Okay, I’ve been riding the Cougar Town train for weeks now, laughing out loud at Jules and her wacky circle of pals. A fair amount of suspension of disbelief is required to buy into this show but the lines are so funny that you just jump right in. Yet last night I had a hard time at first understanding why the super-nice Jules would dump the (dumb-as-a-post) hunka-hunka burnin’ love that is Josh based on the advice her mean best friend and dopy employee. I mean the man barely snores and is good at stomping on cockroaches. And he’s young enough to still be able to carry her around in her dotage. Sure, he needed kissing training last week and his declaration of love was a bit (okay way) more intense than anything she was feeling but did she have to be so harsh (“Don’t love you, never will. Tough cookies!”). Of course, the previous night’s make-up sex after the first attempted break up might help him get over it, but it still might take about a week, like Bobby said. Speaking of Jules’ slacker ex… READ FULL STORY »
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'Green Zone' trailer No. 2: Now with more exploding helicopters
The first trailer for Green Zone, the new Matt Damon thriller directed by The Bourne Ultimatum‘s Paul Greengrass, just hit the Web two days ago. But apparently there was a surplus of kick-ass, leaving the filmmakers no choice but to release a second, equally awesome trailer today.
The new trailer packs a lot of the same plot set-up — Damon is an army warrant officer who butts heads with a cagey journalist (Amy Ryan) and a shady government dude (Greg Kinnear). But this time around, we’re served even more intense action, including some jaw-dropping shots of a flaming helicopter spiraling toward the ground after being hammered by a missile. Check it out:
How about it, Pop Watchers? Does Green Zone look red hot to you?
Leno surprises Chelsea Handler with own 'Playboy' cover: Don't panic! It's hers, not his
You want awkward? Check out the clip below from last night’s Jay Leno Show, which concludes with the host surprising guest Chelsea Handler by lowering down a giant-sized reproduction of her forthcoming Playboy cover. Actually, the awkwardness starts straight away with Jay raising the subject of his fellow comic and chat show host having posed for Hef and Chandler responding with a slightly irritated, “Why are you bringing that up?” Elsewhere in the clip Handler mentions that her father thinks she is “very sexual” and cracks a joke about Letterman. There is also mucho talk of the comedienne’s drinking habits, but that pretty much goes without saying. And then, finally, comes the unveiling of Handler’s cover, which I wouldn’t dream of commenting on, except to say that she’s no Marge Simpson (who graces the cover of the current Playboy, or so I’ve been told by people who know about that sort of thing).
Frankly, it seems unlikely to me that Leno really would have “surprised” the feisty Ms. Handler with her own cover in such a manner, except for the fact that she does seem genuinely stunned and annoyed. And I’m not sure she’s that good an actress.
Do you think this is all for real? Will you be checking out Handler’s Playboy issue? And is this the most fascinating segment that has appeared on Leno so far?
'Project Runway': The workroom becomes a war room!
Ooooh. If I didn’t know better than to trust the teaser for tonight’s episode of Runway, I’d say we’re in for an action-packed hour of drama. “The workroom becomes a war room,” the macho voice-over informs us. Althea will say she hates Logan! Logan will divulge the nickname “Mean-a Irina”! And Althea and Irina will others of design-stealing! None of this beats the very best segment of the clip, in which we hear Gordana warning, “I’ll kick your ass!” over images of her doing just that…well, except for the ass part. Oh, the smackdowns that could ensue!
But probably won’t. Sigh.
At this point, I’m just hoping that either Logan or Christopher finally gets his walking papers. You can’t tell me either of them are going to whip up something worthy of the refined and classy Ms. Kerry Washington, who’s guest-judging tonight. So, who’s your pick to get auf’d? Will it be the one they call the Hottie? Or will it be the Crier? Share in the comments section below — but not before watching the latest episode of Project Runway Talk, starring Neek-oh-lass!
This week's cover: How 'Paranormal Activity' became a scary box-office smash
Paranormal Activity began its otherworldly existence as a little horror flick, made for $11,000 and shot entirely in the director’s house over the course of seven days. Now, thanks to a little help from Steven Spielberg and a savvy world-of-mouth marketing campaign by Paramount, its box office total has reached $62 million and counting. Hollywood is spellbound — and there are even plans for a sequel.
But the film has proved positively life-changing for stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat, who were originally paid $500 each for their work (and who, like writer-director Oren Peli, will reap some of the film’s profits). “I don’t have to have a job other than acting,” says Featherston, who was until recently waiting tables. “So I bought a handbag,” she adds with a laugh. Now it’s a matter of keeping their careers in motion. “I just have to get out there and audition and use this opportunity to the best of my advantage,” she says. “I’ve been at this a long time, and I’m not gonna stop now.” READ FULL STORY »
Can we see 400 babies dressed as Steven Seagal Lawman for Halloween?
A&E has sent out screeners of its new “real life series” Steven Seagal Lawman (premiering Dec. 2), which chronicles the actor’s day job: For almost 20 years, he’s been a fully commissioned deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. According to the press material, not only does Seagal, who has a 7th-degree black belt in aikido, go out on patrol, he is also “an expert marksman who has worked with their SWAT team and has instructed Jefferson Parish officers in firearms and hand-to-hand combat.” Episodes will allow us to ride shotgun with Seagal as he responds to crimes-in-progress, as well as to partake in his off-the-clock ventures (musical performances!). As eager as I am to pop in the DVD with episodes titled “The Way of the Gun” and “The Deadly Hand” — really, all episode titles should be three words, like his films — I can’t get past the baby-sized flack jacket that the screener came encased in. I am seriously considering asking my sister to forgo my niece’s lion Halloween costume — which, BTW, was already Plan B because she waited too long to order the sold-out cow costume — and dress her as Steven Seagal Lawman. (That is not my 10-month-old niece in our exquisitely engineered photo. She would be smiling.)
