Happy last day of February! At the beginning of this month, I presented a piece of art titled February Joy, which was extremely well-received (the piece even fetched a couple purchase offers – will it sell?). Designed after pieces titled Moondust, I’ll Keep Loving You and Falling (see those pieces – and more – here), February Joy was supposed to represent my return to bright, bold…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: Film
The time has come. This is the moment you’ve all been [passively] waiting for – the announcement of the 2014 Bobby James Awards for “Best of Film.” The awards go to… …first, let’s start with one of the fan-voted awards, shall we? Blockbuster Character of the Year: “Emmett Brickowski” (Chris Pratt) – The LEGO Movie…
A Media Comment: Hollywood’s New Obsession with Bizarre Sex
UPDATE (February 13, 2015): Forget about how bizarre Gone Girl was because this week, the film adaptation of E.L. James’ wildly popular book, Fifty Shades of Grey, opens nationwide. A lukewarm reception from American critics says expectations are met – and that the adaptation is a flatly acted soft-core porn that almost can’t survive against the…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards Film Nominations: “Dawn of Apes” leads with 10 nods
It’s time. Here are my film nominees for 2014! I also hope you’ve voted for the fan-voted Bobby James awards, polls are set to expire! Now, on with the announcements: NOMINEES Cinematography The Way He Looks – Pierre De Kerchove Nightcrawler – Robert Elswit Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Michael Seresin…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: Television
Welcome to the fourth installment of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. This edition will celebrate the characters, actors/actresses, people and shows that made for compelling television. I’m interested to know your reactions. Please, leave your comments below. Now, may I have the imaginary envelopes please: Reality Television Personality or Host: Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Olympians American…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: Fan-Voted Polls
Hello! Sorry I’ve been slacking! I know you’re ready for the 2014 Bobby James Awards for television and movies. You’ll be happy to know that I’m posting my “Best of Television” selections Wednesday, February 4, 2015! My nominees for cinema (or movies, if you’d rather) will be posted Wednesday, February 11, 2015 – and then … drum roll please…
New Art & Poetry: February Joy and Morning Glory
It’s February… Last month (and this year) began in the most cinematic way possible – a way that inspired joyous art and life. Then, clouds moved in to rest before the sun – and that shadow was cast into my work. From there, the rain stopped and a fire was sparked, its flame slowly began to grow…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: Music + Top 50 Songs
Welcome to the third installment of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. This post will serve as a celebration of music – so get your comments ready (for below) and pull up your iTunes or Google Music account, because I have a feeling there will be a great deal of music in my Top 50 that…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: World Wrestling Entertainment
Welcome to the “Best of WWE” edition of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. Did you know my best of WWE list started it all? Thirteen years later, they’re still going strong (I’m adding two more categories this year! Bringing the total to 15!). This year presented us with some unforgettable in-ring action, as well as some…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: IMPACT Wrestling
Welcome to the first installment of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. It’s time again to start celebrating the best of the year – and for IMPACT Wrestling, there were a lot of great moments leading up to what should be an amazing 2015. With IMPACT relocating to Destination America in January 2015, it’s time to reflect on…
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