Category: JNL

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. There is a delightful new comedy out for teens and 20-somethings. “Lost and Found,” which stars “Just Shoot Me” cast member David Spade, is a comical variation on the same old “Boy meets Girl” plot.…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Following an interim of 16 years since the last “Star Wars” movie, creator George Lucas has returned with a vengeance and the 5 million ‘Phantom Menace.’ I loved it. After so much hype and exposure,…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. The big hits produced in the Midwest during the ’60s are back on this two-CD set. All of those teen bands with such clever names are here: Dudley and the Doo-Rytes, The Trashmen, and, of…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Scott Adams’s newest book, “Journey to Cubeville,” combines well-told jokes with nicely done drawings from the life of Dilbert, the main character of the comic strip. The strip tells the story of the life of…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Robin Williams is hearing the voice of Oscar in his ear once again. He gives an amazing performance in “Patch Adams,” playing a middle-aged medical student who yearns to help people stuck in hospitals. In…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Contest judge Sarah Finley chose Chris Finke’s lyrics, written to the tune of “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer,” as the winner for the JNL holiday contest. Finke, 14, will get for his entry. Here’s what he…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Jerry Seinfeld is back, after the culmination of his hit TV show, with this recording of his Broadway show. He pokes fun at life’s little quirks and discusses important topics, from McDonald’s to skydiving. In…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Ian Michael Smith has his debut in this wonderful film about life, friends and God. Acting in correlation with Joseph Mazzello and Jim Carrey, he does a great job. The movie is about a 12-year-old…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum star in this new comedy about religion and home shopping networks. The differences of disposition in these characters allow these actors to work better by bouncing off the other’s personality.…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. “What Dreams May Come” combines the acting talents of Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr. with amazing scenery and astounding special effects. When you add in the clever writing and spiritual lessons, it factors up…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. “Mulan,” Disney’s latest animated feature — that’s “cartoon” in layman’s terms — maintains its standard of excellence. “Mulan” has the elements of most Disney movies: a brave hero or hero­ine, a goofy animal sidekick, and…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. 7 p.m. Monday, channels 9 (WGN) and 18 (WVTV) This show is one of the best dramas on television. The father, Erik Camden (Stephen Collins) is a minister at the church; the mother, Annie (Catherine…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Leslie Nielsen stars in this new comedy as Mr. Magoo, a near-blind character from a children’s cartoon series. He portrays the nearsighted man very well, from the squinting to his well-known laugh, “Oh ho ho,…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Metallica’s newest CD, “Reload,” which is a continuation of its last CD, “Load,” has lots of first-rate music to listen to. It gives their fans more of their well-known music. Using a fast tempo in…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Disney re-released the 1989 animated musical “The Little Mermaid” on Friday, Nov. 14, but only for 17 days. The question is: Did they do it for the children or for the money? People had their…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. The movie, based on the British television series, is living up to its good reputation. Rowan Atkinson does a great job as Mr. Bean, a very, very strange man. Atkinson is talented in using his…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. The board game, “Blurt” manufactured by Patch Products of Beloit, is a good fun game for a wide range of ages. It consists of cards that have a definition on them; after the definition is…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Members of Stone Temple Pilots have put together this band, and it’s worth listening to. The singers’ voices aren’t annoying, they have a good sound, and the voices don’t get wavy or soft. “Ring Twice”…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Carrot Top stars in this hilarious movie, which could be described as part of his autobiography. He plays Edison, a novelty inventor with ideas such as an emergency brake for his surfboard. His biggest regret…

The content of this post originally appeared in the “JNL” section of the Janesville Gazette daily newspaper in the mid-1990s. Michael Richards and Jeff Daniels team up in the movie dubbed “the second most outrageous trial of the century.” Richards, better known as Kramer on “Seinfeld,” and Daniels are an actor-lawyer combo that will cause…