Momma Spears and her less loved son, Small Fry, took a stroll through the singer’s Malibu home on Monday.
From afar….he sure looks special!
[Images via Britney CL.]
Britney Shows Off The Other One (Sorta)
May 15th, 2007If You Are Easily Offended….
May 15th, 2007Then do not CLICK HERE!
The Almost Princess Almost Puss
May 15th, 2007
Kate Middleton remains ladylike in London on Monday night, despite the aggressive paparazzi angling for a shot of the vajayjay.
Sangina’s Disastrous Appearance
May 15th, 2007No love for Sangina!
The much mocked American Idol reject was a surprise guest at a big radio concert in Seattle earlier this week called “Girls Night Out.”
Somebody with a wicked sense of humor thought it’d be really funny to have Gina come out with some drag queens while they lipsynched to It’s Raining Men.
Organizers probably didn’t expect Sangina to get booed and stand there like a sheep before slaughter.
Such an awkward appearance!
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And The Winning Name Is…..
May 15th, 2007
Would You Like a Little Gossip With That Review?
May 15th, 2007Filed under: Celebrities and Controversy, Cinematical Indie
Should a movie review include references to gossip or buzz surrounding the celebrities or filmmakers involved with that movie? That's the issue that the Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) is pondering this week on the AWFJ blog. For example, a number of Georgia Rule reviews have included sly mentions of co-star Lindsay Lohan's personal life, or reminders about the rumors about her behavior on the set of that film. AWFJ isn't only considering salacious gossip, though, but also discussing whether references to the late actress/director Adrienne Shelly's life (and death) are appropriate when reviewing Waitress. The film critics and journalists responding on the AWFJ site have a variety of opinions that are well worth reading. Some reviewers note that Waitress may be receiving "softball" reviews because critics have been influenced by their feelings about Shelly's tragic death. The AWFJ members are more divided on whether it's appropriate to mention gossip about Lohan -- some feel that comparisons can be drawn between the actress and the character she plays. I'd argue that even though we are surely affected by rumors or news about a cast or crew member, and that it is impossible to be unbiased, we should at least try to be as fair as we can. Rehashing celebrity gossip seems to decrease the perception of fairness in the eyes of readers -- sometimes it even seems like a cheap shot.
So what do you think? Does it bother you to read celebrity gossip, news or buzz in a movie review, or does that add welcome spice and entertainment to the piece? AWFJ doesn't have space for comments on their blog, but Cinematical does ... so feel free to share your thoughts about this issue here.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Spielberg and Jackson and Tintin, oh my
May 15th, 2007
Variety reports that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson are planning to join forces for a trilogy of digitally animated motion-capture Tintin movies. Blistering blue barnacles! Now, maybe the zygote movie-geeks at Cinemablend have no idea who Tintin is, but for those of us whose memory doesn't screech to a halt at 1993, this is interesting news. The Tintin books represent some of the best drawn comic art of all time and the stories have a weird boys-own-adventure coolness that remain untarnished after all these years. Plans call for Jackson and Spielberg to each direct one film, with the third film up for grabs at this point; Jackson's special-effects house, WETA Digital, has produced a 20-minute test reel that apparently has given the filmmakers confidence to move forward. Nothing's going to happen on this for a while, and, yes, maybe Herge is rolling in his grave, but full speed ahead, gentlemen.
Rumors are flying that Matt Damon may be out as the young James T. Kirk in the next "Star Trek" movie and that Ryan Gosling may be interested. A closer examination reveals that said rumors have the solidity of a Klingon taco-wrapper in an interstellar photon storm. Damon hasn't even been cast. J. J. Abrams of "Alias" and "Lost" is directing, though, and I do like the notion of James McAvoy ("The Last King of Scotland") as the young Scotty.
Cannes is gearing up. Wesley and I aren't going (chagrin) but Variety's there, of course, as is IndieWire, as is Premiere's Glenn Kenny, and a whole lot of blogs. We'll be posting the most interesting findings as the fest goes forard. Non, je ne regrette rien.
