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Justin Timberlake had no idea what he was getting himself into.
The 36-year-old singer innocently welcomed Will Smith to Instagram on Thursday with a tutorial on Throwback Thursday, but we have a feeling Smith's response is a little more than he bargained for.
Smith took to his newly created account on Friday to thank Timberlake for the post, before offering him some hilarious advice for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance.
"Jt! Thanks a lot man for the post, the brief education about Instagram, man, because this is my first day, so I appreciate the hookup. But I know what Throwback Thursday is, man. I ain't been in a hole," Smith said, before sharing "things to avoid at the Super Bowl" -- and flashing his nipple!
"Avoid that. Avoid that," he said with a laugh, obviously referencing Timberlake's last time on the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2004, when he exposed Janet Jackson's breast.
"I'm stupid," Smith...
The 36-year-old singer innocently welcomed Will Smith to Instagram on Thursday with a tutorial on Throwback Thursday, but we have a feeling Smith's response is a little more than he bargained for.
Smith took to his newly created account on Friday to thank Timberlake for the post, before offering him some hilarious advice for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance.
"Jt! Thanks a lot man for the post, the brief education about Instagram, man, because this is my first day, so I appreciate the hookup. But I know what Throwback Thursday is, man. I ain't been in a hole," Smith said, before sharing "things to avoid at the Super Bowl" -- and flashing his nipple!
"Avoid that. Avoid that," he said with a laugh, obviously referencing Timberlake's last time on the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2004, when he exposed Janet Jackson's breast.
"I'm stupid," Smith...
- 12/15/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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Netflix has officially greenlit the return of “Arrested Development” for a fifth season Netflix.
Series creator Mitchell Hurwitz is on board, along with the entire series regular cast, including Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross and Alia Shawkat. The fifth season will begin shooting this summer (with production expected to begin in August) and launch in 2018 with 15 episodes.
Also: Deals have been structured this year so that every cast member is available at the same time. That means, unlike Season 4, characters will be able to share more scenes together throughout the season.
Read More: ‘Arrested Development’ New Season: Jessica Walter Says Prospects Are ‘Looking Real Good’
The cult comedy about the eccentric Bluth family became an international sensation after a rocky start at Fox, where the show ran from 2004-2006. It was cancelled after three seasons due to middling ratings,...
Series creator Mitchell Hurwitz is on board, along with the entire series regular cast, including Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross and Alia Shawkat. The fifth season will begin shooting this summer (with production expected to begin in August) and launch in 2018 with 15 episodes.
Also: Deals have been structured this year so that every cast member is available at the same time. That means, unlike Season 4, characters will be able to share more scenes together throughout the season.
Read More: ‘Arrested Development’ New Season: Jessica Walter Says Prospects Are ‘Looking Real Good’
The cult comedy about the eccentric Bluth family became an international sensation after a rocky start at Fox, where the show ran from 2004-2006. It was cancelled after three seasons due to middling ratings,...
- 5/17/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
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With the MTV Movie Awards now including television, there’s never been more to look forward to from the always unpredictable awards show.
So while you catch up on Movie of the Year nominees like Beauty and the Beast, Logan and Get Out, and binge-watch Show of the Year selections like Atlanta and Game of Thrones, here are five things to look forward to at the newly christened MTV Movie & TV Awards, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on MTV.
1. Two new categories to vote for
Get involved with the show this year and vote for your favorites in...
So while you catch up on Movie of the Year nominees like Beauty and the Beast, Logan and Get Out, and binge-watch Show of the Year selections like Atlanta and Game of Thrones, here are five things to look forward to at the newly christened MTV Movie & TV Awards, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on MTV.
1. Two new categories to vote for
Get involved with the show this year and vote for your favorites in...
- 5/5/2017
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
Author: Jon Lyus
Diane Keaton is one of those actresses whose presence in a film immediately piques the interest. Director Joel Hopkins’ latest film follows up the similar themes of Last Chance Harvey with Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson and The Love Punch with Pierce Brosnan and Thompson again. Hampstead has Keaton and Brendan Gleeson as two people who live by the famous London landmark. One in a magnificent townhouse and the other in a shack. The film kicks off when a property developer wants to demolish the shack, and the pair find their differences melt away as they realise they have more in common than they thought.
Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson in Joel Hopkins’ new film Hampstead
James Norton, Simon Callow, Jason Watkins, Lesley Manville, Will Smith, Phil Davis and Hugh Skinner are the main supporting cast and the new trailer sets the scene perfectly. There’s the typical postcard London show,...
Diane Keaton is one of those actresses whose presence in a film immediately piques the interest. Director Joel Hopkins’ latest film follows up the similar themes of Last Chance Harvey with Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson and The Love Punch with Pierce Brosnan and Thompson again. Hampstead has Keaton and Brendan Gleeson as two people who live by the famous London landmark. One in a magnificent townhouse and the other in a shack. The film kicks off when a property developer wants to demolish the shack, and the pair find their differences melt away as they realise they have more in common than they thought.
Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson in Joel Hopkins’ new film Hampstead
James Norton, Simon Callow, Jason Watkins, Lesley Manville, Will Smith, Phil Davis and Hugh Skinner are the main supporting cast and the new trailer sets the scene perfectly. There’s the typical postcard London show,...
- 3/3/2017
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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Clip It: Each day, Jon Davis looks at the world of trailers, featurettes, and clips and puts it all in perspective. When I was ten years old, I was sent to an overnight sports camp. It rained for the first three days. And on the third day, we all gathered in the mess hall to watch the movie Westworld, written and directed by famed novelist Michael Crichton. Perhaps it was the only VHS tape they had on hand. I don't know. All I know is I took advantage of the moment to mock the film because I felt it was incumbent on me to make my new campmates laugh before they found out I couldn't play sports. I mined my prepubescent comedy from the movie's deeply serious tone. I haven't seen Westworld since. I don't want to ruin that great memory of making jocks laugh as a kid by appreciating the movie as an adult.
- 8/29/2016
- by Jon Davis
- Hitfix
Veep, Season 5, Episode 5: “Thanksgiving”
Written by Sean Gray & Georgia Pritchett & Will Smith
Directed by Chris Addison
Airs Sunday at 10:30pm on HBO
I recently wrote about Veep’s lead-in on HBO, Silicon Valley, and how that show is best and funniest when the characters are dealing with a crisis. Veep operates similarly, but for different reasons; whenever Selina and her associates are confronted with a major problem, she results to unethical and immoral behavior to save her butt. As a portrait of Washington incompetence and immorality, Veep is most successful when it allows Selena to be a garbage person. “Thanksgiving” is less successful than the fantastic run of episodes so far this season because it doesn’t have any major crisis to showcase Selena’s depravity.
It’s Thanksgiving time and that means the annual pardoning of two turkeys (Catherine named them Drumstick and Cranberry). After the ceremony,...
Written by Sean Gray & Georgia Pritchett & Will Smith
Directed by Chris Addison
Airs Sunday at 10:30pm on HBO
I recently wrote about Veep’s lead-in on HBO, Silicon Valley, and how that show is best and funniest when the characters are dealing with a crisis. Veep operates similarly, but for different reasons; whenever Selina and her associates are confronted with a major problem, she results to unethical and immoral behavior to save her butt. As a portrait of Washington incompetence and immorality, Veep is most successful when it allows Selena to be a garbage person. “Thanksgiving” is less successful than the fantastic run of episodes so far this season because it doesn’t have any major crisis to showcase Selena’s depravity.
It’s Thanksgiving time and that means the annual pardoning of two turkeys (Catherine named them Drumstick and Cranberry). After the ceremony,...
- 5/24/2016
- by Brian Marks
- SoundOnSight
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The following contains spoilers from this Wednesday’s Criminal Minds.
Before Shemar Moore can even dive into the most pressing issue at hand, he launches into a lovefest directed at his Criminal Minds castmates.
Related Criminal Minds’ Kirsten Vangsness on Writing Derek Cliffhanger Resolution, Delivering ‘Copious Amounts of Tears’
Surveying his 11-year run on the CBS crime drama, “I’m proud of Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Matthew [Gray Gubler], Kirsten [Vangsness]… because not only did we bust our ass and defy the odds and create a hit show together, everything we did was together,” Moore says, giving props to said co-stars’ behind-the-camera contributions,...
Before Shemar Moore can even dive into the most pressing issue at hand, he launches into a lovefest directed at his Criminal Minds castmates.
Related Criminal Minds’ Kirsten Vangsness on Writing Derek Cliffhanger Resolution, Delivering ‘Copious Amounts of Tears’
Surveying his 11-year run on the CBS crime drama, “I’m proud of Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Matthew [Gray Gubler], Kirsten [Vangsness]… because not only did we bust our ass and defy the odds and create a hit show together, everything we did was together,” Moore says, giving props to said co-stars’ behind-the-camera contributions,...
