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Two more will be posted tomorrow. I am too tired to finish this group of five. So you get three.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ed, Dennis, and Brad
The Top 100 Countdown, the Actors of the Aughts, has resumed. It'll be happening daily now until we finish with numero uno. Where were we? OK... "Pollock" himself, Ed Harris, Angelina's boytoy Brad Pitt, and comeback kid man Dennis Quaid kick this round off...
Read the Rest...
Two more will be posted tomorrow. I am too tired to finish this group of five. So you get three.
Must. Sleep. Now.
Read the Rest...
Two more will be posted tomorrow. I am too tired to finish this group of five. So you get three.
Must. Sleep. Now.
Ed, Dennis, and Brad
The Top 100 Countdown, the Actors of the Aughts, has resumed. It'll be happening daily now until we finish with numero uno. Where were we? OK... "Pollock" himself, Ed Harris, Angelina's boytoy Brad Pitt, and comeback kid man Dennis Quaid kick this round off...
Read the Rest...
Two more will be posted tomorrow. I am too tired to finish this group of five. So you get three.
Must. Sleep. Now.
Read the Rest...
Two more will be posted tomorrow. I am too tired to finish this group of five. So you get three.
Must. Sleep. Now.
Weekly Movie Horoscope
I'm here once again to read the stars and give you guidance. Though this week should technically be all about ME (it being my birthday week) I'm such a giver that this horoscope is still all for you. I'm not even going to work in an obnoxious theme about which gift you should buy me to prove that you really love me. Instead, since the weather is suddenly very warm, we're using movie stars, beaches, pools, and sunny film reminders for each sign.
Bask in it!
Weekly Movie Horoscope
May 31st to June 6thNathaniel's Birthday Summer Begins Edition
Aries (3.21-4.19)
You may be feeling as bold and impulsive as DeDe poolside in The Opposite of Sex. But before you charge into something messy like seducing your brothers boyfriend, think it over: you want to be clear about your feelings. These things have ripples, you know. Otherwise you're at the top of your game. Even when you're reckless, you're charming this week.
Taurus (4.20-5.20)
With Venus taking up residence in your sun sign for a good stretch, it's a great time to treat yourself well. Even if you haven't a penny to your name currently, feel as entitled and gorgeous and worldly as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley. Stay positive and avoid pledging your well-known loyalties too quickly and you'll entirely avoid their unhappy ending.
Gemini (5.21-6.20)
With Venus in your chart you may find yourself extra spacey and day-dreaming this week. You might discover yet another personality in yourself (I know!) like 'chicklet' did in Psycho Beach Party. Pay attention to these dreams but don't sleep in. Amazing personal changes are coming and you need to stay alert, wide-eyed, and open to them.
Cancer (6.21-7.22)
To your left is one of the most popular film stills from Liz Taylor's entire career. It's from Suddenly Last Summer but that photo-op is misleading. Liz isn't enjoying her life at the beach much in that gothic, twisted drama. Your challenge: Don't punish yourself or be controlled by someone else this week. That way lies madness. Focus on leisure and socializing, only the rewarding kind.
Leo (7.23-8.22)
"Whoa!" All I can see when I look at you is Keanu "Johnny Utah" Reeves in Point Break. Recognition is coming your way. Maybe you'll solve a complicated case? Both Venus and Mars are on your side so you'll be pumping with adrenaline and ready for extreme leaps and roars. Try to see past the surface with people. They may be hiding something. Added bonus this week: You look sensational when wet.
Virgo (8.23-9.22)
You've reached Heaven's Mouth. Make like Ana, Tenoch, and Julio in Y Tu Mama Tambien and soak it all in (even if that feels a bit risque). Passionate surprises in your lovelife await. Be open-minded and willing to negotiate and opportunities for fun in the sun (figuratively or literally who cares) will be abundant.
Libra (9.23-10.22)
This is a strong week for you with finances. Money matters and you need to make smart decisions. But that's boring. So let's talk about your love life. The energy is great for a passionate embrace on the beach like Deborah Kerr & Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity. Don't worry about the messiness of it all: sand in your swimsuit is a small price to pay for pleasure.
Scorpio (10.23-11.21)
Mars is approaching your solar chart (first time in two years) so turn on the charm and you'll see plenty of action. Don't make a big deal out of obstacles. Think Joe/Josephine/Junior in Some Like It Hot. You're even sneakier and more willful than Tony Curtis so you'll land your own Marilyn, whoever that may be. If you have to dress in drag or pretend you're a millionaire to do so, so what?
Sagittarius (11.22-12.21)
Work, work, work! Fun, Fun, Fun! Find energy for both and you'll bloom. Cameron Diaz does in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. She has to sell some pretty clunky double entendres while dripping wet with surfboard in hand, but sell them she does. With a huge grin. It's a job but she's having a ball doing it. It's also a great week for travel so suit up or plan ahead.
Capricorn (12.22-1.19)
Your can-do efforts will be nigh unstoppable this week. You could even survive in your own Blue Lagoon. And you'd be a lot more smarter and more resourceful about it than Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields I'll tell you that. It's a perfect week for you to tie up loose ends --swimming naked can wait.
Aquarius (1.20-2.18)
Patience is a virtue Aquarian and so is balance. It can be tricky to balance the needs of a big career and a lifelong friend in need but if Bette Midler can do it in Beaches for collagen-lipped Barbara Hershey you can make time for both, too. Stay positive and generous and this summer will glow in your memory for a long time to come. That's the story of. That's the glory of love.
Pisces (2.19-3.20)
With the temperatures rising, careful not to overexert yourself. Anything could happen so stay hydrated, watery one. Rather than point to something similar to you I'll point to a talisman of warning. Should you come across a wet, horny, luscious barely-clad thing like Gael Garcia Bernal in Bad Education be on your guard and trust your intuition. People are not always what they seem.
As always, if you have a movie-loving friend in need of guidance, let them know about these weekly horoscopes. Share the film experience.
tags: movies, film, celebrities, horoscope, zodiac, beach, summer
Bask in it!
Weekly Movie Horoscope
May 31st to June 6th
Aries (3.21-4.19)You may be feeling as bold and impulsive as DeDe poolside in The Opposite of Sex. But before you charge into something messy like seducing your brothers boyfriend, think it over: you want to be clear about your feelings. These things have ripples, you know. Otherwise you're at the top of your game. Even when you're reckless, you're charming this week.
Taurus (4.20-5.20)With Venus taking up residence in your sun sign for a good stretch, it's a great time to treat yourself well. Even if you haven't a penny to your name currently, feel as entitled and gorgeous and worldly as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley. Stay positive and avoid pledging your well-known loyalties too quickly and you'll entirely avoid their unhappy ending.
Gemini (5.21-6.20)With Venus in your chart you may find yourself extra spacey and day-dreaming this week. You might discover yet another personality in yourself (I know!) like 'chicklet' did in Psycho Beach Party. Pay attention to these dreams but don't sleep in. Amazing personal changes are coming and you need to stay alert, wide-eyed, and open to them.
Cancer (6.21-7.22)To your left is one of the most popular film stills from Liz Taylor's entire career. It's from Suddenly Last Summer but that photo-op is misleading. Liz isn't enjoying her life at the beach much in that gothic, twisted drama. Your challenge: Don't punish yourself or be controlled by someone else this week. That way lies madness. Focus on leisure and socializing, only the rewarding kind.
Leo (7.23-8.22)"Whoa!" All I can see when I look at you is Keanu "Johnny Utah" Reeves in Point Break. Recognition is coming your way. Maybe you'll solve a complicated case? Both Venus and Mars are on your side so you'll be pumping with adrenaline and ready for extreme leaps and roars. Try to see past the surface with people. They may be hiding something. Added bonus this week: You look sensational when wet.
Virgo (8.23-9.22)You've reached Heaven's Mouth. Make like Ana, Tenoch, and Julio in Y Tu Mama Tambien and soak it all in (even if that feels a bit risque). Passionate surprises in your lovelife await. Be open-minded and willing to negotiate and opportunities for fun in the sun (figuratively or literally who cares) will be abundant.
Libra (9.23-10.22)This is a strong week for you with finances. Money matters and you need to make smart decisions. But that's boring. So let's talk about your love life. The energy is great for a passionate embrace on the beach like Deborah Kerr & Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity. Don't worry about the messiness of it all: sand in your swimsuit is a small price to pay for pleasure.
