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Just kidding. I know what football is. It’s the best sport ever, because it’s the most popular sport on the planet but no one in the U.S. cares about it, so I don’t have to hear about it. Most of the time, anyway. Even here in America, it’s currently hard to avoid news of the … more…
I’m not sure if Les Grossman, the foul-mouthed Hollywood producer Tom Cruise brought to hilairous life in Tropic Thunder, is such a good idea to star in his own movie, but it’s happening whether we like it or not. Via EW: Stiller released this statement today: “Les Grossman’s life story is an inspiring tale of … more…
I woke up this morning to the news that BP has requested that the hilarilous Twitter feed for “BP Public Relations” label itself a parody. It seemed, to my eyes, to be so obviously a parody that no one could mistake it for the real thing, but BP felt otherwise. Via MediaBistro: Twitter VP communications … more…
Today’s question comes from reader Overflight, in response to my review of Marmaduke: What other newspaper comic strips do you want to see turned into a crappy movie? Overflight continues: How about Mary Worth as a glurge fest? Or Funky Winkerbean as a heartwrenching drama? No wait! I’ve got it! Take advantage of the upcoming … more…
I think I should take it as a testament to 1) how public I’ve made my geekiness, and 2) how geeky you guys are that I first heard yesterday about the upcoming return of Torchwood via a bombardment of emails from you all. So I expect that this conversation will develop into a lively one. … more…
Salon’s Andrew O’Hehir appears to be absolute in earnest when he suggests that Ashton Kutcher has “massive star potential,” in spite of the fact that Killers has just bombed at the box office. Well, perhaps “bombed” is too strong: estimates right now peg the misbegotten spy comedy with a debut of a little over $16 … more…
Which fictional character would you adopt into your extended family to make gatherings more interesting? For me, this is a no-brainer: I’d invite the Doctor, my favorite Gallifreyan Time Lord, and not just for the selfish reason of having his company for myself. He’d have great stories to tell about his travels and adventures, and … more…
I noted in last Friday’s Question of the Day that the Katherine Heigl/Ashton Kutcher flick Killers wouldn’t be screening for critics before it opens tomorrow. (I’ll attend a courtesy screening for press tomorrow morning, and will have a review asap afterward.) Lionsgate’s reason for this? The studio wants to “capitalize on the revolution in social … more…
Worst. Memorial Day. Evah. Well, not ever, but in 17 years. Which means that the last time the box office was this bad over this major weekend, most of Hollywood’s target audience hadn’t quite been born yet. Neither of the two big newcomers, would-be blockbusters Sex and the City 2 and Prince of Persia: The … more…
I know that spring bank holiday weekend in the U.K. means Eurovision Song Contest and everyone gets very excited about this, but why? What is the big deal about Eurovision, anyway? Is it just another talent contest the likes of which are so popular these days, or is there something else at work? Is it … more…
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