The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova_Amazon.ca

The Historian, written by Elizabeth Kostova and a #1 Best Seller, is a book I am currently reading. I can smell a movie coming on! I bet it’s already optioned.

In Print!

Karen Tabke will reach the New York Times Best Seller List status. Her second novel is phenomenal. Even better than the first, which was a scorcher! Now that’s momentum!

~P.S.~ Yes, I admit it…..reading romance is another one of my guilty pleasures.

I, Lucifer_The Book_Amazon.ca

OK, so here is one to read quickly before it’s on the big screen for our viewing pleasure in 2010. Daniel Craig (James Bond and the Devil? Whew! Mr. Craig must be busy!) has been tapped to star as the lead character, Lucifer, who has a shot at redemption.

Daniel Craig_Soon to Be A.K.A. Lucifer_IMDB

This idea vaguely reminds me of the 1934 film Death Takes A Holiday and the movie  Meet Joe Black (which is based somewhat on Death Takes A Holiday, by the way) in as much as that the author takes a well known archetype and lets him experience first hand the human condition. The human vessel, who may or may not be obliging in I, Lucifer the movie version, will be played by none other than actor extraordinaire Ewan McGregor, so already you can’t go wrong.

Lucifer, the greatest fallen angel of all is getting a chance to be welcomed back into the fold, albeit embarrassingly demoted. However so, he still gets his wings back if he succeeds in the trial set before him by the Holy Father above. It’s such a great concept, that a movie simply must be made. Move over Dan Brown! This book sounds truly irreverant and will have all the old ladies mumbling numerous religious entreaties  for the author’s soul for years to come. Oh well, such is the price for art, I guess.

In the book, Lucifer inhabits a writer’s body and so he writes; and with such flair it seems, that he has Hollywood snapping sycophantically at his heels. So, this is like art imitating life, imitating art! Awesome! Glen Duncan must be stoked! I wonder if his anagram namesake Declan Gunn will have a chance to rethink his suicide scheme?

Ewan McGregor_IMDB_ Remember me?

Now, being the Devil, you can just imagine that he does everything that he ever wanted to do to the hilt! Get ready for some sex, drugs and rock and roll. However, will he pass God’s test while he’s having all this taboo fun? You can bet that being the Devil he has some tricks up his sleeves. What they are I can’t wait to find out! Can you?

Meet Joe Black_Amazon.com

~P.S.~ Meet Joe Black was a really good movie, I thought, except one part near the end which held up the movie a wee bit. (Ahem, Anthony!) It was touted as being the movie about Brad Pitt and his hair. (Somewhat true.) Critics both loved it and hated it, but at approximately 3 hours, it is not a movie for the easily bored and those cursed with a short attention span. However, if you love star crossed lovers, time will not be a factor and you will enjoy this wonderful flight of imagination.

Boo!Boo!Boo! Not a good night for my faves! Oh well, I guess seven out of eighteen isn’t bad.

Hugh Jackman_81st Annual Academy Awards

Hugh was great. I give him an A for effort! I found the collaboration with Beyonce alright, but she is just always stellar.

Beyonce_81st Oscars_IMDB

I always get a kick out of all the secrecy surrounding the show, but they really did a good job this year with all the crystals and despite the minor flub up with the curtain near the start of the show. The most exciting thing? Well,  according to my kindred friend, the best thing about this year’s Oscars were Angelina’s emeralds!

Angie and Brad_81st Oscars Red Carpet_IMDB

I really did enjoy the way they honored each nominee with an accolade from previous Oscar winners. Although, I do wonder what Robert Downey Jr. thought of Cuba Gooding Jr.’s remarks. And, the wonder of the magic of working with Tom Cruise struck again. It seems he’s an Oscar good luck charm for those he collaborates with, however, he himself seems to be under a strange Oscar curse. Congrats Penelope!

Oscar Winners_Kate, Sean, Penelope_IMDB

I don’t know about you, but it seemed to me that Jennifer Aniston was a wee bit nervous, and hyperventilating just a wee bit. MaybeYoutube will have her flared nostrils as she tried not to look in Brangelina’s direction. The show was long as usual, and I know the producers have always worried about the length, but this year the event didn’t seem to drag too much, and I was entertained looking at Angelina’s emeralds. I loved the glamour of the Red Carpet, as usual, there were so many gorgeous people……it really was dazzling.

Natalie Portman_81st Oscars_IMDB

The tribute to Heath Ledger by winning an Oscar brought tears to the house when his family accepted the award on his behalf dedicating it to his daughter Matilda. The Jerry Lewis acceptance speech was short, as were all the acceptance speeches. I think the cut off music cut in maybe once or twice. All in all, a very good show, but again I am biased and have been watching the Oscars since I was eight. I’m contractually obligated to like the show even when they try something new. I guess I have to go see Slumdog Millionaire just to see what all the fuss is about. Check out this link for the winners!

Slumdog millionaire_IMDB

Well, the excitement of the Oscars are over for another year and my picks and favorites didn’t do as well as I’d hoped. Slumdog Millionaire SWEPT the Oscars, which is what I expected even though I fervently hoped Ben Button would have done better. I must admit I haven’t seen it though, so as Mr. Jackman says, “I must go rent it!” And I was quite surprised Mickey Rourke didn’t win. I pretty much thought his win was a fait accompli. Perhaps his little performance the night before was the reason for the shut out? Hmmmmm…….Congrats Kate and to all the other winners and good show to all the nominees! Complete listing of winners will be posted tomorrow! Cheers!