Scorpio (10.23-11.21)Mars is approaching your solar chart (first time in two years) so turn on the charm and you'll see plenty of action. Don't make a big deal out of obstacles. Think Joe/Josephine/Junior in Some Like It Hot. You're even sneakier and more willful than Tony Curtis so you'll land your own Marilyn, whoever that may be. If you have to dress in drag or pretend you're a millionaire to do so, so what?
Sagittarius (11.22-12.21)Work, work, work! Fun, Fun, Fun! Find energy for both and you'll bloom. Cameron Diaz does in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. She has to sell some pretty clunky double entendres while dripping wet with surfboard in hand, but sell them she does. With a huge grin. It's a job but she's having a ball doing it. It's also a great week for travel so suit up or plan ahead.
Capricorn (12.22-1.19)Your can-do efforts will be nigh unstoppable this week. You could even survive in your own Blue Lagoon. And you'd be a lot more smarter and more resourceful about it than Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields I'll tell you that. It's a perfect week for you to tie up loose ends --swimming naked can wait.
Aquarius (1.20-2.18)Patience is a virtue Aquarian and so is balance. It can be tricky to balance the needs of a big career and a lifelong friend in need but if Bette Midler can do it in Beaches for collagen-lipped Barbara Hershey you can make time for both, too. Stay positive and generous and this summer will glow in your memory for a long time to come. That's the story of. That's the glory of love.
Pisces (2.19-3.20)With the temperatures rising, careful not to overexert yourself. Anything could happen so stay hydrated, watery one. Rather than point to something similar to you I'll point to a talisman of warning. Should you come across a wet, horny, luscious barely-clad thing like Gael Garcia Bernal in Bad Education be on your guard and trust your intuition. People are not always what they seem.
As always, if you have a movie-loving friend in need of guidance, let them know about these weekly horoscopes. Share the film experience.tags: movies, film, celebrities, horoscope, zodiac, beach, summer
Weekly Movie Horoscope
I'm here once again to read the stars and give you guidance. Though this week should technically be all about ME (it being my birthday week) I'm such a giver that this horoscope is still all for you. I'm not even going to work in an obnoxious theme about which gift you should buy me to prove that you really love me. Instead, since the weather is suddenly very warm, we're using movie stars, beaches, pools, and sunny film reminders for each sign.
Bask in it!
Weekly Movie Horoscope
May 31st to June 6thNathaniel's Birthday Summer Begins Edition
Aries (3.21-4.19)
You may be feeling as bold and impulsive as DeDe poolside in The Opposite of Sex. But before you charge into something messy like seducing your brothers boyfriend, think it over: you want to be clear about your feelings. These things have ripples, you know. Otherwise you're at the top of your game. Even when you're reckless, you're charming this week.
Taurus (4.20-5.20)
With Venus taking up residence in your sun sign for a good stretch, it's a great time to treat yourself well. Even if you haven't a penny to your name currently, feel as entitled and gorgeous and worldly as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley. Stay positive and avoid pledging your well-known loyalties too quickly and you'll entirely avoid their unhappy ending.
Gemini (5.21-6.20)
With Venus in your chart you may find yourself extra spacey and day-dreaming this week. You might discover yet another personality in yourself (I know!) like 'chicklet' did in Psycho Beach Party. Pay attention to these dreams but don't sleep in. Amazing personal changes are coming and you need to stay alert, wide-eyed, and open to them.
Cancer (6.21-7.22)
To your left is one of the most popular film stills from Liz Taylor's entire career. It's from Suddenly Last Summer but that photo-op is misleading. Liz isn't enjoying her life at the beach much in that gothic, twisted drama. Your challenge: Don't punish yourself or be controlled by someone else this week. That way lies madness. Focus on leisure and socializing, only the rewarding kind.
Leo (7.23-8.22)
"Whoa!" All I can see when I look at you is Keanu "Johnny Utah" Reeves in Point Break. Recognition is coming your way. Maybe you'll solve a complicated case? Both Venus and Mars are on your side so you'll be pumping with adrenaline and ready for extreme leaps and roars. Try to see past the surface with people. They may be hiding something. Added bonus this week: You look sensational when wet.
Virgo (8.23-9.22)
You've reached Heaven's Mouth. Make like Ana, Tenoch, and Julio in Y Tu Mama Tambien and soak it all in (even if that feels a bit risque). Passionate surprises in your lovelife await. Be open-minded and willing to negotiate and opportunities for fun in the sun (figuratively or literally who cares) will be abundant.
Libra (9.23-10.22)
This is a strong week for you with finances. Money matters and you need to make smart decisions. But that's boring. So let's talk about your love life. The energy is great for a passionate embrace on the beach like Deborah Kerr & Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity. Don't worry about the messiness of it all: sand in your swimsuit is a small price to pay for pleasure.
Scorpio (10.23-11.21)
Mars is approaching your solar chart (first time in two years) so turn on the charm and you'll see plenty of action. Don't make a big deal out of obstacles. Think Joe/Josephine/Junior in Some Like It Hot. You're even sneakier and more willful than Tony Curtis so you'll land your own Marilyn, whoever that may be. If you have to dress in drag or pretend you're a millionaire to do so, so what?
Sagittarius (11.22-12.21)
Work, work, work! Fun, Fun, Fun! Find energy for both and you'll bloom. Cameron Diaz does in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. She has to sell some pretty clunky double entendres while dripping wet with surfboard in hand, but sell them she does. With a huge grin. It's a job but she's having a ball doing it. It's also a great week for travel so suit up or plan ahead.
Capricorn (12.22-1.19)
Your can-do efforts will be nigh unstoppable this week. You could even survive in your own Blue Lagoon. And you'd be a lot more smarter and more resourceful about it than Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields I'll tell you that. It's a perfect week for you to tie up loose ends --swimming naked can wait.
Aquarius (1.20-2.18)
Patience is a virtue Aquarian and so is balance. It can be tricky to balance the needs of a big career and a lifelong friend in need but if Bette Midler can do it in Beaches for collagen-lipped Barbara Hershey you can make time for both, too. Stay positive and generous and this summer will glow in your memory for a long time to come. That's the story of. That's the glory of love.
Pisces (2.19-3.20)
With the temperatures rising, careful not to overexert yourself. Anything could happen so stay hydrated, watery one. Rather than point to something similar to you I'll point to a talisman of warning. Should you come across a wet, horny, luscious barely-clad thing like Gael Garcia Bernal in Bad Education be on your guard and trust your intuition. People are not always what they seem.
As always, if you have a movie-loving friend in need of guidance, let them know about these weekly horoscopes. Share the film experience.
tags: movies, film, celebrities, horoscope, zodiac, beach, summer
Bask in it!
Weekly Movie Horoscope
May 31st to June 6th
Aries (3.21-4.19)You may be feeling as bold and impulsive as DeDe poolside in The Opposite of Sex. But before you charge into something messy like seducing your brothers boyfriend, think it over: you want to be clear about your feelings. These things have ripples, you know. Otherwise you're at the top of your game. Even when you're reckless, you're charming this week.
Taurus (4.20-5.20)With Venus taking up residence in your sun sign for a good stretch, it's a great time to treat yourself well. Even if you haven't a penny to your name currently, feel as entitled and gorgeous and worldly as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley. Stay positive and avoid pledging your well-known loyalties too quickly and you'll entirely avoid their unhappy ending.
Gemini (5.21-6.20)With Venus in your chart you may find yourself extra spacey and day-dreaming this week. You might discover yet another personality in yourself (I know!) like 'chicklet' did in Psycho Beach Party. Pay attention to these dreams but don't sleep in. Amazing personal changes are coming and you need to stay alert, wide-eyed, and open to them.
Cancer (6.21-7.22)To your left is one of the most popular film stills from Liz Taylor's entire career. It's from Suddenly Last Summer but that photo-op is misleading. Liz isn't enjoying her life at the beach much in that gothic, twisted drama. Your challenge: Don't punish yourself or be controlled by someone else this week. That way lies madness. Focus on leisure and socializing, only the rewarding kind.
Leo (7.23-8.22)"Whoa!" All I can see when I look at you is Keanu "Johnny Utah" Reeves in Point Break. Recognition is coming your way. Maybe you'll solve a complicated case? Both Venus and Mars are on your side so you'll be pumping with adrenaline and ready for extreme leaps and roars. Try to see past the surface with people. They may be hiding something. Added bonus this week: You look sensational when wet.
