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Now in our eighth calendar year! PCR #360. (Vol. 8, No. 7) This edition is for the week of February 12--18, 2007.
CONCERTS THE BRITISH OSCARS PASSING ON MOVIE NOTES In the world of Comic Book Movies, Jeff Bridges has joined the cast of "Iron Man." "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy has been chosen to direct "The Flash." Brian Cox recently told the BBC that he as asked to reprise his character from "X-Men 2" in "The Wolverine" film. Though a final scrip is not ready, Cox said that the film would take place 17 years before the events in "X-Men 2."
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO...? CHAPTER 7: JOSH MOSTEL WHERE YOU MIGHT KNOW HIM FROM: "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Billy Madison"
The son of legendary Broadway star Zero Mostel, Josh Mostel has made a career out of playing the portly funny guy in many film and television roles. I first took notice of him when I saw the film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical "Jesus Christ Superstar," where he played King Herod. After a small part in "Harry and Tonto," Mostel took the role of Jim "Bloto" Blutarski in the ABC series "Delta House," which was a televised continuance of the film "Animal House." In the 1980s he did strong character work in films like "Sophie's Choice," "Star 80," "The Money Pit," "Radio Days" and "Wall Street." In the 1990s, he co-starred in two highly successful comedies. As Barry, half of the ice cream creating brothers who go on a trail ride in "City Slickers," he constantly amazed others with his knowledge of which ice cream goes with lima beans. And as the elementary school principal trying to hide his past as bad guy wrestler "The Revolting Blob," Mostel scored another hit in "Billy Madison." He later reteamed with "Billy Madison" star Adam Sandler in "Big Daddy" and had a small cameo in "City Slickers 2."
Next week I highlight the career of "Phantom of the Paradise" and "Used Cars" star Gerrit Graham.
Well, that's all for now. Have a great week. See ya!
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