Archive for April, 2009

Frozen River (film review)

rehna April 25th, 2009

At the Oscars earlier this year, many viewers might have wondered who Melissa Leo was and why she was there in a best actress lineup that included stars like Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway.
After seeing Frozen River, I can only say not only did Melissa Leo deserved her place in the line-up but, frankly, could quite properly have walked away with the prize. Continue Reading »

I dreamed a dream indeed!

rehna April 15th, 2009

A frumpy 47-year-old Scottish charity worker who has never had a boyfriend has become an unlikely YouTube sensation, after her stunning weekend musical debut on a British television talent show. Continue Reading »

Gossip snippets

rehna April 13th, 2009

Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has defended her memoir against critics insisting she’s too young to publish her life story at age 16. Continue Reading »

Galaxy National Book Awards

rehna April 4th, 2009

It’s not often my Friday night starts with a dash of the President of the USA, takes in Jerry Springer on the way and ends with me dancing with a trendy, VERY tight trousered comedian.
But yes, gentle reader, that was the trajectory of my evening yesterday.
Oh the shame; starting the night like a Michelle Obama and ending it as a Peaches Geldof…….via a trailer park. Hmmm. Continue Reading »