Thoughts on the “Star Trek” trailer

Since the first mention of this film, I have been exceedingly optimistic about J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” re-ignition. The first teaser trailer, attached to “Cloverfield,” was like that late Christmas present that you never expected. Cast images began to come in, and proved very exciting. Abrams answered nitpicky fan questions concerning Kirk’s black costume and [...]

Review: Synecdoche, New York

syn•ec•do•che
n. the use of a part for a whole
or a whole for a part such as saying the
“White House,” to mean the U.S. government
Also: part of the title of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman’s latest opus, (his directorial debut) “Synecdoche, New York” – a title that plays on the name of the [...]