Emily Nussbaum of New York Magazine wrote a very long, detailed article about everything that ‘Lost’ did wrong. It’s getting a lot of attention, mainly because she’s merely reiterating the fan backlash about the final episode. The main complaint is that the creators of the series did not properly map out the storyline, as they had promised. All along they told us that they had a plan in mind, while they were instead making it up as they went along. That’s the argument anyways. Personally, I stopped watching the show after Season 1. I seem to be the only person on the planet that got angry about it being science fiction. Apparently, the intention from day one was to make the show science fiction, and I didn’t get the memo. Anyways, read the article at your own risk (I’ve posted the link below). It’s pretty harsh, but as ‘Lost’ showrunner Damon Lindelof has said, “if you get to close to the sun, you are going to get burned.”
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The Women of Sex and the City on The View (video)
I just stumbled on this interview and I had to post it. This is one of my favorite promotional interviews for the movie, because the women actually say some real, down to earth things, instead of all the “we’re so grateful for our success” crap. Kim Cattrall is my favorite. I’ve never seen her this open in an interview. She says some pretty revealing things while still keeping it light. I posted the full show, so go to the eight minute mark to start the interview.
Carly Simon Sues Starbucks – Again
Carly Simon is once again in a battle with Starbucks. In her first lawsuit, Simon claimed that Starbucks did not hold up their end of the bargain when she released her 2008 album, ‘Their Kind of Love.’ She released it exclusively through Starbucks’ Hear Music label, and claims that they failed to promote the album. Apparently, Starbucks scaled back on their label right after Carly signed her deal, and they neglected to inform her about it. The judge through the lawsuit out, but she amended her complaint and has filed again. Remember when Canada boycotted Alanis’ acoustic version of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ because she exclusively released it through Starbucks and they were pissed? Who knew Starbucks could cause so much controversy? At least they have part-time health insurance.
‘Sex and the City 2’ is a Box Office Hit – Proves Critics Wrong
‘Sex and the City 2’ took in close to $50 million at this weekend’s box office, and everyone is using it as an example of how film critics are irrelevant. First of all, I don’t think anyone is surprised that the film did well despite the negative reviews. Women are loyal to the series, so as long as you write anything where these four characters are involved, you’re set to go. If they hope to do a third film though, I imagine that the quality of the second movie will play a role in its success. That being said, there is no excuse for lazy writing, and I think that is what happened here. They threw something together and put it on screen. They wanted a quick release of a sequel at the expense of the quality.
Kevin Eubanks Says Farewell to the Tonight Show (video)
Kevin Eubanks has officially left ‘The Tonight Show.’ Leno played some clips of his favorite Eubanks moments as a tribute, and it actually served as a reminder that Eubanks used to play a more pivotal role in the show. I’m not sure when he transitioned to just being a Leno laugh track, rather than a participant in some of the show’s skits. I will miss seeing him though. He seemed to be a genuinely nice guy that wasn’t too affected by Hollywood.
Tom Cruise Reprises Tropic Thunder Character for MTV Movie Awards (Video)
I know there are a lot of Tom Cruise haters in the world, but I happen to love him. I think he’s brilliant, and the video below is evidence of that. In the first video, Cruise plays Tropic Thunder’s Les Grossman, the disgusting studio exec that is lending his words of wisdom to Robert Pattinson. The second video is even better. Rumor has it that Cruise’s character in the film was modeled after Harvey Weinstein.
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‘Sex and The City 2’ Movie Review – I’m Luke Warm
I really wanted to like this movie. I promise I did. I was an avid fan of the series, and I threw a girls night out party for the first film. Unfortunately, I didn’t like it. It was merely okay. The main problem involves the blaring lack of story. The first act stays true to the tone of the series, with Carrie feeling that her marriage to Big has become stale, along with Charlotte experiencing the overwhelming demands of motherhood. Then comes act two. The girls go to Abu Dhabi, and the film creatively ends about 20 minutes into the excursion. Abu Dhabi becomes the main character, and the girls become supporting players. So much of the second act surrounds the surprise with Abu Dhabi’s grandor. Wow! Look at this bathroom! Wow! Look at this shower! Wow! Everything is free! When you find that all the dialogue in a film is about objects, I think the ship is sinking. Aiden shows up briefly, and his appearance reminded me of another problem in the film – where are the men?! Mr. Big is barely in it, and all the other supporting actors that we’ve grown to love are unused. I kept praying that Smith Jared would swoop in to win back Samantha, but to no avail. And I hate to admit this (gosh, I really hate it), but Samantha on the prowl came off as pathetic. I don’t think it’s because she’s too old to be on the prowl, or that she isn’t as hot as she used to be (she’s still very hot), it’s that it simply didn’t work. Perhaps it’s because I just want her to be with Smith, or it’s that it felt like a backwards leap – I can’t quite put my finger on why it didn’t work. All I can say is . . . it didn’t work. When the third act came around I breathed a huge sigh of relief. Mr. Big will be back and boy do I love me some Mr. Big. Well, I am sad to even call it a third act because it was probably under five minutes. They quickly tied the “story” up with a big pink bow and ended the film. I sat through 2 hours of Abu Dhabi for five minutes with Mr. Big?! I’m pained to hit the publish button on this post. I so badly wanted this film to be good, and the critics to be wrong. So that I can sleep well tonight, I will tell you that the film is still worth seeing. I love these women, I love these characters, and I love the fashion. Go pay tribute!
James McAvoy Will Star in X-Men: First Class —I’m Unhappy
James McAvoy has signed on for the new X-Men film, which is said to be a prequel to the franchise. McAvoy is one of my favorite actors and I hate the fact that he’s transitioning from being a character actor to a big box office star. I realize the man has to eat, and the easiest way to make money is starring in big budget films, but I thought he was already in a position to pick and choose his roles based on quality. He was in ‘Atonement’ and ‘The Last King of Scotland,’ and now this? I’m disappointed.
My Favorite Song From This Week’s ‘Glee’ – Mark Salling Sings ‘Beth’ by Kiss
American Idol Bandleader ‘Rickey Minor’ – Pissed at Producers
TMZ reports that ‘American Idol’ bandleader, Rickey Minor, was furious with producers for not mentioning him during last night’s finale. Minor is leaving ‘Idol’ to head-up Jay Leno’s band on ‘The Tonight Show,’ and last night was his last show. He’s been with ‘Idol’ for six seasons, and I’m sure he expected that producers would bid him a public farewell. So was this an oversight or a deliberate snub? It wouldn’t surprise me if it was an oversight, given that the producers of the show can’t even figure out how to run it on time, let alone plan a proper finale. That being said, the ‘Idol’ band gets a lot of flak from the judges, who constantly say things to the contestants like “I didn’t like the arrangement, or “I loved that song until the band kicked in.” So has there been bad blood all along?