Continuing on the RHNYC Finale preview.....
Ramona does indeed promote herself as a paragon of virtue, telling everyone what is wrong and right....talking about her wonderful, perfect life.
But, Ramona darling, some things stick out to me. As Simon/Alex said, you were filmed kissing and playing "affectionately" with a former Playboy Playmate...then turned around and freaked out on Alex when nude photos of her surfaced. You talk about how Avery is her own person and you won't force her into anything, but yet in Season 1 you dragged her around for "modeling/acting" gigs....and gave crappy advice no less. You talk about how you do all these "natural" things to stay "young", yet you make regular visits to the plastic surgeon for treatments that no one could afford. Oh, and you're now trying to sell us on your new skin care line that will make us look young like you? Uh, are you taking me to your plastic surgeon if I buy some of your moisturizer? I think not, Ramona dear.
You rag on and on about Jill, but honey, Mario is wigging out this season. His blogs are snarky, insensitive, rude, and downright ugly. At least Simon treats you all with respect, no matter how rude you are to him. Personally, I'd have bitch slapped you LONG before now. You "tell it like it is"? Its called RUDE, Ramona. R.U.D.E.
Oh, and that Duzoxin crap you and the OC housewives are trying to shove down our throats? Well, the list of ingredients have a couple of the "dirty dozen" that the FDA WARNS everyone should AVOID. Ingredients with worse side effects than Ephedra (do you remember Ephedra?)
So, now in your journey to knock down the friendship between Jill and Bethanny, you create "drama" at Jill's charity event, when you know jill is tired, stressed, etc. Shame on you, Ramona Darling (insert Luanne's voice for effect). You show yourself to be the jealous, insecure woman you are. And again I say, shame on you.
Grow up. Your daughter has more maturity.
Wow....where did THAT rant come from?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Real Housewives of NYC - The Finale
So Dawn and I were chatting yesterday about the season finale of the Real Housewives of NYC. Specifically the reason Bethenny and Jill get into it at the fundraiser.
Apparently it all comes down to all the advertising Bethenny put up at the bar during the fundraiser. Especially after Ramona gives a big slap on the hand to Jill about how inappropriate it is for the chairperson to advertise their own business at the fundraiser they are chairing. Ramona did have a point, but if it were me, and there was no money coming in from advertising, you bet your ass I'd be putting money in the pot and getting some advertising out of it.
Of course, even though Ramona makes herself out to be this paragon of virtue on the subject of what is and isn't appropriate when chairing an event, I do notice that she doesn't hesitate to do a little self promotion with her makeup line in the swag bags!
Anyway, Jill was pissed at Bethenny's obvious self-promotion during the event and probably said something snarky. I'm sure Bethenny took offense to it, and with these two women and their "tell it like it is" attitudes, I'm sure there were fireworks seen for miles.
Check out what happens:
Apparently it all comes down to all the advertising Bethenny put up at the bar during the fundraiser. Especially after Ramona gives a big slap on the hand to Jill about how inappropriate it is for the chairperson to advertise their own business at the fundraiser they are chairing. Ramona did have a point, but if it were me, and there was no money coming in from advertising, you bet your ass I'd be putting money in the pot and getting some advertising out of it.
Of course, even though Ramona makes herself out to be this paragon of virtue on the subject of what is and isn't appropriate when chairing an event, I do notice that she doesn't hesitate to do a little self promotion with her makeup line in the swag bags!
Anyway, Jill was pissed at Bethenny's obvious self-promotion during the event and probably said something snarky. I'm sure Bethenny took offense to it, and with these two women and their "tell it like it is" attitudes, I'm sure there were fireworks seen for miles.
Check out what happens:
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
RHNYC Recap
Oh LORD did we have a show tonight! A few highlights and thoughts:
1. The Van Kempens remodel became a furious frenzy of activity while they tried to get done in time for their house warming party. They started out at Zarin's to get window treatments where Jill about had a coronary watching the Van Kempen heathens run riot through her store. It was actually pretty funny, but had it been me, I'd have chained them to a desk. I can't believe these two think they can write a book on parenting. Mind boggling. The renovation was complete on time and the party started with the Whack Job arriving VERY early. Not by choice though, she just gave herself extra time she didn't need. And awkwardness ensued until Bethenny arrived. Everyone except Ramona and Luann came and the party was a success.
2. Luann invites TWJ to drinks with herself and her nieces. TWJ acts like a flippy 20 year old playing with her hair and making no sense at all. When Luann asks TWJ what it takes to (metaphorically) let her hair down, the woman literally lets her hair out of her half pony tail and does the weirdest hair toss and smile I've ever seen. It was sad people. Just sad. Luann was a little taken aback with TWJ's behavior. Which I'm sorry, WHO doesn't see what a complete fruitcake TWJ is? I just don't get how people are attracted to this nutter.
3. Bethenny was set up on a blind date by her hairdresser. Apparently it was a model friend of his. Bethenny scoffed at first but decided to go anyway. While getting the dirt on her blind date, she made a pact with her "token gay" friend that if she wasn't married by the time she was forty, they would get married and he'd give her a baby. Seemed to be a sound proposition so he agreed. Whatever. She then laid out the blind date plans to Jill and got all weepy about her choice to put her career before finding a romantic partner. She recovered and went on the blind date with Phillipe. Looks like it could be something fun for Betheny. I hope so. I think a good lay will do her wonders.
4. Jill confronted Whack Job at the Van Kempen party about her being late for the party last week. All was forgiven, unfortunately, and Jill was a good sport. The Whack Job left the party early and Jill began to plot a meeting between TWJ and Bethenny to clear the air. Already I can see this isn't going to end well.
5. The showdown between TWJ and Bethenny at the next fundraiser party. TWJ arrives and fawns over Jill's POP tables which Jill immediately says how much she hates. But of course TWJ LOVES. Bethenny takes TWJ aside and tries to make the peace. Bethenny brings up the past which seems to set TWJ off. She immediately tells Bethenny how she's making a mountain out of a mole hill. And TWJ acts like she doesn't know what the hell Bethenny is talking about when she tries to confront her about the bar scene in which TWJ literally tore Bethenny up one side and down the other, making her out to be the red headed step child at Cinderella's ball. The fact that TWJ is talking about being an adult is ridiculously hilarious. When TWJ tells her she's adorable in that Zac dress, I about lost it! TWJ is definitely a quart low.
The preview for next week...boy howdy! Jill and Bethenny throw down. The fight of the boobies!!!!! LOL
1. The Van Kempens remodel became a furious frenzy of activity while they tried to get done in time for their house warming party. They started out at Zarin's to get window treatments where Jill about had a coronary watching the Van Kempen heathens run riot through her store. It was actually pretty funny, but had it been me, I'd have chained them to a desk. I can't believe these two think they can write a book on parenting. Mind boggling. The renovation was complete on time and the party started with the Whack Job arriving VERY early. Not by choice though, she just gave herself extra time she didn't need. And awkwardness ensued until Bethenny arrived. Everyone except Ramona and Luann came and the party was a success.
2. Luann invites TWJ to drinks with herself and her nieces. TWJ acts like a flippy 20 year old playing with her hair and making no sense at all. When Luann asks TWJ what it takes to (metaphorically) let her hair down, the woman literally lets her hair out of her half pony tail and does the weirdest hair toss and smile I've ever seen. It was sad people. Just sad. Luann was a little taken aback with TWJ's behavior. Which I'm sorry, WHO doesn't see what a complete fruitcake TWJ is? I just don't get how people are attracted to this nutter.
3. Bethenny was set up on a blind date by her hairdresser. Apparently it was a model friend of his. Bethenny scoffed at first but decided to go anyway. While getting the dirt on her blind date, she made a pact with her "token gay" friend that if she wasn't married by the time she was forty, they would get married and he'd give her a baby. Seemed to be a sound proposition so he agreed. Whatever. She then laid out the blind date plans to Jill and got all weepy about her choice to put her career before finding a romantic partner. She recovered and went on the blind date with Phillipe. Looks like it could be something fun for Betheny. I hope so. I think a good lay will do her wonders.
4. Jill confronted Whack Job at the Van Kempen party about her being late for the party last week. All was forgiven, unfortunately, and Jill was a good sport. The Whack Job left the party early and Jill began to plot a meeting between TWJ and Bethenny to clear the air. Already I can see this isn't going to end well.
5. The showdown between TWJ and Bethenny at the next fundraiser party. TWJ arrives and fawns over Jill's POP tables which Jill immediately says how much she hates. But of course TWJ LOVES. Bethenny takes TWJ aside and tries to make the peace. Bethenny brings up the past which seems to set TWJ off. She immediately tells Bethenny how she's making a mountain out of a mole hill. And TWJ acts like she doesn't know what the hell Bethenny is talking about when she tries to confront her about the bar scene in which TWJ literally tore Bethenny up one side and down the other, making her out to be the red headed step child at Cinderella's ball. The fact that TWJ is talking about being an adult is ridiculously hilarious. When TWJ tells her she's adorable in that Zac dress, I about lost it! TWJ is definitely a quart low.
The preview for next week...boy howdy! Jill and Bethenny throw down. The fight of the boobies!!!!! LOL
Melissa Rosenberg and Twilight, part 2
Oh my.....I should have titled this "Confessions of a Crazed Twilight Movie Madman"
Before Twilight (the movie) came out in theatres, I was literally OBSESSED with finding all things related to the movie. Fansites, trailers, gossip, photos.....AND MOVIE CLIPS! Yes, someone would post a link on a fansite and I'd run over to youtube and watch it. And yes, I'd call up Kerstin and force her to watch or deal with the penalty of me telling her all about it. The 8 minutes of Twilight from a Rome preview? Yep, I watched it. And loved it. Kerstin held off. Well, until I kept going on and on and on and on about it.
I LIKE seeing the clips, trailers, photo stills and all that. Hey, I don't even want to wait for Christmas to open my presents. I wait, but I don't want to. I TOLD Kerstin what I got her for christmas, for pity's sake.
So bring it on, Summit! Inundate me with trailers, sizzle reels, photo stills and whatever else you can send my way. Just DON"T send Rob on that awful Promo Train you had him on last time. THAT was cruel and unusual punishment. Give me a couple of GOOD interviews (MTV, please, NOT Entertainment Tonight) with Rob and the cast and let that be it. It was sad last year. They all looked awful by the time the movie came out. Anyway.....
I guess we agree to disagree? LOL
Before Twilight (the movie) came out in theatres, I was literally OBSESSED with finding all things related to the movie. Fansites, trailers, gossip, photos.....AND MOVIE CLIPS! Yes, someone would post a link on a fansite and I'd run over to youtube and watch it. And yes, I'd call up Kerstin and force her to watch or deal with the penalty of me telling her all about it. The 8 minutes of Twilight from a Rome preview? Yep, I watched it. And loved it. Kerstin held off. Well, until I kept going on and on and on and on about it.
I LIKE seeing the clips, trailers, photo stills and all that. Hey, I don't even want to wait for Christmas to open my presents. I wait, but I don't want to. I TOLD Kerstin what I got her for christmas, for pity's sake.
So bring it on, Summit! Inundate me with trailers, sizzle reels, photo stills and whatever else you can send my way. Just DON"T send Rob on that awful Promo Train you had him on last time. THAT was cruel and unusual punishment. Give me a couple of GOOD interviews (MTV, please, NOT Entertainment Tonight) with Rob and the cast and let that be it. It was sad last year. They all looked awful by the time the movie came out. Anyway.....