Virgo (8.23-9.22)You've reached Heaven's Mouth. Make like Ana, Tenoch, and Julio in Y Tu Mama Tambien and soak it all in (even if that feels a bit risque). Passionate surprises in your lovelife await. Be open-minded and willing to negotiate and opportunities for fun in the sun (figuratively or literally who cares) will be abundant.
Libra (9.23-10.22)This is a strong week for you with finances. Money matters and you need to make smart decisions. But that's boring. So let's talk about your love life. The energy is great for a passionate embrace on the beach like Deborah Kerr & Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity. Don't worry about the messiness of it all: sand in your swimsuit is a small price to pay for pleasure.
Scorpio (10.23-11.21)Mars is approaching your solar chart (first time in two years) so turn on the charm and you'll see plenty of action. Don't make a big deal out of obstacles. Think Joe/Josephine/Junior in Some Like It Hot. You're even sneakier and more willful than Tony Curtis so you'll land your own Marilyn, whoever that may be. If you have to dress in drag or pretend you're a millionaire to do so, so what?
Sagittarius (11.22-12.21)Work, work, work! Fun, Fun, Fun! Find energy for both and you'll bloom. Cameron Diaz does in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. She has to sell some pretty clunky double entendres while dripping wet with surfboard in hand, but sell them she does. With a huge grin. It's a job but she's having a ball doing it. It's also a great week for travel so suit up or plan ahead.
Capricorn (12.22-1.19)Your can-do efforts will be nigh unstoppable this week. You could even survive in your own Blue Lagoon. And you'd be a lot more smarter and more resourceful about it than Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields I'll tell you that. It's a perfect week for you to tie up loose ends --swimming naked can wait.
Aquarius (1.20-2.18)Patience is a virtue Aquarian and so is balance. It can be tricky to balance the needs of a big career and a lifelong friend in need but if Bette Midler can do it in Beaches for collagen-lipped Barbara Hershey you can make time for both, too. Stay positive and generous and this summer will glow in your memory for a long time to come. That's the story of. That's the glory of love.
Pisces (2.19-3.20)With the temperatures rising, careful not to overexert yourself. Anything could happen so stay hydrated, watery one. Rather than point to something similar to you I'll point to a talisman of warning. Should you come across a wet, horny, luscious barely-clad thing like Gael Garcia Bernal in Bad Education be on your guard and trust your intuition. People are not always what they seem.
As always, if you have a movie-loving friend in need of guidance, let them know about these weekly horoscopes. Share the film experience.tags: movies, film, celebrities, horoscope, zodiac, beach, summer
Linkarhthym
they're serenading me
Blather Blog 'A Personal Pet Shop Boys Retrospective.' I should do one of these for Madonna. She really does provide the soundtrack to my life.
Hollywood Rag on Mariah Carey's $1 Billion Legs. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but I hardly think her legs are the reason for her appeal. Isn't it her vocal chords and her weird girliewoman ("Butterfly" "Glitter" "Charm Bracelet" etc... *gag*) psyche.
popbytes has the Brittany Murphy video for that track I linked to earlier 'faster kill brittanycat' --I heart Brittany Murphy. Let's hope she has a bigger role in Sin City 2
oh and yeah, this is a movie blog, so...
Nicks Flick Picks has discovered the perfect Oscar shortlist: Best Actress, 1974.
Blather Blog 'A Personal Pet Shop Boys Retrospective.' I should do one of these for Madonna. She really does provide the soundtrack to my life.
Hollywood Rag on Mariah Carey's $1 Billion Legs. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but I hardly think her legs are the reason for her appeal. Isn't it her vocal chords and her weird girliewoman ("Butterfly" "Glitter" "Charm Bracelet" etc... *gag*) psyche.
popbytes has the Brittany Murphy video for that track I linked to earlier 'faster kill brittanycat' --I heart Brittany Murphy. Let's hope she has a bigger role in Sin City 2
oh and yeah, this is a movie blog, so...
Nicks Flick Picks has discovered the perfect Oscar shortlist: Best Actress, 1974.
Linkarhthym
they're serenading me
Blather Blog 'A Personal Pet Shop Boys Retrospective.' I should do one of these for Madonna. She really does provide the soundtrack to my life.
Hollywood Rag on Mariah Carey's $1 Billion Legs. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but I hardly think her legs are the reason for her appeal. Isn't it her vocal chords and her weird girliewoman ("Butterfly" "Glitter" "Charm Bracelet" etc... *gag*) psyche.
popbytes has the Brittany Murphy video for that track I linked to earlier 'faster kill brittanycat' --I heart Brittany Murphy. Let's hope she has a bigger role in Sin City 2
oh and yeah, this is a movie blog, so...
Nicks Flick Picks has discovered the perfect Oscar shortlist: Best Actress, 1974.
Blather Blog 'A Personal Pet Shop Boys Retrospective.' I should do one of these for Madonna. She really does provide the soundtrack to my life.
Hollywood Rag on Mariah Carey's $1 Billion Legs. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but I hardly think her legs are the reason for her appeal. Isn't it her vocal chords and her weird girliewoman ("Butterfly" "Glitter" "Charm Bracelet" etc... *gag*) psyche.
popbytes has the Brittany Murphy video for that track I linked to earlier 'faster kill brittanycat' --I heart Brittany Murphy. Let's hope she has a bigger role in Sin City 2
oh and yeah, this is a movie blog, so...
Nicks Flick Picks has discovered the perfect Oscar shortlist: Best Actress, 1974.
Modern? Yep. Fabulous? Undeniably.
Though I really hate to draw attention away from MY birthday... I really have to bow down before the ever inspirational ModFab which turns 2 today!
Go wish that super popular toddler a happy birthday. I mean it. Say something sweet in the comments. ModFab's also got a swell Boy George video post that will keep me busy for awhile today AND (as if this weren't enough giving) a preview of the new Broadway season (Audra! A Chorus Line!! Charles Busch!!!) .
Modern Fabulousity lives up to its name on a daily basis. I hope you're a regular.
Go wish that super popular toddler a happy birthday. I mean it. Say something sweet in the comments. ModFab's also got a swell Boy George video post that will keep me busy for awhile today AND (as if this weren't enough giving) a preview of the new Broadway season (Audra! A Chorus Line!! Charles Busch!!!) .
Modern Fabulousity lives up to its name on a daily basis. I hope you're a regular.
Modern? Yep. Fabulous? Undeniably.
Though I really hate to draw attention away from MY birthday... I really have to bow down before the ever inspirational ModFab which turns 2 today!
Go wish that super popular toddler a happy birthday. I mean it. Say something sweet in the comments. ModFab's also got a swell Boy George video post that will keep me busy for awhile today AND (as if this weren't enough giving) a preview of the new Broadway season (Audra! A Chorus Line!! Charles Busch!!!) .
Modern Fabulousity lives up to its name on a daily basis. I hope you're a regular.
Go wish that super popular toddler a happy birthday. I mean it. Say something sweet in the comments. ModFab's also got a swell Boy George video post that will keep me busy for awhile today AND (as if this weren't enough giving) a preview of the new Broadway season (Audra! A Chorus Line!! Charles Busch!!!) .
Modern Fabulousity lives up to its name on a daily basis. I hope you're a regular.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
X-Moolah
So X-Men: The Last Stand, despite its suckiness, made a helluva lot of money over the weekend. That depresses me really. I knew it would do well. I'm not sad that it did well. I'm sad because Hollywood is stupid enough (just watch) to think this means that Brett Ratner was a great choice to direct.
Ed Wood coulda opened this thing huge. When it comes to the opening weekend of sequels, it's about three things: 1. The marketing. 2. The competition. 3. The previous film and the public's feelings about it. X-Men: The Last Stand had a decent marketing campaign, no wide opening competition (none whatsoever), and everyone and their dog loved X2. The giant opening was a no-brainer.
Credit for this opening weekend should go to Bryan Singer and the quality of X2. But Hollywood is dumb.
tags: movies, XMen, Comic Books, X-Men, Marvel, film, Box Office
Ed Wood coulda opened this thing huge. When it comes to the opening weekend of sequels, it's about three things: 1. The marketing. 2. The competition. 3. The previous film and the public's feelings about it. X-Men: The Last Stand had a decent marketing campaign, no wide opening competition (none whatsoever), and everyone and their dog loved X2. The giant opening was a no-brainer.
