R.I.P. Garry Shandling (1949 -2016) *America Loses a Comedic Force*

Garry Shandling

*I’m stunned.  Here’s the obit from the New York Times.

Garry Shandling, a comedian who deftly walked a tightrope between comedic fiction and show-business reality on two cable sitcoms, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 66.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles police confirmed the death but did not give a cause. TMZ, the gossip website, reported that Mr. Shandling had had a heart attack. Continue reading R.I.P. Garry Shandling (1949 -2016) *America Loses a Comedic Force*

Trailer Time: LEGO Batman Movie Teaser #1 (2017) *DARKNESS! NO PARENTS!!*

Batman will grace the screen again next year (so don’t totally lose hope this weekend) in LEGO form.  The onslaught of LEGO movies spawned by the success of The LEGO Movie is beginning.  Will Arnett will return to voice The Dark Knight, Michael Cera will voice Robin, Rosario Dawson will voice Batgirl, Ralph Fiennes will voice Alfred and the Joker will be played by Zach Galifinakis.  LEGO Batman is scheduled to release February 10, 2017.
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In Theaters This Week (3/25/2016) – Batman vs. Superman & My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Superman, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Henry Cavill
Each Thursday we look at what is going to be coming out in theaters this weekend, show you the trailers for the big releases, predict the box office winner and just generally give you enough of a carrot to pull you through the rest of the work week.  March 25th has really only two choices, and sadly, I’m not sure which is the lesser evil. Continue reading In Theaters This Week (3/25/2016) – Batman vs. Superman & My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2