- 3/24/2016
- TVLine.com
Angus Deaton has won the Nobel Prize for Economics... not the sort of news you'd normally read on Digital Spy
But the similarity in the Princeton academic's name and that of former Have I Got News For You host Angus Deayton has got Twitter all a-flutter.
There's a turn up - Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for Economics. No, not that one....
— Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) October 12, 2015
Nobel prize winning Angus Deaton to become latest in line of 'not that one's - joins Chris Evans (not that one) & Will Smith (not that one).
— Scriblit (@Scriblit) October 12, 2015
Angus Deaton wins a Nobel Economic Prize- no, not that one.
— Edward Mayes (@eljmayes) October 12, 2015
Nobel Prize of Economics was won by Angus Deaton, star of... Can't Do This. I Know He Is Not That One. I Can't Live A Lie For Comedic Value
— Get Behind Me Cethan (@CethanLeahy) October 12, 2015
It's great to see him...
But the similarity in the Princeton academic's name and that of former Have I Got News For You host Angus Deayton has got Twitter all a-flutter.
There's a turn up - Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for Economics. No, not that one....
— Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) October 12, 2015
Nobel prize winning Angus Deaton to become latest in line of 'not that one's - joins Chris Evans (not that one) & Will Smith (not that one).
— Scriblit (@Scriblit) October 12, 2015
Angus Deaton wins a Nobel Economic Prize- no, not that one.
— Edward Mayes (@eljmayes) October 12, 2015
Nobel Prize of Economics was won by Angus Deaton, star of... Can't Do This. I Know He Is Not That One. I Can't Live A Lie For Comedic Value
— Get Behind Me Cethan (@CethanLeahy) October 12, 2015
It's great to see him...
- 10/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Diedrich Bader, Gary Cole
Veep, Season 4, Episode 9: “Testimony”
Teleplay by Sean Gray and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Sean Gray, and Will Smith
Directed by Armando Iannucci
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Meyer’s Families First bill had been on a downward slide since its introduction at the beginning of the season, even earning the derisive nickname “Mommy Meyer Bill” and proving it doesn’t have the support of even Selina’s old friends. The combination of these factors led to the decision to try and kill the bill, a move that succeeded, but not before the administration’s scheming was discovered by Congress. This week’s episode sees the team face a deposition and a congressional hearing, in another strong outing that sees Meyer’s team lose yet another member.
Watching how Selina’s staff operates from the other side is a fascinating perspective this week.
Veep, Season 4, Episode 9: “Testimony”
Teleplay by Sean Gray and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Sean Gray, and Will Smith
Directed by Armando Iannucci
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Meyer’s Families First bill had been on a downward slide since its introduction at the beginning of the season, even earning the derisive nickname “Mommy Meyer Bill” and proving it doesn’t have the support of even Selina’s old friends. The combination of these factors led to the decision to try and kill the bill, a move that succeeded, but not before the administration’s scheming was discovered by Congress. This week’s episode sees the team face a deposition and a congressional hearing, in another strong outing that sees Meyer’s team lose yet another member.
Watching how Selina’s staff operates from the other side is a fascinating perspective this week.
- 6/9/2015
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
Hugh Laurie
Veep, Season 4, Episode 6: “Storms and Pancakes”
Teleplay by Georgia Pritchett and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Georgia Pritchett, and Will Smith
Directed by Chris Addison
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Doyle’s resignation from Meyer’s ticket in last week’s episode began the search for a suitable replacement that ended with Amy resigning with an outburst, followed by Meyer going with Amy’s choice for running mate. This week’s episode sees Meyer trying to adjust to James and his high level of popularity, while Amy herself adjusts to a post-Meyer career, in another hilarious episode that reveals new facets to some characters.
It’s intriguing to watch both Meyer and Dan suffer from an inferiority complex in light of the entrance of people better at their jobs. Meyer’s ego problems have been well-documented through the series’ run, and her issues...
Veep, Season 4, Episode 6: “Storms and Pancakes”
Teleplay by Georgia Pritchett and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Georgia Pritchett, and Will Smith
Directed by Chris Addison
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Doyle’s resignation from Meyer’s ticket in last week’s episode began the search for a suitable replacement that ended with Amy resigning with an outburst, followed by Meyer going with Amy’s choice for running mate. This week’s episode sees Meyer trying to adjust to James and his high level of popularity, while Amy herself adjusts to a post-Meyer career, in another hilarious episode that reveals new facets to some characters.
It’s intriguing to watch both Meyer and Dan suffer from an inferiority complex in light of the entrance of people better at their jobs. Meyer’s ego problems have been well-documented through the series’ run, and her issues...
- 5/19/2015
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
The summer just got hotter with the return of the “East Los High: Season 2!” Since the first class graduated they’ve had some bragging rights like being the number one show on Hulu Latino and top five overall in programming. Not too shabby for an all Latino cast who gained a legion of faithful fans called “ELHAddicts!” Well, there’s a new cast (and some familiar faces) to bring the ruckus to East Los High School! LatinoBuzz decided to welcome them by throwing them on a deserted island, (like we did these filmmakers Here ) to fend for themselves. They were allowed to pick a film, an album, a book and a companion from the movies to join them.
Andrea Sixtos
Film: That's an easy one… “Cast Away!” It's pretty much a survival guide on how to live on an island! I think I'd find it extremely resourceful. It's also one of my favorite movies, so it'd also be my entertainment. A two-in-one package, baby!
Album: I would take an album that would keep me relaxed, strong, hopeful and inspired just in case I start to lose faith that I'll ever get off the island. It would have to be “Diary” by Veronica Sixtos. I know it's my sister’s music and all but I'm not being biased. Her lyrics are so empowering, they give you strength and make you realize your worth in an honest and brave way. It would also remind me of the love I have for my family, which that in itself is all the inspiration I need to survive!
Book: I'm gonna be super practical with this one, I would bring the “Us Air Force Survival Handbook.” It covers shelter, nutrition, navigation, evasion, psychology, equipment, injury and illness. Boom! All I need. There's no way I'd be taking a fictional book when my life is at stake!
Companion: Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” of course! She's a survival genius. She can teach me everything she knows, and together, we'd become the strongest, smartest, deadliest, most wild women who ever lived. Who knows? Maybe we'll even build an island fortress and live there until we're ready to build a boat and leave.
Vannessa Vasquez
Film: I think, for me, it would have to be one of my all time favorite Disney movies "The Lion King.” One, it has great music to sing along to, and Simba also goes out to be on his own and meets Timon and Pumba. So if things ever get out of wack all I have to do is find some animal friends and sing "hakuna matata." That's pretty smart.
Album: Gloria Estefan's “Greatest Hits” album. Ever since I was a little girl one of my all time favorite artists has been Gloria. There's so much life in her music and it has an island feel to it. I can definitely see myself being stuck on a desert island singing, "Come on shake your body baby do that Conga!"
Book : My all time favorite book is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It’s a book about following your dreams, trusting that life has a plan for you, all you have to do is have faith. It has so much knowledge of the universe and our spiritual journeys. I can read that book over and over and get something new from it each time.
Companion : I’ve seen Jack Sparrow in action. I would love to have him as my companion. I would never get bored. He's super funny, smart and witty. He definitely knows how to fight, so he would be a good protector. Plus his black eyeliner makes him super sexy. If we ever had to keep humanity going that wouldn't be a problem!
Ray Diaz
Film : It would be “Rush Hour!” There’s enough action and comedy in this film to last a lifetime. Just thinking about Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker puts a smile on my face. Not to mention that they would probably inspire me to make a game out of my time on this lonely island. The only tricky part would be choosing one, two or three. But maybe if I’m lucky I could just have the box set.
Album: When it comes to music, I have such eclectic taste, but Nelly’s “Country Grammar” album would have to be the winner here. I remember this album getting me so many girls that maybe even on a deserted island it could give me the same kind of luck.
Book : “Quarterback’s Demon” written by C.K Laurence would be the book I choose. It was the first book I read when I started modeling and it inspired me to be more then what I thought I could be.
Companion : The winner is Tom Hanks in “Cast Away”. Think it about it — “Cast Away”, “Captain Phillips”, and “Saving Private Ryan”. Tom has got your back! He’s been in these situations so many times that it would be a play ground for us out there with, “Rush Hour” on the palm tree screen and Nelly’s "Country Grammar" bumping out of two big coconuts.
Alex Segal
Film: “The Wizard of Oz”... The movie has always held a special meaning for me. Growing up, I watched it all the time. It always made me feel content, calm and at ease… Not to mention I'm a big Judy Garland fan.
Album: At the moment I am beyond obsessed with Sam Smith's “In The Lonely Hour”. Such amazing stuff... Love what he's doing. But an all time favorite would probably have to be Mariah Carey's “The # 1’s.” Her music would probably distract me from remembering that I'm stuck on a deserted island!
Book: I read “The Power of Now” a while ago and still go back and re-read it. Whatever you're going through, it's important to know that your mind is extremely powerful. This book would probably help me get through a lot of obstacles while being on this island.