Credit for this opening weekend should go to Bryan Singer and the quality of X2. But Hollywood is dumb.
tags: movies, XMen, Comic Books, X-Men, Marvel, film, Box Office
X-Moolah
So X-Men: The Last Stand, despite its suckiness, made a helluva lot of money over the weekend. That depresses me really. I knew it would do well. I'm not sad that it did well. I'm sad because Hollywood is stupid enough (just watch) to think this means that Brett Ratner was a great choice to direct.
Ed Wood coulda opened this thing huge. When it comes to the opening weekend of sequels, it's about three things: 1. The marketing. 2. The competition. 3. The previous film and the public's feelings about it. X-Men: The Last Stand had a decent marketing campaign, no wide opening competition (none whatsoever), and everyone and their dog loved X2. The giant opening was a no-brainer.
Credit for this opening weekend should go to Bryan Singer and the quality of X2. But Hollywood is dumb.
tags: movies, XMen, Comic Books, X-Men, Marvel, film, Box Office
Ed Wood coulda opened this thing huge. When it comes to the opening weekend of sequels, it's about three things: 1. The marketing. 2. The competition. 3. The previous film and the public's feelings about it. X-Men: The Last Stand had a decent marketing campaign, no wide opening competition (none whatsoever), and everyone and their dog loved X2. The giant opening was a no-brainer.
Credit for this opening weekend should go to Bryan Singer and the quality of X2. But Hollywood is dumb.
tags: movies, XMen, Comic Books, X-Men, Marvel, film, Box Office
"Exploring" My Technical Difficulties
I was recently given the heads up that my blog has gone kinda haywire in Internet Explorer. I've erased my edited template and started from scratch with a standard template... but for whatever reason if you're looking at this blog in Explorer it doesn't seem to understand correct background colors, left aligned text, sidebar, etc...
I do apologize. I am a visual person and had no idea it was this hideous in IE. I promise you my blog is a "10" in Firefox and Safari. I am looking for a solution but for those readers on Explorer I HIGHLY suggest Firefox and Safari --they work so much better for everything --not just for looking at my little ol' blog.
I do apologize. I am a visual person and had no idea it was this hideous in IE. I promise you my blog is a "10" in Firefox and Safari. I am looking for a solution but for those readers on Explorer I HIGHLY suggest Firefox and Safari --they work so much better for everything --not just for looking at my little ol' blog.
"Exploring" My Technical Difficulties
I was recently given the heads up that my blog has gone kinda haywire in Internet Explorer. I've erased my edited template and started from scratch with a standard template... but for whatever reason if you're looking at this blog in Explorer it doesn't seem to understand correct background colors, left aligned text, sidebar, etc...
I do apologize. I am a visual person and had no idea it was this hideous in IE. I promise you my blog is a "10" in Firefox and Safari. I am looking for a solution but for those readers on Explorer I HIGHLY suggest Firefox and Safari --they work so much better for everything --not just for looking at my little ol' blog.
I do apologize. I am a visual person and had no idea it was this hideous in IE. I promise you my blog is a "10" in Firefox and Safari. I am looking for a solution but for those readers on Explorer I HIGHLY suggest Firefox and Safari --they work so much better for everything --not just for looking at my little ol' blog.
Bloody Brawl
That Actors Countdown that y'all are voting on is getting bloody. Right now there are three men battling for the top spot: Russell Crowe, Heath Ledger and Sean Penn. Only three votes separate their totals as I type. With nearly 600 votes counted so far it's that close. Crazy, right?
Javier Bardem is running a distant but strong fourth. He could surprise to take third place should his fans rally. Paul Giamatti is on his third round having advanced each time --he's finally collapsed from exhaustion in these polls but fifth place is likely. This will obviously be his last round, though. If the three leaders keep this up, they'll all be advancing to the final round in June.
Imagine these glistening sweaty brawls. Who should come out on top? Who should be pinned mercilessly on bottom for a good pummeling? You decide. It's up to your votes. This is the last week to log them. The poll can also be emailed should you want to call in reenforcements.
The countdown continues tomorrow as the top 25 begins... Stay tuned.
tags: Heath Ledger, Russell Crowe, movies, film
Javier Bardem is running a distant but strong fourth. He could surprise to take third place should his fans rally. Paul Giamatti is on his third round having advanced each time --he's finally collapsed from exhaustion in these polls but fifth place is likely. This will obviously be his last round, though. If the three leaders keep this up, they'll all be advancing to the final round in June.
Imagine these glistening sweaty brawls. Who should come out on top? Who should be pinned mercilessly on bottom for a good pummeling? You decide. It's up to your votes. This is the last week to log them. The poll can also be emailed should you want to call in reenforcements.
The countdown continues tomorrow as the top 25 begins... Stay tuned.
tags: Heath Ledger, Russell Crowe, movies, film
Bloody Brawl
That Actors Countdown that y'all are voting on is getting bloody. Right now there are three men battling for the top spot: Russell Crowe, Heath Ledger and Sean Penn. Only three votes separate their totals as I type. With nearly 600 votes counted so far it's that close. Crazy, right?
Javier Bardem is running a distant but strong fourth. He could surprise to take third place should his fans rally. Paul Giamatti is on his third round having advanced each time --he's finally collapsed from exhaustion in these polls but fifth place is likely. This will obviously be his last round, though. If the three leaders keep this up, they'll all be advancing to the final round in June.
Imagine these glistening sweaty brawls. Who should come out on top? Who should be pinned mercilessly on bottom for a good pummeling? You decide. It's up to your votes. This is the last week to log them. The poll can also be emailed should you want to call in reenforcements.
The countdown continues tomorrow as the top 25 begins... Stay tuned.
tags: Heath Ledger, Russell Crowe, movies, film
Javier Bardem is running a distant but strong fourth. He could surprise to take third place should his fans rally. Paul Giamatti is on his third round having advanced each time --he's finally collapsed from exhaustion in these polls but fifth place is likely. This will obviously be his last round, though. If the three leaders keep this up, they'll all be advancing to the final round in June.
Imagine these glistening sweaty brawls. Who should come out on top? Who should be pinned mercilessly on bottom for a good pummeling? You decide. It's up to your votes. This is the last week to log them. The poll can also be emailed should you want to call in reenforcements.
The countdown continues tomorrow as the top 25 begins... Stay tuned.
tags: Heath Ledger, Russell Crowe, movies, film
I Could Never Be Your YouTube
What you're looking at here is a preview clip / brief interview with Paul Rudd about macking on LaPfeiffer in the new film I Could Never Be Your Woman
This clip is a little romcom cutesy for my taste but I love Rudd's "YES" response to Michelle Pfeiffer's 'Mrs. Robinson' quoting. As I've written before buzz seems to be fairly positive about this but Amy Heckerling has made both very good (Clueless) and very bad (Loser) romcoms in the past so I'll withhold judgement for now. The cast is good. If the screenplay is clever this could be something. If it's not... at least we'll get to look at Rudd's cute mug and savor the Pfeifferian goodness.
Bad news though: the film's release has been pushed into the fall from its earlier July debut. Pfeiffer's comeback you'll have to wait even. longer. for. If you're holding your breath, dont. Curse that MGM/UA team... *sigh* I hope they know what they're doing but the past few years don't give me much faith in their distribution/marketing efforts.
(Thanks to readers David and George for the heads up.)
tags: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, movies, film
This clip is a little romcom cutesy for my taste but I love Rudd's "YES" response to Michelle Pfeiffer's 'Mrs. Robinson' quoting. As I've written before buzz seems to be fairly positive about this but Amy Heckerling has made both very good (Clueless) and very bad (Loser) romcoms in the past so I'll withhold judgement for now. The cast is good. If the screenplay is clever this could be something. If it's not... at least we'll get to look at Rudd's cute mug and savor the Pfeifferian goodness.
Bad news though: the film's release has been pushed into the fall from its earlier July debut. Pfeiffer's comeback you'll have to wait even. longer. for. If you're holding your breath, dont. Curse that MGM/UA team... *sigh* I hope they know what they're doing but the past few years don't give me much faith in their distribution/marketing efforts.