I guess we agree to disagree? LOL
Thoughts on New Moon by the Screenwriter
Well, Melissa Rosenberg sure has been making the rounds lately. Talking Channing Tatum and MPAA ratings for future Twilight Saga movies. Mark Malkin of E! Online reports the following straight from Melissa:Rosenberg also confirmed some good news for Robert Pattinson fans...
Even though Edward Cullen may not be in the New Moon novel as much as he is in the others, she promised we’ll be seeing plenty of the Brit actor in the flick, which is currently shooting in Vancouver with director Chris Weitz.
“In the book, he’s actually an enormous presence in [Bella’s] mind,” Rosenberg said. “He’s so present in her mind throughout the entire center of the book, so we really played off that, and it kept him alive in a slightly different way, but fans will feel it’s true to the book. You can’t have a Twilight without Rob Pattinson.”
Huh. You can't have a Twilight without Rob Pattinson? Sorry, I thought you couldn't have a Twilight without Edward Cullen. Seems to me both Summit and Melissa Rosenberg are over exposing Rob Pattinson and many of the other actors for this movie, and it's bordering on serious exploitation. I hope it doesn't backfire.
As an adult fan of Twilight (not so much the rest of the books), and of course the actors from the film, I am almost to a point where I don't want to know much more. I feel like we'll have seen all the films far before they are ever released. New Moon is set to release on November 20.
Summit, heed this advice: Sometimes, LESS is more.
Terminator: Salvation
I think we have discussed Christian Bale and his freak out, but don't know if we've talked about the movie.....
I AM SO PSYCHED TO SEE THIS MOVIE!
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the first Terminator (loved Arnold in that)! T2 rocked my world (I want Linda Hamilton's arms)! T3....it was good, but not my fave. But seriously, if its Terminator, I am probably loving it. My name is Dawn and I'm a Terminator Freak. Deal with it!
That said, this installment looks freaking awesome! I love Christian Bale (in the movies. his personal life has issues, but I'm not going there) and think he will be an AMAZING John Connor.
I AM SO PSYCHED TO SEE THIS MOVIE!
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the first Terminator (loved Arnold in that)! T2 rocked my world (I want Linda Hamilton's arms)! T3....it was good, but not my fave. But seriously, if its Terminator, I am probably loving it. My name is Dawn and I'm a Terminator Freak. Deal with it!
That said, this installment looks freaking awesome! I love Christian Bale (in the movies. his personal life has issues, but I'm not going there) and think he will be an AMAZING John Connor.
Channing Tatum and the rumor
With the recent report of Channing Tatum, most recently seen in Fighting, and soon to be seen in the upcoming GI Joe:The Rise of the Cobra with Dennis Quaid, Jonathan Pryce and Marlon Wayans, sinking his teeth (get it?) into the role of Riley in the upcoming Twilight Saga movie Eclipse, I have to say I think it will work. He has that bad boy brood down pretty good. I don't care if Melissa thinks he's good or not. She hasn't impressed me all that much so far! :) Plus, he would look AWESOME as a platinum type blonde don't you think? It would make his features even more menacing!
Check out the trailer for GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra:
Check out the trailer for GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra:
Channing Tatum in Eclipse?
From Imnotobsessed.com:
Rumor has it that Channing is up for the role of Riley in the third 'Twilight' movie, 'Eclipse'. I love how they are actively working on the third movie while the second one is still being filmed. LOL!
Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg is desperate to sign former model Tatum as the nasty vampire and tells E! Online,
"There’s a very big battle at the end with Riley, and I think Channing would do that so well. And there are some complexities to that character. He really is tragic. He’s a puppet for Victoria (vampire character). So he has to break your heart a little bit at the end when he realizes that she doesn’t want him. Channing could do that beautifully."
well, I don't know this actor at all. but if Melissa thinks he would be great, then I guess I trust that. we'll see. I pictured him as very blond, don't know why, but I did.
Rumor has it that Channing is up for the role of Riley in the third 'Twilight' movie, 'Eclipse'. I love how they are actively working on the third movie while the second one is still being filmed. LOL!
Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg is desperate to sign former model Tatum as the nasty vampire and tells E! Online,
"There’s a very big battle at the end with Riley, and I think Channing would do that so well. And there are some complexities to that character. He really is tragic. He’s a puppet for Victoria (vampire character). So he has to break your heart a little bit at the end when he realizes that she doesn’t want him. Channing could do that beautifully."
well, I don't know this actor at all. but if Melissa thinks he would be great, then I guess I trust that. we'll see. I pictured him as very blond, don't know why, but I did.
Dancing With The Stars
This was an interesting episode. Tony walks out w/o Melissa (his partner).....WHAT? Where is she? Turns out she has a hairline fracture of her rib and can't dance. OH NO! They are judged on their rehearsal (NOT dress rehearsal) and got 7's. Poor Tony! I felt sooo bad for him. Seriously, I thought he would cry. I voted for him a couple of times. Big Tony fan.
My boy Gilles did the Lindy Hop. His outfit was awful. Why do that to someone so wonderful. I think he was underscored. He got 9's, but thought he did better than that.
Not going to go through all the dancers...just my favs. why? well, cuz its our blog and we can! Ha Ha! Ty Murray (Jewel's husband) had the Salsa. I loves me some Ty. What a cutie. I thought he did great, but Len (the judge) said he should hit the trail. OH NO YOU DIDN"T, LEN!
The group dance off was next. Mambo vs. Tango. My man Gilles, Ty, and Lil Kim (along w/their partners) did the Tango. AWESOME. Ty and Gilles shirtless at first. what more can be said. perfection! Lil Kim rocked it. The whole team worked great together. They scored high. I was sooo happy for that team
Shawn, Chuck, and Lacey (standing in for Melissa) did the Mambo. so much fun. at the end, the boys (Tony, Mark, and Chuck) ripped off their outfits and did the dance a la Justin Timberlake for Single Ladies. HILARIOUS. But overall, their dance fell flat compared to the Tango Team.
According to Dialidol.com, Ty and Lil Kim are in the bottom 2. I think Ty will go home, although I wish like heck that Chuck would get off my screen. Can't stand him. Maybe Dialidol is wrong, but they're usually spot on (they measure the busy signals). I dunno....I called in for Ty and couldn't get through except for twice.
well, we'll see. Supposedly Melissa will be able to continue. she's a good dancer, so hopefully she will come back. for Tony's sake, I hope she does.
My boy Gilles did the Lindy Hop. His outfit was awful. Why do that to someone so wonderful. I think he was underscored. He got 9's, but thought he did better than that.
Not going to go through all the dancers...just my favs. why? well, cuz its our blog and we can! Ha Ha! Ty Murray (Jewel's husband) had the Salsa. I loves me some Ty. What a cutie. I thought he did great, but Len (the judge) said he should hit the trail. OH NO YOU DIDN"T, LEN!
The group dance off was next. Mambo vs. Tango. My man Gilles, Ty, and Lil Kim (along w/their partners) did the Tango. AWESOME. Ty and Gilles shirtless at first. what more can be said. perfection! Lil Kim rocked it. The whole team worked great together. They scored high. I was sooo happy for that team
Shawn, Chuck, and Lacey (standing in for Melissa) did the Mambo. so much fun. at the end, the boys (Tony, Mark, and Chuck) ripped off their outfits and did the dance a la Justin Timberlake for Single Ladies. HILARIOUS. But overall, their dance fell flat compared to the Tango Team.
According to Dialidol.com, Ty and Lil Kim are in the bottom 2. I think Ty will go home, although I wish like heck that Chuck would get off my screen. Can't stand him. Maybe Dialidol is wrong, but they're usually spot on (they measure the busy signals). I dunno....I called in for Ty and couldn't get through except for twice.
well, we'll see. Supposedly Melissa will be able to continue. she's a good dancer, so hopefully she will come back. for Tony's sake, I hope she does.
Monday, April 27, 2009
New RPatz Movie
I think Rob is going to be an actor to keep an eye on...I hope he doesn't go the way of Orlando Bloom though. He has a ton of potential and, I think despite the weirdness that is the Twilight Series (and you know I LOVE it), he'll get really far in Hollywood. I'm looking forward to hearing more about Memoirs.
Happy Birthday to Casey Kassem!
Today is Casey Kasem's birthday. The radio host (American Top 40, 20 and 10) and television voice actor (Shaggy and Transformers) turns 77 today. In 1985 he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
I was actually shocked to see he was only 77...I thought he was MUCH older! But then, I'm a terrible judge of age!
June 24
is the opening day for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Holy Optimus Prime! The Trailer rocks!
Holy Optimus Prime! The Trailer rocks!
Rob Pattinson in new movie for Summit
from MTV
'Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Lands Lead Role In 'Remember Me'
Film tells the story of star-crossed lovers plagued by family tragedy.
By Eric Ditzian
While Robert Pattinson is deep into filming the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon" for Summit Entertainment, the studio has tapped the 22-year-old British star for another project about star-crossed lovers.
Pattinson will play the lead role in "Remember Me," a story of a young couple whose burgeoning relationship is complicated by a succession of family tragedies that test their bond, according to ScreenDaily.com. The makers of the film, which had previously been titled "Memoirs," have not yet settled on which actress who will play Pattinson's love interest.
Emmy-winning director Allen Coulter ("The Sopranos," "Damages") will direct, and Jenny Lumet, who penned the script for last year's critical darling "Rachel Getting Married," is working on a draft of the screenplay.
After "New Moon" wraps in May, Pattinson will head to New York to shoot "Remember Me," which will finish in time for the actor to begin filming the third "Twilight" movie, "Eclipse," in August.
Summit is staying tight-lipped about plot specifics, but co-chairman and CEO Patrick Wachsberger likened "Remember Me" to "Love Story," the classic 1970 romance starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal.
Landing the "Remember Me" lead marks the first major role for Pattinson since he rocketed to public adulation for his portrayal of vampire Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" franchise. He had been signed to appear alongside Rosario Dawson in "Parts per Billion," but was forced to drop out due to his "New Moon" commitment. Pattinson will next be seen in May's "Little Ashes," the Salvador Dalà biopic he shot before "Twilight." His "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart has already landed some meaty roles since the vampire series became a big box-office success, including a turn as real-life rocker Joan Jett in "The Runaways."
'Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson Lands Lead Role In 'Remember Me'
Film tells the story of star-crossed lovers plagued by family tragedy.
By Eric Ditzian
While Robert Pattinson is deep into filming the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon" for Summit Entertainment, the studio has tapped the 22-year-old British star for another project about star-crossed lovers.
Pattinson will play the lead role in "Remember Me," a story of a young couple whose burgeoning relationship is complicated by a succession of family tragedies that test their bond, according to ScreenDaily.com. The makers of the film, which had previously been titled "Memoirs," have not yet settled on which actress who will play Pattinson's love interest.
Emmy-winning director Allen Coulter ("The Sopranos," "Damages") will direct, and Jenny Lumet, who penned the script for last year's critical darling "Rachel Getting Married," is working on a draft of the screenplay.
After "New Moon" wraps in May, Pattinson will head to New York to shoot "Remember Me," which will finish in time for the actor to begin filming the third "Twilight" movie, "Eclipse," in August.
Summit is staying tight-lipped about plot specifics, but co-chairman and CEO Patrick Wachsberger likened "Remember Me" to "Love Story," the classic 1970 romance starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal.
Landing the "Remember Me" lead marks the first major role for Pattinson since he rocketed to public adulation for his portrayal of vampire Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" franchise. He had been signed to appear alongside Rosario Dawson in "Parts per Billion," but was forced to drop out due to his "New Moon" commitment. Pattinson will next be seen in May's "Little Ashes," the Salvador Dalà biopic he shot before "Twilight." His "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart has already landed some meaty roles since the vampire series became a big box-office success, including a turn as real-life rocker Joan Jett in "The Runaways."
