Frank Bruni, whom it has been said is impossible to please, wrote the following about actress Laura Linney in a recent New York Times Magazine cover story: PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED with Linney constantly remark on the earnestness of her enthusiasm, usually just before or after they gush about what a humble, decent person she is. The anecdotal evidence piles up high. There is the story of the time on the set of the TV miniseries "Tales of the City" when she washed and massaged the feet of its director, Alastair Reid, out of concern for his … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010
For the win
The highly-anticipated Life's a Pitch Elīna Garanča Harlequin Novel Title Competition has come to a close. Potential novel titles for her Deutsche Grammophon Habanera promo video included Oh My God My Eyeballs Hurt from the Sheer Awfulness, Spanish Extensions: A Tale Of Love Gone Wrong With Barcelona's Bull Fighting Hair Dresser, Mascara Fandango, and Stabled Stallion, Wanton Rider.The winner though, was Holly, who submitted the following:The winner of the side competition--has there ever been a good classical music video--is Rik, who submitted … [Read more...]
I’m too busy rolling my eyes dramatically to come up with an entry title
OK, the person who comes up with the best harlequin novel title for this video gets a prize. Bonus points if you submit cover art involving Fabio. Comment below or e mail me. I really will send you a prize. Related: has there ever actually been a good classical music video? If you find one, you also get a prize. … [Read more...]