Archive: November 2009 (131-140 of 429)

Nov 20 2009 05:05 AM ET

Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Samoa': episode #10

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Erik: “And there goes the lead.”

It’s appropriate that Erik’s comment starts this blog since the downfall of Galu all started with Galu voting out Erik, one of their own.

Survivor hindsight is no different than any other hindsight, it’s always 20-20.  But man… if they only knew what they were starting, ‘ole Erik would probably still be wearing those black knee highs and most of the Foa Foa would be gone.

Instead… it’s wow, wow, wow.

Who would have ever predicted this kind of a turnaround?  Galu, the tribe who dominated for so long is now in a giant hole, not unlike a grave, that they dug themselves. READ FULL STORY »

Nov 19 2009 10:00 PM ET

'New Moon' midnight viewers: What'd you think?

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Midnight screening, anyone? Our own Lisa Schwarzbaum says “this sequel to 2008′s Twilight is a durable, recognizably faithful movie adaptation of New Moon.” Agree? Disagree? What’s your take on the latest installment? Leave it in the comments below or keep the conversation going on Twitter by tagging your 140-character review with #EWNM.

Image: Kimberley French

Nov 19 2009 05:13 PM ET

Tonight's 'Grey's Anatomy': Kevin McKidd on good news and bad news for Cristina and Owen fans

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Grey’s Anatomy fans — particularly those who love the relationship between Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) as much as I do — got a little queasy last week with the arrival of Kim Raver’s Dr. Teddy Altman. While, of course, we watch the show for the drama, it’s hard not to feel protective of a couple that’s overcome so much — his post-traumatic stress disorder from serving in combat, her general prickliness. So it’s hard to take kindly to a pretty, talented doctor type who shows up out of nowhere, then becomes Cristina’s mentor only to also confess her festering-since-their-military-days feelings for Owen. If it’s any consolation, McKidd feels our pain: “Sandra and I, when this [storyline] was pitched to us, we became very angst-ridden about it,” he says. “We love working together, and I think that adds to the dynamic on screen.” The triangulation continues to unfold on tonight’s episode — here’s what McKidd had to say about what Cristina-Owen fans can expect from the hour and in the near future: READ FULL STORY »

Nov 19 2009 04:54 PM ET

'Gilda Live' now on DVD: Anybody else excited about this?

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A few weeks ago, with zero fanfare, Warner Bros. released a DVD version of Gilda Live, the Mike Nichols-directed concert pic of Gilda Radner’s 1979 one-woman show. The disc — a bare-bones straight-from-video transfer — ended up under the piles of new releases on my desk until yesterday, when I found it, popped it in my computer, and smiled for 96 minutes straight. (Check out the clip below of Gilda’s inspired tap dance “audition.”)

I can’t judge Gilda Live in any sort of objective way. It replayed endlessly on Comedy Central when I was younger, and the skits, the songs, the characters — including golden-age SNL faves like Emily Litella, Lisa Loopner, and Roseanne Roseannadanna — are all too ingrained in my childhood memory. The only thing I can say without a doubt is that the movie gives ample space to the talent of one of the all-time great comediennes. And for that alone, it’s worth a watch. READ FULL STORY »

Nov 19 2009 03:53 PM ET

'Rocky & Bullwinkle': Happy 50th birthday to the sweet duo! (And Boris and Natasha, too!)

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It was exactly 50 years ago today that a little show called Rocky and His Friends debuted on ABC, bringing an animated crew of kooky characters — led by the naive Rocky and Bullwinkle and constantly scheming Natasha and Boris — into the American pop culture menagerie.

The genius of Rocky & Bullwinkle, which was so simple in its clever madness, could be easily overlooked, if you wanted. But how many animated series are out there — especially today — that are so sweet and completely watchable? Sure, today on television I delight in the demented social commentary of South Park and the biting hilarity of The Simpsons. (Fun fact: The Simpsons creator Matt Groening  gave three members of The Simpsons clan — Homer, Bart, and Grandpa — the middle initial “J” as homage to Rocky & Bullwinkle creator Jay Ward? And, the opening credits from a season 9 episode are taken from Rocky.) But there’s something just delightful — and, obviously, downright nostalgic— about an episode chronicling the simple goings-on between Rock and B-Wink as they fend off Boris and Natasha. I spent a lot of my childhood watching these reruns. Takes me back.

This morning, to celebrate the show’s birthday, I just found myself digging through old clips from the show on the RetroHero YouTube page (they’re not blog-embeddable, so that’s why I’m linking!) and just smiling. How can you not love this squirrel and moose pair? (Personally, though, the nasty Natasha was always my favorite.) For a little trip back to Frostbite Falls, Minn., where Rocky and Bullwinkle lived, you can enjoy the show’s original opening credits here:

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Nov 19 2009 03:49 PM ET

'Cougar Town' recap: The 10 best zingers from last night's show!

