Tag Archives: Owen Wilson

“I care desperately about what I do. Do I know what product I’m selling? No.” — Owen Wilson

Posted on November 18, 2023 by sheila

I just want to point you towards a recent remarkable profile of Wilson in Esquire, the cover story. The writer – Ryan D’Agostino – really knows what he’s doing. It’s a beautiful piece of writing filled with interesting observations. Wilson … Continue reading →

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May 2022 Viewing Diary

Posted on June 8, 2022 by sheila

This was the month of watching only the first two episodes of various television series. I just couldn’t keep going – not because they’re bad, but because … I have other things I have to do and/or watch. Robert De … Continue reading →

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Review: The French Dispatch (2021)

Posted on October 22, 2021 by sheila

It was a pleasure to review Wes Anderson’s latest, The French Dispatch – its release held off for almost two years due to Covid. It’s a … weird movie, and almost impossible to explain … but I loved the experience … Continue reading →

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March 2018 Viewing Diary

Posted on April 3, 2018 by sheila

Supernatural, Season 13, episode 14 “Good Intentions” (2018; d. P.J. Pesce) Probably not a good sign that I can’t remember anything about this episode. Queer Eye (2018) My friend Mitchell has been raving about the new version of Queer Eye … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: Shooting My Mouth Off in 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by sheila

Some of the things I’ve written in 2013, for my own site, and also other outlets. Thoughts on Memphis. “Memphis is wounded, and Memphis is obviously depressed. There are a lot of sad ghosts here. But Memphis does not forget. … Continue reading →

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Peter Labuza Interviews Me for The Cinephiliacs Podcast: We Discuss John Cassavetes’ Opening Night

Posted on December 9, 2013 by sheila

I had a great time talking with Peter Labuza for his wonderful Cinephiliacs podcast. You can download the episode here. We get into it! We talk about actors, movies, movie stars, John Wayne, Elvis, Judy Garland, gesture – and then … Continue reading →

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The Melancholy Hero: On the Acting of Owen Wilson

Posted on June 13, 2013 by sheila

I’ve been wanting to write about him for a while! I love him. Been following his career from the start. I love The Royal Tenanbaums, Darjeeling Limited, and I also love The Wedding Crashers, Marley & Me, and Starsky & … Continue reading →

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Review: The Internship

Posted on June 7, 2013 by sheila

Loved it. My review for Roger Ebert here.

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Three In One Frame

Posted on June 18, 2012 by sheila

… because when you have siblings, you rarely get your own closeup.

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Midnight in Paris Re-Release: A Nostalgia For a Life He Had Never Lived

Posted on August 26, 2011 by sheila

This article originally appeared on Capital New York. Midnight in Paris opened in May. So far, it has made over $50 million in the United States alone, making it Woody Allen’s biggest box office success. Sony Pictures has decided to … Continue reading →

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