See It or Skip It: 'Going the Distance'

September 2, 2010 at 7:02am PST
On again, off again real life lovers Drew Barrymore and Justin Long should light up the screen together, but their chemistry wears thin, as does just about everything else in this formulaic romantic comedy about the joys and sorrows of long distance relationships. The film does have its moments, but there are just too many of them. Read on for the full review. ...

Happy 90210 Day!

September 2, 2010 at 5:24am PST
Photos: Fox

September 2nd, 2010 is officially 90210 Day! (If you don't get it, think a little harder.) So we're here to celebrate all things Brenda, Brandon, Dylan, Kellie, Steve, Donna, David, and Andrea.

(Notice how we're not even going to mention the new version?)

So whether you're going to celebrate by wearing hot nineties fashions, (high-waisted, stonewashed jeans, we're talking to you) or by simply being awesome as you strut the halls of West Beverly High, be proud. It's not just a zip code, it's a way of life.

Also, SoapNet airs about 30 episodes a day, so we're sure you can find it whenever you want to watch.

Bethenny Says Peace Out

September 2, 2010 at 4:57am PST

Bethenny Frankel has reportedly quit Real Housewives of New York.

She said that the last season was "scary and painful." But apparently the producers are holding out hope that she'll change her mind by the time they start filming later this month.

Her spinoff show, Bethenny Getting Married scored huge ratings, so we're pretty sure that either way this isn't the last we'll see of her. She also has a contractual obligation to appear in some Housewives episodes next season.

Don't know if we can handle the rest of the ladies without her. Bethenny's almost the only reason to watch these days.

See It or Skip It: 'The American'

August 31, 2010 at 1:36pm PST
While no George Clooney movie is completely without its charms, The American is a ponderous Eurpean production too tedious, terse and unsatisfying for most American audiences. You have to appreciate the artistic risks taken by the filmmakers, but do you have to spend your hard-earned money and time on it? I think not. Read on for the full review. ...

Lindsay's Comeback Tour

August 31, 2010 at 6:29am PST
Photos: Vanity Fair

Lindsay Lohan Post-Prison, Post-Rehab Media Tour, Stop One: Vanity Fair. And go.

Lindsay admits she acted irresponsibly. Wow, that's big of her. But she says: "that's what growing up is. You learn from your mistakes." Yes, Linds, the operative word is "learn," and have we seen any evidence that you know how to do that?

She says she wants her career back and will stop at nothing to be doing top-rate movies again. "And if that takes not going to a club," she said, "then so be it. It's not fun anyway." 

Wow. The sacrifices she's willing to make! Let's see how long this lasts. We're not holding our breath. ...

More Glee Drama

August 31, 2010 at 6:24am PST
Photos: Fox

There's always something happening on the Glee set isn't there?

The latest has to do with the cast and reportedly chintzy royalties being paid by Sony on the hot-selling music. Lea Michele's representative says there's no dispute, but we find it hard to believe that the network and the record label aren't taking advantage of the Glee kids a little bit. Michele's co-star Cory Montieth said last week on the radio that he received $400 for the latest CD, Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals, that went to No. 1 on the charts, and we're not sure if he was kidding.

"That's okay, because if I'm patient, and if this thing does really well, maybe I'll see another 400 bucks," he reportedly said.

Okay, so the TV show took these kids from relative obscurity on Broadway to national stardom, but the CDs have sold millions of copies. Come on, Sony. Pay your artists!

Anne Hathaway's New Do

August 31, 2010 at 6:18am PST
Photos: x17

Anne Hathaway chopped off all of her hair for a new role in a film called One Day, and she looks sort of awesome.

Why didn't anyone tell her to do this years ago? Where's Tyra when we need her, right? Uh...

Anyway...Anne is always adorable, but now she has upped the ante. Good work.

Julianne Moore Banned in Italy

August 31, 2010 at 6:11am PST
Photos: Bulgari

If you're headed to Venice, don't count on seeing Julianne Moore naked any time soon.

Her new Bugari ad where she's nude, save for a few appropriately placed lion cubs (natch) has been banned by the mayor of the town for being too racy. It is not okay for a billboard in St. Mark's Square, apparently, which overlooks the Venice lagoon.

We don't really get this one, since this ad isn't even really that provacative. A more clothed version of the ad will run on the billboard instead.

See It or Skip It: 'The Last Exorcism"

August 30, 2010 at 2:14pm PST
More like a followup to the Blair Witch Project than to The Exorcist, this home-spun tail from producer and horror maven Eli Roth will chill you to the bone and leave you wondering whether exorcisms are really fact or fiction. Read on for the full review. ...

Idol's Lythgoe Says 'All the Seats Are Open'

August 30, 2010 at 7:08am PST

Okay, enough already. Just tell us who's going to be on American Idol. We know they have to announce the judges soon, but we're trying to be patient.

Producer Nigel Lythgoe says not to believe what you hear, because "all the seats are open."

Poor Randy Jackson can't even get a break can he? Supposedly Steven Tyler is a definitely, but we don't know what to believe any more.

All of the drama is just making us not want to watch come January, so quit teasing, friends.
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