Companion I would bring: I would probably bring Angelina Jolie… Not only is she pretty bad ass, I would also want to see what she's like behind all of that... Woman empowerment!!!
Vivian Lamolli
Film : I am going with “Hair”, the 1979 war comedy-drama and film adaption of the 1968 Original Broadway Musical. I had the pleasure of playing Dionne in the Tony award-winning musical and that time just brought so much light to my life. Since I might be spending time alone, that magic of togetherness and closeness of the tribe depicted, would completely continue to give me a mindset of happiness, beauty and family...even if I were on my last coconut.
Album : As a musician, I have a very eclectic style that I listen to, write, and perform. I would be bringing along "Vivian's Delightful, Meditative, and Explosive Mixed Tape." The mixed tape would include Amy Winehouse "Back to Black," Kings of Leon "Sex On Fire," Frank Ocean "Forrest Gump," Marc Anthony "Vivir lo Nuestro," Celia Cruz "La Vida Es Un Carnaval," Crystal Lewis "People Get Ready," Justin Timberlake “Señorita," Christina Aguilera “Fighter," Lauryn Hill "Doo Wop, That Thing," Michael Jackson "Do You Remember the Time," Young the Giant "Cough Syrup," 1 Musical Theatre Song "In the Heights Finale," Stacy Orrico “Genuine," Natalie Imbruglia “Torn," Alanis Morissette "Head Over Heels," Radiohead “Creep," Fiona Apple "Paper Bag," No Doubt “Spiderwebs," Shakira "Dare You,” and Jason Aldean "My Kinda Party." I handpicked most of these songs to perform at one point or another and they still speak to me. Without music it is a bland world and that is the last thing I would want to recreate on a secluded island... let's spice it up a bit!
Book : When I imagine myself keeping the faith and hope on this island where times will get rough, I imagine reading the book of Proverbs. The Bible would keep me company and serve as a ray of sunshine when in the midst of despair. When I was a little girl my father was away a lot whether it be on missions for the military or just training for the next one. The books he would read to me and my sister were thin children's books; each was a different Bible story. Boy, did I love those moments and everything brings me back home thinking and reading these stories.
Companion : I choose Jared Leto to be my shipwrecked buddy. I've been not only impressed with the man for years, but he has always peaked my interest from speaking about work to personal experiences. To have that type of storyteller and lover of the world with me would be absolutely mind-blowing. I'm sure he would present many ideas of how to survive or how not to stress under the circumstances, and just live in our present state-of-being.
Ashley Campuzano
Film: "Pearl Harbor" directed by Michael Bay. "Pearl Harbor" does a great job of portraying how everyday lives were affected by the horrific incidents of World War II. The film even depicts details from the point of view of President Fdr at the time of battle, before and after.
Book: "The Great Gatsby" has been one of my favorite novels since the first time I read it in high school. F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing style made it an easy read and completely relatable to anyone who has ever been in or contemplated love. ‘Gatsby,’ although false to his name, stood by everything he wanted and never backed down. He was resilient and knew what he wanted and for that I respect what he went through.
Album: I listen to Selena almost everyday to remind myself of what a great role model she was to the Latino community. Not only was her music catchy and loved by millions but she moved us Latinos by what she stood for. Her legacy reminds us of what hard work can attain. She inspires me daily to work hard for what I want and to never give up on my dreams.
Companion: I am an easygoing person and all I truly desire is to be constantly entertained. To me, Jim Carrey is the ultimate comedian and I would enjoy spending the rest of my days laughing with someone as brilliant as him. His acting inspires me to push myself to the limit. His performances can be breathtakingly hilarious, or positively heartbreaking, and for that he wins my heart.
Rick Mancia
Film: For my film, I'm going with "The Pursuit of Happiness”. This movie really hits home for me. I saw my pops work & fight adversity to provide us with a better life, much like Will Smith's character in it. I love the feeling I get seeing people achieve their dreams after working so hard despite adversity and keeping hope through it all. If I were stranded, hope is the only thing that would keep me going.
Book: I’ve been a musician most of my life so I listen to it all. It’s hard to pick one album; can I take a 80Gb iPod? If I had to pick one, I would go with "Vheissu" by Thrice. It's such a well balanced album beyond its time (2005). It’s one of those albums and bands that take you on an emotional roller coaster and that’s what I aim to do, make people feel things they're not used to feeling!
Album: Since I only read books from the Self Help section, I would choose "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. I'm a believer that now is the only moment. Therefore to keep myself sane on an island I'd have to be in the moment, thinking about how I got there would cause depression, thinking if I will ever get out would cause anxiety, but dealing with the tasks at hand would provide the most peace of mind possible.
Companion: I’m going to be cliché for my companion and go with Chuck Noland played by Tom Hanks in “Castaway.” Why? Well, I’m trying to survive and I don’t want to die! He seemed to do Ok and I'll need all the help I can get. And on the bright side, we'll be BFFs and have no need for Wilson.
Jeremy Chavarria
Film: It would probably be something romantic like “Twilight” or “The Notebook.” If I'm on an island with one person (a girl of course) the film would create a nice setting to go along with sounds of the waves, the sunset, coconuts, etc.
Album: You can't go wrong with Coldplay! “Parachutes” is one of my favorite albums. You just can't go wrong with them. Beautiful music with a beautiful setting and a beautiful woman. Can I get an “Amen?!”
Book: That's easy, my Bible! Arguably the most amazing love story ever told. Filled with lessons and examples of how to be better in all aspects of life in any given situation. My Foundation of who I am lies in that book. I can't live without it. My love letters in a book.
Companion: T hat's tough! From a film it would have to be Megan Fox. First name that came up to mind, but Superman would be cool.
Catch ‘East Los High: Season 2’ exclusively on Hulu.com at http://www.hulu.com/east-los-high starting today July 9th!
Written by Juan Caceres , LatinoBuzz is a weekly feature on SydneysBuzz that highlights Latino indie talent and upcoming trends in Latino film with the specific objective of presenting a broad range of Latino voices. Follow [At]LatinoBuzz on Twitter and Facebook...
Andrea Sixtos
Film: That's an easy one… “Cast Away!” It's pretty much a survival guide on how to live on an island! I think I'd find it extremely resourceful. It's also one of my favorite movies, so it'd also be my entertainment. A two-in-one package, baby!
Album: I would take an album that would keep me relaxed, strong, hopeful and inspired just in case I start to lose faith that I'll ever get off the island. It would have to be “Diary” by Veronica Sixtos. I know it's my sister’s music and all but I'm not being biased. Her lyrics are so empowering, they give you strength and make you realize your worth in an honest and brave way. It would also remind me of the love I have for my family, which that in itself is all the inspiration I need to survive!
Book: I'm gonna be super practical with this one, I would bring the “Us Air Force Survival Handbook.” It covers shelter, nutrition, navigation, evasion, psychology, equipment, injury and illness. Boom! All I need. There's no way I'd be taking a fictional book when my life is at stake!
Companion: Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” of course! She's a survival genius. She can teach me everything she knows, and together, we'd become the strongest, smartest, deadliest, most wild women who ever lived. Who knows? Maybe we'll even build an island fortress and live there until we're ready to build a boat and leave.
Vannessa Vasquez
Film: I think, for me, it would have to be one of my all time favorite Disney movies "The Lion King.” One, it has great music to sing along to, and Simba also goes out to be on his own and meets Timon and Pumba. So if things ever get out of wack all I have to do is find some animal friends and sing "hakuna matata." That's pretty smart.
Album: Gloria Estefan's “Greatest Hits” album. Ever since I was a little girl one of my all time favorite artists has been Gloria. There's so much life in her music and it has an island feel to it. I can definitely see myself being stuck on a desert island singing, "Come on shake your body baby do that Conga!"
Book : My all time favorite book is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. It’s a book about following your dreams, trusting that life has a plan for you, all you have to do is have faith. It has so much knowledge of the universe and our spiritual journeys. I can read that book over and over and get something new from it each time.
Companion : I’ve seen Jack Sparrow in action. I would love to have him as my companion. I would never get bored. He's super funny, smart and witty. He definitely knows how to fight, so he would be a good protector. Plus his black eyeliner makes him super sexy. If we ever had to keep humanity going that wouldn't be a problem!
Ray Diaz
Film : It would be “Rush Hour!” There’s enough action and comedy in this film to last a lifetime. Just thinking about Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker puts a smile on my face. Not to mention that they would probably inspire me to make a game out of my time on this lonely island. The only tricky part would be choosing one, two or three. But maybe if I’m lucky I could just have the box set.
Album: When it comes to music, I have such eclectic taste, but Nelly’s “Country Grammar” album would have to be the winner here. I remember this album getting me so many girls that maybe even on a deserted island it could give me the same kind of luck.
Book : “Quarterback’s Demon” written by C.K Laurence would be the book I choose. It was the first book I read when I started modeling and it inspired me to be more then what I thought I could be.
