map. But one thing that is sure is that the actors and celebrities will be dressed by the most interesting designers. In addition, Los Angeles is ready to welcome the world to its bars and party venues.
After the awards have been given, more people will be interested in seeing the 2010 list of best-dressed and worst-dressed.
Furthermore, if you are interested in seeing the list of the most recent past fashion winners and losers, go to this web site now
Already, the predictions are all over the map. But one thing that is sure is that the actors and celebrities will be dressed by the most interesting designers. In addition, Los Angeles is ready to welcome the world to its bars and party venues.
After the awards have been given, more people will be interested in seeing the 2010 list of best-dressed and worst-dressed.
Furthermore, if you are interested in seeing the list of the most recent past fashion winners and losers, go to this web site now
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