Jessica Pimps GG on Ellen

Jessica Lange promotes her AMAZING performance in Grey Gardens on Ellen.
This woman is and always will be my favorite actress

I Love Little Edie

Little Edie the Dancing and Fashion Queen!

Drew pimps Grey Gardens

I SAW GREY GARDENS earlier this week - and it is simply BRILLIANT!
Here is Drew Barrymore (who has made an amazing turn in her career with her performance in this film) interviewing about the film on David Letterman.

Coming Soon: Anti-Christ

My favorite director: Lars Von Trier (Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, and Maderlay) is about to release his latest film .. and its a departure from form (in a way). Its a horror film, ANTICHRIST, and it looks TERRIFYING.

Here is the brand spankin new trailer:

Reviews for Grey Gardens come in

Although it doesnt premiere until Saturday on HBO. Some reviews have trickled in for Grey Gardens. Here's what I could find:

VARIETY
"Grey Gardens is a must-see for those fascinated by the lore of the U.S.' modern Camelot, as well as another sure to be lavishly adorned movie for HBO."

"Barrymore and Lange deliver vibrant, wonderfully theatrical turns, with Barrymore in particular seeming delighted to sink her teeth into a character this meaty after a blur of relatively forgettable romantic comedies."

**** stars

ORLANDO SENTINAL
"Jessica Lange is brilliant. She plays deluded forcefully, ages credibly and brings pathos to sometimes pathetic behavior."

"It seems destiny that Jessica Lange will be rewarded with every possible accolade for television films, coming awards season."

NY TIMES
"Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore turn in the best performances of their careers!"

"As true to the documentary as it could be, with allowing us a glimpse into the Beale's younger lives, Grey Gardens is a four star production."

WALL STREET JOURNAL
"The HBO film "Grey Gardens" shines new light on old subjects, and the result -- including a fantastic performance from Drew Barrymore -- is beyond entertaining."

"Jessica Lange also brings Big Edie into focus more sharply than the documentary did. She is a revelation."

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SO exciting! AND .. I GET TO SEE IT TONIGHT!

Coming Soon: Cheri

Michelle Pfieffer is getting much Oscar buzz for her latest film, Cheri. It also features what looks like a stellar performance by Kathy Bates as well. I am intruiged, I love Miss Pfieffer

WOW! Grey Gardens is going to be amazing!

HBO is premiering Grey Gardens, the movie based on the documentary which was made into a musical. I have been excited about this FOR YEARS! And then when Jessica Lange, my favorite actress was attached, I became thrilled! Here are the posters, and a movie still. Then compare it to the real deals ... wow looks like Jess and Drew (yes Barrymore) actually nail it!

COming Soon: Bruno

OH MY GOD!
Sasha Barron Cohen is back .. in a big gay way
move over Borat - its time for BRUNO!

The Movie Clintons

BIG NEWS! Dennis Quaid and Julianne Moore are signed on to play Bill and Hillary Clinton in an upcoming film! The two are magical together onscreen - see them sparkle in the amazing Far From Heaven. The film, however is about Tony Blair (Michael Sheen reprising his role from the Queen). It features the Clintons in supporting roles, and is rumored to be titled "The Special Relationship" (sounds like a fitting title for the Bill and Hillary movie).

Cant wait to see Julianne play Hillary! I love them both so much

Coming Soon: Beneath the Horizon

My friend, and one time stage manager for "No Darkness Round My Stone", David Holcombe, is starring in a new film shot in Chicago - Beneath the Horizon. It looks really fantastic! Congrats Dave!!

Awards Circuit Oscar Changeup

Awards Circuit has announced another updated look at predictions for next years Oscars - and this time some of my favorites showed up, and some surprises. One thing stands strong - still we see Mo'Nique on her road to an Oscar nom (if not win)

Here they are - you can blow up the picture to get a better look



























BEST PICTURE
The Lovely Bones
Nine
Shutter Island
Human Factor
Taking Woodstock

BEST ACTOR
Peter Saarsguard - An Education
Johnny Depp - Public Enemies
Daniel Day Lewis - Nine
Morgan Freeman - The Human Factor
Leonardo DiCaprio - Shutter Island

BEST ACTRESS
Michelle Pfieffer - Cheri
Meryl Streep - Julie and Julia
Penelope Cruz - Broken Embraces
Demi Moore - Happy Tears
Gong Li - Shanghai

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Bill Nighey - The Boat That Rocked
Robert Downey Jr - The Soloist
Stanley Tucci - The Lovely Bones
Matt Damon - The Human Factor
Richard Kind - A Serious Man

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Mo'Nique - Precious
Michelle Williams - Shutter Island
Amy Adams - Julie and Julia
Parker Posey - Happy Tears
Rachel Weisz - The Lovely Bones

Back together again

Well well well, my favorite onscreen duo of last year are all set up to be back together on the big screen. None other than "The Wrestler"'s Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei. They are set to star in "The Night Job", which will begin shooting this summer. The plot is listed as:

After ten years on parole, Jimmy Herron’s debt to society will soon be paid in full. But his old partner has recently moved into art smuggling and the NYPD wants Jimmy to frame him… or else. With his wife and child threatened, Jimmy’s life is turned inside out and he’s only got till morning to set things right.