The Young Victoria
Holy Cow! That looks awesome! I hope it comes to the US. Where did you find that?
I hope it comes to the US, if only on DVD.
I hope it comes to the US, if only on DVD.
More Summer Movies!
This last weekend, I got Doubt. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. If you haven't seen it, then get thee to a video store and find it. It's phenomenal! While you're waiting on that one, check out the trailer for Hoffman's new movie The Boat That Rocked It also stars Rhys Darby (who is absolutely BRILLIANT as Murray on Flight of the Conchords), Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy.
For the family we have G-Force. A group of intelligent animal commandoes work for a government agency trying to prevent an evil billionaire from taking over the world. With the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Will Arnett, Penelope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, and Steve Buscemi. Check out the trailer below.
For the family we have G-Force. A group of intelligent animal commandoes work for a government agency trying to prevent an evil billionaire from taking over the world. With the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Will Arnett, Penelope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, and Steve Buscemi. Check out the trailer below.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The Young Victoria
I'm on a bit of an Emily Blunt kick lately. She's just so amazing. She is currently starring in The Young Victoria, in theaters only in Europe. I am hoping beyond hope they bring this one to the States. It looks amazing!!!! Check out the trailer below.
Friday, April 24, 2009
I Want My MTV!
Back in the day, when Twilight (the movie) was starting to film, no one took much notice except for Larry Carroll and MTV (well, and all of us fans of the books). Larry interviewed the cast, had "Twilight Tuesdays" and kept us up to date on all things Twilight. Of course, there were other interviews, articles, etc...but none as consistent as MTV.
Then....the "Twilight Phenomenon" hit. Suddenly, all the media wanted in on it. I'm pretty sure the same 50 questions were asked over and over again for the last 4 months of last year. Who gave the fans what they wanted to know? You got it....Larry and MTV.
Why am I even talking about this? The LAME-O "New Moon Sneak Peek" that Entertainment Tonight did last night. They have been hyping this for weeks, and although I said I wouldn't watch, I did (bad me). Well, I just have to say, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" I pretty much saw the whole interview in all their teasers leading up to it. No "inside" secrets, no good questions.
The interviewer asks Taylor Lautner.....GASP....if he is SINGLE? Asks Rob Pattinson who would he want his sister to date.....Edward or Jacob? Again....are you kidding me?
This is not what I want. I want information, scoops, fun and INTELLIGENT interviews. Not stupid questions that we can see in Life & Style magazine, or better yet, J-14 (have you seen that tween mag? ugh)
I WANT MY MTV. So long ET, you're not doing it for me.
Then....the "Twilight Phenomenon" hit. Suddenly, all the media wanted in on it. I'm pretty sure the same 50 questions were asked over and over again for the last 4 months of last year. Who gave the fans what they wanted to know? You got it....Larry and MTV.
Why am I even talking about this? The LAME-O "New Moon Sneak Peek" that Entertainment Tonight did last night. They have been hyping this for weeks, and although I said I wouldn't watch, I did (bad me). Well, I just have to say, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" I pretty much saw the whole interview in all their teasers leading up to it. No "inside" secrets, no good questions.
The interviewer asks Taylor Lautner.....GASP....if he is SINGLE? Asks Rob Pattinson who would he want his sister to date.....Edward or Jacob? Again....are you kidding me?
This is not what I want. I want information, scoops, fun and INTELLIGENT interviews. Not stupid questions that we can see in Life & Style magazine, or better yet, J-14 (have you seen that tween mag? ugh)
I WANT MY MTV. So long ET, you're not doing it for me.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
In Theaters April 24
Out tomorrow:
The Mutant Chronicles - Set in the distant future when the Earth is no longer inhabitable and the Megacorporations have banded together to control the remaining planets and their moons. When an alien force of undead Necromutants known as the Dark Legion prepares to attack the inhabited Mars, the Megacorporations assemble a band of warriors to destroy the warlord Alakhai. Together they return to Earth, infiltrate Alakhai's gothic Citadel, and attempt to reduce it to rubble. Starring John Malkovich and Ron Perlman.
Kerstin Says: Pass.
Fighting - Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership. As Shawn’s manager, Harvey introduces him to the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit, where rich men bet on disposable pawns. Almost overnight, he becomes a star brawler, taking down professional boxers, mixed martial arts champs and ultimate fighters in a series of staggeringly intense bouts. But if Shawn ever hopes to escape the dark world in which he’s found himself, he must now face the toughest fight of his life. Starring Channing Tatum and Terence Howard.
Kerstin Says - I'll wait for the DVD...and maybe for a while after that.
The Soloist - A homeless musician with schizophrenia dreams of playing at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Starring Robert Downey, Jr and Jamie Foxx.
Kerstin Says: The trailers remind me of Reign Over Me, which was a fantastic film but sad as all get out...so I will see this, only I'll wait until I need a good cry.
The Mutant Chronicles - Set in the distant future when the Earth is no longer inhabitable and the Megacorporations have banded together to control the remaining planets and their moons. When an alien force of undead Necromutants known as the Dark Legion prepares to attack the inhabited Mars, the Megacorporations assemble a band of warriors to destroy the warlord Alakhai. Together they return to Earth, infiltrate Alakhai's gothic Citadel, and attempt to reduce it to rubble. Starring John Malkovich and Ron Perlman.
Kerstin Says: Pass.
Fighting - Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership. As Shawn’s manager, Harvey introduces him to the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit, where rich men bet on disposable pawns. Almost overnight, he becomes a star brawler, taking down professional boxers, mixed martial arts champs and ultimate fighters in a series of staggeringly intense bouts. But if Shawn ever hopes to escape the dark world in which he’s found himself, he must now face the toughest fight of his life. Starring Channing Tatum and Terence Howard.
Kerstin Says - I'll wait for the DVD...and maybe for a while after that.
The Soloist - A homeless musician with schizophrenia dreams of playing at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Starring Robert Downey, Jr and Jamie Foxx.
Kerstin Says: The trailers remind me of Reign Over Me, which was a fantastic film but sad as all get out...so I will see this, only I'll wait until I need a good cry.
Vampires Really Do Eat!
If you're a Twilight fan, you know that Peter Facinelli plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen. And you also know he's married to 90210 actress Jennie Garth. According to E!'s Mark Malkin, Jennie's a little upset with Peter at the moment! I guess ol' Pete made the cast dinner and when Jennie got wind of it, had this to say:
Well Peter...looks like you've got some making up to do! And probably a whole lotta cooking!
“I am pissed off, because he doesn’t make me pasta dinners,” Garth said the other day at the Feeding America and Healthy Choice event in Beverly Hills. “I don’t know when was the last time the man cooked for me!”
Well Peter...looks like you've got some making up to do! And probably a whole lotta cooking!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Robin Hood Revisited
This character can't get enough play. Seriously...and now we have a new Robin and Maid Marian. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Russel Crowe as Robin Hood:
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Cate Blancett and Mr. Crowe, Robin Hood is slated for release May 14, 2010.
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Cate Blancett and Mr. Crowe, Robin Hood is slated for release May 14, 2010.
Let's Catch Up with the RHWNYC
First let me start by saying that the costume party looked like a ton of fun! I wish I was that fabulous. I would love to have gone to that! Everyone was adorable. Even Ramona, and Jill's attack dog. And that whole bit about making
But let's get down to the nitty gritty...The Whack Job was late. I know, I was shocked too. Seriously though, why is anyone surprised at that? As far as I can tell she's never early to anything. That would drive me insane. But, then when doesn't she do something that drives me insane. I wonder about her. Not too much though for fear I become a candidate for the macadamia ranch.
How cute was Victoria's homecoming with Luann? It's evident Luann misses her, but is also so proud of her. It was such a nice thing to see on this show.
That little Avery child or Ramona's needed a lesson in manners. But given that she's Ramona's kid, I can see why she acts the way she does. What a pain in the butt!
But let's get down to the nitty gritty...The Whack Job was late. I know, I was shocked too. Seriously though, why is anyone surprised at that? As far as I can tell she's never early to anything. That would drive me insane. But, then when doesn't she do something that drives me insane. I wonder about her. Not too much though for fear I become a candidate for the macadamia ranch.
How cute was Victoria's homecoming with Luann? It's evident Luann misses her, but is also so proud of her. It was such a nice thing to see on this show.
That little Avery child or Ramona's needed a lesson in manners. But given that she's Ramona's kid, I can see why she acts the way she does. What a pain in the butt!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thoughts on Plagiarism and Stephenie Meyer
OK, I am glad she posted her little missive about not being sued for plagiarism. I mean, at least now we know she isn't actively being sued.
But I think we all know that her ideas are hardly original, so a plagiarism lawsuit wouldn't seem like a far stretch. She claims to have never read a vampire story before, but I swear she must have been near some vampire books and absorbed the information via osmosis, because she sure has A LOT of similarities to other previously published vampire novels.
And another thing...she just irks me. I don't know why. She's never really done anything overly stupid, but there is something about her that just seems so...fake. Oh, wait, I know what it is. She LIES!
Sheesh.
But I think we all know that her ideas are hardly original, so a plagiarism lawsuit wouldn't seem like a far stretch. She claims to have never read a vampire story before, but I swear she must have been near some vampire books and absorbed the information via osmosis, because she sure has A LOT of similarities to other previously published vampire novels.
And another thing...she just irks me. I don't know why. She's never really done anything overly stupid, but there is something about her that just seems so...fake. Oh, wait, I know what it is. She LIES!
Sheesh.
Stephenie Meyer Responds To Lawsuit Claims
From StephenieMeyer.com
There are a lot of things I should be doing updates on—for example, how awesome and successful the Book Babe event was, and how cool it was to meet all the other authors and hang out with them a little bit, and how much I appreciated all the tremendous support from the fans—but instead of commenting on happy things (which I admit I should have done a week ago; I was waiting for things to slow down for a day, silly me!), I'm commenting on ridiculous internet rumors so that my publicist's day will be just a little bit better.
I am not being sued. No one has contacted me or my publisher to inform either of us that I'm being sued. I never had a roommate named Heidi. There is no professor in the BYU English department named Dr. Peter Benton (though there is a character on ER by that name). And most of all, I began writing Twilight exactly the way I've told people in countless interviews and events for the past six years: I had a cool dream, I wrote it down, writing it down was really fun, so I kept writing until I had a whole book.
The sad thing about this silly situation is that so many legitimate news outlets reported it without doing any research at all to determine if there was any truth to the story. And at least two of these facts are really, really easy to confirm. Particularly, the one about the BYU professor. A simple on-line search can give you that information. Also, a quick call to my publisher would have cleared up the whole lawsuit story. (Kudos to the fansites who did their due diligence and debunked this rumor days ago.)
I guess the moral of the story is that—big surprise—you can't believe everything you read on the internet. Seems like it's April Fool's Day every day on-line. So no worries, the filming of New Moon continues uninterrupted. And, to end this on a bright note, the filming of New Moon continues to be awesome. It's all so beautiful! Chris Weitz is brilliant. Kristen, Rob, and Taylor are beyond words. I have gotten choked up more than once on set due to their amazing performances. I can't wait to see it all put together!
I am glad to hear Stephenie is pleased with what she's seen of New Moon so far. And, I'm glad she cleared up the rumors. (I still think some of her ideas are pretty similar to other authors' works though!)