Companion : The winner is Tom Hanks in “Cast Away”. Think it about it — “Cast Away”, “Captain Phillips”, and “Saving Private Ryan”. Tom has got your back! He’s been in these situations so many times that it would be a play ground for us out there with, “Rush Hour” on the palm tree screen and Nelly’s "Country Grammar" bumping out of two big coconuts.
Alex Segal
Film: “The Wizard of Oz”... The movie has always held a special meaning for me. Growing up, I watched it all the time. It always made me feel content, calm and at ease… Not to mention I'm a big Judy Garland fan.
Album: At the moment I am beyond obsessed with Sam Smith's “In The Lonely Hour”. Such amazing stuff... Love what he's doing. But an all time favorite would probably have to be Mariah Carey's “The # 1’s.” Her music would probably distract me from remembering that I'm stuck on a deserted island!
Book: I read “The Power of Now” a while ago and still go back and re-read it. Whatever you're going through, it's important to know that your mind is extremely powerful. This book would probably help me get through a lot of obstacles while being on this island.
Companion I would bring: I would probably bring Angelina Jolie… Not only is she pretty bad ass, I would also want to see what she's like behind all of that... Woman empowerment!!!
Vivian Lamolli
Film : I am going with “Hair”, the 1979 war comedy-drama and film adaption of the 1968 Original Broadway Musical. I had the pleasure of playing Dionne in the Tony award-winning musical and that time just brought so much light to my life. Since I might be spending time alone, that magic of togetherness and closeness of the tribe depicted, would completely continue to give me a mindset of happiness, beauty and family...even if I were on my last coconut.
Album : As a musician, I have a very eclectic style that I listen to, write, and perform. I would be bringing along "Vivian's Delightful, Meditative, and Explosive Mixed Tape." The mixed tape would include Amy Winehouse "Back to Black," Kings of Leon "Sex On Fire," Frank Ocean "Forrest Gump," Marc Anthony "Vivir lo Nuestro," Celia Cruz "La Vida Es Un Carnaval," Crystal Lewis "People Get Ready," Justin Timberlake “Señorita," Christina Aguilera “Fighter," Lauryn Hill "Doo Wop, That Thing," Michael Jackson "Do You Remember the Time," Young the Giant "Cough Syrup," 1 Musical Theatre Song "In the Heights Finale," Stacy Orrico “Genuine," Natalie Imbruglia “Torn," Alanis Morissette "Head Over Heels," Radiohead “Creep," Fiona Apple "Paper Bag," No Doubt “Spiderwebs," Shakira "Dare You,” and Jason Aldean "My Kinda Party." I handpicked most of these songs to perform at one point or another and they still speak to me. Without music it is a bland world and that is the last thing I would want to recreate on a secluded island... let's spice it up a bit!
Book : When I imagine myself keeping the faith and hope on this island where times will get rough, I imagine reading the book of Proverbs. The Bible would keep me company and serve as a ray of sunshine when in the midst of despair. When I was a little girl my father was away a lot whether it be on missions for the military or just training for the next one. The books he would read to me and my sister were thin children's books; each was a different Bible story. Boy, did I love those moments and everything brings me back home thinking and reading these stories.
Companion : I choose Jared Leto to be my shipwrecked buddy. I've been not only impressed with the man for years, but he has always peaked my interest from speaking about work to personal experiences. To have that type of storyteller and lover of the world with me would be absolutely mind-blowing. I'm sure he would present many ideas of how to survive or how not to stress under the circumstances, and just live in our present state-of-being.
Ashley Campuzano
Film: "Pearl Harbor" directed by Michael Bay. "Pearl Harbor" does a great job of portraying how everyday lives were affected by the horrific incidents of World War II. The film even depicts details from the point of view of President Fdr at the time of battle, before and after.
Book: "The Great Gatsby" has been one of my favorite novels since the first time I read it in high school. F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing style made it an easy read and completely relatable to anyone who has ever been in or contemplated love. ‘Gatsby,’ although false to his name, stood by everything he wanted and never backed down. He was resilient and knew what he wanted and for that I respect what he went through.
Album: I listen to Selena almost everyday to remind myself of what a great role model she was to the Latino community. Not only was her music catchy and loved by millions but she moved us Latinos by what she stood for. Her legacy reminds us of what hard work can attain. She inspires me daily to work hard for what I want and to never give up on my dreams.
Companion: I am an easygoing person and all I truly desire is to be constantly entertained. To me, Jim Carrey is the ultimate comedian and I would enjoy spending the rest of my days laughing with someone as brilliant as him. His acting inspires me to push myself to the limit. His performances can be breathtakingly hilarious, or positively heartbreaking, and for that he wins my heart.
Rick Mancia
Film: For my film, I'm going with "The Pursuit of Happiness”. This movie really hits home for me. I saw my pops work & fight adversity to provide us with a better life, much like Will Smith's character in it. I love the feeling I get seeing people achieve their dreams after working so hard despite adversity and keeping hope through it all. If I were stranded, hope is the only thing that would keep me going.
Book: I’ve been a musician most of my life so I listen to it all. It’s hard to pick one album; can I take a 80Gb iPod? If I had to pick one, I would go with "Vheissu" by Thrice. It's such a well balanced album beyond its time (2005). It’s one of those albums and bands that take you on an emotional roller coaster and that’s what I aim to do, make people feel things they're not used to feeling!
Album: Since I only read books from the Self Help section, I would choose "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. I'm a believer that now is the only moment. Therefore to keep myself sane on an island I'd have to be in the moment, thinking about how I got there would cause depression, thinking if I will ever get out would cause anxiety, but dealing with the tasks at hand would provide the most peace of mind possible.
Companion: I’m going to be cliché for my companion and go with Chuck Noland played by Tom Hanks in “Castaway.” Why? Well, I’m trying to survive and I don’t want to die! He seemed to do Ok and I'll need all the help I can get. And on the bright side, we'll be BFFs and have no need for Wilson.
Jeremy Chavarria
Film: It would probably be something romantic like “Twilight” or “The Notebook.” If I'm on an island with one person (a girl of course) the film would create a nice setting to go along with sounds of the waves, the sunset, coconuts, etc.
Album: You can't go wrong with Coldplay! “Parachutes” is one of my favorite albums. You just can't go wrong with them. Beautiful music with a beautiful setting and a beautiful woman. Can I get an “Amen?!”
Book: That's easy, my Bible! Arguably the most amazing love story ever told. Filled with lessons and examples of how to be better in all aspects of life in any given situation. My Foundation of who I am lies in that book. I can't live without it. My love letters in a book.
Companion: T hat's tough! From a film it would have to be Megan Fox. First name that came up to mind, but Superman would be cool.
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Written by Juan Caceres , LatinoBuzz is a weekly feature on SydneysBuzz that highlights Latino indie talent and upcoming trends in Latino film with the specific objective of presenting a broad range of Latino voices. Follow [At]LatinoBuzz on Twitter and Facebook...
- 7/9/2014
- by Juan Caceres
- Sydney's Buzz
Van Cliburn
Ansel Elgort ("Fault in our Stars," "Carrie") has signed to play the title role in the biopic "Van Cliburn" for Temple Hill and Crystal Entertainment. Ari Daniel Pinchot, Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen will produce.
Van Cliburn was a 23-year-old lanky pianist from Texas who emerged from out of nowhere to win the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow in 1958. It was the first time the tournament was held, and was organized by the Ussr in an effort by Kruschev to lord Soviet superiority over the Us during the height of the cold war. [Source: Deadline]
Brilliance
Talks between Jared Leto and Legendary Pictures for the "Dallas Buyers Club" star to take over from Will Smith in Julius Onah's "Brilliance" have reportedly broken down. Leto, who met with Onah last Monday, reportedly turned down the role last week and puts him back in the running for Marvel's "Doctor Strange...
Ansel Elgort ("Fault in our Stars," "Carrie") has signed to play the title role in the biopic "Van Cliburn" for Temple Hill and Crystal Entertainment. Ari Daniel Pinchot, Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen will produce.
Van Cliburn was a 23-year-old lanky pianist from Texas who emerged from out of nowhere to win the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow in 1958. It was the first time the tournament was held, and was organized by the Ussr in an effort by Kruschev to lord Soviet superiority over the Us during the height of the cold war. [Source: Deadline]
Brilliance
Talks between Jared Leto and Legendary Pictures for the "Dallas Buyers Club" star to take over from Will Smith in Julius Onah's "Brilliance" have reportedly broken down. Leto, who met with Onah last Monday, reportedly turned down the role last week and puts him back in the running for Marvel's "Doctor Strange...