(Thanks to readers David and George for the heads up.)
tags: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, movies, film
I Could Never Be Your YouTube
What you're looking at here is a preview clip / brief interview with Paul Rudd about macking on LaPfeiffer in the new film I Could Never Be Your Woman
This clip is a little romcom cutesy for my taste but I love Rudd's "YES" response to Michelle Pfeiffer's 'Mrs. Robinson' quoting. As I've written before buzz seems to be fairly positive about this but Amy Heckerling has made both very good (Clueless) and very bad (Loser) romcoms in the past so I'll withhold judgement for now. The cast is good. If the screenplay is clever this could be something. If it's not... at least we'll get to look at Rudd's cute mug and savor the Pfeifferian goodness.
Bad news though: the film's release has been pushed into the fall from its earlier July debut. Pfeiffer's comeback you'll have to wait even. longer. for. If you're holding your breath, dont. Curse that MGM/UA team... *sigh* I hope they know what they're doing but the past few years don't give me much faith in their distribution/marketing efforts.
(Thanks to readers David and George for the heads up.)
tags: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, movies, film
This clip is a little romcom cutesy for my taste but I love Rudd's "YES" response to Michelle Pfeiffer's 'Mrs. Robinson' quoting. As I've written before buzz seems to be fairly positive about this but Amy Heckerling has made both very good (Clueless) and very bad (Loser) romcoms in the past so I'll withhold judgement for now. The cast is good. If the screenplay is clever this could be something. If it's not... at least we'll get to look at Rudd's cute mug and savor the Pfeifferian goodness.
Bad news though: the film's release has been pushed into the fall from its earlier July debut. Pfeiffer's comeback you'll have to wait even. longer. for. If you're holding your breath, dont. Curse that MGM/UA team... *sigh* I hope they know what they're doing but the past few years don't give me much faith in their distribution/marketing efforts.
(Thanks to readers David and George for the heads up.)
tags: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, movies, film
Blogosphere Multiplex: Thomas & Co.
Welcome to the Blogosphere Multiplex! Once a week I'll be nabbing a random blogger to grill with ten questions about their own film experience. These aren't necessarily film bloggers, just bloggers of note from around the sphere. First up, Thomas from Thomas & Co..
Thomas and I recently exchanged links. Like JLo some years back he's 'on the six' --i.e. he's a green liner here in Manhattan. I'm on the red across town. But never mind our geographical differences. Thomas & Co is a two time nominee for "best personal gay blog" -- I'm turning all shades of green as we speak. Not for my abandoned subway line but for the honors. How come I don't get nominated for anything? Anyway enough about me. Thomas first won me over praying for the death of Brandon Davis and invariably I dig gays with fierce politics.
10 Questions with Thomas
Nathaniel: How often do you go to the movies?
Thomas: As much as I love movies, hardly ever. I just can't help but think of all the dirty butts and greasy heads that have sat in those seats, not to mention the sticky floors. It's almost as bad as an adult movie theatre, but not sexy. I usually only go to art house screenings and openings of films friends have made. Otherwise, no f**king way. However, I will put my mouth around a strangers pole and blow. Double standard, no? That's America for you.
Nathaniel: A suggestion for a new name: "TMI & Co" -- kidding. OK name dropper, what's the best film you've seen recently that involved a friend?
Thomas: Well, "best" film, would have to be "Million $$$ Baby." My pal Margot played the mom. However, my favorite films to watch are the ones in which my BFF, Octavia, appear. We went to school together in middle, high, and univ. The last one I saw was "Beauty Shop." She always pops up in little comedic roles. I f**king die everytime she shows up on screen. One time, watching "Being John Malkovich," she made a cameo and I screamed and threw my popcorn in the air and then got in a bitch slap fight with a local critic sitting behind me. Then there are, of course, all of mis primos and their fabu work in the Latino Fan Club films. Muuuuahhh, chicos!
Nathaniel: I screamed and threw popcorn in the air during Malkovich too --or at least I did in my head. L-O-V-E that movie. Since we've just met you probably don't know about my aversion to Hilary Swank with whom your pal Margot has performed twice. But I forgive her. She's also worked with Nicole Kidman four times so that more than makes up for the guilt by Swank association I think. But I digress... How about actors you don't know. Favorites?
Thomas: Now, I don't know about your aversion to Swank, but w/o knowing, I kinda get it. I think there is something really vulgar about her. I don't know what it is, but I also get the feeling she is a voracious carnivore in regards to her career and life.
Hmmm. Favorite movie, or favorite actor? Well, I'll answer both. Movie: Ma Vie En Rose. It just brings me joy in a way no other film has, and then there is ANYTHING Almodovar. He could film himself pooping and I would love it. Actor: I'm such a huge Meryl fan (any "Cry in the Dark" fans out there?).
Nathaniel: You'll find many Meryl fans at the Film Experience. As for Almodovar, which is your favorite? I know it's difficult to choose but try.
Thomas: Okay, Okay. I feel like I'm not being faithful to my blind devotion to Pedro, but okay, damnit. I'll choose one just cuz you're making me. "Dark Habits," "Kika" (cuz she introduces herself whilst being raped - brilliant!) and "Bad Education" (pure Gael Garcia Bernal gratuity). That was one, right?
Oh shite, I spilled my vodka stinger! *hiccup* ps - to all you other Almodovar films, Papa loves you all, sweeties.
Nathaniel: (Mmmmm gratuitous Gael) What do you make of the blogosphere's total hysteria re: Jake Gyllenhaal?
Thomas: Yaaaaaawn.
Nathaniel: What heresy is this? OK, moving on from Jakey-poo.... Multiple choice: California Mountain Snake? Sidewinder? Cottonmouth? Copperhead? or Black Mamba?
Thomas: OMG!!! Snakes scare me! I don't like things piercing my skin, like needles, and that is the only way in which a snake injects it's venom - it's dirty, needle-like fangs!!! Is this a lead in question to Snakes on a Plane? If the choice is which to go up against: I think I'd choose the cottonmouth, since I grew up with it and have seen them before. They're not too agressive, I recall. If the choice is which to eat: fried sidewinder. Mmm-mmm good. If the choice is which to kill by cutting off its head: all of them.
Nathaniel: I think Cottonmouth is the only one you kill by decapitation. At least that's the way Black Mamba plays it. I know this isn't the season for the question but the gays dream of Halloween well in advance. Ever been a movie character on the queerest of holidays?
Thomas: No. However, I have been lots of characters under the sheets.
Nathaniel: I'm scared to ask for an example. So I won't. What's the movie you're most looking forward to this year?
Thomas: Volver, of course.
Nathaniel: I'm more than ready for it, too. Which movie do you most often find yourself quoting?
Thomas: Waiting for Guffman
Nathaniel: "Corkyyyyyy!"
OK, now. Last question! They make a movie of your life. Who should play you? What's the title? What's the rating?
Thomas: Molly Ringwald. "Pretty in Pink." PG. Oh, fudge! It's been done. Then, Jack Black. "Are you there God? It's me Margaret - The Musical Movie." NR
Nathaniel: Hee. My hearty thank you to Thomas & Co for participation in this first edition of the "blogosphere multiplex" interviews. Next week you'll be hearing from... Ah, you'll just have to wait to find out. If there's any hot blogger you'd love to see interviewed, let me know. Your suggestions forvictims interviewees are welcome.
Thomas and I recently exchanged links. Like JLo some years back he's 'on the six' --i.e. he's a green liner here in Manhattan. I'm on the red across town. But never mind our geographical differences. Thomas & Co is a two time nominee for "best personal gay blog" -- I'm turning all shades of green as we speak. Not for my abandoned subway line but for the honors. How come I don't get nominated for anything? Anyway enough about me. Thomas first won me over praying for the death of Brandon Davis and invariably I dig gays with fierce politics.
10 Questions with Thomas
Nathaniel: How often do you go to the movies?
Thomas: As much as I love movies, hardly ever. I just can't help but think of all the dirty butts and greasy heads that have sat in those seats, not to mention the sticky floors. It's almost as bad as an adult movie theatre, but not sexy. I usually only go to art house screenings and openings of films friends have made. Otherwise, no f**king way. However, I will put my mouth around a strangers pole and blow. Double standard, no? That's America for you.
Nathaniel: A suggestion for a new name: "TMI & Co" -- kidding. OK name dropper, what's the best film you've seen recently that involved a friend?
