Tuesday, April 01, 2008

‘Lohan Holiday’ takes the cake of music that should not exist

In the eponymous 1960 film, Pollyanna sagely quotes Abe Lincoln to the dour minister: “If you look for the bad in man you’ll be sure to find it.” That said, let’s take a look at the completely horrific — in music, that is. More »

‘Miss Pettigrew’ charms with frump, quirk and dark humor

Set in the inter-war years in London, “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” starts with a look at the title character, Guinevere Pettigrew (Frances McDormand), as she struggles to find work after being canned by the drunken matron of the house where she had previously nannied. Forced to visit an employment office, the intrepid heroine is confronted by an ornery white-haired woman who has apparently seen Miss Pettigrew more than a few times in the past due to the young lady’s well-intentioned but scatterbrained ways. More »