Archive: January 2010 (11-20 of 461)

Jan 29 2010 06:10 PM ET

The first four minutes of the 'Lost' premiere are online. Bummer.

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The news burning through Lost fan nation at this very moment: the first four minutes of the two-hour season 6 premiere, scheduled to air on Feb. 2 (four more days!), have been posted online. Apparently, a fan won a contest, got the clip, put it up. If you really want to watch it, you can do so here. May I offer a suggestion, though? Don’t do it. Just be patient and wait until Tuesday and watch the opening sequence in the full context of the whole story. I think atomizing the premiere into little packets of spoilerific info for the sake of hyping where absolutely no hype is necessary is just dumb.

I have to think it’s not the way the producers or the cast wanted to present their work to their fans — especially since it appears the clip basically resolves the biggest cliffhanger from last May’s finale. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 29 2010 05:34 PM ET

'Caligula' director's 3-D porn movie and other bad ideas

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Apparently mainstream filmmakers aren’t the only ones to have noticed Avatar‘s record-smashing box office success. The Hollywood Reporter has up news that Italian erotic filmmaker Tinto Brass — of Caligula infamy — is planning what he calls the first-ever 3-D porn movie. (He also says it will also be the first 3-D movie ever produced in Italy, a distinction, I’m sure, the Italians will appreciate.) While I can’t fault him for jumping into the fray with 3-D glasses at the go, I have to wonder, is this really the best use of the technology? And isn’t it possible that some movies are better, um, enjoyed in two, old-fashioned dimensions? I’ve been intrigued watching Avatar‘s aftermath, especially as the box office math sinks in and it’s become apparent how much those hefty upcharges for 3-D theater tickets have added to its astonishing total. While studios are on the hunt for new and retrofitted 3-D projects that can capture some Avatar-sized love, I’m already anticipating the groundbreaking technology being put to lackluster use. And how long will people be willing to pay extra for that? Just because you can put something in 3-D, does that mean you should?

What kinds of movies shouldn’t ever be done in 3-D? I vote for Italian “erotica”. What do you think?

Photo Credit: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images

Jan 29 2010 05:15 PM ET

'Funny or Die Presents' looks, yes, funny

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It’s every up-and-coming comic’s dream: Make a video that becomes a viral sensation, catch the eye of an eager network, and land your own show. It’s that easy! If…you’re already Will Ferrell, whose Funny or Die HBO series looks pretty great (slightly NSFW content here):

I could look at Zach Galifianakis in that wig all day long.

Are you looking forward to Funny or Die Presents, PopWatchers?

Jan 29 2010 04:30 PM ET

'What Not to Wear': 250 episodes of trashing bad clothes

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Over the years, TLC’s What Not To Wear has become my go-to show for a fluffy fix on Friday nights (or whenever they run a marathon!). Tonight, the show celebrates its 250th episode (it airs at 9 pm on TLC.)

There’s something reassuring in knowing that in the course of a one-hour show, hosts Clinton and Stacey will be reliably goofy, slightly annoying at times, and genuinely sweet at the end. Someone’s horrible clothes will go into a trash can, and they’ll get $5,000 to spend on fabulous new clothes. Sure, some people might call WNTW a guilty pleasure, but it’s hard for me to feel guilty watching when you see each participant appear to be changed for the better (on the inside, too) by the end of each show. Yes, I’m a sap, but a sap who also likes to look at pretty clothes and shoes.

Check out some before and after highlights here, and take see a sneak peek of tonight’s episode (more videos after the jump).

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Jan 29 2010 04:17 PM ET

Cat on a business trip: Great moments in advertising!

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Thank you, Internet, for providing me with this source of joy, in the form of a Japanese commercial:

The glasses are the real pièce de résistance of this ad. (Animals in glasses are almost universally adorable, particularly dogs.) Minus the eyewear, Nyalan is less adorable. Like at the spa, for example: READ FULL STORY »

Jan 29 2010 04:08 PM ET

Robert Pattinson comic book sounds even more unnecessary once you think about it

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Hmmm. Bluewater Productions, the folks who brought you comic biographies of Al Gore, Sarah Palin, Michelle Obama, and Stephenie Meyer, are set to ship FAME: Robert Pattinson in May. It’s a 32-page comic that will trace the Twilight star’s career and, as the press release says, “introduce fans to the many sides of Pattinson.” Maybe this is just the 34-year-old me talking, but I don’t think this is necessary. For starters, I seriously doubt that diehard fans who scour the Internet 100 times a day will learn anything new in this comic, and who wants to look at a cartoon Pattinson (even if he is kinda hot) when you’re one mouse click away from the real thing?