No news onto who is playing what, but I will be there - thats for sure.

Tilda's Latest

Here is Tilda Swinton's newest film trailer - THE LIMITS OF CONTROL, also starring Bill Murray and Gael García Bernal

Mickey Confirmed for Iron Man

Mickey Rourke's career just got a blockbuster boost as finally today he was officially announced to play the villain in Iron Man 2. Rourke will play Whiplash, a true to form Russian Villain. However he will have some help, as Scarlett Johannson has been cast as Black Widow - the female baddie. I am super excited!

Coming Soon: IT (remake)

I dont know whether to rejoice or be pissed. But Warner Brothers has bought the rights to Stephen King's "IT", one of the scariest made for tv mini-series ever. I know I had nightmares as a child about this film. But it is SO good, how could it ever be better? And if they dont cast Tim Curry - they fail I say.

Grey Gardens - The movie

HBO has filmed and is about to premiere "Grey Gardens" the movie, based off of the documentray of the same title, which was also turned into a hit broadway musical. It is one of my favorite documentaries (if not films) of all time. I was skeptical when I heard they were making it into a film version, and even more skeptical when they cast Drew Barrymore as Little Edie. However, Jessica Lange - my favorite actress of all time, was cast as big Edie and I got excited. However from the little promo's Ive seen, including the one above - it looks AMAZING!

Rourke lands ANOTHER new gig

Today Mickey Rourke signed on for what could be his next shot at Oscar gold. He is signed on to at least 8 films in the next year .. all of which have huge box office potential, but most are action films or non-Oscar fare. However that may have changed today as he signs on for a very risky indie film, which is something Oscar loves to eat up. Paulo Coehlo's award winning and scandalous book "11 Minutes" is getting a screen revamp. He joins previously cast Alice Braga and Vincent Cassel in the film. Alice Braga plays the lead, a girl who swears off romance after being betrayed by a lover. She then somehow winds up as a high-priced hooker, with Cassel playing a music exec who gets her into S&M, and Rourke playing the manager of the sex club, who has hidden secrets of his own. The character in the book is very sympathetic although he runs what may be considered a "disgusting business". It promises to be another challenging role for Rourke. WONDERFUL!

Awards Circuit Lookin Ahead

Here is what Awards Circuit is predicting in their first go-round of next years Oscars. (Last year at this time they had predicted about 40% of the eventual nominees)

BEST PICTURE


NINE
LOVELY BONES
SHERLOCK HOLMES
PUBLIC ENEMIES
THE HUMAN FACTOR

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BEST ACTOR


PETER SAARSGUARD - AN EDUCATION
ROBERT DOWNEY JR - SHERLOCK HOLMES
JOHNNY DEPP - PUBLIC ENEMIES
DANIEL DAY LEWIS - NINE
MORGAN FREEMAN - THE HUMAN FACTOR

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BEST ACTRESS


MICHELLE PFIEFFER - CHERI
PENELOPE CRUZ - BROKEN EMBRACES
MERYL STREEP - JULIE AND JULIA
CARRIE MULLIGAN - AN EDUCATION
JULIE DELPLY - THE COUNTESS

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BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR


MARK RUFFALO - SHUTTER ISLAND
JUDE LAW - SHERLOCK HOLMES
BILL NIGHY - THE BOAT THAT ROCKED
MATT DAMON - THE HUMAN FACTOR
PHILLIP BAKER HALL - ALL GOOD THINGS

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BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS


MO'NIQUE - PRECIOUS
MICHELLE WILLIAMS - SHUTTER ISLAND
PENELOPE CRUZ - NINE
AMY ADAMS - JULIE AND JULIA
HELEN MIRREN - THE LOVE RANCH

First Look: Salt

Angelina Jolie began filming her new film SALT, which she won the role over Tom Cruise - shockingly so that they rewrote everything for a female. In the movie, she plays a spy who frequently goes undercover. Here's 2 looks she had today:




LOOKIN GOOD ANGIE!

Michelle is BACK!

Michelle Pfieffer is back with the title role in the Stephen Frear's movie version of Cheri, also a book. Here are some clips and the always SMOKIN' Michelle on the red carpet in Berlin. The movie is getting good reviews and a lot of Oscar buzz for Michelle in particular.