- 6/23/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Diedrich Bader
Veep, Season 3, Episode 05: “Fishing”
Teleplay by Georgia Pritchett and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Georgia Pritchett, and Will Smith
Directed by Becky Martin
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Since the beginning of the season, the selection of a campaign manager has been a major decision looming over Selina Meyer. With both Dan and Amy openly vying for the position, and Ben advising Meyer to go with a third party, it was clear the current vice-president was delaying the inevitable. This week’s episode sees Meyer finally make a decision, in a compelling outing that adds new complications to Jonah’s story, as well as Mike and Gary’s.
Selina’s increased disdain for her staff in this week’s episode is an intriguing turn for the character. While it’s clear that Meyer has never had much love for the people she works with,...
Veep, Season 3, Episode 05: “Fishing”
Teleplay by Georgia Pritchett and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Georgia Pritchett, and Will Smith
Directed by Becky Martin
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Since the beginning of the season, the selection of a campaign manager has been a major decision looming over Selina Meyer. With both Dan and Amy openly vying for the position, and Ben advising Meyer to go with a third party, it was clear the current vice-president was delaying the inevitable. This week’s episode sees Meyer finally make a decision, in a compelling outing that adds new complications to Jonah’s story, as well as Mike and Gary’s.
Selina’s increased disdain for her staff in this week’s episode is an intriguing turn for the character. While it’s clear that Meyer has never had much love for the people she works with,...
- 5/6/2014
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
Kevin Dunn, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sam Richardson
Veep, Season 3, Episode 01: “Some New Beginnings”
Teleplay by Sean Gray and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Sean Gray, and Will Smith
Directed by Chris Addison
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Over the course of Veep’s second season, Selina Meyer grew increasingly disillusioned with her position as vice-president, disillusion which seemed to be mirrored by the President himself. While a second presidential run for Meyer seemed to be a foregone conclusion, the end of last season gave a strong indication that she would get this chance sooner rather than later. The third season premiere of Veep picks up on this thread again, in a hilarious episode that nonetheless manages to set up some compelling stories and character dynamics for the upcoming season.
The firing of Jonah is a solid shakeup to the existing character dynamics, and opens up some intriguing possibilities.
Veep, Season 3, Episode 01: “Some New Beginnings”
Teleplay by Sean Gray and Will Smith, Story by Armando Iannucci, Sean Gray, and Will Smith
Directed by Chris Addison
Airs Sundays at 10:30pm (Et) on HBO
Over the course of Veep’s second season, Selina Meyer grew increasingly disillusioned with her position as vice-president, disillusion which seemed to be mirrored by the President himself. While a second presidential run for Meyer seemed to be a foregone conclusion, the end of last season gave a strong indication that she would get this chance sooner rather than later. The third season premiere of Veep picks up on this thread again, in a hilarious episode that nonetheless manages to set up some compelling stories and character dynamics for the upcoming season.
The firing of Jonah is a solid shakeup to the existing character dynamics, and opens up some intriguing possibilities.
- 4/7/2014
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
The Thick of It Series 4, Episode 7
Written by Simon Blackwell, Sean Gray, Ian Martin, Tony Roche, Will Smith
Directed by Tony Roche
Original airdate October 27, 2012
For four seasons and two specials, The Thick of it, acted as a strange hybrid between The West Wing and The Office. Some might argue that The Thick of it is technically better than either of those shows (this writer included), and the final episode proves why.
With bullet fast dialogue and intensely good acting (you’ll always be Malcolm Tucker to us Peter Capaldi), The Thick of it thrust viewers into a behind the scenes look at British government, often focusing on the barely functioning fictional Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship and the two ministers that run the department, first Hugh Abbot (Chris Langham) and later Nicola Murray (the painfully funny Rebecca Front). They are “helped” by aides Ollie Reeder (Chris Addison), Terri...
Written by Simon Blackwell, Sean Gray, Ian Martin, Tony Roche, Will Smith
Directed by Tony Roche
Original airdate October 27, 2012
For four seasons and two specials, The Thick of it, acted as a strange hybrid between The West Wing and The Office. Some might argue that The Thick of it is technically better than either of those shows (this writer included), and the final episode proves why.
With bullet fast dialogue and intensely good acting (you’ll always be Malcolm Tucker to us Peter Capaldi), The Thick of it thrust viewers into a behind the scenes look at British government, often focusing on the barely functioning fictional Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship and the two ministers that run the department, first Hugh Abbot (Chris Langham) and later Nicola Murray (the painfully funny Rebecca Front). They are “helped” by aides Ollie Reeder (Chris Addison), Terri...
- 10/3/2013
- by Tressa
- SoundOnSight
In the Loop - a political farce set in London and Washington - is the brilliant cinematic debut of Armando Iannucci. Here, in a candid behind-the-scenes diary, the satirist reveals the joys of playing basketball with star James Gandolfini and the pleasure of a hometown screening in front of his eightysomething mum ...
We didn't even have a piece of paper to start with. I'd been told that most films start with a small piece of paper. On it is written a one-line version of your film. "Imagine Vera Drake meets The Cider House Rules." "It's like Fantastic Four, but with Anthony Hopkins on a horse." "A small-town family murder their cleaner and then bury her in some waste ground that then gets built on by a shoe manufacturer, whose shoes are haunted by her deranged spirit, resulting in a little girl kicking the town's mayor to death but with very...
We didn't even have a piece of paper to start with. I'd been told that most films start with a small piece of paper. On it is written a one-line version of your film. "Imagine Vera Drake meets The Cider House Rules." "It's like Fantastic Four, but with Anthony Hopkins on a horse." "A small-town family murder their cleaner and then bury her in some waste ground that then gets built on by a shoe manufacturer, whose shoes are haunted by her deranged spirit, resulting in a little girl kicking the town's mayor to death but with very...
- 6/20/2013
- by Armando Iannucci
- The Guardian - Film News
Gary Cole, Kevin Dunn
Veep, Season 2, Episode 9: “Running”
Written by Sean Gray and Will Smith
Directed by Tim Kirkby
Airs Sundays at 10pm (Et) on HBO
Selina admitting knowledge of the CIA spy last week came at the heels of a season-long campaign where she has ended up on the losing end of most political matters without having any say in the decision. Becoming the public face of accountability for atleast one of the government’s scandals thus gave her the ability to control the narrative in atleast one situation. The season’s penultimate episode this week sees Selina try to take further control of her political career as she realises her role in the current administration, in an episode that continues to be funny while still managing to effectively move the characters forward.
Watching Selina articulate a level of self-awareness regarding the downward turn her career was taking,...
Veep, Season 2, Episode 9: “Running”
Written by Sean Gray and Will Smith
Directed by Tim Kirkby
Airs Sundays at 10pm (Et) on HBO
Selina admitting knowledge of the CIA spy last week came at the heels of a season-long campaign where she has ended up on the losing end of most political matters without having any say in the decision. Becoming the public face of accountability for atleast one of the government’s scandals thus gave her the ability to control the narrative in atleast one situation. The season’s penultimate episode this week sees Selina try to take further control of her political career as she realises her role in the current administration, in an episode that continues to be funny while still managing to effectively move the characters forward.
Watching Selina articulate a level of self-awareness regarding the downward turn her career was taking,...
- 6/18/2013
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Veep, Season 2, Episode 1: “Midterms”
Written by Will Smith and Armando Iannucci
Directed by Christopher Morris
Airs Sundays at 10pm (Et) on HBO
While viewing politics through a cynical eye is nothing new, the HBO series Veep managed to put an effectively fresh spin on it, building a stable of characters around Vice President Selina Meyer, each of whom brought a different set of incompetences and quirks to the table. While show creator Armando Iannucci is no stranger to depicting the absurdities of politics, there was some concern at the show’s outset of how well his brand of humour would translate to American comic sensibilities, concerns the first season blazed through. This week’s second season premiere proves that the show has not lost a step, as it returns with a hilarious episode that sets up a pursuit of higher stakes while introducing a series of very promising new characters.
Veep, Season 2, Episode 1: “Midterms”
Written by Will Smith and Armando Iannucci
Directed by Christopher Morris
Airs Sundays at 10pm (Et) on HBO
While viewing politics through a cynical eye is nothing new, the HBO series Veep managed to put an effectively fresh spin on it, building a stable of characters around Vice President Selina Meyer, each of whom brought a different set of incompetences and quirks to the table. While show creator Armando Iannucci is no stranger to depicting the absurdities of politics, there was some concern at the show’s outset of how well his brand of humour would translate to American comic sensibilities, concerns the first season blazed through. This week’s second season premiere proves that the show has not lost a step, as it returns with a hilarious episode that sets up a pursuit of higher stakes while introducing a series of very promising new characters.
- 4/16/2013
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Well, it was a long time coming, but everyone’s favourite political comedy (I loathe the word satire) is back, and it was worth the wait. Perhaps it was my fault for expecting to see Malcolm Tucker and the now-opposition that I didn’t think of it as a total classic, but it was absolutely hilarious. Nothing has changed- the writing is just as sharp, the performances and dialogue just as memorable, and we still have total idiots in control both on-screen and off. Perhaps it was my fault for expected some fluent Scottish profanity in a series with the subtitle ‘Coalition’. But this is just a niggle- It made me wish we’d seen more of this undisclosed party in previous series and In The Loop.
