I wasn’t all that crazy about "Burn After Reading." It was ok, but with the cast and filmmakers (Joel and Ethan Coen), I expected more. Still, just the cast alone – including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Frances McDormand – is worth seeing. Read my review here.
Here’s a bonus clip on the DVD (released Dec. 21, 2008) that tells a little about how they made Brad Pitt look dorky. No small feat, I’m sure.

My son and I have been impatiently waiting to hear whether Heath Ledger got a Golden Globe nomination for his role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” Yes! He’s nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
He’s got some pretty good competition, including Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt,” but I’m betting that Ledger will win that award. We’ll know on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, when the 66th Annual Golden Globes Awards will air on NBC at 8 p.m., live from The Beverly Hilton.
After the jump, read the full list of nominations in the movie categories, along with my thoughts …read more