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In the back of my mind, I’ve always thought I wasn’t really a fan of Megan Fox. I have a problem with pretty actresses who can’t…act. (Hello, Jessica Alba.) There are plenty of pretty and beautiful women in the world, so for goodness sake please have some talent.
Looks like Megan Fox is trying to copy a beautiful and talented actress hoping that maybe some of that talent will spread to her too!
I just saw a screening of World’s Greatest Dad, a film starring Robin Williams. It was really great. A breathe of fresh air from all the Hollywooded films out here. Great acting by Robin Williams, of course!
See it!
Rough day for the pop culture world…
Farrah Fawcett passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. She was 62
Here’s a photo retrospective of her career.
And, according to TMZ, Michael Jackson has died of cardiac arrest.
We’ve got a photo retrospective too.
The cast of HBO’s “True Blood” gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the new season of the sexy vampire-loves-human saga.
Creator Alan Ball and stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer dropped clues about what the second season will bring, including a trip to Texas, new love interests, more dirty secrets and a whole lotta sex (even an orgy!). Check out what the stars had to say about the show, their characters and the new season. —By Rebecca Ford, Metromix
Clint Eastwood and his Malpaso partner, Rob Lorenz, talked about their way of producing, and if he’ll ever do another Western. See it on DHD.
Finding a best friend can be tough, especially when you’re an heiress/actress/celebrity like Paris Hilton. On the first season of “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF,” Paris thought she’d found a bestie in Brittany Flickinger, but after a couple months the friendship faded away. Sure, she made a friend across the pond after filming “Paris Hilton’s British Best Friend” but now she wants another friend here in the US.
The one-woman empire is revving up for another season of “My New BFF” in hopes of finding a real pal this time around. She’s putting her wannabe buds through even tougher challenges, including cup-cake scavenger hunts and pole dancing competitions (how else would you find a new best friend?). We chatted with the hotel heiress about what she’s looking for, and how she hopes to find it.
What can we expect from season two of “My New BFF”?
Season two was off the hook. It was so much fun and I had the best time doing it. It’s a million times better than the first season. The characters on the show are so funny, and so much more real. It’s all about the sisterhood. It was like having my own Paris sorority. There was hazing. It was kind of brutal.
What are you doing differently this time?
This time I’m a lot harder on them. Last year it was a lot of fun and games, but this year I had to weed out the users and the losers and people who I thought just wanted to be on television. So this time I really did a lot of tests on them and put them through a lot of challenges.
What qualities about yourself would you like to see in your BFF?
Well, one of my favorite qualities about myself is that I’m very giving. I have a big heart and I care about people. I’m fun and that’s what I want in a best friend. Just someone who’s a good person with a big heart who has empathy towards people.
How did you decide on the person you chose? Was it a difficult decision?
It was a difficult decision. In the beginning, there were a lot of hungry tigers that I had to get rid of. And then by the end there were a few people that I really did connect with and I could see myself being friends with. It was a hard choice to make but the person who won is a really great person.
What do you plan to do together?
I think a best friend is just someone you can go shopping with, talk on the phone with, and talk about what’s going on. Just what you do with any normal friend. I can’t wait for that person to be revealed so we can go do those things.
How often do you see your British BFF, Sam?
We text and talk all the time. He was just in LA over Easter, so I invited him and his friend over to my house and we had a big Easter party. Basically, we are BBMing on our Blackberrys every single day. He’s adorable and even though he lives all the way in London, we’re close. And I’m going to be going there next week to visit him.
Do you care if your new BFF here gets along with your BFF in England?
Since they live in different countries, it doesn’t really matter if they get along or not. But the one who won the British show is so sweet, he can get along with anybody, so I’m sure that they’ll get along.
Is it important for your BFF to be hot?
You know, I know I did say that on the show, but it’s not all about looks. I don’t care if my friend is hot enough. I’m kind of joking when I say that… but everyone on the show is hot.
Any other plans for BFFs in other cities?
I think there is room for BFFs all around the world. I travel all the time, so it’s always great to have a best friend wherever you go, and I had so much fun doing it in London. Next, we’re going to Dubai in a couple of weeks to find my Dubai best friend. I’ve never been to Dubai. That’s going to be a lot of fun—I can’t wait!
What do you think is harder to find: A good boyfriend or a good best friend?
I think it’s harder to find a good best friend. I’m really happy with my boyfriend [Doug Reinhardt] right now but sometimes it’s hard to find a good best friend especially in Los Angeles because you really don’t know what people’s intentions are.
See more at Metromix
By Rebecca Ford, Metromix
When you’re famous, you are far more interesting than the rest of us mere mortals. So why shouldn’t you write (or at least co-write) a book? Some are sorta-fictional (like “Hills” star Lauren Conrad’s), some are funny (likeJamie Pressly’s), some are twisted (like Russell Brand’s), but all celeb-penned books have one thing in common: they’re written by famous people who probably would never have gotten the opportunity if it weren’t for selling their soul to the entertainment gods.
From instructions on how to be a hotter-than-you heiress to tales of growing up as a Disney darling, check out these recent star-scribed books to hit shelves.
Friday, May 15
What: Prison Break
When: 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox
Why: It’s the end of the road for this escape drama, and the two-hour series finale has Michael trying to bring down the Company once and for all. Will it be a happy ending for these brothers?
Also on Friday: “Farrah’s Story” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, “The Ghost Whisperer” at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS; “Numbers” at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Saturday, May 16
What: Jim Jeffries: I Swear to God
When: 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Why: The Australian comic performs at the Skirball Center at New York University for his first HBO special. “I Swear to God” features his take-no-prisoners observations and anecdotes about: religion, panda bears, South African gay bars, and sex toys, among many other topics.
Also on Saturday: “Cops” 8 p.m. on FOX; “Harper’s Island” at 9 p.m.
See more at Metromix
| The Limits of Control Speaks to a Limited Audience By Rebecca Ford |
The Limits of Control is not a film for the masses. Many will not grasp onto director Jim Jarmusch’s affinity for the laconic. The shots held for a ridiculously long time, the outlandish characters who speak of intangible subjects and the overall sterility of this film are a deadly cocktail to those raised in a fast-moving, ADD society.
But that doesn’t mean Control isn’t a good film. Jarmusch, who brought us 2003’s Coffee and Cigarettes and 2005’s Broken Flowers, has always been known for being cooler than the rest, hipper than most and, maybe, smarter than all of us. In a film world saturated by Hollywood’s formulaic happy endings, Jarmusch is the kink in the machine.
The story of Control follows a lone stranger, played by Isaach De Bankolé, as he travels through Spain on some sort of mission. Along the way, he exchanges secret messages and matchboxes with eccentric characters.
What gets frustrating as time goes on is that audiences learn very little about the leading man. We don’t know much about his mission, or why he’s doing it, or even if he gets paid. We do know that he wears the same suit for several days, he orders two cups of espresso but only drinks one and he spends his free time at art galleries.
The overall feeling of the film is actually very similar to walking through an art gallery. You stare at a painting for a while, think, “Oh, that’s nice,” and then move on to the next. You can’t touch the art, and no matter how hard you try, you can never really feel one with it. It’s just a nice scene to look at before moving on to the next… See the rest at socal.com
Rebecca M Ford 