Are “prequels” any better than “sequels” or “re-boots”? In the right hands, they can be very entertaining, providing compelling back stories for characters we thought we knew well. It can be said that some of the more compelling aspects of the first Godfather film were those scenes with Robert DeNiro playing a younger Vito Corleone. [...]

The adult industry has been the subject of a number of mainstream films, some of which were pretty good (“Boogie Nights”) but few, outside of documentaries have delved as intimately as this new independent film called “Cherry”. Written by adult star Lorelei Lee and edgy author Stephen Elliot, (who also directs)”Cherry” is thick with gritty [...]

One of the more entertaining books you’ll read this year is a particularly  gruesome, exceptionally well-written western.   Truly one of those books you can’t put down and likely you won’t be able to forget. Take one part Coen Bros’ re-boot of  “True Grit”,  add the eloquent vulgarity of   the prematurely departed, “Deadwood”, then a dash [...]

The speculation is over regarding  one of the two primary female roles in the next Batman film. The ever lovely, Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle, or otherwise known as  Catwoman. Previous incarnations of Catwoman always emphasized a sultry, feline-like femme fatale played by stunning women. Women who seemed to provide a dangerous [...]

The DailyHelping has accepted responsibility for it’s failure to comment on FX’s hit new series, “Justified”.  Well, it was new back last Spring.  Now entering it’s sophomore season, the DVD’s for the first season are  available.  This is an excellent chance to catch up with what may be the most satisfying hours on television. The [...]

The DailyHelping wants you to get “Chronic City” a novel by the talented young author, Jonathan Lethem (“Fortress of Solitude”, “Motherless Brooklyn”). It’s a wonderful and compelling tour de farce of a modestly-alternate reality on the isle of Manhattan. This is one of those novels that can capture your attention on a variety of levels. [...]

Over a year ago, in January of last year, DailyHelping suggested a handful of tasty novels that were quite good and worth a look. They’re all hard to put down.  Among those books was “Dark Fields”, by Alan Glynn. It was a soft-science fiction thriller dealing with smart drugs, Russian thugs and high finance. Then [...]

Named by “Time Magazine” as one of the top ten novels released in 2009, “The Windup Girl”  is something you should give a look.  Imagine reading “Clockwork Orange” or “The Planet of the Apes” before both became cinematic icons.  Remember that feeling having read William Gibson or Ray Bradbury for the very first time? This [...]

Daniel Craig (Casino Royale), Olivia Wilde (Year One), Harrison Ford (Indy and Han Solo) , Sam Rockwell (Moon) and Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood) are all onboard Director Jon Favreau’s (Ironman 1 & 2) latest comic book adaptation “Cowboys & Aliens.” In what sounds like a pitch conjured on the playground, a group of [...]

The film news and trailer site, ComingSoon.net has passed on some unconfirmed gossip that Elizabeth Banks (Role Models, Zack and Miri Make a Porno) is in talks to co-star with the very popular,  Bradley Cooper, (The Hangover, Valentine’s Day) in the upcoming dark drama, Dark Fields. Daily Helping had previously recommended the book back in [...]