Monthly Archives: August 2010
Sandra Bullock sat down with Matt Lauer at Warren Easton Charter High School in Louisiana over the weekend, where she opened a health clinic, for an interview that will air tomorrow on Today and NBC just released a bit of … Continue reading
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Breast cancer affects women and families all over the world, from celebrities to maybe your next-door neighbor. In fact, the disease takes the life of one woman every 69 seconds, an astonishing stat that leads to a mortality rate of … Continue reading
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It’s said the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that’s too true for Patrick Fabian’s character in the horror movie The Last Exorcism, in theaters today and directed by Daniel Stamm. His Louisiana preacher Cotton Marcus has … Continue reading
Take the coolness of James Earl Jones and the charisma of Denzel Washington, and you get some of what makes Idris Elba so dang watchable. The man always makes a statement on screen, be it as memorable drug dealer Stringer … Continue reading
Whenever I play Monopoly, I always make sure to hit the Boardwalk as soon as I can — usually in a pewter race car. (Hey, I’m like a large 10-year-old, what can I tell you.) It turns out Mr. Monopoly … Continue reading
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The new horror film The Last Exorcism arrives in theaters at midnight tonight on screens all over the country, and even though it’s a relatively low-budget affair, the word of mouth on Twitter and other social media platforms has been … Continue reading
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George A. Romero’s been called everything from a genius to the devil’s spawn (His response to that one? “I wish I had the powers, man,” he quips), but it’s hard to argue against him being a horror institution. Without Romero, … Continue reading
When Modern Family returns for its new season this fall, gay couple – and parents to the adorable Lily – Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) will finally smooch, much to the relief of some fans. Show exec … Continue reading
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Rob Corddry may mostly play jerks in movies and on TV, but he is in fact smart, funny and, as it turns out, very responsible when it comes to caring for his Mac and backing up computer files. “I’ve got … Continue reading
Much like filmmakers before him such as Alfred Hitchcock, Quentin Tarantino, Spike Lee, Kevin Smith and others, horror lover Eli Roth has made cameos in his own movies, Cabin Fever and Hostel. Got a good part, though? The man is … Continue reading
Betty White will write two books for G. P. Putnam’s Sons. The first, titled Listen Up!, will offer life lessons White has learned during her long career in Hollywood. In her usual wise-cracking style, the actress will give her personal … Continue reading
Star Wars fans of all races, genders, sizes, shapes and alien species descended upon Walt Disney World this past weekend for Star Wars Celebration V, the fifth official convention showcasing that most epic of movie franchises. And one fan in … Continue reading
James Cameron celebrated his 56th birthday today under water. The Avatar director got into a Mir-1, the same type of submersible he used to film the 1997 blockbuster Titanic and zipped down to the bottom of Russia’s Lake Baikal in … Continue reading
Eric Roberts says he has something exclusive to say about a possible role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Batman 3 film, and of course my ears perk up and my pen shakes in geeky, note-taking anticipation. “I’m going to break this … Continue reading
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Check out the last-minute edition to Heritage Auctions’ Ultimate Elvis Memorabilia Auction being held Saturday at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. This isn’t just a lock or strand of the King’s trademark pompadour. This “large quantity” of hair originated in … Continue reading
Man vs. Wild begins its fifth season tonight on Discovery Channel, and as usual for British survivalist Bear Grylls, he’s visiting places much more dangerous than the local ice cream shop. In the six episodes this season, Grylls travels to … Continue reading
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Finally. Spider-Man has an opening date on Broadway. Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Foxwoods Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m., with opening night … Continue reading
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I love giant robots. You love giant robots. And more importantly, Matthew Senreich and Tom Root love giant robots, an adoration that has given birth to Adult Swim’s Titan Maximum, the first season of which debuts on DVD tomorrow. Done … Continue reading
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It takes a lot out of one’s life to be in a rock band, according to Michael Cera. And unfortunately, he just doesn’t have the time to rock out with his movie career in high gear — the Arrested Development … Continue reading
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Sure, he beat up people for 15 years as a professional wrestler, and come next Friday he can be seen throwing down with Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables, but Steve Austin (pictured, right, with Eric Roberts) is a caring sort … Continue reading
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