

Dretzka By Gary DretzkaDretzka@moviecitynews.com
Ready or not … Ultra HDTV right around corner
April 24, 2006 LAS VEGAS – There are times when I feel as if I’m the Grim Reaper of Digital Technology. Because part of my job – such as it is – requires me to attend as many industry-related conventions as possible, I’ve not only been able to alert readers to several new digital wonders,…
Read the full article »Marketing consultants add their 2 cents to debate on critics, and that's exactly what it's worth
April 19, 2006 Just stumbled upon an article in the corner of Forbes.com reserved for “Unsolicited Advice,” under the headline “Freezing Out the Critics.” It was written by Marc E. Babej and Tim Pollak, who, we’re told, are partners at Reason Inc., a “marketing-strategy consulting firm that works with clients in a range of categories,…
Read the full article »Stop the presses! Newsweek sells soul to 'Da Vinci Code'!
April 17, 2006 In its continuing effort to keep America abreast of all things “Da Vinci Code,” Newsweek has treated its readers to a lengthy “exclusive” preview story; a “Newsweek on Air” panel discussion of the cover story; an on-line Q&A with lead reporter, Devin Gordon; several hundred searchable items on the website it shares…
Read the full article »Performances by Ejiofor, Bello elevate Easter weekend hopefuls
April 13, 2006 The titles of most of this week’s new movie releases would look every bit as enticing on the marquee of a Pussycat Theater, as the signs informing passers-by of the fare at your local mega-plex. Consider: “Wild,” “Sisters,” “Kinky Boots,” “Hard Candy,” “The Notorious Betty Page,” “La Mujer de mi hermano (My…
Read the full article »To pay off, 'Hairspray' gamble will require more than Travolta, Latifah and hype
April 10, 2006 LAS VEGAS – In Monday’s New York Times, David Carr interviews John Waters and the co-CEOs of New Line on plans for the 2007 re-adaptation of “Hairspray.” The article does everything, except answer the question it begs: why bother? For those keeping score at home, the Queen Latifah/John Travolta version will be…
Read the full article »Making sense of wireless at Las Vegas convention
April 6, 2005 LAS VEGAS – Just took a quick stroll around the exhibition floor of CTIA Wireless 2006, one those conventions that couldn’t draw flies a decade ago, yet today attracts nearly 1,000 exhibitors and more than 35,000 attendees from 90 countries. Having covered an alphabet soup of conventions – from NAB and CES,…
Read the full article »Regarding The Alleged Controversy Over The Dargis Pulitzer Nomination
Dear Mr. Dretzka, A small matter: Where was it “reported” that either I or Ben Brantley “have a beef” with the Times’s nomination of Manohla Dargis for the Pulitzer? Certainly not in the silly Women’s Wear Daily article that appears to be your main source for this blog item. While I can’t speak for anyone…
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