This and That and More of the Same

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Alan Alda by Murphy Art. Elliott

Alan Alda by Murphy Art. Elliott Drawing - Alan Alda by Murphy Art. Elliott Fine Art Print - Murphy Elliott

Milestone Drama

Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen (pictured) played longtime companions in the milestone drama, That Certain Summer, penned by Richard Levinson and William Link. (MGM)

Jean Dujardin has taken the critics by storm for his portrayal of a silent film actor in the French film 'The Artist,' and it was no surprise to see the actor at the forefront of the nominations as the Academy Awards nominees were revealed today, January 24th 2012.

Star Portrait by Marc Jean Louis at stars-portraits.com

The Iron Lady

David Cameron praised Meryl Streep's performance in The Iron Lady as "fantastic", but questioned the decision to make the film while Baroness Thatcher is alive.

The film portrays the former prime minister's premiership, and then her suffering with dementia in later life.

Mr Cameron told Radio Four: "You can't help wondering, why do we have to have this film now?

"It's really a film about ageing, dementia, rather than a wonderful prime minister."

"My sense was a great piece of acting, a really staggering piece of acting, but a film I wish they could have made another day."

Beauty and Mystery

Majestic Mt. Shasta, a 14,162-foot dormant volcano on the southern edge of the Cascade Range, "has always had a spiritual drawing, but it’s getting more and more popular,” said a supervisor in the visitors bureau of the nearby town of Mount Shasta.

(For The L A Times, Tim Shisler / January 24, 2012)

Fresh Powder

Today was the third winter storm that hit the San Bernardino mountains this season. Snow levels dropped to 3,000 feet as we've had more than 2 feet of fresh powder. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain welcome the snow along with many skiers and snowborders!!