The Man Who Must Be Stopped Get A Scoop

As a "reviewer" he is so bad and awful that he has become the plague of the motion picture business, and the internet, but since I believe in giving credit where credit is due, I'm happy to let you know about this. Harry Knowles has published the first review of "Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones."

Read it at your own risk! I'm waiting for the movie.

MAKING PLANS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

Ever wonder what movies are being released soon?

Well, here's a look at all of the Coming Soon movies.

PET project draws raves

Trudeaumania swept through the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa Thursday night as close to 200 people gathered for a special screening of the CBC four-hour mini-series Trudeau.

"I think it's fantastic that the CBC has brought this story to life," remarked Heritage Minister Shiela Copps while chatting with Sen. Ross Fitzpatrick and actor Colm Feore, who plays Trudeau in the series.

Feore says he spent a lot of time doing research for the role, going over hours and hours of radio transcripts, legal notes and newspaper articles to get more of a perspective on the man Trudeau was and the legacy he left behind.

"It was really a remarkable role to play," he commented, while adjusting the red rose on his lapel.

"Trudeau was such an interesting character."

One man who has a particular insight into the Trudeau years, former External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp, also attended the event, and was able to swap stories with R.H. Thomson, the actor playing him in the series.
"I was thrilled to get this part. The man that I portray has had a long career built on honesty and integrity, and that's something that doesn't appear too often anymore," said Thomson, further stating that doing the series allowed him to see something many Canadians never get the chance to witness -- the dynamic both inside the cabinet, and that which existed between Sharp and Trudeau.

Also attending the pre-screening reception were Herb Gray and actors Patrick McKenna and Don McKeller, who play a fictonalized executive assistant and communications consultant.

Noticeably absent from the screening was Trudeau's ex-wife Margaret and their sons Justin and Sasha.
Trudeau airs on the CBC March 31 and April 1 at 8 p.m.

Spencer Tracy did it. Tom Hanks did it. They both won Oscars for Best Actor in back to back years. Will Russell Crowe go two for two?

A sequel to "Spider- Man", which doesn't open until May 3, is already being weaved.

So then it must be good!

The Jon Lovitz/Norm MacDonald sitcom is dead due to semanitics.

Bastards!

Intrigue runs high as the Oscar ballots are due back today.

Hey! No one sent me a copy of Zoolander! And that was released last week! Will you please send me a copy of Zoolander!!! How can I recommed a hilarious movie if I haven't seen it?!?!? Sure, I saw it during it's theatrical release, and loved it, but watching a movie at home is where it's at! So, for the love of all things video, would someone send me a Zoolander DVD!!!! Until then, here are some movies that I was sent that I can tell you about!

These are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, March 19th, 2002.

DONNIE DARKO (VHS & DVD)
OZ: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (VHS & DVD)
RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS (VHS & DVD)
TRAINING DAY (VHSr & DVD)
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (VHS & DVD)
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME II (VHS & DVD)
LOUIS L'AMOUR'S THE DIAMOND OF JERU (VHSr & DVD)
STAYING ON TOP (VHS & DVD)
THE BRAVEST (VHS & DVD)
FOCUS (VHS & DVD)

Plus... DVD releases of SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES, STRICTLY BALLROOM, ANGELS & INSECTS, BAR GIRLS, BOXCAR BERTHA, DE SADE, IMPROMPTU, THE LOCUSTS, ROMEO IS BLEEDING and WILD ORCHID.

If you are looking for a new CD to buy that you will keep forever or one that will become a classic, look somewhere else! There are no such releases today! But then again, music preferences are subjective, and many think mine suck.

Either way, here are the new music releases for Tuesday, March 19th, 2002.

BLADE II [Soundtrack] (Immortal/Virgin)
MARY LORSON & SAINT LOW Tricks for Dawn (spinART)
MC SOLAAR Cinquieme As (East West/Elektra)
YES Talk (Spitfire)
MEGADETH Rude Awakening (Sanctuary)
OL' DIRTY BASTARD Trials and Tribulations... (D3)
K'S CHOICE Almost Happy (Sony International)

Plus... 12, ALL ABOUT EVE, STEVE AZAR, BRICK LAYER, CHEROKEE, CHICAGO UNDERGROUND, COMET, COREY, DIESELBOY, FIVE POINTE O, GAY DAD, GOV'T MULE, GRAVITY KILLS, DARREN HAYES, SANDER KNEINENBERG, GLENN LEWIS, MSM, SCHATZI, SUPER FURRY ANIMALS, ULTIMATE FAKEBOOK, WEST COAST BAD BOYZ, and the soundtracks to FRAILTY and KISSING JESSICA STEIN.

TOGETHER AGAIN

Sax player Clarence Clemons telling a Swedish radio station that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are in an Atlanta studio recording a new album.

IN THE PINK

"Crain's New York Business" is reporting that Britney Spears is considering buying a Manhattan eatery that would be run by restauranteur Bobby Ochs. The place, tentatively called Pinky's (after Spears' nickname), will offer moderately priced American cuisine and is scheduled to open in May.

Regarding Russell Crowe: Will Beautiful Acting Beat a Moody Mind?

I've have all of my Oscar Predictions on Friday.

Former Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy Richter has become a sitcom master!

But is his show any good...

George Michael returns with a new single. It has three "e"'s and is called "Freeek."

Wouldn't it be more apropos if MIchael Jackson had released a song with that title?

Some Punk Pioneers have entered The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

PS- I've been there!