‘Tis the season for jaunty holiday soirees, which naturally got me inspired to create some new iPod playlists. One that I’m particularly happy with is called “Cocktail Hour,” a hodge-podge of dance-club classics, electronic oddities, and underrated diva tracks that’s festively upbeat, yet not so propulsive that inebriated guests will be threatening to push my kitchen table against the wall in an effort to get their boogie on. After the jump you’ll find my 21-song party-starter (best played in “shuffle” mode). Once you’re done reading, post your own recent playlist creations, be they for hosting get-togethers, surviving the treadmill, commuting to the office, or zoning out in your darkened living room after a particularly beastly workday. And remember: Editing out “uncool” tracks is strictly verboten (thus my inclusion of ridiculously campy Army of Lovers), as is mockery of your fellow readers’ selections. iPod Inspection is a judgment-free zone, y’all! READ FULL STORY »
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'Ugly Betty' Bites: 10 genius lines from Friday night's great episode!
Ugly Betty is just getting better and better this season, as evidenced by Friday night’s stellar episode. (Sorry for the delay, BTW, with the Ugly Betty Bites—I blame it on Thanksgiving madness and entirely too much turkey!) The great hour of television featured a mix of great storylines, including one about a cult that Daniel was entrenched in, another about Willy’s scheming daughter Nico, and finally yet another about Claire Meade’s long-lost son. Also: The show’s namesake, Betty, actually got funny! If you look back through past editions of Ugly Betty Bites, you’ll see the love—at least in terms of the best lines—usually goes to the supporting cast, led by Hilda, Claire, Marc, and Amanda. But on Friday’s episode, Betty actually had two—count ‘em, two!—quips that were worthy of Ugly Betty Bites. Big ups to Chris Black, who wrote the episode.
And without further ado, on to the 10 best sound bites from Friday’s episode: READ FULL STORY »
Clip du jour: This is how the Cylons will get us
Today it’s a festive holiday dance number. Tomorrow, they enslave our species.
I leave in fear of the robot take-over, PopWatchers.
'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true?
There are a couple post-Thanksgiving gifts that would bring a slap-happy grin to my face: stepping on the scale and realizing that I actually lost five pounds, and learning that my two favorite Big Brother contestants were about to participate in The Amazing Race. Some very instinctive fan took a picture of BB 11 winner Jordan Lloyd and her boyfriend, Jeff Schroeder, at the Los Angeles International airport recently and posted it on Twitter. Judging by their attire, the couple is either A) gearing up for a very exciting leg of the race or B) looking a little too precious in their matching T-shirts and backpacks. I’m going to assume the former, since Schroeder told EW last month that he and Lloyd wouldn’t be “opposed” to appearing on another CBS competition show. Sadly, CBS wouldn’t comment other than to say that officially, it won’t announce the cast of the show’s next season for a while. But pictures don’t lie … or do they? An insider reminds me that Schroeder did, after all, swipe a Hawaii trip from Russell the Muscle this summer (though apparently, he cashed it in. Thanks, posters!). Could the couple just be heading off to vacay?
What do you think? Does it look like the BB couple is about to extend their 15 minutes and join the Race? Would you tune in to see if Jordo “pops a boob” again (as Jeff so eloquently said to her last summer)?
Photo Credit: Danielle Varey/Twitpic
The 2nd Annual Yulies: An absurd celebration of the holiday TV-movie genre
Holy holly! Did you guys just see that? Santa whizzing by on a sleigh packed with Barbies and basketballs? A man and a woman falling into a snowbank and sharing an unexpected kiss? Formerly estranged family members getting all huggy-feely and crooning “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” as the credits roll?
Oh, wait—I think I know what’s happening. I’m having another post-traumatic hallucination, a result of a recent work assignment. For the fourth year in a row, I, loyal Entertainment Weekly servant, have taken on the ridiculous challenge of watching all of the networks’ original holiday TV-movies. Why? So I can create the Holiday Movie Cliché Checklist. The chart, which is found in EW’s Dec. 4 issue, illustrates which Christmas-flick cliches (Stranded by blizzard! Toy thief!) are found in which films, so you can know exactly what you’re getting into. Yes, my pain is totally your gain.
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'Happy Gilmore' golf shot and other stupid things you've attempted after seeing them done in movies or on TV
We would never want to make light of someone’s pain. We just think it’s awesome that variations of the phrase “Happy Gilmore shot” were used 14 times in court papers. Props to The Hollywood Reporter’s THR, Esq. blog for finding this decision, which explains why a man in Nova Scotia is liable for the serious hand and wrist injury he caused his cousin when he beaned him with his running-start “Happy Gilmore shot” at a booze-laden golf bachelor party in 2002. (“He agreed that he did not tell them that he was about to hit a ‘Happy Gilmore.’ The defendant maintained that he can reliably hit a ‘Happy Gilmore’ shot.” “The plaintiff submits that it is ‘completely unreasonable’ to suggest that the defendant could reliably hit a ‘Happy Gilmore’ shot, let alone after consuming at least nine beers and half a pint of tequila.”)
