Articles written by Ferdi Mehmet

Little Miss Sunshine is warm, uplifting, and funny. It's a story of journeys, and internal and external struggles (spoilers).

Aug 31, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Woody Allen's Anything Else is a greatly-executed character-study, focusing on personal progress, relationships, and risk-taking. However, its marketing does it no favors

Aug 31, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Directed by Alexander Payne, About Schmidt (2002) is an important work, both sad and comical. Here is a review-analysis. (Spoilers)

Aug 20, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

The Hudsucker Proxy is a screwball film comedy from the Coen brothers, co-written by Sam Raimi. It's an intriguing journey into madness and the circle of life. (Spoilers)

Jul 29, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

The Big Lebowski is the Coens' take on the detective story, with a stoner as the protagonist , and the usual hilarious mess of events. With Jeff Bridges & John Goodman.

Jul 27, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Barton Fink is a film masterpiece. It is strong in metaphors, is surreal, dark, and funny. (Major spoilers)

Jul 23, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Gates of Eden is a collection of short stories, each providing a vivid glimpse into the lives of unholy, extreme, American characters.

Jul 19, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

As Good as it Gets is a delightfully funny character-driven story, starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt.

Jul 16, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Michael J. Fox's memoir, Lucky Man, is a must-read for fans, but stands alone as a fascinating and inspirational work.

Jul 5, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Greedy is a riotous comedy farce, finally available on DVD. The film stars Michael J. Fox and Kirk Douglas.

Jul 5, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

The Rum Diary was written by Hunter S. Thompson in 1959, and finally published in 1998. A film version, starring Johnny Depp, is in production.

May 29, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Eminem is back. His new number-one album, Relapse, is an incredible work. Producer Dr Dre plays a hand as always. A follow-up album, Relapse 2, is set for release 2009.

May 27, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Just weeks before the release of their sixth studio album, Battle for the Sun, Placebo confirmed their majesty among today's music with a special intimate gig in London.

May 17, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) is the hilarious movie based on the twisted adventures of writer Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Murray's portrayal of Thompson is uncanny.

Apr 25, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Dance of the Dead: Zombie Prom was a thrilling event of live music and 'zombies'. Dundee-based band Dirty Wee Middens rocked the evening's midnight peak.

Apr 10, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Jade Goody, the UK's most famous reality-TV star, has died after a tough battle with cervical cancer.

Mar 22, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Planet Terror is one of the most daring high-profile films to emerge from the US in recent years. It succeeds as a full-on gore-fest.

Mar 1, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Bath is one of the few places left in England that has genuine charm. Its blend of history, ambient scenery, and hospitality make this city an alluring national treasure.

Mar 1, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

The UK's Brit Awards 2009 have taken place in London's Earls Court, hosted by Kylie Minogue, James Corden, and Matthew Horne. It was certainly a night to remember.

Feb 18, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

February 2009 sees the Back to the Future films re-released individually on dvd. More than two decades since the original, the trilogy remains a landmark in film history.

Feb 11, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

Hunter S. Thompson is one of history's greatest writers. Four years after his death on February 20th 2005, his influence lives on, and his impact is still celebrated.

Feb 6, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet

At a time when truly great music seemed to be AWOL, MGMT arrived on the scene and restored faith across the land with their album, the remarkable Oracular Spectacular.

Feb 1, 2009 - Ferdi Mehmet