A new regal blockbuster and probably bonkbuster series will hit the screens late October with Helen Mirren starring as Catherine The Great, Empress of Russia in a period drama full of “politics, passion and power”. The Sky blurb says the four-part drama “delves into the politically tumultuous and sexually charged court of the most powerful … Read more
The starting pistol has been fired for Canada’s election on 21st October with all the indications that the country is mired in the same swamp as others – with lacklustre enthusiasm for the candidates on offer and a polarized electorate divided on climate change, immigration, attitudes towards public institutions, worries about trade wars as well … Read more
Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York and hero of 9/11, one-time Presidential candidate, now Trump’s personal attorney is embroiled in what is proving to be a messy and rancorous divorce from his third wife. Instead of settling details in private there’s now a trial date set for next January with public brickbats being … Read more
Jennifer Lopez is roaring back onto top acting form with a knock-out performance in Hustlers as the queen of a New York strip club frequented by stock traders flashing the cash. It’s based on a real-life gang of exotic dancers who fleeced the Wall Street clients who had wronged them after the financial collapse. Reviews … Read more
Renee Zellweger, best known as the bubbly air-head Bridget Jones has taken on a more tortured role as Judy Garland, the haunted and hugely talented American singer, dancer, actress who battled addiction and died of an overdose in her late 40s. The film Judy has been getting standing ovations at the Toronto Film Festival … Read more
John Bercow has announced he is standing down from his position as Speaker of the House of Commons (before he is pushed) after a decade which has seen him move from political right to being seen as a scourge of the Brexiteer Tories. Though the role is supposed to be impartial. He will preside … Read more
Sarah and Todd Palin appear to be splitting up with divorce papers being filed in Alaska. Since resigning as Governor of Alaska and running as John McCain’s running mate in 2008, she’s written a best seller, appeared on a variety of TV shows and continued to voice support for the far-right including Trump. She … Read more
Pluto in Aquarius picking up in 2023 for twenty years, which recurs roughly every 250 years, has already overseen one seismic split between England and the European continent. It happened in 1533 when Henry V111 defied the Pope by ditching his first wife Catherine of Aragon and marrying Anne Boleyn. He was excommunicated for his … Read more
Harvey Keitel, another Martin Scorsese favourite, will star in the upcoming mob epic The Irishman along with Robert de Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Keitel born 13 May 1939 New York is still going strong at 80 with an illustrious career behind him including Tarantino hits and is aiming for a starring … Read more
Country singer Kylie Rae Harris is being blamed for a three vehicle car crash in New Mexico in which she and a 16 year old in another vehicle were killed. Harris had, according to the Daily Mail, multiple citations for drunk driving and speeding with a court-ordered breathalyzer installed in her; and was charged … Read more