Monthly Archives: June 2007
The Ten Reasons You Should See Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’: #2 – Patton Oswalt/’Remy’
#2 – Patton Oswalt/”Remy” I cannot say that I knew who Patton Oswalt was before he became the lead voice actor in Pixar’s Ratatouille. In fact, when people became somewhat excited when his voice emerged from Remy during the initial … Continue reading
Filed under Cinema, Disney, Pixar, Ratatouille
For Your Consideration: Lead Actresses – Mary-Louise Parker and Kristen Bell
[In Week Four of Cultural Learnings’ 59th Annual Emmy Awards Nominations Preview, we’re looking at possible contenders for the Lead Actress awards in both drama and comedy. Today, we present our fourth set of candidates. For complete listings for all … Continue reading
Filed under Award Shows, Emmy Awards, Television, The CW, Veronica Mars, Weeds
Canadian Idol – Week One – Elimination Predictions
EDIT: The results are in. For the full details from the results show, click for Cultural Learnings’ Full Recap! There is little question that Canadian Idol’s first week was fantastic, divine, stunning…according to CTV’s press releases. According to viewers, and … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian Idol, CTV, Reality TV, Television
Canadian Idol – Week One – Top 11 Girls Perform
Last night, the guys led off with a series of performances that ranged from technically sound to strangely awkward, and pretty well everywhere in between. There was one thing that united them: absolutely none of them could dance. Can the … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian Idol, CTV, Reality TV, Television
The Ten Reasons You Should See Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’: #3 – ‘Lifted’ (Pixar’s New Animated Short Film)
#3 – ‘Lifted’ Now, let me make one thing clear: I had technically planned on putting this earlier within the series, as it isn’t exactly my 3rd biggest reason to see this film, but then I forgot about it. However, … Continue reading
Filed under Cinema, Lifted, Pixar, Ratatouille
For Your Consideration: Lead Actresses – America Ferrera and Mary McDonnell
[In Week Four of Cultural Learnings’ 59th Annual Emmy Awards Nominations Preview, we’re looking at possible contenders for the Lead Actress awards in both drama and comedy. Today, we present our third set of candidates. For complete listings for the … Continue reading
Filed under ABC, Award Shows, Battlestar Galactica, Emmy Awards, Television, Ugly Betty
Canadian Idol – Week One – Top 11 Guys Perform
Ben Mulroney mugging for the camera, the band guy from Mike Bullard, and 11 too short performances: Canadian Idol has officially returned. The episode started with a dud of a joke from Ben Mulroney, so it is clear that things … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian Idol, CTV, Reality TV, Television
Pilot Casting Changes Gone Wrong: ‘Heroes’ Illusionist subs in on CW’s ‘Reaper’
I have yet to see the pilot for The CW’s Reaper, but I will refer to people that have to help me make my point. The titular Brill and Eric of the Brill And Eric Watch TV Podcast had a … Continue reading
Filed under Heroes, Reaper, Television, The CW
For Your Consideration: Lead Actresses – Tina Fey and Sally Field
[In Week Four of Cultural Learnings’ 59th Annual Emmy Awards Nominations Preview, we’re looking at possible contenders for the Lead Actress awards in both drama and comedy. Today, we present our second set of candidates. For complete listings for the … Continue reading
Filed under 30 Rock, ABC, Award Shows, Brothers & Sisters, Emmy Awards, NBC, Television
The Ten Reasons You Should See Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’: #4 – The Food
#4 – The Food In Entertainment Weekly’s review of Ratatouille (Which, outside of the discussed problem, is still positive and has some valid arguments), Owen Gleiberman makes the following statement: …the surfaces of Gusteau’s kitchen have such a vibrant photorealist … Continue reading
Filed under Cinema, Pixar, Ratatouille