There are a lot of things I should be doing updates on—for example, how awesome and successful the Book Babe event was, and how cool it was to meet all the other authors and hang out with them a little bit, and how much I appreciated all the tremendous support from the fans—but instead of commenting on happy things (which I admit I should have done a week ago; I was waiting for things to slow down for a day, silly me!), I'm commenting on ridiculous internet rumors so that my publicist's day will be just a little bit better.
I am not being sued. No one has contacted me or my publisher to inform either of us that I'm being sued. I never had a roommate named Heidi. There is no professor in the BYU English department named Dr. Peter Benton (though there is a character on ER by that name). And most of all, I began writing Twilight exactly the way I've told people in countless interviews and events for the past six years: I had a cool dream, I wrote it down, writing it down was really fun, so I kept writing until I had a whole book.
The sad thing about this silly situation is that so many legitimate news outlets reported it without doing any research at all to determine if there was any truth to the story. And at least two of these facts are really, really easy to confirm. Particularly, the one about the BYU professor. A simple on-line search can give you that information. Also, a quick call to my publisher would have cleared up the whole lawsuit story. (Kudos to the fansites who did their due diligence and debunked this rumor days ago.)
I guess the moral of the story is that—big surprise—you can't believe everything you read on the internet. Seems like it's April Fool's Day every day on-line. So no worries, the filming of New Moon continues uninterrupted. And, to end this on a bright note, the filming of New Moon continues to be awesome. It's all so beautiful! Chris Weitz is brilliant. Kristen, Rob, and Taylor are beyond words. I have gotten choked up more than once on set due to their amazing performances. I can't wait to see it all put together!
I am glad to hear Stephenie is pleased with what she's seen of New Moon so far. And, I'm glad she cleared up the rumors. (I still think some of her ideas are pretty similar to other authors' works though!)
Real Housewives
good grief. this looks to be a wacky episode. what is Kelly doing in that picture? she looks like those Weimaraners that posed for the alphabet on Sesame Street. of course, she doesn't seem to come up w/original ideas, so that wouldn't surprise me.
Holy Crawfish! True Blood is Back!
Unfortunately, I do not get HBO. Nope, too cheap to pay the price. So, I suffer from not getting to see it. I'll rent Season 1 from Netflix, just like I did the Sopranos and be a season behind.
BUT, I did read several of the Sookie Stackhouse books. I LOVED them. So, I will get updates from you and discuss how the series differs from the book.
It looks incredible. I love Stephen Moyer. What is it with Brits playing vampires w/American accents? Rob Pattinson, Stephen Moyer..... and a SOUTHERN accent to boot. that's tough, in my opinion. guess they just do it better!
BUT, I did read several of the Sookie Stackhouse books. I LOVED them. So, I will get updates from you and discuss how the series differs from the book.
It looks incredible. I love Stephen Moyer. What is it with Brits playing vampires w/American accents? Rob Pattinson, Stephen Moyer..... and a SOUTHERN accent to boot. that's tough, in my opinion. guess they just do it better!
Sneak Peek: True Blood Season Two!
EEEEEK!!!! It's finally coming back! Check out a sneak peek of Season 2! This will be so great!
Star Trek Premier in UK and Harry Potter
Check out I'm Not Obsessed for pics on the Star Trek movie premier in the UK!
Eric Bana (swoon) looked dashing and Zoe Saldana who is just gorgeous looks stunning in a beautiful cocktail dress.
Plus more pics of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows...this time with Ron!
Happy looking!
Eric Bana (swoon) looked dashing and Zoe Saldana who is just gorgeous looks stunning in a beautiful cocktail dress.
Plus more pics of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows...this time with Ron!
Happy looking!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sneak Peek: Real Housewives of NYC
Oh good Lord in heaven. It's Halloween for the RHONY! I'm sure this episode will be chock full 'o crazy!
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows!
They're filming already! EEEEK! This is so exciting!
Check out Lainey Gossip for pics of Emma and Daniel shooting a scene in the Scottish countryside!
Check out Lainey Gossip for pics of Emma and Daniel shooting a scene in the Scottish countryside!
Box Office Weekend Tally
So my boy Zac pulled it out this weekend, taking the number one spot in the box office charts. 17 Again beat out State of Play by almost $10MM. Monsters vs. Aliens hung in there to take the number three spot with a now grand total of $162,723,000 in box office sales. Hanna Montana: The Movie and Fast and Furious rounded out the top five for the weekend of April 17-19.
Check out Box Office Mojo for the complete weekend list.
Check out Box Office Mojo for the complete weekend list.
Weekend Roundup - Twilight, etc.
Dawn...I couldn't have said it better myself. Whether the plagiarism claim was true or not, it is quite clear Ms. Meyer hardly had original thoughts for her vampire series. But you're right, if you're going to do it, OWN it.
Plus, I'm still on the fence about Jackson's hair. You know I love me some Jackson, but that hair was just...odd. I also know that what we see in regular pictures rarely translates the same on film, so I'll hope for the best there.
So, I also got into yet ANOTHER television series this weekend. Like I really needed that. But anyway. I started watching The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. It is fabulous.
Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose are really great, and apparently the only actors who are American. The rest of the cast are locals and are just wonderful.
f you have a chance to see it, I highly recommend it.
Plus, I'm still on the fence about Jackson's hair. You know I love me some Jackson, but that hair was just...odd. I also know that what we see in regular pictures rarely translates the same on film, so I'll hope for the best there.
So, I also got into yet ANOTHER television series this weekend. Like I really needed that. But anyway. I started watching The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. It is fabulous.
Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose are really great, and apparently the only actors who are American. The rest of the cast are locals and are just wonderful.
As a young girl growing up in the African nation of Botswana, Precious Ramotswe was encouraged by her father to follow her dreams, no matter what. Now in her mid-30s, Precious is doing just that — by opening her country's first and only female-owned detective agency for the benefit of those who need help the most.
f you have a chance to see it, I highly recommend it.
Twilight (New Moon) Updates
So, apparently, they are done filming the "party scene" at the Cullen House. Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli (deep sigh), and Elizabeth Reaser left Vancouver and headed back to LA. According to Twilighters.org, Rob in off to London for a week before heading to film in Italy. I cannot WAIT to see how they do the Volterra scene, especially with Bella pushing her way through the crowds to get to Edward before he walks out into the sun. I hope Chris Weitz does it RIGHT and then some. Melissa Rosenberg better NOT screw up this scene the way she did the meadow scene in Twilight (which wasn't even a meadow scene...it was a FOREST scene.....rant over).
Also, the rumor that Stephenie Meyer stole her college roommate's idea for Twilight is now being labeled as false by Summit. Seems like this roommate would have had to live under the polar ice caps to NOT know about Twilight before now (of course, they say those ice caps are melting due to Global Warming, so maybe she WAS stuck under one)......but hey, you never know, as they say.
That said, there are so many ideas in these books that pop up in earlier books by other authors. I don't really think I buy her stance that she never read a Vampire novel before Twilight. Hello? Sookie Stackhouse, anyone? She can read everyone's mind EXCEPT Vampire Bill's? sound familiar? Bill "Glamours" people (sounds like Dazzle, anyone?) OK, I won't stay on this wagon any longer. Just saying, maybe she did get some ideas from places other than her "dream", but I'll never know. I just say, if you did, OWN it. LIVE it. Don't try to deny it.
Oh, yeah.....pics from the Cullen House popped up all over this weekend. Jackson's hair? Well, the jury is out until I see more pics. BUT, overall, I love the way the makeup is looking. Much better thanTwilight.
that's it for now...
DANCING WITH THE STARS TONIGHT! GO GILLES!
Also, the rumor that Stephenie Meyer stole her college roommate's idea for Twilight is now being labeled as false by Summit. Seems like this roommate would have had to live under the polar ice caps to NOT know about Twilight before now (of course, they say those ice caps are melting due to Global Warming, so maybe she WAS stuck under one)......but hey, you never know, as they say.
That said, there are so many ideas in these books that pop up in earlier books by other authors. I don't really think I buy her stance that she never read a Vampire novel before Twilight. Hello? Sookie Stackhouse, anyone? She can read everyone's mind EXCEPT Vampire Bill's? sound familiar? Bill "Glamours" people (sounds like Dazzle, anyone?) OK, I won't stay on this wagon any longer. Just saying, maybe she did get some ideas from places other than her "dream", but I'll never know. I just say, if you did, OWN it. LIVE it. Don't try to deny it.
Oh, yeah.....pics from the Cullen House popped up all over this weekend. Jackson's hair? Well, the jury is out until I see more pics. BUT, overall, I love the way the makeup is looking. Much better thanTwilight.
that's it for now...
DANCING WITH THE STARS TONIGHT! GO GILLES!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Oh no I didn't......
I rented BOLT for the boy last night. I am not a fan of Miley Cyrus, but he wanted to see the movie.
I liked the movie. Yes, I liked it. Unlike most animal flicks, it didn't make me cry (no laughing). John Travolta was a good dog (ha ha). And I don't know who played the cat, but he or she was good.
going to go and rekindle my hatred of Hannah Montana by turning on the Disney Channel now.
I liked the movie. Yes, I liked it. Unlike most animal flicks, it didn't make me cry (no laughing). John Travolta was a good dog (ha ha). And I don't know who played the cat, but he or she was good.
going to go and rekindle my hatred of Hannah Montana by turning on the Disney Channel now.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Weekly Roundup
It's been kinda quiet around Reel Gossip Girls this week, but we'll be back on track on Monday. In the meantime, here's a roundup of movies for this weekend, and some new content for upcoming films.
Check out three new TV Spots added to the Official Star Trek Website. Only three weeks!
New in theatres this weekend:
17 Again - Starring my new secret crush Zac Efron, Matthew Perry and Michelle Trachtenberg. It's getting good reviews so I'll definitely add this one to my list of must sees!
State of Play - Rather than tell you who's in the movie, I'll tell you who's not. Brad Pitt. I think that about covers it. Seriously though, this looks like it could be a pretty good ride. Starring Ben Affleck, Rachel Macadams, Helen Mirren, Russel Crowe and a host of others, this political thriller looks like it will hold it's own this weekend and got solid reviews.
Crank 2 - High Voltage - Lather, rinse, repeat. It's Jason Statham doing what he does best...Sequels. But he's always got the action. So it may not be a total wash. Ba da bum tsh.
Check out three new TV Spots added to the Official Star Trek Website. Only three weeks!
New in theatres this weekend:
17 Again - Starring my new secret crush Zac Efron, Matthew Perry and Michelle Trachtenberg. It's getting good reviews so I'll definitely add this one to my list of must sees!
State of Play - Rather than tell you who's in the movie, I'll tell you who's not. Brad Pitt. I think that about covers it. Seriously though, this looks like it could be a pretty good ride. Starring Ben Affleck, Rachel Macadams, Helen Mirren, Russel Crowe and a host of others, this political thriller looks like it will hold it's own this weekend and got solid reviews.
Crank 2 - High Voltage - Lather, rinse, repeat. It's Jason Statham doing what he does best...Sequels. But he's always got the action. So it may not be a total wash. Ba da bum tsh.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Pefection Revisited
Oh Rob Pattinson...how do I love thee? I just love to look at him. But I'll be the first to admit, sometimes, when he opens his mouth during an interview, my whole image is shattered. If he could just stand there and look pretty, I'd be completely satisfied.
He's a great actor though, and I'm really looking forward to Little Ashes.
He's a great actor though, and I'm really looking forward to Little Ashes.
Real Housewives
Can we really call them "Real"? Because as far as I can tell not a one of these ladies is really a "housewife". At least not the housewife that many of us average women think of. Ugh.
