Dear Crabby, It seems like recently I heard something about nominations for some award show. With cinemas closed and that pesky pandemic still around, are award shows still a thing? Thanks!Paula PresenterDear Paula Presenter, They sure are. And here’s the funniest part: there was an awards season last year too. If you missed it, don’t feel too bad. I think a lot of people did. Like you mentioned, something about a pandemic going on. If you’re a longtime reader of my column you know … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, What Will Happen to all the Movies that were to be Released in 2020?
Dear Crabby, What Will Happen to all the Movies that were to be Released in 2020? Sincerely, Cindy Ma Hello Cindy, Good question. As 2020 comes more into focus, we'll remember it as the year we want to forget. Without the cinema-hype associated with a film's release, many will go direct to DVD or online streaming services. And with that, there are sure to be some movies destined for the bargain shelves of stores that somehow stay in business. Others will survive the pandemic for a … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Who is Ricky Gervais?
Dear Crabby, Who is Ricky Gervais and Why is Everyone Talking about Him? Sincerely, M. Scott Dear M. Scott, Well, like you, I had no idea who he was either until all the hoopla about his monologue at the recent Golden Globes. There I was, a Sunday evening, flipping TV channels with the grandkids only to come across his rant about Hollywood. Now, I don't make a habit of watching award shows - I think they're all fixed to start with and I don't care for celebrities - however, the … [Read more...]