Let me start by saying Ally McBeal is my favorite show in television history. Since the show, many of the actresses have said negative things about the experience. One of those actresses is Portia De Rossi, who recently bashed a very memorable scene where she stripped down to her lingerie to seduce her boss. De Rossi claimed it “shocked and disappointed” her, as her character went from a “really professional, hard-working woman to someone who just strips down to her underwear begging her boss to sleep with her.” I remember the exact scene De Rossi is referring to, and I completely disagree with her assessment. The scene had nothing to do with merely seducing a boss with sex. Her character was in love with her boss, and although he was in love with her, he couldn’t consummate the relationship because of his dorky guy nerves. She then got completely undressed in hopes that he would reciprocate. It was a great scene and an incredible show, and I don’t appreciate De Rossi insulting David E. Kelly’s legendary writing. The only explanation for her attack is her recent disclosure that she was anorexic while on the show, so perhaps she felt uncomfortable in her underwear. But De Rossi admitted on Oprah that the pressure to be thin came only from herself, and the show’s producers never said a word to her. If that’s true, then stop bashing Ally McBeal.
Author: The Dishmaster
Sara Ramirez Looks Hot and Curvy for Latina Magazine
I’ve made it very clear that I prefer a woman with curves. And I think most men agree. After all, what man wants to have sex with a woman that looks like a little boy? Sara Ramirez represents the curvy girls on the cover of Latina Magazine, and she’s very honest about the pressure of losing weight in Hollywood. Judging from the cover, she’s got it under control. She also reveals a whole lot of nothing about Grey’s Anatomy, saying she contemplated leaving the show at one point because of all the “drama.” I realize her contract puts her on a tight verbal leash, but the ambiguity is irritating. I think we can all guess what she’s referring to, though.
Super Bowl Halftime Show — I Loved It
I confess that I am not one of the 111 million people who watched the super bowl. I hate football, and despite my father’s accusatory verbal tirades about “not trying,” I just don’t understand the game. But yesterday, in the midst of talking to my guy friend about very inappropriate topics, he said, “the Super Bowl halftime show was horrible. You would have loved it.” I laughed so hard that I decided to catch it — and he’s right. I loved it. Put a bunch of people in glow-in-the-dark unitards, and you’ve got me hooked.
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are Unscripted — And Unfunny?
I hate to pick on these two, especially since I actually like both of them, and I plan on seeing Just Go With It. But judging from the interview below, they might want to stick to the script. Moviefone does an “unscripted” interview format, where the actors ask each other questions, and it inevitably goes awry. Actually, it never goes awry, which is why it turns out so darn boring. Perhaps there needs to be a trained interviewer to guide the conversation? I’m not sure. All I know is that a whole lot of nothing gets said, and there’s a lot of senseless giggling. Watch below at your own risk.
Today’s Rule: Stop Calling Romantic Comedies “Predictable”
It’s called a romantic comedy for a reason. If the two main characters don’t get together in the end, then it’s not a comedy. And if you use My Best Friend’s Wedding as an example I might throw something. Sure that film was “unpredictable,” but it was also horrible. Furthermore, I don’t pay good money to walk into a theater expecting a laugh, and leave the theater crying because the lead actress got hit by a bus. So what inspired this hateful tirade? Well, I saw the film No Strings Attached, which was surprisingly mediocre. I use the term surprising, because I expected it to be terrible, and left feeling pleasantly complacent. In Dishmaster land, complacent is equivalent to cheerful bliss. After I left, I read the reviews, and I kept seeing the word “predictable.” What exactly were the critics expecting? There were certainly issues with the movie, but predicting the ending was not one of them.
Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Act Like Little Children
You know what’s worse than going through a divorce in public? It’s going through a public divorce and taking shots at your ex in the press. The war between Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry gets more horrible by the second, and now Halle’s camp is claiming that Aubry used to call her the N-word, and he often became enraged when others would refer to their child as black. First of all, if it’s true that Gabriel Aubry is racist (which I doubt), I’m more confused about Halle Berry’s poor judgment. Who has a child with a racist man? Second, I find the timing of this battle curious, especially since the exes traveled together for Halle Berry’s most recent movie after they had already broken up. Aubry recently filed for a custody arrangement in court, which is when the shit hit the fan. And lastly, what on earth is wrong with these people? Must you use the press to launch grenades about your personal life? If it’s not in court and a matter of public record, then it’s no one’s business. No wonder they say everyone in the business is crazy. Grow up.
Gisele Bundchen Says Sunscreen is Poison — So is Gisele Bundchen
Unless there is some sort of language barrier I’m unaware of, there is no excuse for Gisele Bundchen’s behavior. Her most recent idiocy occurred at the launch of her own organic skin care line, when she said that she doesn’t use sunscreen, because she won’t “put that poison on her skin.” This marks the third time Gisele has gotten herself into trouble while speaking, and I suggest she stop talking altogether. She once said that all mothers should be legally required to breast feed their babies. She also said she didn’t need an epidural while giving birth, and instead opted for “yoga and meditation.” I’ll call my mother and ask what she opted for during childbirth, considering I turned out so incredible. I’m guessing she didn’t meditate.
Howard Stern on David Letterman — Proves He’s a Legend
There’s no entertainer that I respect or love more than Howard Stern. I listen to him daily, and if we weren’t alive at the same time, I would insist I was a reincarnated version of him. He’s an angst-ridden, neurotic Jew with overbearing parents, and he always says what’s on his mind no matter how controversial. I often watch his old interviews, and his David Letterman appearances are legendary. He recently appeared on Letterman to promote the new Sirius phone app, and true to form, he hijacked Letterman’s show. Because Stern is the greatest interviewer on the planet, he’s incapable of being interviewed himself, and he basically turns every appearance into an extended version of his own radio show. In the interview below, he told Letterman that his staff needs to stop writing books and producing movies and start focusing on how to beat Jay Leno in the ratings. He also said that no one gets fired at CBS except for him, and he cited Letterman’s staff member “shenanigans” as an example. Stern said he asked all the women backstage if they’ve slept with Letterman. Watch below. It starts at minute five.
Lea Michele Poses for Cosmo in Revealing Shirt — These Glee Kids Don’t Get It
Alright. I’m going to take a moment to explain to the stars of Glee why it is inappropriate to pose on the covers of sex-based magazines in shirts with plunging necklines. My problem is not that I’m prude (even though I am). The issue is that Glee is meant to appeal to kids, and the actors need to uphold the brand. I’d make the same argument if the star of a popular Kids comedy appeared as a guest star in Dexter. It hurts the brand. Sure, actors are real people with a career to maintain. They want life after Glee, and they are starting the transition process early. But it doesn’t matter. While getting paid your hefty episodic fee, keep your clothes on, and think twice before you make appearances that contradict the character you portray on television.
Ronnie Dunn’s New Song — Bleed Red — It’s Incredible
It’s no secret that The Dishmaster loves country music. So it’s only an added benefit that a close family friend writes country music for a living. When I heard he wrote Ronnie Dunn’s new single, I almost fainted. If you don’t know Ronnie Dunn, then you’re not a country music fan, and if you’re not a country music fan, then I feel sorry for you. Dunn recently split from Brooks and Dunn, and he’s releasing a solo record. The first single off the record, Bleed Red, is incredible. The song was written by Andrew Dorff and Tommy Lee James. Dunn said that when he first heard it he noticed it “sounded like U2” and he thought, “Okay, so what if Conway Twitty were to come in and put a vocal on this anyway and cut the song?’” You can download the song starting February 8th, and the album will be released later this year. Take a listen.