In 2008, as the Democratic party assembled in Denver, Colorado to nominate Barack Obama as their candidate, everything seemed to run smoothly. Or did it? AJ Schnack’s “Convention,” is the behind-the-scenes look at the convention, offering viewpoints as varied as the mayor’s office, a newly christened reporter on the political beat and a couple of …
You can’t go to a Michael Moore movie without knowing what you’re getting into. You’ve already made up your mind years ago whether or not you agree with Moore or you don’t. Moore’s latest movie, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” will probably not change your mind.
Actor Kal Penn, best known for his role on the TV show “House, MD,” and the “Harold and Kumar” movies has announced that he’s quitting acting and going to work for the Obama administration. Penn will be joining the White House Office of Public LIasion, which is run by senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. Penn’s main …
While millions of people watched around the country and around the world, numerous filmmakers and celebrities were on-hand to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson were all in attendance. (I also spied George Lucas at Sunday’s concert …
Cable giant HBO has announced that it will air the opening ceremony of President Barack Obama’s inauguration. HBO first aired the opening ceremony in 1993, when Bill Clinton became president. Non-HBO subscribers were upset that they were unable to see performances by Bob Dylan and Diana Ross. However, this time, HBO will make their signal …