Thomas: Well, "best" film, would have to be "Million $$$ Baby." My pal Margot played the mom. However, my favorite films to watch are the ones in which my BFF, Octavia, appear. We went to school together in middle, high, and univ. The last one I saw was "Beauty Shop." She always pops up in little comedic roles. I f**king die everytime she shows up on screen. One time, watching "Being John Malkovich," she made a cameo and I screamed and threw my popcorn in the air and then got in a bitch slap fight with a local critic sitting behind me. Then there are, of course, all of mis primos and their fabu work in the Latino Fan Club films. Muuuuahhh, chicos!Nathaniel: I screamed and threw popcorn in the air during Malkovich too --or at least I did in my head. L-O-V-E that movie. Since we've just met you probably don't know about my aversion to Hilary Swank with whom your pal Margot has performed twice. But I forgive her. She's also worked with Nicole Kidman four times so that more than makes up for the guilt by Swank association I think. But I digress... How about actors you don't know. Favorites?
Thomas: Now, I don't know about your aversion to Swank, but w/o knowing, I kinda get it. I think there is something really vulgar about her. I don't know what it is, but I also get the feeling she is a voracious carnivore in regards to her career and life.
Hmmm. Favorite movie, or favorite actor? Well, I'll answer both. Movie: Ma Vie En Rose. It just brings me joy in a way no other film has, and then there is ANYTHING Almodovar. He could film himself pooping and I would love it. Actor: I'm such a huge Meryl fan (any "Cry in the Dark" fans out there?).
Nathaniel: You'll find many Meryl fans at the Film Experience. As for Almodovar, which is your favorite? I know it's difficult to choose but try.
Thomas: Okay, Okay. I feel like I'm not being faithful to my blind devotion to Pedro, but okay, damnit. I'll choose one just cuz you're making me. "Dark Habits," "Kika" (cuz she introduces herself whilst being raped - brilliant!) and "Bad Education" (pure Gael Garcia Bernal gratuity). That was one, right?
Oh shite, I spilled my vodka stinger! *hiccup* ps - to all you other Almodovar films, Papa loves you all, sweeties.Nathaniel: (Mmmmm gratuitous Gael) What do you make of the blogosphere's total hysteria re: Jake Gyllenhaal?
Thomas: Yaaaaaawn.
Nathaniel: What heresy is this? OK, moving on from Jakey-poo.... Multiple choice: California Mountain Snake? Sidewinder? Cottonmouth? Copperhead? or Black Mamba?
Thomas: OMG!!! Snakes scare me! I don't like things piercing my skin, like needles, and that is the only way in which a snake injects it's venom - it's dirty, needle-like fangs!!! Is this a lead in question to Snakes on a Plane? If the choice is which to go up against: I think I'd choose the cottonmouth, since I grew up with it and have seen them before. They're not too agressive, I recall. If the choice is which to eat: fried sidewinder. Mmm-mmm good. If the choice is which to kill by cutting off its head: all of them.
Nathaniel: I think Cottonmouth is the only one you kill by decapitation. At least that's the way Black Mamba plays it. I know this isn't the season for the question but the gays dream of Halloween well in advance. Ever been a movie character on the queerest of holidays?
Thomas: No. However, I have been lots of characters under the sheets.
Nathaniel: I'm scared to ask for an example. So I won't. What's the movie you're most looking forward to this year?
Thomas: Volver, of course.
Nathaniel: I'm more than ready for it, too. Which movie do you most often find yourself quoting?
Thomas: Waiting for Guffman
Nathaniel: "Corkyyyyyy!"
OK, now. Last question! They make a movie of your life. Who should play you? What's the title? What's the rating?Thomas: Molly Ringwald. "Pretty in Pink." PG. Oh, fudge! It's been done. Then, Jack Black. "Are you there God? It's me Margaret - The Musical Movie." NR
Nathaniel: Hee. My hearty thank you to Thomas & Co for participation in this first edition of the "blogosphere multiplex" interviews. Next week you'll be hearing from... Ah, you'll just have to wait to find out. If there's any hot blogger you'd love to see interviewed, let me know. Your suggestions for
Blogosphere Multiplex: Thomas & Co.
Welcome to the Blogosphere Multiplex! Once a week I'll be nabbing a random blogger to grill with ten questions about their own film experience. These aren't necessarily film bloggers, just bloggers of note from around the sphere. First up, Thomas from Thomas & Co..
Thomas and I recently exchanged links. Like JLo some years back he's 'on the six' --i.e. he's a green liner here in Manhattan. I'm on the red across town. But never mind our geographical differences. Thomas & Co is a two time nominee for "best personal gay blog" -- I'm turning all shades of green as we speak. Not for my abandoned subway line but for the honors. How come I don't get nominated for anything? Anyway enough about me. Thomas first won me over praying for the death of Brandon Davis and invariably I dig gays with fierce politics.
10 Questions with Thomas
Nathaniel: How often do you go to the movies?
Thomas: As much as I love movies, hardly ever. I just can't help but think of all the dirty butts and greasy heads that have sat in those seats, not to mention the sticky floors. It's almost as bad as an adult movie theatre, but not sexy. I usually only go to art house screenings and openings of films friends have made. Otherwise, no f**king way. However, I will put my mouth around a strangers pole and blow. Double standard, no? That's America for you.
Nathaniel: A suggestion for a new name: "TMI & Co" -- kidding. OK name dropper, what's the best film you've seen recently that involved a friend?
Thomas: Well, "best" film, would have to be "Million $$$ Baby." My pal Margot played the mom. However, my favorite films to watch are the ones in which my BFF, Octavia, appear. We went to school together in middle, high, and univ. The last one I saw was "Beauty Shop." She always pops up in little comedic roles. I f**king die everytime she shows up on screen. One time, watching "Being John Malkovich," she made a cameo and I screamed and threw my popcorn in the air and then got in a bitch slap fight with a local critic sitting behind me. Then there are, of course, all of mis primos and their fabu work in the Latino Fan Club films. Muuuuahhh, chicos!
Nathaniel: I screamed and threw popcorn in the air during Malkovich too --or at least I did in my head. L-O-V-E that movie. Since we've just met you probably don't know about my aversion to Hilary Swank with whom your pal Margot has performed twice. But I forgive her. She's also worked with Nicole Kidman four times so that more than makes up for the guilt by Swank association I think. But I digress... How about actors you don't know. Favorites?
Thomas: Now, I don't know about your aversion to Swank, but w/o knowing, I kinda get it. I think there is something really vulgar about her. I don't know what it is, but I also get the feeling she is a voracious carnivore in regards to her career and life.
Hmmm. Favorite movie, or favorite actor? Well, I'll answer both. Movie: Ma Vie En Rose. It just brings me joy in a way no other film has, and then there is ANYTHING Almodovar. He could film himself pooping and I would love it. Actor: I'm such a huge Meryl fan (any "Cry in the Dark" fans out there?).
Nathaniel: You'll find many Meryl fans at the Film Experience. As for Almodovar, which is your favorite? I know it's difficult to choose but try.
Thomas: Okay, Okay. I feel like I'm not being faithful to my blind devotion to Pedro, but okay, damnit. I'll choose one just cuz you're making me. "Dark Habits," "Kika" (cuz she introduces herself whilst being raped - brilliant!) and "Bad Education" (pure Gael Garcia Bernal gratuity). That was one, right?
Oh shite, I spilled my vodka stinger! *hiccup* ps - to all you other Almodovar films, Papa loves you all, sweeties.
Nathaniel: (Mmmmm gratuitous Gael) What do you make of the blogosphere's total hysteria re: Jake Gyllenhaal?
Thomas: Yaaaaaawn.
Nathaniel: What heresy is this? OK, moving on from Jakey-poo.... Multiple choice: California Mountain Snake? Sidewinder? Cottonmouth? Copperhead? or Black Mamba?
Thomas: OMG!!! Snakes scare me! I don't like things piercing my skin, like needles, and that is the only way in which a snake injects it's venom - it's dirty, needle-like fangs!!! Is this a lead in question to Snakes on a Plane? If the choice is which to go up against: I think I'd choose the cottonmouth, since I grew up with it and have seen them before. They're not too agressive, I recall. If the choice is which to eat: fried sidewinder. Mmm-mmm good. If the choice is which to kill by cutting off its head: all of them.
Nathaniel: I think Cottonmouth is the only one you kill by decapitation. At least that's the way Black Mamba plays it. I know this isn't the season for the question but the gays dream of Halloween well in advance. Ever been a movie character on the queerest of holidays?
