Monthly Archives: July 2011

SHARPE’S RIFLES – ONE OF THE BBC’S BEST MOVIE SERIES

Posted on July 17, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

It’s not often an actor is so perfectly cast for a role as SEAN BEAN is as RICHARD SHARPE in the BBC movie series SHARPE’S RIFLES, but Bean is perfect.

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PETER DINKLAGE – NOMINATED FOR EMMY

Posted on July 17, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

Quick Update:  PETER DINKLAGE, of GAME OF THRONES was nominated for best supporting actor.  A couple of months ago I praised Dinklage for a terrific performance in GAME OF THRONES, nice to see the Emmy nominators saw the same thing I … Continue reading →

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TOM SELLECK’S FIRST COMMERCIAL

Posted on July 16, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

TOM SELLECK is one of my favorite American actors.  Always solid in everything he’s ever done.  An actor whose abilities have always been underestimated because of his good looks. He’s also known to be one of the classiest guys in … Continue reading →

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IDRIS ELBA – EMMY NOMINEE

Posted on July 16, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

QUICK UPDATE: JUST A FEW DAYS AGO I MENTIONED MY ADMIRATION FOR THE BBC SERIES ‘LUTHER’ STARRING IDRIS ELBA.  I especially praised Elba’s performance as JOHN LUTHER.  Clearly I wasn’t alone in my praise as Friday Elba was nominated for … Continue reading →

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EUREKA! EUREKA IS BACK!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

EUREKA on the SYFY Channel is one of the most enjoyable and unique shows going.  New Season tonight!

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IDRIS ELBA’S “LUTHER” ANOTHER STRONG SERIES FROM THE BBC

Posted on July 11, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

IDRIS ELBA PLAYS INTENSE, AND OFTEN PEEVED DETECTIVE JOHN LUTHER Okay, peeved is an understatment.  The hook of LUTHER is the lead character’s ‘On the edge and ready-to-pop-at-any-moment’ explosiveness.  In episode one Luther is just returning to work after an extended … Continue reading →

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A CLASH OF KINGS

Posted on July 5, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

A CLASH OF KINGS book two in GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S SONG OF ICE AND FIRE has got me totally jazzed about this fantasy series. A while back I wrote about the brilliant HBO series GAME OF THRONES, based on the first … Continue reading →

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CHUCK MCCANN!! ONE OF THE GREATEST KID SHOW STARS

Posted on July 2, 2011 by michaelandrewswriter

Last night I was at the Studio Cafe exploring their selection of 1 dollar domestic beers – you heard me right, 1 dollar beer – and I noticed sitting next to me a wonderful blast from my past.  The great … Continue reading →

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