What is the stupidest thing you’ve ever attempted after seeing it done in a movie or on a TV show? It doesn’t have to be as stupid as burning your genitals while simulating a Jackass stunt. It could just be as dumb as spending an hour trying to catch quarters off your elbow like Fonzie’s cousin Angie did in that episode of Happy Days. (You’re going to attempt it now, right? I caught one on my fourth try. Beat that.)
'New Moon': Men, did you like it better than 'Twilight'? Which vampire franchise is right for you?
A common refrain from the actors promoting The Twilight Saga: New Moon has been that men will like this film better than the last one. “I think guys won’t mind if their girlfriends drag them to a Twilight film this time because there is a very masculine side to this film. It brings a whole different level of excitement. The vampires are older and more suave and mature. The shapeshifters are not. We are young, aggressive and have tons of testosterone and nudity. It will make for a more balanced date night movie selection,” Alex Meraz (aka werewolf Paul) insisted to EW at the Los Angeles premiere. “And even if they don’t want to see it, if they want to see their girlfriends, they better go because that’s where their girls will be. And I feel like we are buttering up their girls with our abs so they could get lucky.”
We could poll his “get lucky” theory, but instead, let’s put aside the vaguely sexist implication that action films only appeal to men and see if New Moon really was more enjoyable for men than Twilight…
Now, here’s something everyone, regardless of gender, can enjoy. Find out which vampire franchise — Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood — is right for you with the quiz we created with Hunch.com.
Photo Credit: Kimberley French
Frosty the Snowman turns 40
While you’re celebrating family, friends and food, know that there’s something else, nay someone else, you should be toasting to: Frosty the Snowman, who turns the big 4-0 this year. To commemorate the occasion, Classic Media has released The Original Christmas Classics Limited Keepsake Edition, a limited edition seven-disc DVD set, including holiday classics like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” and ol’ Frosty of course.
From song to short animated film to TV special, the big lug has quite a holiday history. Let’s revisit our child memories, shall we?:
Your Thanksgiving TV marathon guide: Sunday
It’s as much of an annual tradition as turkey, football, and awkward family dynamics — the Thanksgiving weekend TV marathon. So why not head to the fridge, get some leftovers, settle in to that nice groove in the sofa, and gather around the hi-tech hearth. We’ve even done the hard part for you. Here’s our guide to the best marathon programming for Sunday, Nov. 29.
*If you’ve got kids, there’s a good chance they’re getting pretty antsy and stir crazy at this point in their time off from school. Bad behavior, tantrums, etc. Why not call in some help and sit them down in front of Style’s Supernanny marathon? That kind of threat should get them in line, stat.
*If you’re idea of wacky holiday grub is a table with both cranberry sauce and cranberry jelly, then by all means check out the Travel channel’s Bizarre Foods marathon. Suddenly, Aunt Edna’s candied yams with those mini marshmallows don’t seem quite so crazy after all.
*TV Land continues it’s awesome nostalgic holiday programming with a block of Good Times. If we’re lucky, they’ll toss in a couple of episodes with Janet Jackson’s cute-as-a-button next door neighbor, Penny Woods. Dyn-o-mite!
*Finally, Spike gets the gold star of the day with a wall-to-wall Jedi-fest (from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m.). But, you’re wondering, what order will they show them in? We’re happy to say they’re going old school, kicking off with Star Wars, then The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, followed by an encore showing of the first Star Wars and Empire. That’s right, nothing from the new trilogy! Which means, no Jar Jar. And that, my friends, is truly something to give thanks for.
What will you be watching?
Michael Sheen: Interview with 'New Moon' star on fitting in with the cast
Michael Sheen is best known for his roles as Tony Blair in The Queen and David Frost in Frost/Nixon. So it was a bit of a surprise that this serious actor, with a great ability to transform completely into real-life characters, would want a role in the frothy Twilight series. EW.com chatted with Sheen about his New Moon experience.
What made you want to sign on to this project?
I knew about the whole Twilight thing, primarily through my daughter, who’s 11 and is a big fan of the books. She’s read the books many, many times. And I knew how much people got into them. These weren’t just books you read. She was really into it. That was my introduction to it. I read the scripts and the book myself and saw the first film. And I thought it was a wonderful story and a great character. And then [director] Chris Weitz sent me a really lovely letter. It was a terrific thing to get involved with.
What was your daughter’s reaction to your playing Aro?
It was a whole mixture of things. She was very excited to think I was going to be a part of this, but she also thought her father was taking over something that was hers. But she got over that pretty quickly and was in the end just excited about going to the premiere really.
That’s what it all boiled down to, her chance to meet Robert Pattinson?
Yes, but actually her favorite is Ashley Greene.
Ashley spoke very highly of her time working with you.
She’s lovely. They all were very nice but they kind of treated me like an elderly uncle. READ FULL STORY »
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