Looks like TWJ pulled another classic whacky move by running the streets of NYC. Wow. Just wow. How is she so famous? I mean really, HOW? Plus, if she has a degree from Columbia University I'll eat my shoes. I just don't believe it.
Looks like TWJ pulled another classic whacky move by running the streets of NYC. Wow. Just wow. How is she so famous? I mean really, HOW? Plus, if she has a degree from Columbia University I'll eat my shoes. I just don't believe it.
Confessions of a Secret Crush - Part Deux
Zac Efron...I know. What the hell happened in my life that I would find myself crushing on a High School Musical star?!?! Seriously, the world has gone topsy turvy.
But I can't help it. Every time I see an interview with him, or photo (minus Vanessa Hudgens...what's up with her? Her face is all scrunchy a la Rene Zellweger and that's just weird!) I melt a little inside. He's confident without being cocky and has a super great sense of humor...or so it seems.
Anyway, you may have to commit me soon. I think this is the beginning of some sort of psychosis.
But I can't help it. Every time I see an interview with him, or photo (minus Vanessa Hudgens...what's up with her? Her face is all scrunchy a la Rene Zellweger and that's just weird!) I melt a little inside. He's confident without being cocky and has a super great sense of humor...or so it seems.
Anyway, you may have to commit me soon. I think this is the beginning of some sort of psychosis.
Real Housewives Of NYC
OK, RHofNYC......What the heck? RUNNING in the streets of Manhattan? Really, Kelly? For real? We're supposed to believe that load of crap? Now, I don't live in NYC, but the times I have been in the city, I have NEVER EVER seen anyone do anything that stupid. The cabbies alone would run her down in a heartbeat! Must've been a BRAVO cabbie behind her.
The posters at Television Without Pity have been having a field day with Kelly! BRAVO to TWOP!!!
The rest of the episode was "meh". Simon went bananas over his "suprise" for Alex.....but the suprise was to fake her out about NOT going home, then GOING HOME? Oh well.....it was nice they wanted to celebrate w/their kids. I still am not buying it, though. I feel like everything they do is staged and scripted by themselves. ick ick ick
Well, next week looks good. Lets hope.....
The posters at Television Without Pity have been having a field day with Kelly! BRAVO to TWOP!!!
The rest of the episode was "meh". Simon went bananas over his "suprise" for Alex.....but the suprise was to fake her out about NOT going home, then GOING HOME? Oh well.....it was nice they wanted to celebrate w/their kids. I still am not buying it, though. I feel like everything they do is staged and scripted by themselves. ick ick ick
Well, next week looks good. Lets hope.....
Harry Potter
I am totally psyched for the new Harry Potter! It looks so, so good. Might have to make a midnight show! My 13 year old would love it!
Love the trailer!!!
Love the trailer!!!
You? Zac? Really?
I have to say, I'm a little surprised by the Zac love. OK, I saw HSM 1 and 2 (HEY, I HAVE A MIDDLE SCHOOLER)....but he just doesn't do it for me.
He was good in Hairspray, and he isn't bad on the eyes, but compared to some of the other amazing specimens out there....I dunno.
I guess we will agree to disagree! I know, shocking, but true!
He was good in Hairspray, and he isn't bad on the eyes, but compared to some of the other amazing specimens out there....I dunno.
I guess we will agree to disagree! I know, shocking, but true!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Another confession...I'm a Harry Potter FREAK! I love the books. Every one of them. I even went to a midnight release party at Borders for the last book. I analyzed them thoroughly with friends who are similarly obsessed and got into heated debates over what the future of Harry, Ron and Hermione would be. Sad, but true.
So now you know how extraordinarily excited I am for the next movie installment! 93 Days!!!
So now you know how extraordinarily excited I am for the next movie installment! 93 Days!!!
Confession Time
That Zac Efron...he's starting to grow on me. Who knew? However, I still won't be watching any High School Musical crap. I have to draw the line somewhere.
I am looking forward to this:
I am looking forward to this:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wolverine!
I love Hugh Jackman. LOVE. HIM. And am so excited for the X-Men Origins: Wolverine move. Check out the trailer below!
Deadliest Catch Returns!
Woo hoo! I didn't get into this series until last year when I caught a marathon of the first three seasons on Discovery. I became absorbed in these men's lives and in the risk they take every day just to feed their families. It's incredible!
Deadliest Catch Season 5 begins tonight at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel. Check it out. You won't be sorry!
Photo by Anya.
Monday Night Recap
House was a little weird last night. They're moving more away from the medical intrigue and into a wide range of emotional issues which, in my opinion, aren't meshing very well.
I was glad to see Chase and Cameron take the next step, but the way the story line went about it was just...well...weird. But whatever.
And I'll be honest, I don't even really remember what the medical issue of the patient was. Something about pesticides I think. Then of course, House being House, forces the patient into a confession of cheating on his wife, and lo and behold, the case is solved. Ugh. That's getting old.
Looks like Amber is making a reappearance starting next week. At least for House. As a hallucination. Again I say ugh. I think House needs a rescue...
I was glad to see Chase and Cameron take the next step, but the way the story line went about it was just...well...weird. But whatever.
And I'll be honest, I don't even really remember what the medical issue of the patient was. Something about pesticides I think. Then of course, House being House, forces the patient into a confession of cheating on his wife, and lo and behold, the case is solved. Ugh. That's getting old.
Looks like Amber is making a reappearance starting next week. At least for House. As a hallucination. Again I say ugh. I think House needs a rescue...
Friday, April 10, 2009
The Whack Job in "Reality"
Earlier this week, I commented on The Whack Job and her sense of "reality" or lack there of. Well, this month's Harper's Bazaar magazine includes an interview with TWJ and it's priceless beyond words. TWJ isn't completely and utterly unreal. In every sense of the word.
For a self proclaimed intellectual, model, author and columnist, she can be incredibly dense and boy does it show. As evidenced week after week, she how innocuous she really is as part of the NYC Housewives. Who goes on a REALITY show and commenting on how she doesn't lend her name to anything? Really? Really? Oh, wait, you don't lend your name to charities, but holy shit if there's a way to promote yourself, you're all over girl! So what you're saying is that you're too busy for charities, but not too busy for your fabulous life? Got it.
What's bad about that? Um, you're still a whack job. In reality, she comes off as an idiot. And it's so sad that she doesn't recognize it.
For a self proclaimed intellectual, model, author and columnist, she can be incredibly dense and boy does it show. As evidenced week after week, she how innocuous she really is as part of the NYC Housewives. Who goes on a REALITY show and commenting on how she doesn't lend her name to anything? Really? Really? Oh, wait, you don't lend your name to charities, but holy shit if there's a way to promote yourself, you're all over girl! So what you're saying is that you're too busy for charities, but not too busy for your fabulous life? Got it.
When Kelly interviews people, her favorite question to ask is "If you could be somebody else, who would it be?" Given the chance to answer this herself, she insists, "It would be me. Every single day. With criticism, without criticism. Just to be me. Because what's so bad about that?"
What's bad about that? Um, you're still a whack job. In reality, she comes off as an idiot. And it's so sad that she doesn't recognize it.
Star Trek Promo
AMC is selling collector set gift cards for Star Trek! How cool is that? Unfortunately there are no AMC Theatres where I live, but if you have one near you and are the same Star Trek geek that I am, go pick one up today!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Criminal Minds and Jackson Rathbone
Criminal Minds is one of my favorite dramas. I don't get to watch it as often as I'd like, but I COULD NOT miss last night! My current obsession, Jackson Rathbone, was a guest star last night and he was phenomenal!
Jackson played Adam Jackson, a hotel handy man who discovers a body in the closet of one of the hotels when helping out by cleaning a room. At the start of the show, we see a shadowy woman being interrogated, as it were, by Reed asking where Adam is...as the show progresses, we find out that Adam is the killer, only he's not really as he has multiple personality disorder which manifested as a result of incredibly physically abusive and humiliating experiences by his step father after the death of his mother. One of his personalities, "Amanda", has taken Adam over to protect him and has taken to killing college boys who are, in essence, doing the same thing to others, humiliating them anyway.
It was an amazing show and Jackson showed he has some serious acting chops. Plus, he's damn cute. And that never hurts! Check out clips from last nights episode here.
Jackson played Adam Jackson, a hotel handy man who discovers a body in the closet of one of the hotels when helping out by cleaning a room. At the start of the show, we see a shadowy woman being interrogated, as it were, by Reed asking where Adam is...as the show progresses, we find out that Adam is the killer, only he's not really as he has multiple personality disorder which manifested as a result of incredibly physically abusive and humiliating experiences by his step father after the death of his mother. One of his personalities, "Amanda", has taken Adam over to protect him and has taken to killing college boys who are, in essence, doing the same thing to others, humiliating them anyway.
It was an amazing show and Jackson showed he has some serious acting chops. Plus, he's damn cute. And that never hurts! Check out clips from last nights episode here.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Scoop from EW: Spock to Join the Cast of Fringe!
Well, looks like Fringe is taking it to the next level! I love it. Leonard Nimoy and John Noble as former lab partners? Get out! This is going to put the show over the top for me.
Where the Wild Things Are
OMG! I loved this story as a child. It was my brother's favorite, which was awesome for me since I could listen in to story time. I am both excited and nervous for this live action film of the classic children's tale of a young boy, Max, who is sent to bed after misbehaving and imagines himself setting sail to where the "wild things" are. Of course, the wild things love him, make him their king and are generally all about Max. But Max finds himself missing home after a while. Check out the trailer for the October release of Where the Wild Things Are:
Astro Boy
A new animated adventure from Summit Entertainment, Astro Boy, a young robot created by a brilliant scientist and given extraordinary powers learns lessons in humanity from a variety of characters. Check out the trailer for this October release:
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
EEEK!! Another movie I'm extremely excited for! I just watched the Transformers this weekend and had forgotten just how incredibly AWESOME it was. Check out the teaser trailer for this Summer's release of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen:
Wednesday Recap: Real Housewives of NYC
Another week, but surprisingly little drama...last night's episode was, dare I say it, boring. I tuned out quite a bit.
Some observations though: Kelly, from here on out known as The Whack Job or TWJ for short, continues to show just how out of touch with reality she is. And I refuse to give her any more name recognition on this blog. She irks me. So The Whack Job is what I'll be calling her.
Bethenny, who I like for the most part, seems to be the only person on there who's completely honest with her feelings. She says what is on her mind and doesn't really hold back. Sometimes to her detriment, but when she recognizes she crossed a line, she apologizes. And that's good by me. The fact that she gave Alex a shot at her logo was very generous. Even though she didn't chose Alex's design, it is a definite plug for Alex's design capabilities. So kudos to you Bethenny and Alex.
The tennis match, from my point of view was hysterical. Of course we didn't get the whole match, but having Simon show up as Jill's partner was hilarious! And I'm not sure why everyone says he looked ridiculous. Maybe the white headband? Who knows? I just know it was super entertaining and to see both Ramona and Mario's deflated reaction was priceless. They wanted to show their athletic prowess and ended up looking like jerks for taking this so seriously instead of looking at it as an opportunity to have a really great time. And really Ramona...Mario...who the fuck cares WHO set up the game? Both your blogs this week talked about how it was Mario's idea to set up the game not Jill's. I reiterate. Who. Cares?
Speaking of Ramona and Mario...well, let's not. They are just bothersome in every way. I used to feel the same about Alex and Simon, but I've come to realize with them that they know they appear absurd and desperate, but they don't care. They're all about getting ahead and if people find that ridiculous, well, that's their problem.
However, the whole I Love Simon Van Kempen Facebook page is maybe pushing it a bit too far...
