Michael Russnow
- Birthday
- March 29
- Bio
- Screenwriter, columnist, former Member of the Writers Guild of America, West Board of Directors and former U.S. Senate Aide
MY RECENT POSTS
- Open Primaries: We Need a
Return to Voting By Party
Members
May 14, 2012 06:30AM - 2012 Oscars: Billy Crystal Has
Been Better In Past Years
February 27, 2012 04:04AM - The Obama Conundrum: Is
Accepting Super PAC Money
Hypocrisy?
February 10, 2012 05:37AM - The 2012 Golden Globes: The
Taming of Ricky Gervais
January 16, 2012 05:48AM - The Iowa Caucus: Shakespeare
Was Right About the Masses
January 04, 2012 04:27AM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “But as we are in a
political system and these are
political
offices with
candidat…”
May 14, 2012 09:01PM - “Many thanks, Frank, and
I think more agree with us
than
don't.”
February 10, 2012 06:16AM - “Thank you, Moore, and I
apologize. It was very late --
no
excuse, but I stand
co…”
January 04, 2012 04:52PM - “Well, I don't think it's
exactly the same as with
the
Democrats in 2008, as
Obama…”
January 04, 2012 12:01PM - “Thanks, Patricia, and,
as to your husband and his
parents
saying that our way
is…”
September 15, 2011 03:57PM
Michael Russnow's Links
Last week I got my sample ballot for the upcoming California primary and opened the booklet to the page for the United States Senate candidates.
I was almost blinded by the array of twenty-four candidates listed randomly in one huge roster. It was not even alphabetical,… Read full post »
2012 Oscars: Billy Crystal Has Been Better In Past Years
The Academy Awards was a lot better than last year's offering and generally moved along pretty well. However, Billy Crystal's performance was mixed. Sometimes he was spot on and in other instances resorted to forced humor that missed its mark.
After Morgan Freeman's opening we… Read full post »
The Obama Conundrum: Is Accepting Super PAC Money Hypocrisy?
What's all this nonsense about liberals on the far left accusing President Obama and his team of hypocrisy because they've decided to level the playing field with the mega-rich Republicans by accepting Super PAC money to rev up for this year's presidential campaign?
Not to mention carping… Read full post »
The 2012 Golden Globes: The Taming of Ricky Gervais
For the past two years I've written reviews of The Golden Globes excoriating Ricky Gervais for mostly tedious humor and lapses in judgment that resulted in so-called jokes that were in severely bad taste.
I'm not a prude and have enjoyed Gervais in the past when he… Read full post »
In reviewing the Iowa Caucuses, wherein former Governor Mitt
Romney achieved his desired victory with a margin of eight votes
over former Senator Rick Santorum, I can only conclude that the
votes demonstrate conclusively Shakespeare was right about the
masses and their follow the pack mentality.
Refer… Read full post »
Some Memories of Hollywood Great Hal Kanter
The great writer/director/bon vivant wit Hal Kanter died on Sunday at the ripe old age of 92. And it got me to remembering, and I decided to share the thoughts with you.
Many of you will recognize the name of the creator of Julia, many Bob Hope films, and… Read full post »
Last week I was among hundreds who gathered in downtown Los Angeles, having been summoned for jury duty. It was my first time in awhile -- I've been out of town a lot -- and, with a political background, was
… Read full post »In reading all the stuff about Anthony Weiner and his foolish tweeting escapades, I can't help feeling the media has once again expanded the significance to gain ratings. Don't get me wrong. I don't condone what Congressman Weiner did
… Read full post »Chekhov Alive and Well in Hollywood
Texting in Theatres: Create Apps to Obstruct Rude People
I'm a fan of new technology and was among the first on my block to buy a VCR. I've also been surfing the Internet for many years and bought a cell phone not long after plans became affordable.
So, I'm
… Read full post »I don't write much about CBS' Survivor series, but I occasionally chime in on the finales, as I did a year and a half ago to blast Russell Hantz' utter lack of class and to cheer on Jud "Fabio" Birza's unexpected victory this past
… Read full post »Citigroup Continues its Dance With Reverse Splits: Why?
Citigroup just sent me its annual statement and ballot to vote on suggestions from its Board of Directors, which, among other things, extends its flirtation with a reverse split that began two years ago.
For those unaware, a reverse split is
… Read full post »Celebrity Apprentice on NBC is an occasionally intriguing and amusing show wherein celebrities battle each other ostensibly to raise money for charity, but often boils down to whose ego will triumph.
It's also interesting what constitutes "celebrity," and while there
… Read full post »The Academy Awards on ABC opened very well. Okay, not so original, inserting Oscar hosts into nominated film clips, but it was fun. Plus, considering the question mark of having non-comedian movie stars James Franco and Anne Hathaway
… Read full post »Charlie Sheen Ought to Stop Channeling Mel Gibson
Heretofore, I have never been a Charlie Sheen fan nor have I disliked him. I've been disappointed as have many others with his apparent shallow lifestyle and risk-taking with his career. A career he was blessed to have entree to thanks to his father Martin
… Read full post »As I was leaving the Hallmark Of Fame reception at 20th Century Fox' commissary, a studio guard wished me a good night to which I replied, "I can die now, I've met Betty White."
You have to understand that I grew up knowing about Betty White, though… Read full post »
Golden Globes Got Lots Right: But Not With Ricky Gervais
The Golden Globes awards show is reputed to be the most fun of all the industry events, because it mixes motion pictures and TV, focuses on glamour rather than technical categories and everyone is sitting at dinner tables, drinking and
… Read full post »Sarah Palin Says She's Not Responsible: Oh Yes, She Is!
The subject of the tragedy in Tucson has perhaps been talked to death on the major networks, but having watched the give and take on both sides of the political spectrum, as well as those who preach moderation, it's my
… Read full post »Film/TV Roles: Why Can't a Teenager Be Played By A Teen
A recent Los Angeles Times article recounted the fact that coming out on TV has been portrayed in the lives of even younger characters than before. While this is true and in fact notable, wouldn't it be even better
… Read full post »Black Swan: A Must See, Even if Ballet Ain't Your Thing
I don't go to the ballet and have only seen one a long time ago. Interestingly, it was Swan Lake performed, as in the film Black Swan, at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It is an art form that doesn't interest me and I say this… Read full post »
Survivor Nicaragua: Yes, Fabio, There Is a Santa Claus!
With Christmas coming, isn't it great when a miracle occurs? Judson Birza (aka Fabio on the latest edition of CBS' Survivor Nicaragua) managed to stay under the radar as a good-looking, generally perceived vacuous competitor, who no one really considered a threat until it was too late.… Read full post »
I'm not a boxing fan and have rarely looked at or listened to fights. I've never understood the fascination in watching grown men pummel themselves to a bloody pulp and sometimes death. However, when it's part of a good story my heart races as I join… Read full post »
ASUS Computer: What's Happened To Customer Service?
ASUS is a Taiwanese company that hit it big in the United States. It had been mostly known for computer parts, and in 2007 decided to build computers. The brand was recommended by a friend, so I bought a computer/LCD monitor package at Best Buy in… Read full post »
I'm a big fan of Fox TV's Hell's Kitchen, and not because of any particular fascination with the preparation of food. Sometimes it's interesting of course, but the chief draw of this series is the often comical interaction of the chef competitors and celebrity chef/entrepreneur Gordon… Read full post »
In the aftermath of the 2010 election and after digesting the analyses in print and TV, I can only conclude the media, in its zeal to keep our attention, has distorted the results.
Did Democrats lose significant ground by failing to control the House and by suffering… Read full post »
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