What could have been a clichéd plot, with an attempt to get comment on politicians desperately trying and failing...
Well, it was a long time coming, but everyone’s favourite political comedy (I loathe the word satire) is back, and it was worth the wait. Perhaps it was my fault for expecting to see Malcolm Tucker and the now-opposition that I didn’t think of it as a total classic, but it was absolutely hilarious. Nothing has changed- the writing is just as sharp, the performances and dialogue just as memorable, and we still have total idiots in control both on-screen and off. Perhaps it was my fault for expected some fluent Scottish profanity in a series with the subtitle ‘Coalition’. But this is just a niggle- It made me wish we’d seen more of this undisclosed party in previous series and In The Loop.
What could have been a clichéd plot, with an attempt to get comment on politicians desperately trying and failing...
- 9/9/2012
- by Oscar Harding
- Obsessed with Film
Will Smith has said that The Thick of It's writers were not flattered when leader of the opposition Ed Miliband used their phrase "omnishambles" to describe the last budget. The word was first coined by Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi) in the last series of the sitcom to describe then-government MP Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front) on learning that she was claustrophobic. Labour Party leader Miliband borrowed the phrase in the House of Commons to refer to George Osborne's "omnishambles Budget" earlier this year, and it gained further traction in Parliament and the political press. "It feels like politicians are watching the show and embracing it," show co-writer Smith told ShortList. (more)...
- 9/6/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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Malcolm Tucker had better get his coins ready for the swear box.
The foul-mouthed spin doctor will be returning for a fourth series of The Thick of It, Armando Iannucci's award-winning political comedy, the BBC confirmed today.
Malcolm Tucker can't get into Number 10 any more, but he's waiting...
In the light of the Leveson Inquiry, it seems perfect timing for another round of government embarrassments, ministerial cock-ups, Coalition backstabbings, frantic policy U-turns and burying bad news on good news days.
Iannucci is a busy man - his American version of the show, Veep, is currently airing in the Us and on Sky Atlantic and has been commissioned for a second series already. This comes on the back of his Oscar-nominated comedy In The Loop, which took some of the cast of The Thick of It on a fact-finding mission to Washington, back in 2009.
Huffpostuk Review: With Veep, Has...
The foul-mouthed spin doctor will be returning for a fourth series of The Thick of It, Armando Iannucci's award-winning political comedy, the BBC confirmed today.
Malcolm Tucker can't get into Number 10 any more, but he's waiting...
In the light of the Leveson Inquiry, it seems perfect timing for another round of government embarrassments, ministerial cock-ups, Coalition backstabbings, frantic policy U-turns and burying bad news on good news days.
Iannucci is a busy man - his American version of the show, Veep, is currently airing in the Us and on Sky Atlantic and has been commissioned for a second series already. This comes on the back of his Oscar-nominated comedy In The Loop, which took some of the cast of The Thick of It on a fact-finding mission to Washington, back in 2009.
Huffpostuk Review: With Veep, Has...
- 7/12/2012
- by The Huffington Post UK
- Aol TV.
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You're getting too old for this: 25 years ago, on March 6, 1987, "Lethal Weapon" was released. The buddy-cop thriller not only cemented Mel Gibson's status as a household name after playing good-natured loose-canon (as opposed to now) Martin Riggs, but also created a social phenomenon still relevant to this day: "I'm getting too old for this shit."
The catchphrase, said numerous times throughout the "Lethal Weapon" series by Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), has appeared in many movies over the last 25 years, often times in reference to the put-upon police detective himself. (The recent trailer for "Men In Black 3" features Will Smith uttering a PG variation on Murtaugh's famous one-liner.)
What you might not know? That "Lethal Weapon" wasn't the first film to utilize some form of the defeated turn-of-phrase. From "North by Northwest" and "The Sting" to Murtaugh himself, enjoy a mash-up of movie characters getting too old for this.
Video...
The catchphrase, said numerous times throughout the "Lethal Weapon" series by Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), has appeared in many movies over the last 25 years, often times in reference to the put-upon police detective himself. (The recent trailer for "Men In Black 3" features Will Smith uttering a PG variation on Murtaugh's famous one-liner.)
What you might not know? That "Lethal Weapon" wasn't the first film to utilize some form of the defeated turn-of-phrase. From "North by Northwest" and "The Sting" to Murtaugh himself, enjoy a mash-up of movie characters getting too old for this.
Video...
- 3/6/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
You're getting too old for this: 25 years ago, on March 6, 1987, "Lethal Weapon" was released. The buddy-cop thriller not only cemented Mel Gibson's status as a household name after playing good-natured loose-canon (as opposed to now) Martin Riggs, but also created a social phenomenon still relevant to this day: "I'm getting too old for this shit." The catchphrase, said numerous times throughout the "Lethal Weapon" series by Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), has appeared in many movies over the last 25 years, often times in reference to the put-upon police detective himself. (The recent trailer for "Men In Black 3" features Will Smith uttering a PG variation on Murtaugh's famous one-liner.) What you might not know? That "Lethal Weapon" wasn't the first film to utilize some form of the defeated turn-of-phrase. From "North by Northwest" and "The Sting" to Murtaugh himself, enjoy a mash-up of movie characters getting too old for this. Video...
- 3/6/2012
- by Christopher Rosen
- Moviefone
Anyone remember the 2009 political-satire "In The Loop"? The film was a festival hit and featured a side-splitting performance from Peter Capaldi as political hot-shot Malcolm Tucker. That film was, in fact, a spin off original BBC show "The Thick Of It" -- both of which are the brainchild of Armando Ianucci. Attempts had been to remake the show for HBO and while there was a pilot shot, it was one Ianucci wasn't a fan of and was never picked up.
But the good news is that Ianucci has now developed a whole new show for the cable-channel titled "Veep," starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss as the Vice President of the U.S. The first trailer has now been unveiled and exhibits a behind-the-scenes, political satire very much in the vein of its predecessors, and it promises to deliver some seroius laughs.
As was the case with the "The Thick Of It," we're...
But the good news is that Ianucci has now developed a whole new show for the cable-channel titled "Veep," starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss as the Vice President of the U.S. The first trailer has now been unveiled and exhibits a behind-the-scenes, political satire very much in the vein of its predecessors, and it promises to deliver some seroius laughs.
As was the case with the "The Thick Of It," we're...
- 3/2/2012
- by Simon Dang
- The Playlist
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Time for yet another Scientology video to derail to the public! In a wonderfully exhaustive report, the Village Voice identifies the writer and singer of "Dauntless, Defiant, Resolute," a hip hop song about the International Association of Scientologists, as Chill E. B., an artist who apparently credits Scientology for his professional success (Kelly Preston bleeds Chill). This particular number is the title track off his upcoming CD.
And oh man, it makes them look kind of silly! Total amateur hour over in the I.A.S. studios. Among the points that will get made fun of: the fact that Chill E.B.'s not actually in it, and his stand-in is a white kid who does hand guns, the pasty hordes of riled-up Scientologists, the chorus, which sounds like a mix between a Will Smith song and a chant at a corporate softball game, the anti-psychiatry lines mixed in with ones...
And oh man, it makes them look kind of silly! Total amateur hour over in the I.A.S. studios. Among the points that will get made fun of: the fact that Chill E.B.'s not actually in it, and his stand-in is a white kid who does hand guns, the pasty hordes of riled-up Scientologists, the chorus, which sounds like a mix between a Will Smith song and a chant at a corporate softball game, the anti-psychiatry lines mixed in with ones...
- 11/18/2011
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Innnnnn One Corner we have a 69-year-old movie icon who's headlined huge movie franchises ("Star Wars," the Indiana Jones movies, the Jack Ryan movies) and proved himself a silver-screen hero in films like "The Fugitive," "Air Force One," and "Blade Runner." George Lucas made him a star in 1977 when he cast him as Han Solo, and ever since he's flown the Millenium Falcon right into moviegoers' hearts. Punch it, Chewie, it's Harrison Ford!
Innnnnn the other corner we've got the chiseled tough guy who proved blonds do have more fun -- as James Bond. Trained alongside other UK stars such as Ewan McGregor and Joseph Fiennes at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, he made his name in various British dramas until Matthew Vaughn's 2004 crime thriller "Layer Cake" proved to 007's producers that he had what it took to leave audiences shaken, not stirred. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Daniel Craig!
Innnnnn the other corner we've got the chiseled tough guy who proved blonds do have more fun -- as James Bond. Trained alongside other UK stars such as Ewan McGregor and Joseph Fiennes at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, he made his name in various British dramas until Matthew Vaughn's 2004 crime thriller "Layer Cake" proved to 007's producers that he had what it took to leave audiences shaken, not stirred. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Daniel Craig!
