I really recommend heading over to the Huffington Post to read John Farr’s piece about his disappointment in the media’s preoccupation with celebrity in light of the death of two American movie greats, Richard Widmark and Jules Dassin. Farr writes:
Just this once, I’m going to bite (more like nip) the hand that publishes me, or more accurately, the fingers of those who contribute its content.
I was scanning the Huffington Entertainment page several days ago, looking for some interesting perspective on the life and work of actor Richard Widmark, who died last week at age 93. I saw an article on why Kate Hudson shouldn’t wear wigs. I spied about three tedious looking pieces on Britney Spears (with one titled “I’m Britney’s Neighbor, Bitch!“) and a couple on Brad and Angelina’s purported marriage.
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