Michael Lee

  • Playing the ‘Hollywood Game’ Game

    You probably get dozens Twitter messages a week asking you to join somebody’s mafia. Game play may seem nothing like a pitch meeting, but ….

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    Michael Lee

  • How About ‘Top Chef 2050’?

    When SyFy says “Imagine Greater,” does it really mean a reality cooking show?

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    Michael Lee

  • The Horror Genre Goes to Its Grave

      What the hell do you want, horror audience?   The horror audience has been the biggest tease of 2009. It flocked to the 3D remake of "My Bloody Valentine," flocked to then ran away from the "Friday the 13th" remake, stayed away from Sam Raimi’s horror/live action Tex Avery cartoon "Drag Me to Hell."…

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    Michael Lee

  • Tarantino, You Basterd

      Is "Inglorious Basterds" entertaining?   Yes.   Is "Inglorious Bastreds" indulgent?   Yes.   Is "Inglorious Basterds" brilliant?   In spots, yes.   Is "Inglorious Basterds" exploitive and offensive?   Oh, hell yes.   Talk about a mixed bag. It’s the last part that has everyone in an uproar. Some Tarantino defenders say that…

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    Michael Lee

  • We Don’t Need a $200M ‘Avatar’

    They’ve finally released the teaser trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar, and I’m torn.   On one hand it looks great. Even on my lousy computer the scenes of the alien world are stunning. From the looks of things, Cameron hasn’t lost his touch for directing hellacious action scenes.   But on the other hand this…

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    Michael Lee