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Last night’s episode of Cougar Town was further evidence that — to steal a phrase from Christina Aguilera’s most recent hit — the Courteney Cox-led ensemble comedy “keeps gettin’ better.” The introduction of Rachael Harris as a shrewish rival to Cox’s randy divorcee was a stoke of genius — what better way to raise the emotional stakes and levels of absurdist bitchery than to introduce a truly nasty sparring partner for Jules, Laurie, and Ellie? Here’s hoping Shanna’s not just a one-episode pony. Also: Where in the whatty-what was BARB? Anyhow, without further ado, let’s dish the 10 best zingers from last night’s show: READ FULL STORY »

Nov 19 2009 03:45 PM ET

Robert Pattinson's 'Remember Me' trailer: Drama, passion, stubble

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In Remember Me (in theaters March 12, 2010), Robert Pattinson plays a rebellious yet introverted college student whose relationship with his wealthy father (Pierce Brosnan) leaves something to be desired…like a real connection with someone and a direction in life. He appears to find it with a classmate (Lost‘s Emilie de Ravin), who also happens to be the daughter of a cop (Chris Cooper) who roughed him up. Would I be at all interested in seeing this if it didn’t star Pattinson? Probably not. (The dialogue also leaves something to be desired.) But if you make it to the 2:00 mark, you’ll be in, too. Pretty brave for them to save that moment until the end…

More Robert Pattinson:
Robert Pattinson morning TV roundup: Educating Regis, addressing rumors and regret on Today
Robert Pattinson to need even more security following Letterman appearance
EW’s Twilight HQ with exclusive portraits of Rob, Taylor, and Kristen

Nov 19 2009 03:32 PM ET

John Oliver's stand-up series: Would you rather see him do more?

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Everyone’s favorite British Daliy Show correspondent John Oliver is getting his own show, though tragically it’s not as good as it sounds: He’s hosting a six-episode stand-up series that includes him but also includes a bunch of other comedians. I kind of wish Oliver had a Colbert-style spin-off, but until that day comes — I’m holding out hope — I’ll settle for regular stand-up performances. Especially because I know the first episode includes this bit in which Oliver sings:

How do I know? Um, because I was at the taping for this show a few weeks ago. (And not as press! As a fan.) Oliver was terrific — though Nick Kroll had one of the best sets I’ve ever seen from anyone, ever — but I can’t help thinking that a strict stand-up series isn’t a full use of his talents. I’d love to see him with a week-in-review series, where he can do longer-form segments with more recurring bits than he does on TDS.

What would you cast John Oliver in, PopWatchers?

Nov 19 2009 03:05 PM ET

James Franco's 'General Hospital' sneak peek

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If the fireworks in this clip are any indication, movie star James Franco kicks off his two-month arc on General Hospital with a bang tomorrow. His character, Franco, seems to be the mysterious voyeur who’s been watching the mob activities in Port Charles, including Claudia Zachara’s murder/cover-up. This time it looks like he’s witness to a shoot-out involving the town’s premier hit man and his boss, Jason Morgan and Sonny Corinthos. And he’s making sure he gets noticed.

Franco is likely also an artist in town for an exhibit. The mysterious woman giving Franco a shave in the second clip  (played by Lost‘s Marsha Thomason) may be the agent-type heard in an earlier episode on an answering machine cryptically cautioning the artist to avoid any problems.

Check back tomorrow for Ken Tucker’s take on Franco’s first day.

Nov 19 2009 01:02 PM ET

Kris Allen: A seven-part (!) journey into the making of the 'Idol' champ's self-titled debut CD

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It’s Kris Allen week in the American Idol universe, with the season 8 champ currently on a rigorous promotional tour on behalf of his self-titled debut CD that hit stores Tuesday. As part of that “journey,” Kris swung by Hudson Terrace in Manhattan where the Réalité crew set up a cozy-yet-glamorous spot for a verrrry in-depth discussion about the writing and recording process for the album. Press play below for our seven-part* conversation about the significance of the sideways glance in his album cover photo, the psychological perils of recording while touring, the song he was pretty sure sounded like a hit when he finished writing it, and the one aspect of “Live Like We’re Dying” that almost made him regret picking it as his first single. Oh, and for all my Idol updates, follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak!

* Yeah, we may have also saved a couple bonus questions for Monday's regularly scheduled edition of Réalité.

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