Jill's remodel was...well, not my style. But it sure looked like a Jill Zarin
More drama next week? One can only hope.
Some observations though: Kelly, from here on out known as The Whack Job or TWJ for short, continues to show just how out of touch with reality she is. And I refuse to give her any more name recognition on this blog. She irks me. So The Whack Job is what I'll be calling her.
Bethenny, who I like for the most part, seems to be the only person on there who's completely honest with her feelings. She says what is on her mind and doesn't really hold back. Sometimes to her detriment, but when she recognizes she crossed a line, she apologizes. And that's good by me. The fact that she gave Alex a shot at her logo was very generous. Even though she didn't chose Alex's design, it is a definite plug for Alex's design capabilities. So kudos to you Bethenny and Alex.
The tennis match, from my point of view was hysterical. Of course we didn't get the whole match, but having Simon show up as Jill's partner was hilarious! And I'm not sure why everyone says he looked ridiculous. Maybe the white headband? Who knows? I just know it was super entertaining and to see both Ramona and Mario's deflated reaction was priceless. They wanted to show their athletic prowess and ended up looking like jerks for taking this so seriously instead of looking at it as an opportunity to have a really great time. And really Ramona...Mario...who the fuck cares WHO set up the game? Both your blogs this week talked about how it was Mario's idea to set up the game not Jill's. I reiterate. Who. Cares?
Speaking of Ramona and Mario...well, let's not. They are just bothersome in every way. I used to feel the same about Alex and Simon, but I've come to realize with them that they know they appear absurd and desperate, but they don't care. They're all about getting ahead and if people find that ridiculous, well, that's their problem.
However, the whole I Love Simon Van Kempen Facebook page is maybe pushing it a bit too far...
Jill's remodel was...well, not my style. But it sure looked like a Jill Zarin
More drama next week? One can only hope.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
What Will You be Doing May 7, 2010?
I'll be seeing the next Iron Man installment which started filming this week! Can you believe it? I am so stoked for this movie. The first one was awesome! I'm a bit sad Terrence Howard will not be reviving his role as Jim Rhodes, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Don Cheadle, so it was an ok trade off for me!
Check out MTV Splash Page, Lainey Gossip and Celebuzz for pics of Robert Downey, Jr., Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow on set!
Check out MTV Splash Page, Lainey Gossip and Celebuzz for pics of Robert Downey, Jr., Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow on set!
Sneak Peek: Star Trek
Two new clips for Star Trek! Woo hoo!
Shot of Love:
Check out Disease and Danger here.
EEEK! I can't wait for this movie!!!!
Shot of Love:
Check out Disease and Danger here.
EEEK! I can't wait for this movie!!!!
Update: Kal Penn Leaves House to Join House
So, we finally have an answer as to why Kal Penn decided to leave the Fox series House. He's joining a different House...
So cool! Good luck to Kal Penn in his new job!The demise of Penn's character cleared the way for the actor to move on to another "House," the White House.
Penn, 31, will be an associate director for the Obama administration's Office of Public Liaison.
"It seemed like something I would enjoy doing," Penn said. "I figured it was something to do."
He's not retiring from acting, just pursuing a longtime desire for public service that was rekindled when he campaigned for Barack Obama's election, Penn said.
Shocking News on House! - Spoiler Alert
If you haven't seen the episode yet, read no further.....
OK, I for one was STUNNED at the sudden suicide of Kutner. Maybe I haven't been paying close enough attention to the news about this show, but I swear this one came out of left field for me. And for the rest of the characters on the show apparently.
The episode was heartbreaking in so many ways. Taub reacted exactly as I would have thought, while Thirteen and Foreman took in the news and grieved appropriately. Normally, I'm not a Foreman fan, but when he basically told House to fuck off after House had visibly upset Kutner's parents, I was actually applauding him. Great move Foreman. Great move indeed.
The best line of the night came from Cuddy, as usual. When she went to offer comfort to the team and told House she was "Sorry for his loss" House predictably responded "It's not my loss." Cuddy leveled him with a look and responded "Then I'm sorry you don't think it is."
I love House for his non feeling way of getting to the bottom of a puzzle, but his behavior toward Kutner's death, while I should have expected it, was pretty awful. I mean, he hardly grieved at the loss of his father, but to act that way towards a grieving community is just weird.
Anyway, those are my thoughts. As Entertainment Weekly so eloquently put it, "Suicide IS Painful."
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-Suicide
OK, I for one was STUNNED at the sudden suicide of Kutner. Maybe I haven't been paying close enough attention to the news about this show, but I swear this one came out of left field for me. And for the rest of the characters on the show apparently.
The episode was heartbreaking in so many ways. Taub reacted exactly as I would have thought, while Thirteen and Foreman took in the news and grieved appropriately. Normally, I'm not a Foreman fan, but when he basically told House to fuck off after House had visibly upset Kutner's parents, I was actually applauding him. Great move Foreman. Great move indeed.
The best line of the night came from Cuddy, as usual. When she went to offer comfort to the team and told House she was "Sorry for his loss" House predictably responded "It's not my loss." Cuddy leveled him with a look and responded "Then I'm sorry you don't think it is."
I love House for his non feeling way of getting to the bottom of a puzzle, but his behavior toward Kutner's death, while I should have expected it, was pretty awful. I mean, he hardly grieved at the loss of his father, but to act that way towards a grieving community is just weird.
Anyway, those are my thoughts. As Entertainment Weekly so eloquently put it, "Suicide IS Painful."
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-Suicide
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday Night Television...And Other Stuff
Monday nights are my House nights. I love House. I love Hugh Laurie. I DON'T love Foreman or Taub on the show though. I want Cameron and Chase back. :( Oh well.
Tonight's episode stars Meat Loaf. He plays "Eddie" who is already having medical problems but the drama centers his wife who collapses while she's taking care of him, and just gets worse in the hospital. But with House, isn't that always the case???
Also tonight is the season premier of The Hills. Now normally, I'm all about the vapid Hollywood reality star, but I believe I'm overly saturated by this show. And it's all because of Speidi. I haven't watched the last two seasons except to see snippets of Audrina. I don't know what it is about her, but I just love her. It's probably because she's so freaking gorgeous!
For those not into the reality that is MTV, or the unreality that is FOX, you might want to check out the NCAA Championship series starting tonight. The series kicks off with Michigan State taking on Connecticut. My teams lost fairly early in the series. *Sigh
This weekend, I got caught up on some movie watching. I saw House Bunny and Rocknrolla. Both were very entertaining and I am not a bit sad I didn't see them in theaters. Oh well.
House Bunny was so funny! Ha, I made a rhyme! Anyway....Anna Farris is cute as hell and really gave a spot on performance of everyone's perception of the typical playboy bunny. She was a sweetie who isn't book smart, but made us believe in her brain by the end. I really enjoyed the whole thing. Especially that Tyson Ritter (All American Rejects) was in it. What a hottie!
Rocknrolla stars one of my favorite pieces of eye candy, Gerard Butler. I love everything about him, but if I had to pick one thing, it's his accent. Lawd it makes me melt! He plays a thug who gets caught up in a twisted deal with the self appointed London Mob boss, an incoming Russian mob boss, the London boss's stepson, and a host of other misfits in a twisted caper that goes awry for just about everyone involved. It was a little hard to follow at times, but it all came together nicely and made sense in the end. Guy Ritchie directed and I have to say it was a really great movie and I highly recommend it.
That's it for the weekend recap. Hope you got to check out the Tudors season three premier! TTFN
Tonight's episode stars Meat Loaf. He plays "Eddie" who is already having medical problems but the drama centers his wife who collapses while she's taking care of him, and just gets worse in the hospital. But with House, isn't that always the case???
Also tonight is the season premier of The Hills. Now normally, I'm all about the vapid Hollywood reality star, but I believe I'm overly saturated by this show. And it's all because of Speidi. I haven't watched the last two seasons except to see snippets of Audrina. I don't know what it is about her, but I just love her. It's probably because she's so freaking gorgeous!
For those not into the reality that is MTV, or the unreality that is FOX, you might want to check out the NCAA Championship series starting tonight. The series kicks off with Michigan State taking on Connecticut. My teams lost fairly early in the series. *Sigh
This weekend, I got caught up on some movie watching. I saw House Bunny and Rocknrolla. Both were very entertaining and I am not a bit sad I didn't see them in theaters. Oh well.
House Bunny was so funny! Ha, I made a rhyme! Anyway....Anna Farris is cute as hell and really gave a spot on performance of everyone's perception of the typical playboy bunny. She was a sweetie who isn't book smart, but made us believe in her brain by the end. I really enjoyed the whole thing. Especially that Tyson Ritter (All American Rejects) was in it. What a hottie!
Rocknrolla stars one of my favorite pieces of eye candy, Gerard Butler. I love everything about him, but if I had to pick one thing, it's his accent. Lawd it makes me melt! He plays a thug who gets caught up in a twisted deal with the self appointed London Mob boss, an incoming Russian mob boss, the London boss's stepson, and a host of other misfits in a twisted caper that goes awry for just about everyone involved. It was a little hard to follow at times, but it all came together nicely and made sense in the end. Guy Ritchie directed and I have to say it was a really great movie and I highly recommend it.
That's it for the weekend recap. Hope you got to check out the Tudors season three premier! TTFN
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Tudors: Season 3 Premier this Sunday!
OK, another obsession of mine is definitely shows on HBO and Showtime. Thank God they all seem to come on at different times of the year. The Flight of the Conchords from HBO just ended last week, but this weekend begins my all time favorite The Tudors! How can you go wrong with Jonathan Rhys Meyers? As a one of the greatest monarchs of all time? You can't. Trust me.
This season, according to the King, is going to be the best yet. He talks about what it's like getting to play opposite, and sleep with, all those beautiful women!
Chemistry is something Rhys Meyers knows well, considering all the loves scenes he has to do as Henry thus far, but he's not complaining. "There are worse things you could do with yourself on a rainy Tuesday morning in Dublin than hop into bed with the likes of Charlotte Salt (Lady Ursula), Natalie Dormer (Anne Boleyn) or indeed, Joss Stone," he says. "But I haven’t jumped into bed yet."OOOOO. Pick me! Pick me! Seriously...I'm swooning here.
If you haven't yet, check out the first episode of season 3 of the Tudors at Showtime.com! You won't be disappointed.
keep the fires burning....
.....or, keep me posted on my Twilight boys!
I'll post when I can. you know I can't stay away....
Sending sun from SC to you to brighten up your day!
I'll post when I can. you know I can't stay away....
Sending sun from SC to you to brighten up your day!
Kelly Bensimon Update
OK, she got "cut" from Saks Fifth Avenue's ad campaign......I'm not too broken up about this.
Is it because of her alleged beating up of her boyfriend? could it be backlash from the RHoNYC?
could it be due to lack of sunscreen causing her skin to look leathery? doubt it....they have lots of photoshop these days.
We'll never know and knowing Kelly, she'll have some kind of spin on it that won't make a lick of sense.
Is it because of her alleged beating up of her boyfriend? could it be backlash from the RHoNYC?
could it be due to lack of sunscreen causing her skin to look leathery? doubt it....they have lots of photoshop these days.
We'll never know and knowing Kelly, she'll have some kind of spin on it that won't make a lick of sense.
New Releases....my take
none of those really do it for me. The previews for Adventureland look good, but I think I'll wait until the DVD. the others....not so much. I haven't seen any trailers for Alien Trespass, but if you think it will be funny, I'll look for it.
I still want to see Monsters vs. Aliens. It looks really good....and since I have an 8 year old, I have an excuse to see it!
let me know if you see Alien Trespass this weekend.