Am I wrong? In Bluewater’s defense, their Stephenie Meyer comic, published in November 2009, has sold out of several printings. But isn’t she more of a mystery at this point than Pattinson? I suppose there will be fanatics who must have everything Rob, and $3.99 isn’t going to break the bank to complete the collection. It could, conceivably, be fun to flip through it and see how accurately they capture his wardrobe and mannerisms. I know it sounds like I’m caving, but I’m not so no one get this for me as a gift, unless you really want to, in which case I’ll accept it, and read it in my office with as much shame as I do the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

What do you think? Unnecessary, but sure to sell out? At least it might introduce new people to the medium, and that’s not a bad thing…

Jan 29 2010 03:06 PM ET

'Project Runway': Why does everyone hate Mila's design?

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As Tim Gunn frequently reminds the designers lucky enough to breeze through his orbit, fashion is subjective. We Runway fans try to remember this fact of life, too. But man oh man are there some baffled Runway-ites venting their frustration on EW.com today. Their gripe? That Mila’s 1960s-inspired op-art black and white jacket and pants ensemble (pictured, far left) is hideous, and (SPOILER ALERT) never should have won.

I guess I’m surprised by the outcries because I lurved Mila’s design. Now, is it wearable? Not particularly — at least not for any everyday occasion. But neither are any of those 10 iconic garments that Tim and the gang drooled over in the Met last night. And unless I’m mistaken, the point of the challenge was to create a “signature look” worthy of those Met items. To me, Mila’s was. It was bold, daring, and had more drama than a Lifetime movie of the week. It had a certain fantasy appeal. As I said in my recap of last night’s episode, the ensemble reminded me of The Avengers’ great Emma Peel, who is herself hailed by many as — pardon my use of an all-too-frequently abused term — a fashion icon.

In defending Mila’s win, I’m certainly not saying that those of you who don’t agree with me are wrong. We’re all right! Because we love clothes! But I’m curious to know which outfit you think should have won over Mila’s. Jay and Maya’s (pictured, above)? Emilio and Anna’s? Ping and Jesse’s? (Ha ha ha ha ha!) To refresh your memory, check out Lifetime’s Rate the Runway. Then sound off!

Jan 29 2010 02:25 PM ET

'Nurse Jackie' season 2 trailer looks a lot like season 1

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Nurse Jackie returns March 22, and this teaser for next season/recap of last season has me very excited and mildly concerned. (And the revisionist history that totally edits out Mo-Mo is kind of a bummer.)

Jackie, Zoey, Eddie, Thor, and Kevin all seem to have retained the things that made them interesting and cool in the first season, which is a huge relief — they’re the most interesting characters on the show. What I’m way less interested in? Akalitus, Dr. O’Hara, and Dr. Cooper. They never made sense within the universe of the show last season — wait, how slapsticky and stupid is Anna Deavere Smith supposed to play? Blerg.

Still, Jackie‘s strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. Are you looking forward to season 2, PopWatchers?

Jan 29 2010 02:11 PM ET

Pee-wee shows off new iPad, abstinence ring

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Today’s magic word is: HEAVY FLOW. Agggghhhhhh! Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) and the Playhouse gang are back in a scripted sketch on Funny Or Die. PopWatcher Mike Bruno’s favorite part is the “Milk, milk, lemonade” gag, whereas mine is when Conky asked “Wh-wh-wh-wh-what’s a sanitary napkin?” My strongest reaction to the little webisode, though, is how shocked I am that Magic Screen isn’t acting a lot more jealous of Pee-Wee’s new toy. Come on, Magic Screen practically invented technology.

More Pee-wee:
Pee-wee Herman visits Jimmy Kimmel’s Playhouse
‘The Pee-wee Herman Show’ is back! For real!
All ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ episodes are available on iTunes

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Jan 29 2010 01:56 PM ET

Clip du jour: The Subway Chicken

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Here’s a video of a man cuddling a live chicken on the uptown-bound 6 subway train in New York City. I don’t know how to explain it better than that:

I have seen many unexpected things on the subway, including but not limited to people defecating, masturbating, tumbling, dancing, carrying Ikea bookcases, openly weeping, playing mariachi music, applying nail polish, and explaining horribly inaccurate physiology to one another (“of course you can get pregnant from that; your insides are all connected to each other”). But a man rolling on the floor of the train while hugging and caressing a live chicken? That’s a new one even for me.

PopWatchers, I am so cynical I wondered briefly if maybe Subway had something to do with this, so when we all frantically googled “subway chicken” we’d learn all about a tasty sandwich or something.

Anyway, beyond “gee, I hope this guy and that chicken get the kind of help they need,” what are your thoughts on The Subway Chicken? Cheep cheep cheep cheeeeee…?

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