Thomas: No. However, I have been lots of characters under the sheets.
Nathaniel: I'm scared to ask for an example. So I won't. What's the movie you're most looking forward to this year?
Thomas: Volver, of course.
Nathaniel: I'm more than ready for it, too. Which movie do you most often find yourself quoting?
Thomas: Waiting for Guffman
Nathaniel: "Corkyyyyyy!"
OK, now. Last question! They make a movie of your life. Who should play you? What's the title? What's the rating?
Thomas: Molly Ringwald. "Pretty in Pink." PG. Oh, fudge! It's been done. Then, Jack Black. "Are you there God? It's me Margaret - The Musical Movie." NR
Nathaniel: Hee. My hearty thank you to Thomas & Co for participation in this first edition of the "blogosphere multiplex" interviews. Next week you'll be hearing from... Ah, you'll just have to wait to find out. If there's any hot blogger you'd love to see interviewed, let me know. Your suggestions forvictims interviewees are welcome.
Thomas and I recently exchanged links. Like JLo some years back he's 'on the six' --i.e. he's a green liner here in Manhattan. I'm on the red across town. But never mind our geographical differences. Thomas & Co is a two time nominee for "best personal gay blog" -- I'm turning all shades of green as we speak. Not for my abandoned subway line but for the honors. How come I don't get nominated for anything? Anyway enough about me. Thomas first won me over praying for the death of Brandon Davis and invariably I dig gays with fierce politics.
10 Questions with Thomas
Nathaniel: How often do you go to the movies?
Thomas: As much as I love movies, hardly ever. I just can't help but think of all the dirty butts and greasy heads that have sat in those seats, not to mention the sticky floors. It's almost as bad as an adult movie theatre, but not sexy. I usually only go to art house screenings and openings of films friends have made. Otherwise, no f**king way. However, I will put my mouth around a strangers pole and blow. Double standard, no? That's America for you.
Nathaniel: A suggestion for a new name: "TMI & Co" -- kidding. OK name dropper, what's the best film you've seen recently that involved a friend?
Thomas: Well, "best" film, would have to be "Million $$$ Baby." My pal Margot played the mom. However, my favorite films to watch are the ones in which my BFF, Octavia, appear. We went to school together in middle, high, and univ. The last one I saw was "Beauty Shop." She always pops up in little comedic roles. I f**king die everytime she shows up on screen. One time, watching "Being John Malkovich," she made a cameo and I screamed and threw my popcorn in the air and then got in a bitch slap fight with a local critic sitting behind me. Then there are, of course, all of mis primos and their fabu work in the Latino Fan Club films. Muuuuahhh, chicos!Nathaniel: I screamed and threw popcorn in the air during Malkovich too --or at least I did in my head. L-O-V-E that movie. Since we've just met you probably don't know about my aversion to Hilary Swank with whom your pal Margot has performed twice. But I forgive her. She's also worked with Nicole Kidman four times so that more than makes up for the guilt by Swank association I think. But I digress... How about actors you don't know. Favorites?
Thomas: Now, I don't know about your aversion to Swank, but w/o knowing, I kinda get it. I think there is something really vulgar about her. I don't know what it is, but I also get the feeling she is a voracious carnivore in regards to her career and life.
Hmmm. Favorite movie, or favorite actor? Well, I'll answer both. Movie: Ma Vie En Rose. It just brings me joy in a way no other film has, and then there is ANYTHING Almodovar. He could film himself pooping and I would love it. Actor: I'm such a huge Meryl fan (any "Cry in the Dark" fans out there?).
Nathaniel: You'll find many Meryl fans at the Film Experience. As for Almodovar, which is your favorite? I know it's difficult to choose but try.
Thomas: Okay, Okay. I feel like I'm not being faithful to my blind devotion to Pedro, but okay, damnit. I'll choose one just cuz you're making me. "Dark Habits," "Kika" (cuz she introduces herself whilst being raped - brilliant!) and "Bad Education" (pure Gael Garcia Bernal gratuity). That was one, right?
Oh shite, I spilled my vodka stinger! *hiccup* ps - to all you other Almodovar films, Papa loves you all, sweeties.Nathaniel: (Mmmmm gratuitous Gael) What do you make of the blogosphere's total hysteria re: Jake Gyllenhaal?
Thomas: Yaaaaaawn.
Nathaniel: What heresy is this? OK, moving on from Jakey-poo.... Multiple choice: California Mountain Snake? Sidewinder? Cottonmouth? Copperhead? or Black Mamba?
Thomas: OMG!!! Snakes scare me! I don't like things piercing my skin, like needles, and that is the only way in which a snake injects it's venom - it's dirty, needle-like fangs!!! Is this a lead in question to Snakes on a Plane? If the choice is which to go up against: I think I'd choose the cottonmouth, since I grew up with it and have seen them before. They're not too agressive, I recall. If the choice is which to eat: fried sidewinder. Mmm-mmm good. If the choice is which to kill by cutting off its head: all of them.
Nathaniel: I think Cottonmouth is the only one you kill by decapitation. At least that's the way Black Mamba plays it. I know this isn't the season for the question but the gays dream of Halloween well in advance. Ever been a movie character on the queerest of holidays?
Thomas: No. However, I have been lots of characters under the sheets.
Nathaniel: I'm scared to ask for an example. So I won't. What's the movie you're most looking forward to this year?
Thomas: Volver, of course.
Nathaniel: I'm more than ready for it, too. Which movie do you most often find yourself quoting?
Thomas: Waiting for Guffman
Nathaniel: "Corkyyyyyy!"
OK, now. Last question! They make a movie of your life. Who should play you? What's the title? What's the rating?Thomas: Molly Ringwald. "Pretty in Pink." PG. Oh, fudge! It's been done. Then, Jack Black. "Are you there God? It's me Margaret - The Musical Movie." NR
Nathaniel: Hee. My hearty thank you to Thomas & Co for participation in this first edition of the "blogosphere multiplex" interviews. Next week you'll be hearing from... Ah, you'll just have to wait to find out. If there's any hot blogger you'd love to see interviewed, let me know. Your suggestions for
Monday, May 29, 2006
Annette and Rupert
Today marks the birthday of two of my favorite thespians. They were born just one year apart making them 47 (Rupert Everett) and 48 (Annette Bening) years-old today. Nothing else really binds them together. They've never worked together. Only one of them is married to Warren Beatty. Only one of them used to be friends with Madonna. What do they have in common then? Well, they've both starred in separate versions of Dangerous Liaisons that aren't the famous one. Basically they share only this birthday (and perhaps a secret justifiable hatred of Oscar voters) but it was a good excuse to put up a picture of their combined smoldering.
Annette and Rupert
Today marks the birthday of two of my favorite thespians. They were born just one year apart making them 47 (Rupert Everett) and 48 (Annette Bening) years-old today. Nothing else really binds them together. They've never worked together. Only one of them is married to Warren Beatty. Only one of them used to be friends with Madonna. What do they have in common then? Well, they've both starred in separate versions of Dangerous Liaisons that aren't the famous one. Basically they share only this birthday (and perhaps a secret justifiable hatred of Oscar voters) but it was a good excuse to put up a picture of their combined smoldering.
Cannes't Hardly Wait
(How's that for an awkward post title? I amaze myself.)
Whenever the Cannes Film Festival ends I am left with two feelings only: Frustration and Anticipation. The first state of mind obviously springs from how long I know I will have to wait to see the films (sometimes well over a year --if they ever see release at all --given the state of international distribution) and the second is the natural byproduct of all that waiting.
So if you have any pull with the cinematic gods, please wish all of these films quick distribution. Lengthy waits do nothing to help films capitalize on their Cannes buzz. If you need an example just consider the twist of fates for last year's Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and Match Point. They both looked like buzz giants until well over six months of "they're freaking brilliant!!!" buzz curdled into backlash and 'who cares?' as they opened in late December.
If you haven't really been paying attention or waiting for folks like me to wrap it all up for you. Here ya go. The rundown.
