Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Amazing Spider-Man # 583 President-elect Barack Obama has done some pretty amazing things before even taking the oath of office. His historic victory in the 2008 presidential race probably tops the list. More than likely somewhere on that list is Obama’s hook-up today with that web-slinging wise-cracking superhero, Spider-man. Through the magic of Marvel Comics, Obama and Spidey team up to stop an old foe of the webhead […]
Friday, January 9, 2009
In these troubled and shaky financial times who doesn’t need some professional advice on money matters. Along that line, talk show host and mega-successful entrepreneur, Oprah Winfrey, is offering one of the best bargains around. Right now, at www.oprah.com readers can download a free copy of “Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan.” Orman is a top notch finance guru and the author of six consecutive New […]
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sean Penn stars in “Milk” Today the Writers Guild of America disclosed the list of its nominees for “outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during the 2008 season.” The writers are being honored for a variety of projects, from major motion pictures to documentary films. In the original screenplay category the nominations went to Joel and Ethan Coen […]
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
“Romeo and Juliet” by Sir Frank Dicksee (1853-1928) The publishing industry has been buzzing for months about Danish author Anne Fortier’s “Juliet.” In the novel a woman discovers she may be related to the star-crossed lovers who inspired the classic, “Romeo & Juliet.” Today, there are a flurry of reports about Universal Pictures picking up the movie rights for “Juliet.” Director/producer James Mangold is attached […]
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Google Image The President is still hoping for a deal, but his wife Laura Bush has signed on the dotted line to write a memoir. Several publishers were interested. Yesterday, a deal was announced with Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The Laura Bush memoir is scheduled to hit the market in 2010, according to Publishers Weekly. No one is talking about how much […]
Saturday, January 3, 2009
FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Story Analyst/author Billy Mernit chatted with writers and signed copies of his book, “Writing The Romantic Comedy,” last month in Brea. Actor Hugh Grant has had some of his best film success with romantic comedies so he knows a thing or two about the genre. Back in 2003, Grant explained the problem with most romcom scripts […]
Saturday, December 27, 2008
The most detailed ever biography of superstar crooner Tony Bennett has been bought at auction by publisher, John Wiley & Sons. Publishers Weekly reports David Evanier’s “Keeper of the Flame: A Biography of Tony Bennett” is set for release in 2011 to mark the singer’s 85th birthday. He was born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3, 1926. The singer’s career […]
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS Someday at Christmas men won’t be boys Playing with bombs like kids play with toys One warm December our hearts will see A world where men are free Someday at Christmas there’ll be no wars When we have learned what Christmas is for When we have found what life’s really worth […]
Monday, December 22, 2008
Really bad wintry weather (snow, ice, sleet, and rain) is derailing holiday plans and travel itineraries for people all across the country. The airlines have canceled hundreds of flights in the past few days. You can understand that, but apparently many of those passengers affected by the cancellations can’t get on another flight before Christmas. Gee, bad weather happens this time […]