Spotless: More Than Just a Review of the Film "102 Dalmatians"

TV Star Guide Vol. 2 No. 14, February 2001

On the cover: Oddball, the spotless Dalmatian (for the film 102 Dalmatians)

I’m fond of dogs, I like the movie, 102 Dalmatians, and I love writing this article, more than just a movie review. It’s “Spotless!”

“Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.” – Proverbs 18:24, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Older Men Younger Women: Hollywood Relationships that Last

TV Star Guide Vol. 7 No. 74, February 2006

On the cover: The cast of the TV series CSI

led by Marg Helgenberger and William Petersen,

and magician Chris Korn (inset).

When I submitted this article, “Older Men Younger Women: Hollywood Relationships That Last,” my editor asked why the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes union was not included. I told her, I don’t think it would last because Cruise was, allegedly, quite a philanderer. But she insisted, saying they were the “hot” news at the time. My only regret was that the part about Carlo Ponti-Sofia Loren was removed to give way to “The TomKat Affair.” As of this posting, Clint Eastwood and Dina Ruiz were already divorced. Their marriage, nonetheless, lasted 16 years. And the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes marriage lasted just a few years.

Also in this TV Star Guide February 2006 issue are a few “Love Quotes from the (Hollywood) Stars.”

“..... What GOD has joined together, let not man separate.” – The Gospel According to Matthew 19:6, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Shifting Trends in Hollywood (2005)

TV Star Guide Vol. 6 No. 62, February 2005

On the cover: Tony Leung and Andy Lau

The New Millennium brought about changes in Hollywood fashion, and this article, “Shifting Trends in Hollywood: What Girls Used to Think is Cool that No Longer Is,” is a compilation of those changes. That is a decade or so ago.

Also in this TV Star Guide February 2005 issue is another compilation – of the blooper kind – “Movie Mistakes.”

“You must not cut the hair on the sides of your heads or cut the edges of your beard. You must not cut your body to show sadness for someone who died or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.” – Leviticus 19:27-28, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Movie Review: Midnight Cowboy & The Kite Runner

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 98, February 2008

On the cover: Vincent Kartheiser, Jon Hamm and John Slattery

Reviews for the films Midnight Cowboy (1969) and The Kite Runner (2007).

“..... If GOD keeps quiet, who can blame Him? GOD still rules over both nations and persons alike. He keeps the wicked from ruling and from trapping others.” – Job 34:29-30, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Trivia and Entertainment Puzzle

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 3 No. 5, February 4, 1988

On the cover: 17-year-old Nanette Medved

One of my early trivia columns, It’s A Fact.

TV Star Guide Vol. 4 No. 38, February 2003

On the cover: UFC welterweight contenders Shoney Carter and Matt Serra

Entertainment Puzzle for the movie buffs.

“Where there is knowledge, the rooms are furnished with valuable, beautiful things.” – Proverbs 24:4, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Movie Review: Analyze This, Wild, Wild West, and In Dreams

TV Star Guide Vol. 2 No. 13, January 2001

On the cover: Pamela Anderson

Short reviews for three 1999 films Analyze This, Wild, Wild West and In Dreams.

“Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and grief is what rejoicing ends up in.” – Proverbs 14:13, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Crossword Puzzles About Movies, Television & Celebrities



TV Star Guide January 2003 &  January 2006

On the covers: Leonardo Dicaprio and Tom Hanks (Left)

and Ellen DeGeneres with insets of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul

and Ryan Seacrest (right).

 Two crosswords on movies, television and celebrities.

 

“I will praise You, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the wonderful things You have done. I will sing with joy because of You. I will sing praise to you, Almighty GOD.” – Psalms 9:1-2, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Game Show-Down!

TV Star Guide Vol. 3 No. 25, January 2002

On the cover: Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz

It all started with the airing of Who Wants to be a Millionaire on IBC 13 on November 11, 2000, and soon afterwards the bandwagon of quiz and game shows dominated Philippine television.

“People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.” Proverbs 27:17, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Movie Reviews: West Side Story & The Assassination of Jesse James

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 97, January 2008

On the cover: Pro-wrestlers Batista, Randy Orton and Triple H

Two movie reviews: West Side Story and The Assassination of Jesse James.

“The arrogant will not stand in Your presence; You hate all evildoers, You make an end of liars. The LORD abhors those who are violent and deceitful.” – Psalms 5:-6, The Revised English Bible.

Star Wars Reminisced

TV Star Guide Vol. 7 No. 84, December 2006

On the cover: Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker (a.k.a. Darth Vader)

The cover story of TV Star Guide seventh anniversary special – “Star Wars Reminisced”

“Evil people give up trying to escape from the darkness; it has been decided that they will die by the sword.” – Job 15:22, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

King Kong (2005)

TV Star Guide Vol. 6 No. 71, December 2005

On the cover: David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel

This was written as a sort of “teaser” for the 2005 film King Kong, a remake of the 1933 film of the same title. It starred Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow, Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll, and Andy Serkis (with the aid of special effects) playing the giant ape.

