‘American Idol’ finalist saved from elimination

Michael “Big Mike” A.K.A. “Tiny Mike” (As Ellen would have said) Lynche didn’t get the big boot on “American Idol.” The soulful 26-year-old personal trainer and father from Queens, N.Y., was saved Wednesday by the judges on the ninth season of the Fox singing competition. Lynche was praised for his R&B take on “Eleanor Rigby” […]

Little Carmine Lupertazzi

“I am reminded of Louis the whatever’s finance minister…he built this chateau – Nicole and I saw it when we went to Paris – it even outshone Versailles, where the king lived. In the end, Louis clapped him in irons.” Tony refers to him as “Brainless the Second” and, truth be told, Carmine Lupertazzi, Jr. […]

2010 Best and Worst Movies of the Year… So Far

In the old days, like 2007, the middle of July would definitely be too early to start thinking about the Oscars. Back then, Hollywood loaded up its prestige fare in the fall so that it would stays fresh in the minds of Academy voters. Yet last year, four of the ten Best Picture nominees — […]

Eclipse Part 2

Eclipse opens at nighttime where Riley Biers (Xavier Samuel) is exiting a store on his way home. A driving rainstorm begins as he walks on his way. Without warning, he is knocked down. Looking around, startled, he cannot see anyone– the street he is walking down appears completely deserted. Getting scared, he pulls his coat […]

Big Girls Don’t Cry Episode 18

Directed by: Tim Van Patten Written by: Terence Winter Watch out, New Jersey, Furio Giunta has arrived. The latest addition to the Soprano crew is safely in the States and, as a favor to Tony by Artie Bucco, gainfully employed as a mozzarella maker at the Nuovo Vesuvio Restaurant. But make no mistake: Furio’s real […]

Amour Fou Episode 38

Directed by: Tim Van Patten Written by: Teleplay by Frank Renzulli, Story by David Chase “We’re like leather and lace.” That’s how Tony’s describes his relationship with Gloria to Dr. Melfi. He tells her tha ile Gloria is dark and dangerous and quite possibly a “full-blown loopty-loo,” he just can’t stay away from her. “Amour […]