Author: The Dishmaster

Brett Ratner Insists ‘X-Men 3’ Was a Good Movie

Let me start this post by explaining that I am deliberately picking on Brett Ratner because I have it on VERY good authority that he is the biggest douchebag on the planet.  That being said, in an interview with Iesb to promote his remix of ‘Kites’, Ratner was asked if he’d change anything about ‘X-Men 3’ if he had it to do over.  His response?  “No. I loved it! I’m right, and they’re wrong.”  Wow, so he’s now a dumb douchebag?  ‘X-Men 3’ was one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen, and he single handedly tanked the entire franchise.  I’m glad he learns from his mistakes. 

Christina Aguilera on Lady Gaga: "I like her – I Really, Really Promise I Do"

Christina Aguilera has once again found herself in the midst of a Lady Gaga scandal.  She took to her website to refute what she deems an imaginary “feud.”  First of all, I enjoy Aguilera’s doe-eyed innocence in this matter. She’s like a little baby bird that was dragged into a giant mess and has no idea how she got there. Should we forget all about the nasty comments that Aguilera made about Gaga in the past?  She once said, “I’m not quite sure who this person is, to be honest. I don’t know if it is a man or a woman.” She perpetuated the feud recently when she referred to Gaga as a “newcomer” to OUT magazine (which is why she was forced to apologize on her website).  I think Aguilera can’t take the heat of the press, and the anger forces her to get nasty.  She once referred to Britney Spears as a “lost little girl.”  Here’s my message to Aguilera’s PR team: if you are going to apologize – actually apologize.  Don’t blame the media and the public for this feud.  You made some disgusting comments and now it’s time to own up.  Read her “apology” below.

Here’s her quote:

I would like to take a moment to clarify something that has been brought to my attention this morning. It is very easy for comments to be taken out of context and create unnecessary drama-especially between us women. So I would like to tell you all directly so my words can not be misconstrued to sell someone else’s story…I have absolutely nothing against Lady Gaga or any other female artist in this business. I think she is great, and I appreciate any woman fearless enough to go against the norm. She has earned her success with hard work and a clear focus and I have nothing but respect for that.  There is room for all of us on everyone’s iPods.This is not the first time I have been unfairly pitted against another female artist but it will be the last time I comment on the matter.
“Can’t hold us down….”

With love,

C/X

Entertainment News Dish – In Review

Vanessa Williams will appear on Desperate Housewives to allegedly fill the vixen void of Nicollette Sheridan.  Though the details are limited, she will have some relationship with Mark Moses/”Paul”. 


Jessica Biel will appear on Broadway in the musical adaptation of Pedro Almodovar’s film, ‘Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.’  Biel has always had musical aspirations; she appeared in ‘Guy’s and Dolls’ at the Hollywood Bowl last summer.  You might remember Perez Hilton poking fun at her singing ability on his blog. 

 Charlie Sheen is returning to Two and a Half Men, despite the many press releases otherwise, and his endless insistence that those press leaks were not a “negotiating ploy.”  He thanks Les Moonves for his support along with the announcement.  By “support,” I am sure he means the oodles and oodles of money that they are paying him. 


Bret Michaels will appear in VH1’s new docu-series, ‘Life as I know it.’  The series will follow Bret’s off-stage life, including his children and his Baby Momma, Kristi Gibson.  I find it interesting that the press release reveals that Bret lives with Kristi.  Am I to believe that Rock of Love was a giant sham!?  It simply cannot be.

Bret Michaels on Oprah – Watch a Clip

Bret Michaels gave Oprah his first interview since his brain hemorrhage.  This brain hemorrhage horror reminds me of Cuba Gooding Jr.’s character in Jerry Maguire when he got the football injury.  Michaels was famous enough for the entire world to root for him, and now that he’s okay, this will catapult him into super-stardom.  Trump is already milking this for all it’s worth, with various press announcements about Bret’s attendance on the live ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ finale.  I think it’s fair to say that Bret will win.  Watch the Oprah clip below.

The Cast of Armageddon Introduce the Film

I had the honor of attending a screening of Armageddon tonight, with Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thorton, Michael Clarke Duncan, and William Fichtner introducing the film.  The screening was a tribute producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who is now promoting Prince of Persia.  Aside from the many flattering stories the actors told about working with Bruckheimer, the most important part is that they all look fantastic in person.  Billy Bob Thorton did make a very funny joke about how Bruce Willis was the most famous star of the film . . . at that time.  Willis took the hit in stride.  There was no question or comments, but if I could have said something, I probably would have told Fichtner that ‘Go’ is one of the best movies of all time.  See a picture from the event below.

Movie Review: Iron Man 2

The great Robert McKee says that you can tell within the first ten minutes of a film whether you will like it overall.  That was certainly the case with Iron Man 2. Before you read further, please be aware that you don’t have to worry about me revealing plot details, because there simply isn’t a plot.  Here’s the “story” in a nutshell: Robert Downey Jr. is an ego-maniac that women want to sleep with, and a certain disturbing looking individual hopes to kill. Why? Who knows. Perhaps you should go see the movie and alert me if I missed something.  I also finally understand why there were so many rumors about a Gwyneth Paltrow/Scarlett Johansson feud.  If I were Gwyneth, I would be infuriated by Johansson’s character.  There is absolutely no reason for her existence, other than to be a hot chick that draws men to the theater.  In fact, for mostly all of the film, she stands next to Gwyneth Paltrow and caters to Tony Stark, which pretty much invalidates the purpose of Paltrow’s character.  I really did hope this film would be good.  I loved the original, and was very excited for the follow-up.  But as my brother pointed out, sequels that are released so close to the original film, are usually terrible.  They are too rushed to be of high quality.  I would still encourage you to see the film though – Robert Downey Jr. sure is yummy to look at.

Grey’s Anatomy Spoiler Alert: I Know Who Dies on the Finale

If you don’t want any idea about who dies on the season finale, stop reading this.  I wasn’t tipped off, and this is merely speculation.  I’d put money on it though.  Why?  Because Miranda Bailey’s love interest, Jason George or “Dr. Ben Warren,” has signed on for a new Shonda Rimes medical show that was just picked up.  That means he can’t do both shows, and I’m guessing Shonda Rimes will send him off in style.  It isn’t like her to let anyone leave happily, and I can’t imagine that she’ll lose more than one cast member in the finale.  Poor Miranda.  I feel bad for Miranda’s character and for Chandra Wilson herself, who finally got a juicy, original story-line, just to have it taken from her after a limited number of episodes.  Even if I’m wrong about the death, I’m certain he’ll leave the show – it’s just a matter of how.

Hollywood Truth or Myth: Jake Gyllenhaal Used Steroids for ‘Prince of Persia’?

With ‘Prince of Persia’ coming out soon, there is a blaring question about how Jake Gyllenhaal bulked up so quickly for the role.  Was he on steroids?  Producer Jerry Bruckheimer says that the answer is no.  “He just worked really hard,” insists Bruckheimer.  “He’s a cyclist anyway and he bikes all the time so we just had him do a little lifting, but he looks fantastic.”  Umm…sure.  A “little” lifting?  If only that were all it took.  Click the link below to judge for yourself.

Is Jake Gyllenhaal on Steroids??