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 [...]

As reported here back in March, Joel and Ethan Coen were planning to make a film based on the book, “True Grit” by Charles Portis. Those that are expecting a rehash of the John Wayne/Glen Campbell movie will be disappointed, for the book was quite a bit different than the movie.  As usual, the cast [...]

The Daily Helping is proud to present our personal favorites for the past ten years.  Now please note that this in no way implies that these are the best artistic efforts for the decade. That’s a bit pretentious.  Instead these are personal favorites that speak to a particular taste.
If you’ve taken the time to put [...]

It should have been expected that those chosen for the Daily Helping Best of the Decade list will be found among the archives.  The Best in Books is no exception.
Richard Price’s New York City  morality play, “Lush Life” gets the nod.  The novel takes place, post 9-11. It’s the Lower East Side of Manhattan,  crowded  [...]

A few weeks ago, Daily Helping let you know about a violent little movie called, Kick Ass. It’s another live action film adaptation of a very popular series of illustrated novels by legendary comic book writer,  Mark Millar (Wanted, which became a movie last year) and illustrated by John Romita Jr. (One of the premier [...]

This is a teaser trailer which does exactly what it’s supposed to do. After watching this trailer, you’ll start looking for the release date. When  you find out that it’s a movie not due out til April, 2010, you’ll be pretty pissed.
The movie, actually called “Kick Ass” is based on the illustrated novel by Mark [...]

Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman have re-united to create what many consider an Oscar caliber production.  Considering past pairings either as co-actors and director and actor, the two have “The Unforgiven” and “Million Dollar Baby” to their credit. What’s next?
“Invictcus“. It’s a movie you’re going to hear a lot about, and for good reason. There [...]