Trinity of Power
The films that will get the most momentum from Cannes are the following big winners: The Palme D'Or winner was Ken Loach's The Wind That Shakes the Barley a period piece set in Ireland which stars the still-ascending Cillian Murphy (previously celebrated at the Film Experience here and still to come in the Top 100 Actor Countdown). You can be sure this film will make it to US screens. Internationally celebrated Alejandro González Iñárritu (Amores Perros, 21 Grams) won the directorial prize for his third multi-narrative accident tragedy Babel --gee, um. do you think he'll mine this territory for as long as M Night Shyamalan relied on the trick endings? The title Babel presumably comes from the multi-lingual multi-cultural communication mishaps therein. Given Babel's trio of headliners (Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Gael García Bernal) there was never any doubt that this would attract media attention and make the international rounds but here we have a nice shiny prize to help the film in its eventual quest for Oscar glory next winter.
Finally, Pedro Almodovar's Volver was well received too. Pedro's apparently still on that giddy masterpiece-making roll. It's the only film to win two prizes; a screenplay award and a collective Best Actress win (which should give some good copy to FYC ads for Penelope Cruz in the Oscar Best Actress race and might even help that international treasure Carmen Maura in the parallel supporting actress contest. If AMPAS is still in love with Almodovar. And why wouldn't they be? Who in their right mind wouldn't be?
If It sounds vulgar to view awards at the world's greatest film festival in light of future Oscar competitions, give me the benefit of the doubt. Awards and their perceived aftereffects are realities of the market place and distribution deal incentives and the like. I'm not ever intending to suggest that a Cannes win isn't a lovely end goal in itself. But this is awardage we're talking about. It is a vulgar process: also exciting, unpredictable, addictive, and glamourous.
Other Prizes & Buzz Hits
Big awards aren't everything. Exposure is the main goal. If you get a buzz boost or a sale or raves or a minor award, you've won. The end goal is presumably to get the films out there for the filmgoing community to see. To that end the following films had a good festival. The Algerian drama Indigènes, which seems to be referred to as Days of Glory in some articles (?), won a collective Best Actor prize (one of the recipients was Sami Bouajila the title character in the minor gay hit The Adventures of Felix a few years back.) so we might get to see it here stateside. Although it certainly took The Son, a previous Best Actor winner, a million years to make that same Atlantic jump.
Second place or "Grand Prize" went to Flanders, another brutal Bruno Dumont film (of Humanité fame). "Jury Prize"went to the British film Red Road by Andrea Arnold. You may recall that last year Miranda July tied for the Golden Camera (the prize that goes to a best first-time director) for her loveable Me and You and Everyone We Know. This time the prize went to a thirty-one year old Romanian director Corneliu Porumboiu A Fost Sau N-A Fost? also known as 12:08 East of Bucharest. Norway's Bobbie Peers won the best short film prize for Sniffer.
Some films play out of competition or just don't win awards but still win due to the buzz generated. John Cameron Mitchell's long lonnnnng awaited follow up to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus was quite well received. You may recall that that film was titled The Sex Film Project for a long time and the story-filled casting process was chronicled in detail by Salon some years back. The explicit onscreen pansexualilty will undoubtedly cause it trouble with American distribution but we'll get it eventually. Other films that seem to be doing well word-of-mouth wise are the Mexican film El Violin, a Norwegian comedy The Bothersome Man, Guillermo Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, and Joon-ho Bong's monster movie The Host.
Critical Cat Fighting to Continue
The two most divisive American titles, The Donnie Darko follow up Southland Tales and Sofia Coppola's stylized Marie-Antoinette (with the divisive Kiki Dunst as the titular teen queen) won't reach American theaters until the fall or later. But whenever they do arrive, expect critical battles to ensue. They may have a rival in provoking disparate reactions in the Italian film A Friend of the Family.
tags: Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Coppola, movies, film, Cannes, Marie-Antoinette, Cate Blanchett, Brad Pitt, Gael García Berna, Pedro Almodovar, Volver, Cillian Murphy, Penélope Cruz, Southland Tales
Whenever the Cannes Film Festival ends I am left with two feelings only: Frustration and Anticipation. The first state of mind obviously springs from how long I know I will have to wait to see the films (sometimes well over a year --if they ever see release at all --given the state of international distribution) and the second is the natural byproduct of all that waiting.
So if you have any pull with the cinematic gods, please wish all of these films quick distribution. Lengthy waits do nothing to help films capitalize on their Cannes buzz. If you need an example just consider the twist of fates for last year's Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and Match Point. They both looked like buzz giants until well over six months of "they're freaking brilliant!!!" buzz curdled into backlash and 'who cares?' as they opened in late December.
If you haven't really been paying attention or waiting for folks like me to wrap it all up for you. Here ya go. The rundown.
Trinity of Power
The films that will get the most momentum from Cannes are the following big winners: The Palme D'Or winner was Ken Loach's The Wind That Shakes the Barley a period piece set in Ireland which stars the still-ascending Cillian Murphy (previously celebrated at the Film Experience here and still to come in the Top 100 Actor Countdown). You can be sure this film will make it to US screens. Internationally celebrated Alejandro González Iñárritu (Amores Perros, 21 Grams) won the directorial prize for his third multi-narrative accident tragedy Babel --gee, um. do you think he'll mine this territory for as long as M Night Shyamalan relied on the trick endings? The title Babel presumably comes from the multi-lingual multi-cultural communication mishaps therein. Given Babel's trio of headliners (Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Gael García Bernal) there was never any doubt that this would attract media attention and make the international rounds but here we have a nice shiny prize to help the film in its eventual quest for Oscar glory next winter.
Finally, Pedro Almodovar's Volver was well received too. Pedro's apparently still on that giddy masterpiece-making roll. It's the only film to win two prizes; a screenplay award and a collective Best Actress win (which should give some good copy to FYC ads for Penelope Cruz in the Oscar Best Actress race and might even help that international treasure Carmen Maura in the parallel supporting actress contest. If AMPAS is still in love with Almodovar. And why wouldn't they be? Who in their right mind wouldn't be?
If It sounds vulgar to view awards at the world's greatest film festival in light of future Oscar competitions, give me the benefit of the doubt. Awards and their perceived aftereffects are realities of the market place and distribution deal incentives and the like. I'm not ever intending to suggest that a Cannes win isn't a lovely end goal in itself. But this is awardage we're talking about. It is a vulgar process: also exciting, unpredictable, addictive, and glamourous.
Other Prizes & Buzz Hits
Big awards aren't everything. Exposure is the main goal. If you get a buzz boost or a sale or raves or a minor award, you've won. The end goal is presumably to get the films out there for the filmgoing community to see. To that end the following films had a good festival. The Algerian drama Indigènes, which seems to be referred to as Days of Glory in some articles (?), won a collective Best Actor prize (one of the recipients was Sami Bouajila the title character in the minor gay hit The Adventures of Felix a few years back.) so we might get to see it here stateside. Although it certainly took The Son, a previous Best Actor winner, a million years to make that same Atlantic jump.
Second place or "Grand Prize" went to Flanders, another brutal Bruno Dumont film (of Humanité fame). "Jury Prize"went to the British film Red Road by Andrea Arnold. You may recall that last year Miranda July tied for the Golden Camera (the prize that goes to a best first-time director) for her loveable Me and You and Everyone We Know. This time the prize went to a thirty-one year old Romanian director Corneliu Porumboiu A Fost Sau N-A Fost? also known as 12:08 East of Bucharest. Norway's Bobbie Peers won the best short film prize for Sniffer.
Some films play out of competition or just don't win awards but still win due to the buzz generated. John Cameron Mitchell's long lonnnnng awaited follow up to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus was quite well received. You may recall that that film was titled The Sex Film Project for a long time and the story-filled casting process was chronicled in detail by Salon some years back. The explicit onscreen pansexualilty will undoubtedly cause it trouble with American distribution but we'll get it eventually. Other films that seem to be doing well word-of-mouth wise are the Mexican film El Violin, a Norwegian comedy The Bothersome Man, Guillermo Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, and Joon-ho Bong's monster movie The Host.
Critical Cat Fighting to Continue
The two most divisive American titles, The Donnie Darko follow up Southland Tales and Sofia Coppola's stylized Marie-Antoinette (with the divisive Kiki Dunst as the titular teen queen) won't reach American theaters until the fall or later. But whenever they do arrive, expect critical battles to ensue. They may have a rival in provoking disparate reactions in the Italian film A Friend of the Family.
tags: Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Coppola, movies, film, Cannes, Marie-Antoinette, Cate Blanchett, Brad Pitt, Gael García Berna, Pedro Almodovar, Volver, Cillian Murphy, Penélope Cruz, Southland Tales
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