Two of my colleagues have expressed disappointment that the vest wouldn’t fit their children; one coworker has asked if she can borrow it for a photo-op with her son. A rep for A&E tells us that the network sent out “about 400″ of the flack jackets (and that it also fits a small dog, wink-wink), so I predict that we’ll be seeing roughly 400 baby Seagals this Saturday night. Which leads to an interesting question…
Photo credit: Baby: Smith Collection/Getty Images
'Modern Family' recap: Best lines from last night
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Michael Slezak will be back next week with his regular Modern Family recap. But for this week’s episode, “Run For Your Wife,” we couldn’t leave you hanging without at least celebrating the show’s most hilarious lines. As with every week, I feel like there are so many that I could just cut and paste the entire script. But short of that, here are some of my personal faves:
“June 21, found a stick. June 22, that’s it.”– Luke, reading from his journal
“That’s it?” — Claire
“It was a really cool stick.” — Luke
“He’s right, it looked like a snake.” — Phil
“Am I driving him to school or is he riding his burro?” — Jay, about Manny’s poncho
“Why is our daughter dressed like Donna Summer?” — Mitchell, remarking on Lily’s outfit for Cameron’s latest photo shoot
“She is not Donna Summer, clearly she is Diana Ross from the RCA years. (To Lily) How is Daddy not seeing that?” — Cameron
“Phil, put on some pants.” — Claire, to a boxers-clad Phil
“C’mon, this covers up more than my bathing suit.” — Phil
“Don’t remind me.” – Claire
“I am fun! Remember breakfast for dinner last week? My idea.” — Mitchell
“Oh boy, and I was hoping we still had a few good years before the mind started to go,” Gloria after Jay repeated himself
“The other day, Claire was like, ‘You have to move your car, there’s no space in the garage for both of our cars.’ What she’s saying, you know, is that I should probably get a sports car.” — Phil demonstrating his special understanding of women
“Batman doesn’t get picked on and he wears a cape. A poncho is just a cape that goes all the way around.” – Gloria, defending Manny’s clothing choices
“Batman doesn’t get picked on because he’s a muscular genius. Manny can’t make it to the top bunk.” – Jay
“I’m half scared.” — Phil, responding to Claire’s taunt that she ran a half marathon
“You thought ‘ghetto fabulous’ might be medically relevant?” Mitchell responding to Cameron’s over-share at the doctor’s office
“How long are you going to beat yourself up over one mistake? Is this like the blond highlights all over again?” — Cameron, to Mitchell
“I can’t hear you, I’m cranking one of my mash-ups,” Phil continues his peer-enting speak
What were your other favorite lines? GPS in the park? Eating through the chocolate pie? Phil’s shoes designed by a doctor? The whole Pho discussion?
Photo Credit: Richard Cartwright/ABC
'Survivor': To love or loathe Shambo?
After Survivor: Samoa finished filming (but before it began airing), Jeff Probst told me Shambo was “one of my all-time favorite characters.… I think Shambo is going to be an audience favorite.” And once I caught a glimpse of that glorious mullet, I figured the host was on to something. But ever since then, it’s been nothing but disappointment. Yes, Shambo is something of an outcast on her tribe and we generally tend to feel sympathetic toward such figures, but consider the other evidence. Exhibit A: She lost part of the fishing gear. It actually wasn’t so much that she lost part of the snorkel mask, but how incredibly unconcerned she seemed about losing it. Throw in the fact that she appeared to be merely floating in the water leisurely as opposed to fishing, and the whole incident was pretty damning. Exhibit B: She lost one of the chickens. Again, a simple mistake, but if you were out there starving, how would you have felt about it? Exhibit C: Her irrational hatred of yoga. It would be a lot easier to feel affection for Shambo if she wasn’t constantly dissing her tribemates. And for what? STRETCHING! Exhibit D: She insists on giving everyone else every clue as to the whereabouts of the Hidden Immunity Idol. I understand some may value here generosity on this one, but I say nay! Such idiotic gameplay simply cannot be condoned.
Previews for tonight’s episode clearly show Shambo wearing the necklace as the newly elected leader of Galu, so this looks to be a pivotal time for her, even if the men have installed her merely as a puppet regime. And who knows, maybe she will do something to win us all over. But so far I am completely underwhelmed, especially considering the awesomeness of the hair. Six episodes in, how are you feeling about Shambo? Did Probst oversell her appeal, or are you diggin’ the madcap Marine? First, however, be sure to watch the latest episode of Survivor Talk below, as Russell tells us about how “pissed” he was at Jeff Probst for puling him out of the game, as well as what the cameras didn’t show you after his collapse. And if you’d like all the hot Survivor scoop and random pop culture ramblings delivered right to your virtual door, you can follow me on Twitter @EWDaltonRoss.
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'America's Next Top Model' recap: Surf's up?
Remember the “You’re going to Milan!” rap? That was exciting, once upon a time. Unfortunately for us, those times are long gone, and last night’s big trip-taking episode had to rely on its controversial and weird photo shoot; there’s zero drama among the contestants. I never thought it would come to this, but I yearn for the days of granola-bar fights and “respeito” T-shirts. Tonight, we had to settle for vague immaturity. To the bat cave! READ FULL STORY »
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