“Surely you know that since time began, since mortals were first set on the earth, this has been true: the triumph of a wicked person is short-lived, the glee of one who is godless lasts but a moment!” – The Book of Job 20:4-5, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Funny Moments in TV Shows During Yuletide Telecast

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 108, December 2008
On the cover: Gabrielle Anwar and Jeffrey Donovan

Funny moments on television shows aired during the Yuletide Season.

“The laughter of fools is like the crackling of thorns in a cooking fire. Both are useless.” – Ecclesiastes 2:2, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Four Decades of Animation in the Philippines

TV Star Guide Vol. 1 No. 12 (1st Anniversary Special), December 2000
On the cover: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Sean Patrick Flanery

A list of 12 “Memorable Christmas Movies” (p. 14).

Also in this First Anniversary Special of TV Star is a rundown of the “Four Decades of Animation in the Philippines” (pp. 16-17).

 “To the downtrodden every day is wretched, but to have a merry heart is a perpetual feast.” – Proverbs 15:15, The Revised English Bible.

Movie Review: Moonstruck & Gone,Baby, Gone

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 96, December 2007
On the cover: Paula Abdul

Two movie reviews: Moonstruck (p. 19) and Gone, Baby, Gone (p. 30)

TV Star Guide Vol. 3 No. 36, December 2002
On the cover: Jennifer Aniston

An entertainment puzzle that I concocted for the Yuletide issue of TV Star Guide.

“Sing for joy to GOD, our strength; shout out loud to the GOD of Jacob. Begin the music. Play the tambourines. Play pleasant music on the harps and lyres. Blow the trumpet at the time of the New Moon, when the moon is full, when our feast begins.” – Psalms 81:1-3, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Reviews for the TV Series Jurassic Fight Club & the Movie Ploning

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 107, November 2008

On the cover: Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno

Do you like watching prehistoric dinosaur encounters? Well, you should have seen the 12-episode Jurassic Fight Club series in the History Channel. Here’s a brief review.

Also in this TV Star Guide November 2008 issue is a review on the indie film “Ploning, the Philippines’ Entry to the 2009 Oscars.”

“For I took all this to my heart even to search out all this, that the righteous ones and the wise ones and their works are in the hand of the (true) GOD. Mankind are not aware of either the love or the hate that were all prior to them. – Ecclesiastes 9:1, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Crossword Puzzles About Movies,Television & Celebrities.

TV Star Guide Vol. 3 No. 35 (November 2002) and Vol. 5 No. 59 (November 2004)
On the left cover: Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry (for the film Die Another Day)
with insets of Daniel Radcliffe (as Harry Potter), and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
On the right cover: Paris Hilton and Nichol Richie

Here are more crossword puzzles about films, television, and celebrities.

“So I perceived that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his heritage. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?” – The Book of Ecclesiastes 3:22, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Movie Review: The Triumph

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 95, November 2007

On the cover: Bret Harrison, Amanda Loncar, Eric Christian Olsen and Sarah Wright

A true-to-life story of Ron Clark, a teacher known for his ability to raise test scores by using unique and innovative methods, The Triumph, is a film I recommend for both teachers and students to watch.

“Give me back the joy of Your salvation. Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit. Then I will teach Your ways to those who do wrong, and sinners will turn back to You.” – Psalms 51:12-13, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Hollywood Stars Health Food, Azkaban Booboos & Movie Monster Battle Royale

TV Star Guide Vol. 6 No. 71, November 2005

On the cover: Ray Stevenson for the TV series “Rome”

An article I co-wrote with my niece, Verna L. Berganio, “What Do Hollywood Stars Do to Stay Healthy?” (p. 16), is a compilation of short infos on the topic.

Booboos and bloopers collected from the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

This article, “Movie Monster Battle Royale” (pp. 22-23), is both for trivia collectors and movie buffs.

“The kind of fasting I want is this: Remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the oppressed go free. Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the homeless poor. Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not refuse to help your own relatives. Then my favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed.” – The Book of Isaiah 58:6-8, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Movie Review: Reversal of Fortune

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 94, October 2007

On the cover: Wentworth Miller for the TV series Prison Break,

with Bill Henrickson, Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close, and Marian Rivera (insets)

An assigned review of the film Reversal of Fortune, which was based on the true-to-life story of Claus von Bülow.

“Hard times do not come up from the ground, and trouble does not grow from the earth. People produce trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.” – Job 5:6-7, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.