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“I See You”- Say what you want about the unoriginal story, the overdone visuals, and the underdeveloped characters in “Avatar,” (though I disagree with most of the negativity as I feel the film is groundbreaking on so many levels, but that’s irrelevant to this article.) it cannot be denied that James Horner’s powerful ballad, “I See You” is one of the greatest love themes in years. The last time a film’s love theme had this much passion was, appropriately, Horner’s “My Heart Will Go On” from James Cameron’s previous epic, “Titanic.” Leona Lewis sings the gut-wrenching tune beautifully and delivers a key change that makes me rewind and play repeatedly. Yes, the mushy lyrics border on corny (“Your love shines the way into paradise”) but it is so gorgeous, it doesn’t matter. Despite stiff competition against legit musicals like “Nine” and “Princess and the Frog,” I feel this epic ballad must be recognized and be nominated for “Best Original Song” come Oscar time.
“Better Off Ted”- Why is this show not popular? The fast paced office comedy features a talented ensemble (most notably Portia Delrossi as an icy power hungry executive from hell) and zany in your face humor that rivals that of early “Scrubs.” Whispers have started about the shows early cancellation. It’s selfish but for my sake, everyone watch this show so it can be saved. Please tune in Tuesdays at 8:30 and 9:30 on ABC.
“It’s Hard Out Here For A Shrimp”- America’s favorite King Prawn Muppet has published a no holds self help book that puts Oprah and Martha to shame. The self proclaimed lady’s prawn, Pepe, rose to prominence during 1996’s “Muppet’s Tonight,” and has since appeared in most of the TV specials, films, and viral videos (anyone who hasn’t seen Muppet “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Youtube yet, watch it). Pepe shares secrets on romancing’ the ladies, getting the “monies” and “living and loving la vida Pepe, okay?”
For Your Consideration Websites- To suck up to Academy voters, studios make mini-websites for their eligible films. On these campaign websites, the general public can find screenplays, soundtracks, costume sketches and more. I was more than pleased to find the hilarious script for “500 Days of Summer” as well as an in depth look into creative process that went into “Inglourious Basterds.” (www.paramountguilds.com, www.foxsearchlight.com/awards, www.disneystudiosawards.com, www.universalpicturesawards.com, www.twcguilds.com)
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