You know, I’m not surprised. Really. I’d also include words like “overrated” and “over the hill” too, because frankly, I haven’t laughed at much he’s done since the Butomi era on Saturday Night Live, and even then because he was with Chris Kattan, whose wide-eyed insanity made Ferrell seem like a straight man.
Oh, sure, Elf could’ve been a LOT worse than it was, but my stomach still churns at the thought of Step Brothers, and I still can’t make it through a performance of Semi-Pro without wishing Michigan would fall into one of the lakes, even IF it took me with it.
Ferrell, on average, only brings in about three times what he’s paid, which is actually good by any objective standard, but in Hollywood, in which budgets on single films can easily surpass the GDP of entire countries (here I am thinking of pretty much anywhere in Africa), it takes a lot more than a three to one ratio to justify the big payday.
Oh, sure, Ferrell’s known for a good joke or two, but he often spends his time in one of three basic modes:
1. Whiny man-child Will
2. Entirely too confident of his appearance Will
3. Naked Will
And frankly, I think we’ve all had enough of number three by now. Number one makes me want to gouge out most of my sensory apparatus and number two is just boring.
You know, I don’t have much particular affection for Kevin Smith or his work–I think his best years were behind him after Mallrats, and I have to wonder if I didn’t like Mallrats because I was roughly the protagonists’ age when it emerged, thus giving me a note of resonance with it. That and my best friend at the time was totally a Brodie whilst I was the T.S. of the outfit, except I NEVER managed to score a Brandi. I’m sorry to all my exes, but truly, NONE of you were a match for mid-nineties Claire Forlani. It just doesn’t happen.
But even I’m annoyed that Kevin Smith’s once again getting slammed by title censorship. First, no network would air advertising for Zack and Miri Make A Porno because it had the word “porno” in it, and as we all know, hearing the word “porno” on network television causes nuns and small children’s heads alike to burst into flame.
And now, what do I find, but his upcoming A Couple of Dicks has been changed…to A Couple of Cops.
…sigh…
Seriously, does no one understand basic irony? That “dick” is Depression-era slang for “detective”? Or are we all so concerned about “naughty language” that we’re going ban-happy? I don’t know, but whatever it is, I don’t much like it.
Last night, mischief and mayhem ensued when midnight screenings of Fight Club were held in Los Angeles and New York! The theaters were boarded up and free coffee and donuts were served in the back like a support group, and everyone received a “hello my name is” sticker!
Remember, Screenhead is holding a giveaway for the Fight Club 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray disc now!
Lions Gate and Massify are linking up to create a partnership aimed at finding the next great filmmakers.
We all know who Lions Gate is, but you may not be familiar with Massify, the world’s largest online film production network. The Lions Gate Incubator Project, LINC, gives Lions Gate access to Massify’s huge talent pool. They’re already getting a project ready for launch within the next few weeks, a “high-concept, male-driven comedy short” that will be developed into a feature length production later. Here’s the word from Lions Gate:
“There is a revolution of new ideas in filmed entertainment online,” said Curt Marvis, President of Digital for Lionsgate. “We intend to be at the forefront of accessing this enormous and largely untapped source of fresh talent and original new voices. Just as we are always looking for ways to monetize our content in a broadband environment, we are equally committed to using new media platforms as a source of new content. Massify’s large and talented community of filmmakers make them an ideal partner to bolster our online initiatives.”
Smart move for Lions Gate–they need to find the next Saw before someone else does, and the More of the Same plan you’re seeing at places like Universal just doesn’t seem to be holding up. After all, GI Joe STILL hasn’t made its shooting budget back yet despite having sold a hundred and fifty million dollars’ worth of tickets at last view, whilst the dirt-cheap Paranormal Activity took in a whopping hundred-plus on a shoestring.
I missed this shot when I watched JJ Abrams’ Star Trek. With all the explosions and sheer death at every turned, I just couldn’t keep my wits to spot R2-D2’s cameo.
But GIZMODO confirmed the droid we were all looking for in Star Trek. In this frame you can clearly see R2-D2’s cameo appearance in Star Trek. The sighting is confirmed by ILM.
Author Stephanie Meyer talks about her story in the recent New MoonFeaturette. Actors offer their insight into their characters and how they relate to Meyer’s story. It’s like a who’s who of Twilight vampires.
If you are like me, who loves to see how scenes are created, then you’ll love this featurette because it’s all about setting up the scene. I have posted this scene in full, but this is how they created the scene and made the actors look so strong and violent. Even the stunt coordinator talks to us about setting up the violence.
While watching, see if you can catch Robert Pattinson holding a cup of tea while wearing his robe as the stunt coordinator goes over some moves with him for the scene. Somehow it’s surreal to see an actor holding a cup of tea while discussing a fight scene with a crew member — it’s so British.
Look, it’s no secret that I hate Twilight the way Nancy Pelosi hates the free market system, just more often, but even I’m baffled by the emergence of a new teaser poster for the third installment of the Twilight saga, Eclipse.
The teaser comes by way of Bloody Disgusting, and it’s really rather nondescript if suitably ominous. I’m actually somewhat pleased with this; it shows that even complete wastes of plastic like Twilight can learn.
So what’s got me confused about it? Well, check the release date on that poster.
Oh, you saw it too?
Yeah…that release date. JUNE. Like as in about seven months away June.
What were they doing, filming these two concurrently? I thought the Saw release schedule was an impossible juggernaut in the making but Twilight’s making them look like, well, like the Evil Dead series. Even I’m impressed, but still, I’m baffled. What kind of quality can they be putting into this?
And then I slap my forehead and remember, oh yeah…it’s TWILIGHT.
The Hollywood actress is finally able to overcome life-long addiction through Narconon drug rehab program. As chronicled in her recent book High on Arrival, Mackenzie Phillips was introduced to the world of drug addiction at a very young age.
Once in awhile I’d catch “One Day at a Time” and thought the show was upbeat and kind of silly. As a viewer, it wasn’t easy to tell that Phillips grew up in a family that used and abused drugs. I guess, looking back and knowing her dad was a rock star in the 60’s. Drugs were the norm, it all makes sense why someone like Phillips ends up on drugs.
As she got older, Mackenzie’s drug use continued to increase, and as a result they continually crept into her professional life. Unable to maintain her lifestyle, she was asked to leave “One Day At a Time” and her drug use continued for many years, until last year Mackenzie finally found a solution to her problem – the Narconon Louisiana drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
When she arrived at Narconon Louisiana, addicted to heroin and cocaine, Mackenzie had just been bailed out on felony drug possession charges. “I felt like my life was over,” she explains. “I’d had 10 years clean time in the past, but I felt defeated by my relapse.”
Once Mackenzie arrived at Narconon Louisiana she was given the opportunity to break free from her past. “At Narconon Louisiana I was welcomed into a family of amazing people who truly cared about me. I was given the opportunity to repair past difficulties, under the caring and watchful eye of the staff. The program has given me the freedom to move forward into my future, a future I did not think I had,” says Phillips.
The way the Narconon program achieved this was through a unique method that handles both the physical and mental aspects of addiction. During the first part of the program clients go through a sauna detoxification program, which eliminates residues that are left in the body by drugs and therefore reducing physical cravings for the drugs. The second half of the Narconon Program is a series of life skills courses, which restore an individual back to a productive, ethical, contributing member of society while raising their abilities to handle problems or difficulties.
Phillips is only lucky lady. I am sure she’ll do well.
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