Academic Pursuits: minute-by-minute at the Hollywood Love-In

The primaries have passed, the special interest dollars have been distributed, the debates have become academic: it’s election night – for Hollywood. Once every year, the brightest stars of cinema, and Sean Penn, assemble to crown the performances of the year. And, depending on how verbose the hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin feel, they [...]

“Lost” Lists: 10 Mysteries Yet to Be Solved

Note to readers: Do not read this is you haven’t caught up on “Lost” yet. There are spoilers regarding the first five seasons (and Season Six’s premiere) throughout.
So. Um.
That’s all I could think after finishing “LA X,” the final season premiere of “Lost.” That doesn’t mean I’m disappointed. Heavens, no! The episode (once it got [...]

“Lost” Lists: The Best and Worst Episodes

Note to readers: Spoilers throughout. Also check out the list of Lost’s 10 Mysteries Yet to Be Solved.

Murder. Intrigue. Heartache. Affairs. Paternity surprises.

Sound like a soap opera? What if you throw in some of these? Time travel. Monsters. Polar bears. Hydrogen bombs.

Well, there’s no doubt now. We’re talking about “Lost.”

When it [...]