- 7/26/2011
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
In honor of fathers day and all the amazing dads out there (including my own brilliant and amazing father), we thought we'd look at some of the best dad movies of all time. Fathers are a special part of a child's life, they help kids grow and understand where they belong in the world, can be counted on to impart wisdom, and are just plain fun to hang around.
The fathers in the list of films below are just that and we want to celebrate all the good fathers out there who do their best to be there for their kids.
Happy father's day to all those amazing dads!
10. Kramer vs. Kramer (Ted Kramer)
When his wife suddenly leaves, Ted Kramer (played by Dustin Hoffman) and his son Billy learn to live on their own and rely on each other. It's not easy at first, but they soon come to...
The fathers in the list of films below are just that and we want to celebrate all the good fathers out there who do their best to be there for their kids.
Happy father's day to all those amazing dads!
10. Kramer vs. Kramer (Ted Kramer)
When his wife suddenly leaves, Ted Kramer (played by Dustin Hoffman) and his son Billy learn to live on their own and rely on each other. It's not easy at first, but they soon come to...
- 6/19/2011
- by [email protected] (Alyssa Caverley)
- Reel Movie News
Britain’s #1 Page 3 girl Keeley Hazell’s first film ‘Venus and the Sun’ will be released online on March 14 2011. To celebrate we are offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the UK premiere and party in London on March 10th.
The short film follows Keeley who thinks she’s solved all her problems by taking up an unexpectedly high-brow hobby: translating Latin. The language has given her magical powers, enabling her to ward-off the frenzied attention of her adoring fans, and the British Library offers an ideal refuge.
But when she meets Adam, the one Sun-reader in the country she hadn’t bargained for, Keeley is given a lesson in not judging books by their covers. Her journey of discovery will reveal just how far she’s come to rely on the advantages of fame.
Keeley is joined by a stellar British cast including comedy...
The short film follows Keeley who thinks she’s solved all her problems by taking up an unexpectedly high-brow hobby: translating Latin. The language has given her magical powers, enabling her to ward-off the frenzied attention of her adoring fans, and the British Library offers an ideal refuge.
But when she meets Adam, the one Sun-reader in the country she hadn’t bargained for, Keeley is given a lesson in not judging books by their covers. Her journey of discovery will reveal just how far she’s come to rely on the advantages of fame.
Keeley is joined by a stellar British cast including comedy...
- 2/28/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
'Michael Jackson called me once. I didn't get to speak to him'
Jackie Chan, 56, was born in Hong Kong. He trained in martial arts and acrobatics at the China Drama Academy and appeared in his first film at the age of eight. At 17, he worked as a stuntman on the Bruce Lee films Fist Of Fury and Enter The Dragon, and landed his first starring role in Little Tiger From Canton. In the 1980s he became famous in Asia for performing all his own stunts and went on to break into Hollywood with the films Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon. Little Big Soldier, which he wrote, produced and starred in, won the Golden Palm at the 2010 Valencia International Film Festival and is out now on DVD.
What is your greatest fear?
Needles.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Wow, so many – Robert De Niro, James Cameron,...
Jackie Chan, 56, was born in Hong Kong. He trained in martial arts and acrobatics at the China Drama Academy and appeared in his first film at the age of eight. At 17, he worked as a stuntman on the Bruce Lee films Fist Of Fury and Enter The Dragon, and landed his first starring role in Little Tiger From Canton. In the 1980s he became famous in Asia for performing all his own stunts and went on to break into Hollywood with the films Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon. Little Big Soldier, which he wrote, produced and starred in, won the Golden Palm at the 2010 Valencia International Film Festival and is out now on DVD.
What is your greatest fear?
Needles.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Wow, so many – Robert De Niro, James Cameron,...
- 11/20/2010
- by Rosanna Greenstreet
- The Guardian - Film News
Former Page 3 Girl and glamour model Keeley Hazell is set for an improbable journey into the world of magic in a short film to be released online in January of 2011.
Venus And The Sun is reportedly a new take on the ancient 'Venus And Adonis' poem from Ovid's Metamorphoses, wherein the beauteous goddess, infatuated with the equally attractive Adonis, tries to steer him away from his perilous passion for hunting. The synopsis for Venus And The Sun reads:
...Keeley who thinks she's solved all her problems by taking up an unexpectedly high-brow hobby: translating Latin. The language has given her magical powers, enabling her to ward-off the frenzied attention of her adoring fans, and the British Library offers an ideal refuge.
But when she meets Adam, the one Sun-reader in the country she hadn't bargained for, Keeley is given a lesson in not judging books by their covers.
Venus And The Sun is reportedly a new take on the ancient 'Venus And Adonis' poem from Ovid's Metamorphoses, wherein the beauteous goddess, infatuated with the equally attractive Adonis, tries to steer him away from his perilous passion for hunting. The synopsis for Venus And The Sun reads:
...Keeley who thinks she's solved all her problems by taking up an unexpectedly high-brow hobby: translating Latin. The language has given her magical powers, enabling her to ward-off the frenzied attention of her adoring fans, and the British Library offers an ideal refuge.
But when she meets Adam, the one Sun-reader in the country she hadn't bargained for, Keeley is given a lesson in not judging books by their covers.
- 11/16/2010
- Shadowlocked
At the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, Armando Iannucci announced his plans to follow-up his critically-acclaimed feature film debut In The Loop with a “slapstick comedy”, tentatively titled Out The Window.
In an interview with The Guardian over the weekend, Iannucci shared the first details about the new project:
The story of a guy who works in a glass-fronted office building and one day he scratches his armpit. Somebody films it, puts it on YouTube with a soundtrack of monkey noises. It ruins his life. So this guy spends the rest of the film trying to track down the bastard who made him known the world over as Scratchy Monkey.
Iannucci is said to have collaborated on the film’s script with Will Smith and Roger Drew, who both worked with him on the BBC series The Thick Of It.
In addition to Out The Window, Iannucci is also...
In an interview with The Guardian over the weekend, Iannucci shared the first details about the new project:
The story of a guy who works in a glass-fronted office building and one day he scratches his armpit. Somebody films it, puts it on YouTube with a soundtrack of monkey noises. It ruins his life. So this guy spends the rest of the film trying to track down the bastard who made him known the world over as Scratchy Monkey.
Iannucci is said to have collaborated on the film’s script with Will Smith and Roger Drew, who both worked with him on the BBC series The Thick Of It.
In addition to Out The Window, Iannucci is also...
- 10/26/2010
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are fast approaching, which means that soon you'll be treated to an excellent night of performances and appearances by the likes of Eminem, Linkin Park, Usher, Paramore, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, B.o.B and Deadmau5 (who will serve as the house DJ at the show). While people tend to remember the classic performances and the unhinged moments, the coveted Moonman is the reason why people show up and tune in. This year, there are 16 categories wherein some of the biggest music stars in the universe will compete for the coolest trophy in awards shows. Today, we take a look at the nominees in the Best Hip-Hop Video category.
Eminem and Jay-z may be working together on their Home and Home concerts, but when the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards kick off on Sunday, September 12, they will be at odds. Both...
Eminem and Jay-z may be working together on their Home and Home concerts, but when the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards kick off on Sunday, September 12, they will be at odds. Both...
- 9/3/2010
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
While it’s true that the Tony Awards may be an annual religious experience for countless gay men and theater lovers alike, it also can’t be denied that they are the bastard step-child of televised award shows. Can you recall was the last the Tony Awards were featured on the cover of Entertainment Weekly?
There is no red carpet pre-show where a Mary Hart wannabe quizzes Patti LuPone oder Kristin Chenoweth on who they’re wearing. And there aren’t enough Hollywood A-listers on hand to warrant any wrap-up coverage by Ryan Seacrest.
Thank God for that.
But the 64th Tony Awards still managed to pull off plenty of entertaining moments that left the audience laughing, moved or even inspired. Here are eleven of the best moments that made this award show watchable.
#1 I would love to say that the entire opening montage was great.
Except that it wasn’t.
There is no red carpet pre-show where a Mary Hart wannabe quizzes Patti LuPone oder Kristin Chenoweth on who they’re wearing. And there aren’t enough Hollywood A-listers on hand to warrant any wrap-up coverage by Ryan Seacrest.
Thank God for that.
But the 64th Tony Awards still managed to pull off plenty of entertaining moments that left the audience laughing, moved or even inspired. Here are eleven of the best moments that made this award show watchable.
#1 I would love to say that the entire opening montage was great.
Except that it wasn’t.
- 6/14/2010
- by pettydus
- The Backlot
Armando Iannucci - director of the critically-acclaimed political satire In The Loop - has got a movie about voyeurism in his sights. Out the Window - and we're being a bit vague here - focusses on an incident that is witnessed but seriously misinterpreted, setting in chain a whole series of calamities. Iannucci - who first made his name with The Day Today and The Thick of It - will be writing the script with The Thick of It regulars Roger Drew and Will Smith.
