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RIP Glenn Shadix of ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Heathers’

Branden — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:34:03 +0000

The actor who played Otho in “Beetlejuice” Glenn Shadix died Tuesday at the age of 58. The actor’s sister said she believes he fell from his wheelchair and hit his head.

That’s terribly sad. He was a great character actor, and at 58, very young. He will be missed and remembered for many great roles, including two of our favorites:

Otho in “Beetlejuice”

The priest in “Heathers”

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‘Love & Other Drugs’ poster: Just the way everyone wants Jake Gyllenhaal

Branden — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:06:14 +0000

The new one sheet for “Love & Other Drugs” is out and it shows a naked (OK, not really) Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Now that’s the way to sell a movie. Take two hotties like Jake and Anne, strip them down and put them on a bed. Photograph. Turn into a poster. Genius.

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Julia Stiles talks about her stint on ‘Dexter’

Branden — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:45:38 +0000

Showtime has released an interview with actress Julia Stiles on her upcoming season of “Dexter.”

It turns out she was a big fan of the show, which is a good thing. She should have a lot of respect for the show and be a great addition to the cast. There’s no word on what kind of role she’ll be playing. The first speculation is that she’ll be Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) new love interest. For some reason, I doubt that.

The new season of “Dexter” starts Sept. 26.

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‘Mad Men – The Suitcase’ recap: Don Draper’s softer side

Branden — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:23:10 +0000

“Mad Men,” Season 4, Episode 7: “The Suitcase”

Oh Don Draper, how is it you can make me angry one week and bring a tear to my eye the next?

This week’s “Mad Men” was a special one. Because we saw a part of Don (Jon Hamm) we’ve almost never seen. He actually broke down, shed some tears and reached out to another human being. It was intense. Seeing Don Draper cry is like seeing your dad cry. You have to cry along with him.

Leading up to Don’s breakdown, we find the gang working on a Samsonite account. And it’s set to the backdrop of the historic May 1965 fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston (Oh, and more underplayed Peggy’s 26th birthday).

Everyone in the office is taking off to watch the fight when Don gets an urgent message from California. He already knows what it is but cannot bring himself to return the call. He decides to skip the fight and work. He decides to torture Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) as well. Not knowing it’s her birthday, he forces her to stay behind and work on the Samsonite account.

Meanwhile, Peggy’s boyfriend Mark has arranged a surprise birthday dinner with her family. So, little does she know Don is actually keeping her from an uncomfortable mess.

Don and Peggy end up in a bickering and yelling bout that was far more exciting than Ali vs. Liston. They finally make up after Peggy tells Don it’s her birthday. He takes her out for dinner. Then he gets drunk. Then they fall alseep in his office. I guess I should mention two things that happened along the way: (1) A drunk Duck (Mark Moses) shows up and tries to whisk Peggy away and fight Don. (2) Mark dumps Peggy.

The sun rises and Don finally returns the call to California. It’s confirmed that the original Mrs. Don Draper has passed away. Don breaks down in tears and Peggy sees this. He tells Peggy that he lost a dear friend and the only person who ever knew him. She tells him that’s not true. Even though it kind of is.

The both sleep in their offices and when she wakes, Peggy goes in to check on Don. He’s a fresh as ever and has even come up with a campaign for Samsonite. Peggy doesn’t like it, but tells Don what he wants to hear. He puts his hand on hers.

It turns out Don Draper is human after all.

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‘True Blood’ season finale preview

Branden — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:32:37 +0000

Alexander Skarsgard as “Eric Northman”

Just a reminder that there is no new “True Blood” tonight. The season finale will air next Sunday. HBO, instead will present a three-episode encore so you can get caught up (well at least if you’ve only missed the past three episodes).

So for those who are ready for the finale, here’s a preview to tide you over:

Ep. 36: Evil Is Going On – Preview

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‘Tron: Legacy’ theme park being developed

Branden — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:01:50 +0000

If you haven’t heard, Disneyland is transforming the Hollywood Pictures backlot into a Tron-inspired theme part called ElecTRONica. It will apparently be an outdoor dance park. With lots of neon and no ecstasy. Unless you bring your own.

The concept art looks kind of like The Sims. Which reminds me that I need to pre-order my copy of The Sims 3 for PS3. brb.

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New ‘Buried’ trailer: Gasp! Literally

Branden — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:18:46 +0000

The international trailer for “Buried” is making its way around the Internet and it’s no longer just a teaser. It actually reveals the plot and shows a panicky Ryan Reynolds trapped in a grave. This movie is going to be crazy. I already found myself short of breath just by watching the trailer. They might have to put warnings on this. Seriously.

“Buried” opens in theaters on Sept. 24.

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‘Mad Men’ Rolling Stone cover: It’s no ‘True Blood’ cover

Branden — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:36:04 +0000

It’s definitely not a “True Blood” cover and that’s a good thing. The new issue of Rolling Stone, following up the bloody “True Blood” one, features the cast of AMC’s hit show “Mad Men.” Fresh off a Best Drama Emmy, the show is scorching hot right now.

And so is the cover that features Elisabeth Moss (Peggy), January Jones (Betty), Jon Hamm (Don) and Christina Hendricks (Joan). They were all honored last Sunday at the Emmys with best acting nominations.

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‘Black Swan’ reviews: First impressions are mixed

Branden — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:16:55 +0000

Press screenings for “Black Swan,” starring Natalie Portman, are under way today and the first reviews are showing up on Rotten Tomatoes. The film debuts tonight at the Venice Film Festival. So far, it’s gotten two good reviews and one not-so-good. Here’s the run-down so far:

Hollywood Reporter: “Trying to coax a horror-thriller out of the world of ballet doesn’t begin to work for Darren Aronofsky.”

IndieWire: “With Natalie Portman, in the demanding leading role, equaling her director in unquestioned commitment, the central issue for the viewer is how far one is willing to follow the film down the road to oblivion for art’s sake.”

Variety: “A wicked, sexy and ultimately devastating study of a young dancer’s all-consuming ambition.”

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Shia LaBeouf offers most bang for the buck

Branden — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:28:07 +0000

Shia LaBeouf in a still from “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”

Forbes has once again placed Shia LaBeouf as No. 1 on its list of actors offering most bang for the buck. Forbes reports that for every $1 LaBeouf was paid for a film, it earned $81 in profit. That sounds pretty good but doesn’t that translate into he’s being underpaid? LaBeouf is currently working on “Transformers 3″ and his “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” comes out next month.

Anne Hathaway came in at No. 2. Her movies bring in $64 for every $1 she earns.

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