I still want to see Monsters vs. Aliens. It looks really good....and since I have an 8 year old, I have an excuse to see it!
let me know if you see Alien Trespass this weekend.
April 3, 2009 - New Releases
For me, this weekend's releases are kind of blah.
Adventureland - Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Ryan Reynolds star in this film by Superbad director Greg Mottola about a recent college grad who needs a job to fund his dream vacation to Europe. He is hired on at a local amusement park, Adventureland, and supposed hilarity ensues.
Fast and Furious - Vin Diesal and Paul Walker reunite in this sequel to their 2001 film THE Fast and THE Furious. See the play on the title there. Subtle! ;-) Anyway, this time around they team up to bring down a heroin importer...by street racing. Seriously
Adventureland - Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Ryan Reynolds star in this film by Superbad director Greg Mottola about a recent college grad who needs a job to fund his dream vacation to Europe. He is hired on at a local amusement park, Adventureland, and supposed hilarity ensues.
- Kerstin's comment - I saw the preview for this and am pretty convinced I saw the whole movie via the preview. I'll be passing on this one...and NO! It has nothing to do with my intense dislike of Kristen Stewart, a.k.a. Man Jaw.
Fast and Furious - Vin Diesal and Paul Walker reunite in this sequel to their 2001 film THE Fast and THE Furious. See the play on the title there. Subtle! ;-) Anyway, this time around they team up to bring down a heroin importer...by street racing. Seriously
- Kerstin's Comment - Really? Really? Next!
- Kerstin's Comment - Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner! This looks hilarious and I'll be checking it out as soon as possible!
Little Ashes
Yep! Little Ashes is being released on May 8. Although it is a limited release (see the cities here). The closest it's playing to me is Seattle, Wa. I doubt I'll make it up there for it. Hopefully, they'll get it at one of the many independent theaters here in Portland and I'll be able to see it there.
It looks like an amazing film. Plus, I think it will give fans of Robert Pattinson and entirely different view of him. For the better I hope!
It looks like an amazing film. Plus, I think it will give fans of Robert Pattinson and entirely different view of him. For the better I hope!
Speaking of Star Trek
I cannot WAIT for this to come out! I know you know I'm a Star Trek nerd too. To age me, in fact, I remember watching the ORIGINAL episodes while eating on a TV tray in front of the TV with my mom when my dad would be working late!
That said, this new take looks awesome! I love how we'll see some background to the characters. They all seem well cast.
May 8th, you said? wait, isn't that when Little Ashes comes out too? Am I confusing things?
That said, this new take looks awesome! I love how we'll see some background to the characters. They all seem well cast.
May 8th, you said? wait, isn't that when Little Ashes comes out too? Am I confusing things?
Kristen Stewart Interview
I actually like this interview. Maybe because it was in a NJ website! ha ha
At 19, Kristen Stewart keeps growing into bigger roles
by Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger
Thursday April 02, 2009, 11:25 AM
Stewart's latest venture is a starring role in Greg Mottola's comic romance "Adventureland."
For millions of swooning fans, the movie of 2008 was "Twilight." For star Kristen Stewart, it was a new and surprising dawn.
The daughter of a TV producer and a writer, she'd been acting since she was a child, doing the kind of parts that Evan Rachel Wood had grown out of, and Dakota Fanning hadn't yet grown into.
Then came the goose-pimpled fable. And suddenly Stewart had to deal with "Twilight" mania (a tiny bit scary), David Letterman interviews (a little uncomfortable) and a hot career (surprising, but very nice).
It was daunting at first, but Stewart -- who turns 19 next week -- has learned to take it and to take time out for herself. And for us, recently, to talk about her new movie, Greg Mottola's comic romance "Adventureland."
Q: There are a lot of movies about unhappy suburban teens, but "Adventureland" feels like the way 18-year-olds really think.
A: Well, it's sort of Greg's story, so it's written from a very real, personal standpoint ... It deals with some things that have been touched on before, but nothing starts out cliche, or ends up glorified. It's not cheesy.
Q: Are there a lot of cheesy scripts out there about people your age?
A: There's a lot of material floating around that's sort of empty. And I can't really work on something like that. I can only be a part of something that feels like, if I don't bring this character to life she's going to die right there on the page.
Q: Even with all the drama the characters in "Adventureland" are going through, there's a lot of humor, too, most of it coming from their crummy summer jobs. Could you relate to that?
A: Well, I've had sort of different versions of crummy summer jobs. The thing is, I could never quit my crummy summer jobs. I was sort of stuck there (on the set), thinking, "Why am I here?''
read complete interview here: http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/04/at_19_kristen_stewart_keeps_gr.html
At 19, Kristen Stewart keeps growing into bigger roles
by Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger
Thursday April 02, 2009, 11:25 AM
Stewart's latest venture is a starring role in Greg Mottola's comic romance "Adventureland."
For millions of swooning fans, the movie of 2008 was "Twilight." For star Kristen Stewart, it was a new and surprising dawn.
The daughter of a TV producer and a writer, she'd been acting since she was a child, doing the kind of parts that Evan Rachel Wood had grown out of, and Dakota Fanning hadn't yet grown into.
Then came the goose-pimpled fable. And suddenly Stewart had to deal with "Twilight" mania (a tiny bit scary), David Letterman interviews (a little uncomfortable) and a hot career (surprising, but very nice).
It was daunting at first, but Stewart -- who turns 19 next week -- has learned to take it and to take time out for herself. And for us, recently, to talk about her new movie, Greg Mottola's comic romance "Adventureland."
Q: There are a lot of movies about unhappy suburban teens, but "Adventureland" feels like the way 18-year-olds really think.
A: Well, it's sort of Greg's story, so it's written from a very real, personal standpoint ... It deals with some things that have been touched on before, but nothing starts out cliche, or ends up glorified. It's not cheesy.
Q: Are there a lot of cheesy scripts out there about people your age?
A: There's a lot of material floating around that's sort of empty. And I can't really work on something like that. I can only be a part of something that feels like, if I don't bring this character to life she's going to die right there on the page.
Q: Even with all the drama the characters in "Adventureland" are going through, there's a lot of humor, too, most of it coming from their crummy summer jobs. Could you relate to that?
A: Well, I've had sort of different versions of crummy summer jobs. The thing is, I could never quit my crummy summer jobs. I was sort of stuck there (on the set), thinking, "Why am I here?''
read complete interview here: http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/04/at_19_kristen_stewart_keeps_gr.html
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fame!
Remake? Revamp? Typically, I'm not about the remake. But lately, in this sudden onslaught of remake hysteria, I've noticed the "remakes" are getting MUCH better. Look at the Batman series. Certainly, it was a gamble to try and revive that franchise, but Warner Brothers did it, and they did it well. Paramount is taking on Star Trek and I for one am very excited about that prospect. So I'm more than willing to give MGM and Fame my time and attention and hope for something better. Hopefully this new version brings a fresh view and instead of trying to one up the original, my hopes are they give the movie it's due and take this new one in an original direction. Check out the trailer below.
Star Trek!
I am a total Star Trek nerd and am so excited for the movie coming out on May 8! I haven't really gotten into the newer shows on television, but love every single one of the movies, and often catch the original series on TV Land in the early morning.
What do you think? Can this new crew live up to the old? I think they will!
What do you think? Can this new crew live up to the old? I think they will!
Keira's PSA
I JUST saw that on Yahoo! and wow....it seriously made me cringe. I applaud her for making that PSA. One of many reasons I like her as an actress.
thanks for posting that.
thanks for posting that.
Keira Knightley Does Some Good
It appears that Keira Knightly has recorded a video to bring awareness to domestic violence. Good for here. Check out the video:
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Guilty Pleasures: Thursday's Recap
Another guilty pleasure for me is America's Next Top Model. Now, Miss Tyra drives me up a wall, but that show is something I cannot go without! If you're reading, I assume you've been following this season's drama (which seems to have splintered since last week), but if you haven't and want to get caught up, visit the ANTM CW page here for full episodes and pics of this cycle's contestants.
OK, this show has had 12 cycles now. 12! I just find it amazing that in last nights initial challenge, "Expressions", not one of those girls seemed to know anything about Tyra's pictures or how she posed and expressed herself. I mean come on! If there is anything Tyra is really good at, it's promoting herself. She constantly talks about her expressions, her eyes, her lips, her body language, and gives pictures examples of herself to prove her points (and once again remind us all how great she is and how ungreat we all are). So to see these girls try to figure out what Tyra's facial expressions were in different layouts was painful to watch. Painful. Ugh. Obviously none of them have watched past seasons. But that's neither here nor there.
At the photo challenge, they girls were given a color and essentially were splattered with paint on their face, then had to pose with expression. I have to say, this was one of the better challenges. The photo sessions had little to do with being beautifully made up and more to do with making yourself beautiful. Those challenges are always my favorites!
Anyway, some of the girls really took their expressions and went all out while others failed miserably. I'm talking to you Allison. Sheesh girl, show me SOMETHING! My favorite of the night, and the judges favorite too, was Fo. That girl rocked it in front of the camera! She looked amazing!
So it came down to Celia and Sandra. Sandra, she of the profile shot, was ultimately let go. Pretty girl, but I think the judges were rigth in saying that's her best modeling pose, and a Top Model that does not make. Celia, I think, learned a valuable lesson. But I have to say...did NO ONE learn anything from Carrie Dee's infamous comment to Nigel? Pay attention girls. You're not Top Model's yet, so leave the cattiness and diva behavior at the door and just model.
OK, this show has had 12 cycles now. 12! I just find it amazing that in last nights initial challenge, "Expressions", not one of those girls seemed to know anything about Tyra's pictures or how she posed and expressed herself. I mean come on! If there is anything Tyra is really good at, it's promoting herself. She constantly talks about her expressions, her eyes, her lips, her body language, and gives pictures examples of herself to prove her points (and once again remind us all how great she is and how ungreat we all are). So to see these girls try to figure out what Tyra's facial expressions were in different layouts was painful to watch. Painful. Ugh. Obviously none of them have watched past seasons. But that's neither here nor there.
At the photo challenge, they girls were given a color and essentially were splattered with paint on their face, then had to pose with expression. I have to say, this was one of the better challenges. The photo sessions had little to do with being beautifully made up and more to do with making yourself beautiful. Those challenges are always my favorites!
Anyway, some of the girls really took their expressions and went all out while others failed miserably. I'm talking to you Allison. Sheesh girl, show me SOMETHING! My favorite of the night, and the judges favorite too, was Fo. That girl rocked it in front of the camera! She looked amazing!
So it came down to Celia and Sandra. Sandra, she of the profile shot, was ultimately let go. Pretty girl, but I think the judges were rigth in saying that's her best modeling pose, and a Top Model that does not make. Celia, I think, learned a valuable lesson. But I have to say...did NO ONE learn anything from Carrie Dee's infamous comment to Nigel? Pay attention girls. You're not Top Model's yet, so leave the cattiness and diva behavior at the door and just model.
I Love Me the Gunn!
Tim Gunn, that is! Thank God Project Runway is coming back! I'm terrified of Lifetime, but I have faith in Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn to "keep it real". I wonder what product placement we're getting this time? Tres Semme (sorry if I spelled that wrong), BlueFly.com, Banana Republic......I might run over to Blogging Project Runway (the BEST site for all things PR, by the way) and find out the scoop! I hate, hate, hate the product placement, but I guess they have to pay the bills for the show, so I'll shut up.
I know the final designers showed at NY Fashion Week back in February, so I'm glad they will get their due publicity on TV! It must be hard to do all that work and show at Fashion Week and then wonder if everyone else will see your stuff.
