Tony Goldwyn, born to the best sunlight in Hollywood, always had a lot to carry on his shoulders and solid substance to offer. His famous father and grandfather were the swaggering big print moguls of old Hollywood. He’s done well, having to swim in that warm pool. Tony is a smaller figure than his ancestors […]
J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Best boy and other stories
J.P. Devine lists out some of the professionals named in the end credits who worked behind the scenes to get a movie finished.
Movie Review: ‘The Beautiful Game’ exposes the heartwarming truth of these games
The story is based on an actual annual sporting event, The Homeless World Cup, which will take place in Seoul this year, J.P. Devine writes.
On the Edge: No capes, no swords
During Military Appreciation Month, J.P. Devine ponders the many heroes in our lives who risk it all.
Movie Review: ‘Wildcat’ won’t be anyone’s choice for a summer’s beach read
Here we are once again watching the work of director Ethan Hawke, one of Hollywood’s birds of paradise who flits from one tree to another in that land of artists looking for the right branch in which to build a permanent nest. Hawke’s problem, if it is one, is that he’s pretty good at all […]
On the Edge: Mother’s Day
J.P. Devine pauses to remember that we live in a world where mothers and their children are going hungry this very morning.
TV Series Review: ‘Sugar’ is good stuff, and fun to watch, J.P. Devine writes
Sugar … “Olivia” Well, here he is. Colin Farrell fresh out of Ireland and with no accent at all (mostly just a hint of San Fernando Valley). He’s here in a new tailored suit on the street driving a sleek convertible he had hidden in a friend’s (handler’s?) garage. She is Ruby (Kirby), who comes […]
On the Edge: I was chosen. I hope I can stay that way.
Recalling a moment nearly 70 years ago, J.P. Devine describes being illuminated in a pool of holy light that has continued to shine on.
Movie Review: ‘No Hard Feelings’ script full of unlikely consequences, TV laughs, J.P. Devine writes
Boy meets girl with a script full of unlikely consequences and TV laughs, which happily won this reviewer over.
On the Edge: Working the streets again?
Mulling how he can earn some ‘extra’ cash, J.P. Devine assesses his talents and possible entertainment acts.