James Gandolfini, whose most famous role is that of mob-boss Tony Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos, has died in Rome. HBO spokeswoman Mara Mikialian told Reuters today that he died of a possible heart attack. The portly star was on vacation at the time of his death. While he will best be … [Read more...]
Film Review: Behind The Candelabra
Behind the Candelabra is a film that was turned down by every major studio for being "too gay" Luckily, it has also found a home in HBO and premiered last night. It is good. It is really good. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (Michael Clayton, Magic Mike), the film is based on the 1988 memoir by … [Read more...]
A Show, A Song, A Memory
I've been watching the new HBO show, Girls. Three episodes in and it's just starting to find its groove. It's a little dirty, a little jarring, a bit much. I still don't know if I love it. I like the premise though - four friends trying to find their way post-graduation. Last … [Read more...]
The Life and Times of Tim – Not for the easily offended
So, this weekend I was up north with my husband's family and my 19 year old nephew introduced me to this new HBO series called The Life and Times of Tim. This has got to be the funniest show I have seen in ages. Mind you, it is not for the easily offended. It is definitely adult humour - raunchy and … [Read more...]