Favorite winner for me is still Jay from Season 1. I wish he could make a good go of it in the retail sector, but who knows? sometimes winning isn't really "winning", is it?
I know the final designers showed at NY Fashion Week back in February, so I'm glad they will get their due publicity on TV! It must be hard to do all that work and show at Fashion Week and then wonder if everyone else will see your stuff.
Favorite winner for me is still Jay from Season 1. I wish he could make a good go of it in the retail sector, but who knows? sometimes winning isn't really "winning", is it?
Project Runway is FINALLY Set to Return to TV!
Woo hoo! IMDb reports that NBC, The Weinstein Company and Lifetime have resolved their disputes and the Weinstein Company agreed to a settlement with NBC Universal to move the show to the Lifetime Network.
I loved PR on Bravo. Hopefully Lifetime does right by it. Fingers and toes crossed!
The sixth season has completely filmed and wrapped so we'll get to see the show in it's entirety without any waits...I wonder if that will take away from the show at all? I guess we'll see.
All I can say is bring on Tim Gunn and make it work!
I loved PR on Bravo. Hopefully Lifetime does right by it. Fingers and toes crossed!
The sixth season has completely filmed and wrapped so we'll get to see the show in it's entirety without any waits...I wonder if that will take away from the show at all? I guess we'll see.
All I can say is bring on Tim Gunn and make it work!
Amen To That!
Could NOT agree more with your synopsis of the Real Housewives episode last night. Pretty sure you hit every nail (and NYC housewife) on the head with that post. These women are by far my favorites of the Real Housewives franchise, but I hope all this bickering and manufactured drama goes by the wayside. Last year was a bit more fun, since there was much less infighting. PLEASE don't become like the OC barbies. ugh. ick. gag
Loving what you said about Kelly being dropped on her head a few times too many! I think I spit out water on my screen! How about a warning next time?
What about Dancing With the Stars? Huh? Huh? Gilles Marini.....OMG. He makes me melt. And his dancing is fantastic to boot. And his wife is completely beautiful. He's the whole package, baby.
Glad to see "the Woz" gone. He was fun for a week. Then it became a joke. Holly Madison is gone, and I am glad. Yes, she was a trooper. Yes, she came at the last minute. But heaven help her, that girl cannot dance. And I can't get visions of her with Hefner out of my head when I see her. I need to bleach my brain after she dances. I am hoping for a Gilles/Cheryl win. They bring out the best in each other.
Onto my favorite topic.....TWILIGHT! Lainey Gossip says Rob Pattinson filmed some scenes today with Kristen Stewart. No pic for proof, but she's been pretty dead on lately. She's a twi-hater, but I'll go to her site to satisfy my cravings for all things Twilight. Yes, I'm clearly obsessed. Hey, admitting it is the first step! I am thrilled with the casting of the wolf pack. The guys look great and it seems a lot of thought went into the casting. It gives me hope for a good end product in New Moon, despite the hurried schedule.
There have also been tons of April Fool's jokes going around saying Rob is quitting movies in 2010. Thankfully, these are just foolish attempts at jokes. I find them completely un-funny, but since I dislike April Fool's day with every fiber of my being, most jokes on this day are not funny to me!
Tonight is Ghost Hunters! Gotta love those TAPS boys! And since one of them (Tango) is from NJ.....gotta love them evem more!
Loving what you said about Kelly being dropped on her head a few times too many! I think I spit out water on my screen! How about a warning next time?
What about Dancing With the Stars? Huh? Huh? Gilles Marini.....OMG. He makes me melt. And his dancing is fantastic to boot. And his wife is completely beautiful. He's the whole package, baby.
Glad to see "the Woz" gone. He was fun for a week. Then it became a joke. Holly Madison is gone, and I am glad. Yes, she was a trooper. Yes, she came at the last minute. But heaven help her, that girl cannot dance. And I can't get visions of her with Hefner out of my head when I see her. I need to bleach my brain after she dances. I am hoping for a Gilles/Cheryl win. They bring out the best in each other.
Onto my favorite topic.....TWILIGHT! Lainey Gossip says Rob Pattinson filmed some scenes today with Kristen Stewart. No pic for proof, but she's been pretty dead on lately. She's a twi-hater, but I'll go to her site to satisfy my cravings for all things Twilight. Yes, I'm clearly obsessed. Hey, admitting it is the first step! I am thrilled with the casting of the wolf pack. The guys look great and it seems a lot of thought went into the casting. It gives me hope for a good end product in New Moon, despite the hurried schedule.
There have also been tons of April Fool's jokes going around saying Rob is quitting movies in 2010. Thankfully, these are just foolish attempts at jokes. I find them completely un-funny, but since I dislike April Fool's day with every fiber of my being, most jokes on this day are not funny to me!
Tonight is Ghost Hunters! Gotta love those TAPS boys! And since one of them (Tango) is from NJ.....gotta love them evem more!
Guilty Pleasures: Wednesday's Recap
My guiltiest pleasure at the moment is Real Housewives of New York City. Which is weird, because all of the other Real Housewives shows really irritate me. Orange County and Atlanta wives are just not people who I can invest time in. But for some reason, those NYC wives have sucked me in!
So last night was the big showdown between Kelly Bensimon and Bethenny Frankel. Let me preface my report by saying that it is quite obvious Kelly has been dropped on her head one too many times. That woman is insane. So when I saw the commercial of the big "showdown" I was hoping that maybe Kelly would redeem herself. That maybe, just maybe, the commerical editing would just be something to draw viewers in. Oh how wrong I was.
First, let me say Bethenny was insane to stay for a half hour waiting on Kelly to show up. After 10 minutes, I would have been gone. There's no excuse for that sort of late arrival. But not only did little miss Kelly arrive a half hour late, she immediately starts in on Bethenny and her rude behavior. Rude behavior?!?! Pot, Kettle. Kettle, Pot. Sheesh. To invite someone out for a drink, immediately tell them you're NOT friends, and then proceed to babble like an idiot is something best left to high schoolers Kelly.
Her outlandish, obnoxious behavior toward Bethenny was at best inexcusable. An obvious cry for attention.
Elsewhere in NYC, Mario got weird. Like really weird. We didn't see much of him in the first season, and obviously he's trying to change that this season. I realize, to be married to Ramona you need to have a thick skin and be practically deaf, but there's something else going on with this guy. The fact that he can't let this tennis match thing with Jill go is beyond me. Again, what grade are we in people? His level of immaturity is incredible, especially considering his line of work. Yikes.
Simon and Alex had a great round with Ramona and Mario as well. While not my favorite couple by any means, Simon sure gave Ramona what for in her obvious hypocrisy over the photo's Alex took before they were even "friends" (and I do use that term loosely). Ramona talks about being embarassed by those photos. She should be embarassed by her behavior. Unfortunately, she doesn't think anything is wrong with the way she acts. Poor Ramona. I think this whole anger over Alex's photo session was BS anyway. I mean, it was almost like they were trying to make up a reason to be angry with the Van Kempen clan. Pathetic.
Not much else happened except a lot of the usual self adoration and promotion that happens in every episode. It will be interesting to see where Kelly's role goes from here. I think that girl did herself a world of hurt...
So last night was the big showdown between Kelly Bensimon and Bethenny Frankel. Let me preface my report by saying that it is quite obvious Kelly has been dropped on her head one too many times. That woman is insane. So when I saw the commercial of the big "showdown" I was hoping that maybe Kelly would redeem herself. That maybe, just maybe, the commerical editing would just be something to draw viewers in. Oh how wrong I was.
First, let me say Bethenny was insane to stay for a half hour waiting on Kelly to show up. After 10 minutes, I would have been gone. There's no excuse for that sort of late arrival. But not only did little miss Kelly arrive a half hour late, she immediately starts in on Bethenny and her rude behavior. Rude behavior?!?! Pot, Kettle. Kettle, Pot. Sheesh. To invite someone out for a drink, immediately tell them you're NOT friends, and then proceed to babble like an idiot is something best left to high schoolers Kelly.
Her outlandish, obnoxious behavior toward Bethenny was at best inexcusable. An obvious cry for attention.
Elsewhere in NYC, Mario got weird. Like really weird. We didn't see much of him in the first season, and obviously he's trying to change that this season. I realize, to be married to Ramona you need to have a thick skin and be practically deaf, but there's something else going on with this guy. The fact that he can't let this tennis match thing with Jill go is beyond me. Again, what grade are we in people? His level of immaturity is incredible, especially considering his line of work. Yikes.
Simon and Alex had a great round with Ramona and Mario as well. While not my favorite couple by any means, Simon sure gave Ramona what for in her obvious hypocrisy over the photo's Alex took before they were even "friends" (and I do use that term loosely). Ramona talks about being embarassed by those photos. She should be embarassed by her behavior. Unfortunately, she doesn't think anything is wrong with the way she acts. Poor Ramona. I think this whole anger over Alex's photo session was BS anyway. I mean, it was almost like they were trying to make up a reason to be angry with the Van Kempen clan. Pathetic.
Not much else happened except a lot of the usual self adoration and promotion that happens in every episode. It will be interesting to see where Kelly's role goes from here. I think that girl did herself a world of hurt...
Twilight Casting News
In case you live under a rock, or have your fingers in your ears every time someone mentions the phenomenon that is the Twilight Saga, there have been some recent additions to the cast for the next installment of the series. In my opinion there are some really great choices, and some really not so great choices.
First up is the "wolf pack." Summit Entertainment revealed the names of the Jacob's (Taylor Lautner) wolf pack as Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz (Swoon worthy!), Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman.
After seeing pictures of the new "pack" I can honestly say at least they look the part. All Native American, all rather good looking, and all pretty large in appearance. So that's a huge plus! You can see their photo's here.
In other casting news, Dakota Fanning was finally confirmed for the role of Jane, which I think is brilliant! She has that ethereal, almost undead look about her. I also happen to think she's a wonderful actress. I'm almost always mesmerized by her performances.
In the not so great casting department, it looks as if Jamie Campbell-Bower, best known for his role as Anthony in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, has been cast as Alec. Now most people are complaining because he looks too young. But I think people are forgetting that the book never really reveals the age at which he was turned, so he could have been 12 for all we know. My beef is that he absolutely drove me up the wall in Sweeney Todd. By the end of the movie, I was hoping he would be a victim. I swear his wailing "Jooooaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnaaa" was like an ice pick through my eyeball after two and a half hours. Ugh. Hopefully, his turn as a creepy vampire will be better. At least he won't be singing.
First up is the "wolf pack." Summit Entertainment revealed the names of the Jacob's (Taylor Lautner) wolf pack as Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz (Swoon worthy!), Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman.
After seeing pictures of the new "pack" I can honestly say at least they look the part. All Native American, all rather good looking, and all pretty large in appearance. So that's a huge plus! You can see their photo's here.
In other casting news, Dakota Fanning was finally confirmed for the role of Jane, which I think is brilliant! She has that ethereal, almost undead look about her. I also happen to think she's a wonderful actress. I'm almost always mesmerized by her performances.
In the not so great casting department, it looks as if Jamie Campbell-Bower, best known for his role as Anthony in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, has been cast as Alec. Now most people are complaining because he looks too young. But I think people are forgetting that the book never really reveals the age at which he was turned, so he could have been 12 for all we know. My beef is that he absolutely drove me up the wall in Sweeney Todd. By the end of the movie, I was hoping he would be a victim. I swear his wailing "Jooooaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnaaa" was like an ice pick through my eyeball after two and a half hours. Ugh. Hopefully, his turn as a creepy vampire will be better. At least he won't be singing.
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