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 Matilda Ledger Might Have Hit A SpeedbumpCategory: Cinema & TV - Posted by: rapvirus on Sep 29th, 2008Coming directly on the heels of the announcement that Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda would be inheriting his entire estate, comes word that the insurance company isn't paying up. ReliaStar, the company that wrote Heath's $10 million life insuranc...e policy six months before his death, has reportedly deemed his death "suspicious". In the case of "suspicious" death (re: suicide), the policy is rendered null and void. Insurance companies are cagey-ass. They launched an investigation into the death, despite the New York City Medical Examiner's office ruling it as "accidental." |
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 Bricks, Not CurtainsCategory: Cinema & TV - Posted by: rapvirus on Sep 24th, 2008For a time, Neil LaBute was inked into my Decent Director directory, because he gave us In the Company of Men and Your Friends & Neighbors — which were riveting if imperfect — and because he put Aaron Eckhart on the map. One-time Mormonism and pe...rceived misogyny aside, LaBute came out of the gate looking like my kind of movie-maker — I love a good blunt-force exploration of human dynamics, which in turn makes me a sucker for representations of wincing social moments captured in shows like “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Extras” and (especially the UK version of) “The Office.” What hones the edges of these shows and LaBute’s earliest films is the fact that it’s so goddamned easy to see why some people find them repugnant and unwatchable; they cut that deep into the flesh of fallible behavior and lacerate us with their nerve. It takes a Type-A cynic to appreciate these sorts of studies — some people recognize themselves or their acquaintances or human nature at large as they recoil from the glare, while other people simply recoil. It’s understandable how such portrayals are anything but entertaining for some viewers, but that shouldn’t exclude them from praise in terms of artistic quality and cultural worth. These are not subtle exercises, by any stretch, but as hard as it is to be a subtle director, it’s even harder to be a heavy-handed one and still succeed. I watched LaBute’s promising sheen corrode to greenish rust since Your Friends & Neighbors; his ensuing work has been, at best, conventional and, at worst, criminal (I still can’t believe The Wicker Man remake is his baby).* Still, I was eager to see LaBute’s latest movie, because even cynics can generate a little hope now and again, especially when the premise is so … well, vintage LaBute. |
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 Miley Cyrus asked to be spokesperson for condom companyCategory: Cinema & TV - Posted by: rapvirus on Jul 30th, 2008Miley Cyrus would be the perfect spokesperson for safe sex if LifeStyles condoms had their way. As a fan of neither product, I really don't have an opinion on the matter. Except I do and it's after the quote. What is this? Your first day? NY Daily Ne...ws reports: "Pop culture proves that teens are more ready than ever to disuss the subject of sex," said Carol Carrozza, VP of marketing for LifeStyles. "With recent reports showing that one out of four teenage girls has an STD and the high level of teenage pregnancy, we believe that Miley is both influential and relatable to this afflicted set - and is the obvious choice to get the message of safe sex out to teens across America." A rep for Cyrus says the teen has not been approached with the company's offer yet, but that it is something her and her camp would never consider. Perhaps LifeStyles should've done a better job during their marketing research. Miley Cyrus is part of the crowd that believes teaching kids about birth control makes the Baby Jesus cry. Of course, Lynne Spears' upcoming book will capture the beauty of this thought process more eloquently in "Chapter V: You're What Now?" |
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 Is Jesse Metcalfe desperate for company?Category: Cinema & TV - Posted by: KingM on Feb 28th, 2008Jesse Metcalfe, formerly from the cast of Desperate Housewives, has turned his affections to a miniature dog. Was he so desperate for company? He was seen carrying his precious pet in a carrier when he boarded his flight to travel from Los Angeles to... San Francisco. This was the first time that Jesse had been seen with his miniature dog. His new movie, “The Other End Of The Line” has its set in San Francisco. |
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 Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman: Sister ActCategory: Cinema & TV - Posted by: rapvirus on Feb 13th, 2008The Today Show studios got a special treat this morning as Scarlett Johansson showed up to do a little press for her upcoming film. Joined by co-star Natalie Portman, the “In Good Company” actress chatted about “The Other Boleyn Girl,” slat...ed to open February 29th. |
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 Is Yahoo Worth $44.6 billion?Category: Tech - Posted by: KingM on Feb 2nd, 2008After what may have been a two-year flirtation, Microsoft is trying again to tie the knot. On Friday morning, CEO Steve Ballmer announced that the company initiated a $44.6 billion takeover bid for Yahoo! It's the second time Microsoft has made a pla...y for the online service. But its current bid is the firm's boldest move yet and is clearly designed to close the gap created by Google, which increasingly dominates the paid search and online advertising business. But in its attempt to catch up, is Microsoft paying too much? |
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 Three’s CompanyCategory: Other - Posted by: KingM on Jan 25th, 2008Roland Mouret had quite the front row cheerleading squad out for his second RM by Roland Mouret collection on Wednesday night in Paris: Dita von Teese, Claudia Schiffer and Victoria Beckham. Beckham, who flew into the City of Lights just for the show..., accessorized her year-old Roland Mouret dress with fur, Hermes and jewels, before hopping back on a plane to England for a Spice Girls concert in Manchester. Her manager Simon Fuller — the mastermind behind the “Idol” franchise and all its off-shoots — is also the backer behind Roland Mouret, the one fashion entity in his empire of profitable entities. There are whispers Monsieur Mouret will be designing a collection for Target, but for now that’s just very, very exciting hearsay. |
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 Cate Blanchett’s Growing SuccessCategory: Cinema & TV - Posted by: rapvirus on Jan 22nd, 2008Expecting her third child in April, mother-to-be Cate Blanchett looked radiant as she arrived at the 2007 Sydney Theatre Awards at the Paddington RSL on Monday morning. The award-winning actress and her director husband Andrew Upton have grown pass...ionate about theatrical works, recently taking over artistic director duties for the Sydney Theatre Company. |
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