Cate Blanchett just cringed at her "Elizabeth" best-actress clip. I know the feeling, Cate. But seriously: who's picking the clips this year? Who doing the voting? Marion Cotillard just won, which feels kind of miraculous. I'm shocked. But not as shocked as she was. She thanked love. She said they really were angels in Los Angeles. The French have such an enviable sense of romance. Even better: Did anybody catch a teary Amy Ryan smiling a few rows behind Cotillard's man?
Archive for February, 2008
80th Oscars, 10:10
Sunday, February 24th, 200880th Oscars, 9:56
Sunday, February 24th, 2008I know Kristen Chenoweth is, like, this Broadway goddess and all, but she's way too polished for a song like that. It's the only further insult to Amy Adams injury.
Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill really do seem like they stopped by the Oscars on the way to some cousin's bar mitzvah. But their Halle Berry-Judi Dench shtick is sort of charming.
"The Bourne Ultimatum" just deservedly won the sound awards - one of the winners made a joke about kissing "Halle Berry" that would have made him Adrien Brody.
80th Oscars, 9:51
Sunday, February 24th, 2008The how-the-we-vote reel is like a "News Hour" segment, with some laughs.
Sorry, it's only right now sinking in: Tilda Swinton? For real? As my friend Mark said: All she did in that movie was sweat.
80th Oscars, 9:44
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Hold it. Hold it. Jessica Alba is the "always wonderful Jessica Alba?" Is the Maxim staff writing the introductions? Or, better yet, the grandparents of the Maxim staff?
Who let the Coen brothers out of the teachers' lounge?
Oh, no it's Sid Ganis. I'm going to the bathroom. I smell more clips.
80th Oscars, 9:33
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Owen "Drillbit Taylor" Wilson surfaces. He's no frills this evening. Seriousness does not become him.
So here comes Alan Arkin to give the supporting actress Oscar to, well, whom?
Whoa! It's Tilda Swinton! Holy cow. That's amazing. Her speech is cooler than I thought her performance was. But Tilda Swinton? The White Witch of Narnia has an Oscar. Now the world gets to wonder: Who's that tall skinny lady with the seal-hide dress?
New Mom Jennifer Lopez Is ‘Over the Moon!’
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
First-time mom Jennifer Lopez, who welcomed twins Friday with husband Marc Anthony is “doing great,” a friend of the family says.
“She is so happy right now. Everything is wonderful. She is beyond thrilled to become a mom,” says the friend. “She is over the moon.” And the same goes for Anthony: “Here he is – he got the girl of his dreams and now she’s the mother of his children.”
And, after wanting to be a mother for a long time, adds the friend, “This is a turning point in Jennifer’s life. It’s a dream come true. She loves those babies.”
Advice From the Stars
Meanwhile, celebs are showering Lopez with advice for motherhood. Famous foodie Rachael Ray suggested that the new mom “definitely indulge in the food she craves.” Even better? “Have Marc prepare it for her,” says Ray. “That would make it super special. I know how that makes a woman feel.”
And at the L.A. Confidential lunch for Kate Beckinsale on Friday, fellow new mom Ali Landry passed on these words of wisdom: “Get ready for the most amazing ride of your life. You don’t even understand it until they’re in your arms. It’s amazing.”
Guest of honor Beckinsale was more practical. “Get some sleep now,” she advised. “You’ll never sleep again!”
And true to her American Idol persona, Paula Abdul just had warm wishes for the new mom. “I am so happy for her,” said Abdul. “She is so maternal by nature. To see that happen for someone who deserves that … congratulations to her. I’m really happy.”
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Review – Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Richie Davies
The problem facing anybody who enters the Alien and Predator franchise is the expectation of the films’ cult-like following. The Aliens anthology boasts a wealth of significant input, from Ridley Scott, James Cameron and young wipper-snapper David Fincher, and in that sense has a lot to lose (granted, Alien Resurrection and AVP tainted the body of work). The Predator franchise, despite its immense following (myself included), must be perceived as an example of schlock Horror that it clearly is (entertaining nonetheless).
Audio Review – Juno (2007)
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Dave Corkery
Now that I’ve finally figured out how to get audio on the site, here’s a review of Juno I did for Spin FM’s ‘We Love Movies’ a couple of weeks back.
The ‘Cult Corner’ feature that the presenter, Gordon Hayden mentions at the end is a regular series that we’ve been doing, which focuses on a different cult film every week. Now that The CinemATTIC has entered this new and terrifying era of audio interactivity, I will be uploading an episode of the cult corner every two weeks as they air. The first three will be up over the next couple of days, starting with Escape from New York.
Photo Release — Brian Evans Book `Never A Dull Moment' Coming to Book Stores
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Evans, a big band singer who began his career on television shows ranging from "Full House" to "Beverly Hills, 90210" is writing his autobiography.
Fresh Modern Trends With Old Hollywood Flare Fashion Show Adds Extra Glamour to Charles Drew University's Oscar Night America Gala
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The excitement and glamour of Hollywood is brewing as the final preparations come together for Sunday's February 24, 2008 Oscar Night(r) America Los Angeles Charity Gala, hosted by Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) at Los Angeles' historic Union Station.
