SAN FRANCISCO — Chief Judge Vaughn Walker struck down Proposition 8 today, finding that it violated gay Californians’ equal protection and due process rights under the U.S. Constitution.
In a 136-page decision released just before 2 p.m., Walker said that the measure “fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men [...]

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 [...]

It’s common knowledge that a lot of films are born with a single pitch. A writer or director may have an idea for a film but the window to sell the story is very small. It helps if you can refer to other, successful films where the plot and characters are well known.
A pitch for [...]

“I’ve been around here 20-some years. First time I’ve ever seen a member denied an extra minute or two to finish his remarks. And I don’t like it.”
– Sen. John McCain, complaining about Sen. Al Franken’s objection to extra time for Sen. Joe Lieberman, December 17, 2009
“I object.”
– Senator John McCain, denying Sen. Mark Dayton [...]

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 [...]

Daily Helping loves baseball and acknowledges that a good number of our readers residing outside of the United States might consider the  game  a complicated, complete waste of time. It’s to those readers that we beg your indulgence as this story transcends the game and is so remarkable that it must be shared.
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Spy and crime fiction is a favorite literary genre at Daily Helping.  As much as this site will alert it’s readers to new releases of interest, there are many wonderful older novels that deserve some attention.  Works by such luminaries as Elmore Leonard, John LeCarre’ and Mickey Spillane can often prove to be every bit [...]

There are many photographers around the world who gravitate toward the artistic, but find commercial work will pay for the film and keep the lights on.

Vladimir Archipov is one such artist.  At 49, he’s an established professional photographer living and working in Moscow.  A rough-edged, hard-playing character who fought in the Russian army, learned graphic [...]

Though you may already know them, the Daily Helping would like to introduce you to SuicideGirls. It’s an extremely well-trafficked website that is most notable for it’s campy 40’s and 50’s pin-up pictorials featuring punky, goth, and alternative type gals.  Their site is also an online community connecting paid members with the models as well [...]