By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, May 2000. Darlings, its been a long day, and Id like nothing better than to curl up in bed with a cup of chamomile tea and the latest issue of The New Yorker, because I live to … [Read more...]
“Croupier” Hits the Jackpot
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, June 2000. When it comes to making the best of the dreck in our lives, we writers are a resourceful lot. Theyre kind of like the Martha Stewarts of the art world: they let nothing go … [Read more...]
Cinequest, Part Deux
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2001 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, April 2001. When we last left off, I’d just finished the first whirlwind weekend of films, parties and schmoozing at the 11th annual Cinequest San Jose Film Festival. Yes, I know the festival … [Read more...]
Cinequest 11: I came, I saw, I ate popcorn
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2001 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, April 2001. Ever get the feeling that there are too many people out there making movies? And not in a happy-making Gosh, could J.Crew possibly have more festive cashmere sweater … [Read more...]
“Boys Don’t Cry”: A Haunting Portrayal of A Double Life
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, January 2000. Well, darlings, I’ve just seen the performance that, if there were any justice in the world, should win not only a Golden Globe for Best Actress but my little friend the Oscar as … [Read more...]
“The Blair Witch Project”: In a Word, ZZZZZZZZ.
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, January 2000; www.dailygossip.com. Darlings, imagine my surprise when I heard the news that Artisan Entertainment and the filmmakers behind the “The Blair Witch Project” are planning not only a … [Read more...]
“Best in Show” is a Breed Apart
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, 2000; www.dailygossip.com. I have a confession to make. Yours truly has participated in a dog show, and it was a moment of humiliation that has scarred me forever. The scene was third grade. … [Read more...]
“Bedazzled” by Brendan
By Cynthia W. Gentry, © 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, November 2000; www.dailygossip.com. I may not be the best person to review the new Harold Ramis comedy, "Bedazzled," because frankly, Brendan Fraser could read the phone book on camera for … [Read more...]
“Autumn in New York” Makes One Wish for Spring
© 2000 by Cynthia W. Gentry, published on Dailygossip.com, August 2000. Kids, Im doing this new thing where I try to be honest. So let me say right off that the only way youd get me to see another showing of Autumn in New York is if you allowed me … [Read more...]