- 5/19/2010
- Sky Movies
If you don't know who Armando Iannucci is yet, then you've clearly been depriving yourself of the flat-out best comedy of last year, the British political farce In The Loop. I promise I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best satire since Dr. Strangelove, and that after that I'll follow writer-director Iannucci anywhere, even back into the murky thicket of British politics. It's not clear whether or not we'll need to learn the difference between the Tories and the Liberal Democrats for Iannucci's next project, but we do know that it's happening-- Variety reports that BBC Films will be financing the $20 million comedy Out the Window, which Iannucci is writing along with Roger Drew Will Smith (not that one; this guy wrote the TV series "The Thick of It" with Iannucci as well). The comedy is scheduled for a 2011 release in the UK, and hopefully we can count on...
- 5/18/2010
- cinemablend.com
Armando Iannucci, the director of my favourite film of last year "In the Loop", has announced his next project - the $20 million comedy "Out the Window" for BBC Films says the trades.
Scribes Roger Drew and Will Smith (nope, not that one) will work on the script with Iannucci for a planned 2011 release. The trio previously worked together on the acclaimed TV comedy "The Thick of It" which spawned 'Loop'.
Meanwhile Oscar-nominated scribe Peter Morgan ("Frost/Nixon," "The Queen") will pen and direct "Three Sixty" also for BBC Films. The story is considered a multi-stranded tale of love and sexual obsession.
Scribes Roger Drew and Will Smith (nope, not that one) will work on the script with Iannucci for a planned 2011 release. The trio previously worked together on the acclaimed TV comedy "The Thick of It" which spawned 'Loop'.
Meanwhile Oscar-nominated scribe Peter Morgan ("Frost/Nixon," "The Queen") will pen and direct "Three Sixty" also for BBC Films. The story is considered a multi-stranded tale of love and sexual obsession.
- 5/18/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The genius that is Armando Iannucci, the writer/director/producer behind last year's pant-wettingly funny In The Loop, is bringing out a new comedy called Out The Window. We don't even know what it's about and we're already excited.
Iannucci is re-teaming with BBC Films and has been writing the script for the new (presumably hilarious) comedy with Roger Drew and Will Smith (not that one). Although there's no official synopsis yet, Iannucci did hint at what he'd like his next film to be while making Loop, telling Chud: "If In The Loop is a screwball comedy the next film I want to do is a slapstick comedy, something with lots of visual comedy in it and physical comedy. I'm a big fan of Buster Keaton or the chase at the end of What's Up Doc? It's that classic physical comedy that I've always loved, and I don't see that often.
Iannucci is re-teaming with BBC Films and has been writing the script for the new (presumably hilarious) comedy with Roger Drew and Will Smith (not that one). Although there's no official synopsis yet, Iannucci did hint at what he'd like his next film to be while making Loop, telling Chud: "If In The Loop is a screwball comedy the next film I want to do is a slapstick comedy, something with lots of visual comedy in it and physical comedy. I'm a big fan of Buster Keaton or the chase at the end of What's Up Doc? It's that classic physical comedy that I've always loved, and I don't see that often.
- 5/18/2010
- Screenrush
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Actor to shoot comedy starring Maggie Smith, Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay, while Armando Iannucci also unveils BBC film
BBC Films has signed up Dustin Hoffman, the 72-year-old star of films including Rain Man and The Graduate, to direct his first film, while Armando Iannucci is writing a new film with Will Smith and Roger Drew.
BBC Films, making the announcement at the Cannes Film Festival, said Hoffman will direct a British comedy starring Dame Maggie Smith, Albert Finney and Sir Tom Courtenay. The film, called Quartet, is about former opera singers who fell out when they were young but get back together for a concert when they meet at a retirement home.
Iannucci, the writer of BBC series The Thick of It which made a star out of Peter Capaldi for his turn as foul-mouthed Scottish spin doctor Malcolm Tucker, has also unveiled a new project through BBC Films.
BBC Films has signed up Dustin Hoffman, the 72-year-old star of films including Rain Man and The Graduate, to direct his first film, while Armando Iannucci is writing a new film with Will Smith and Roger Drew.
BBC Films, making the announcement at the Cannes Film Festival, said Hoffman will direct a British comedy starring Dame Maggie Smith, Albert Finney and Sir Tom Courtenay. The film, called Quartet, is about former opera singers who fell out when they were young but get back together for a concert when they meet at a retirement home.
Iannucci, the writer of BBC series The Thick of It which made a star out of Peter Capaldi for his turn as foul-mouthed Scottish spin doctor Malcolm Tucker, has also unveiled a new project through BBC Films.
- 5/18/2010
- by Mark Sweney
- The Guardian - Film News
Cannes 2010 - Armando Iannucci, director of last year's razor-sharp In The Loop, is re-teaming with BBC Films for his next venture, Out the Window. Screen reports that the film centres on voyeurism, and on an incident that is witnessed and seriously misinterpreted. In other words, Iannucci does Atonement, but probably with more black laughs and less war-torn romance. The script is penned by Iannucci alongside Roger Drew and The Thick Of It writer Will Smith. While there's no deets yet on cast or specific roles, BBC Films'...
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- 5/18/2010
- by Emma Dibdin
- TotalFilm
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Peter Morgan, who wrote Frost/Nixon and The Queen as well as the Sony Pictures Classics’ release The Damned United, is staying with the Beeb for his next project. Three Sixty is pitched as a multi-stranded tale of love and sexual obsession. BBC Films has also unveiled more films here in Cannes. Armando Iannucci, director of IFC’s In the Loop, is re-teaming with BBC Films for the comedy Out the Window, which he is writing with Will Smith and Roger Drew. Smith and Drew both wrote for Iannucci’s TV show The Thick of It. And Abi Morgan, screenwriter of Spc release Brick [...]...
- 5/18/2010
- by TIM ADLER
- Deadline London
The return of comedy writing/directing/producing legend Armando Iannucci can surely be seen as A Good Thing. Variety is reporting that he’s teaming back up with BBC Films, which got In The Loop made, for a new comedy called Out The Window.Alongside the various other projects he’s got bubbling away, including an Alan Partridge film and an attempt to launch a Us version of Loop’s TV progenitor The Thick Of It, Iannucci has been busy writing the script with Roger Drew and Will Smith.Yes, it means that he’s snagged the services of a major Hollywood star, who will no doubt… wait, no. Sorry, this Will Smith is actually one of The Thick Of It’s regular writers, and occasional actor who cropped up acting in the series as Phil Smith and also had a tiny role in In The Loop.Out The Window...
- 5/17/2010
- EmpireOnline
Sure, there were some bumps in the road. That can happen from time to time.
Thanks to everyone for voting. This year 195 film fans decided the awards.
Here’s the mess … When Twihards Attack (The 8th Annual Tsr Movie Awards) Commentary/rants/thoughts on category winners & losers (this will be complete by March 19)
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The Results of the 8th Annual Movie Awards
Funniest
8.29 In The Loop
8.1 The Hangover
7.97 Zombieland
7.82 Fantastic Mr. Fox
7.32 I Love You, Man
6.74 The Informant!
6.64 Observe And Report
6.34 Extract
5.98 Funny People
5.7 Bruno
4.88 The Proposal
Scariest
8.09 Paranormal Activity
7.13 Drag Me To Hell
5.50 The Fourth Kind
5.21 Orphan
5.00 My Bloody Valentine
4.36 The Haunting In Connecticut
4.32 Jennifer’S Body
4.30 Friday The 13th
3.82 Saw VI
2.80 The Final Destination
Saddest
7.94 Precious
7.62 The Messenger
7.48 The Road
7.05 Up
6.50 The Time Traveler’S Wife
6.11 The Lovely Bones
5.92 My Sister...
Thanks to everyone for voting. This year 195 film fans decided the awards.
Here’s the mess … When Twihards Attack (The 8th Annual Tsr Movie Awards) Commentary/rants/thoughts on category winners & losers (this will be complete by March 19)
Want to vote in the Tsr Movie Awards next year? Become a Fan on our Tsr Facebook Page.
The Results of the 8th Annual Movie Awards
Funniest
8.29 In The Loop
8.1 The Hangover
7.97 Zombieland
7.82 Fantastic Mr. Fox
7.32 I Love You, Man
6.74 The Informant!
6.64 Observe And Report
6.34 Extract
5.98 Funny People
5.7 Bruno
4.88 The Proposal
Scariest
8.09 Paranormal Activity
7.13 Drag Me To Hell
5.50 The Fourth Kind
5.21 Orphan
5.00 My Bloody Valentine
4.36 The Haunting In Connecticut
4.32 Jennifer’S Body
4.30 Friday The 13th
3.82 Saw VI
2.80 The Final Destination
Saddest
7.94 Precious
7.62 The Messenger
7.48 The Road
7.05 Up
6.50 The Time Traveler’S Wife
6.11 The Lovely Bones
5.92 My Sister...
- 3/7/2010
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
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