If Diane Sawyer was in fact drunk during her election coverage, then my love for her has exponentially increased. Election news is overwhelmingly boring, so perhaps she needed a pick-me-up? It’s either that, or she was about to fall asleep on the table and ran out of content.
OBAMA WINS — What Have We Learned?
The only thing I learned from the election is our President was tied up for two years on a bloated brigade, and two men spent billions of dollars on self-aggrandizing and trash-talking instead of using that money on something that might actually help the country. But until there’s a time and money restriction, this mess will continue into eternity. Watch their speeches below.
Kirstie Alley Did Patrick Swayze Too? — Stand Back Travolta!
Heidi Klum to Ellen: I’ve Watched ‘The Bodyguard'”
Low Cost Look — Make Your Ex Jealous
Movie Review: Flight
Robert Zemeckis called his film, “bold, audacious, complex, and morally ambiguous.” I’d call it a subtle study of alcoholism with a flawed superhero. The film centers around Captain Whip Whitaker, an inebriated pilot who lands a mechanically doomed plane under impossible circumstances. Though the media immediately celebrates him, his close personal circle warns him that the National Transportation Safety Board might discover his intoxication during their investigation, and even though his mental state did not cause the crash, the exposure will cause serious civil and criminal ramifications. The remainder of the film centers not only around whether he’ll get caught, but on the impact of his addiction on his personal life.
Though I enjoyed the film, I’m not on board with the Oscar buzz. The film doesn’t stand up to its sweeping themes. The protagonist isn’t enough of a hero or enough of a villain. We certainly see the effect of his addiction, but it felt more similar to a documentary than a movie. But perhaps I’m a spoiled viewer. Roger Ebert, for example, enjoyed the underplayed elements of the film, saying, “it’s effective here how [Denzel Washington’s] performance never goes over the top but instead is grounded on obsessive control . . . . A lesser actor might have wanted to act them out. Washington depends on his eyes, his manner and a gift for projecting inner emotion.” Though I understand Ebert’s point, I miss the movie-magic days of “You Can’t Handle the Truth.”
RATING: 3.5 DISHES
Tabloid Gossip — Week-in-Review — Celebrity News Rundown
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- Britney Spears’ ex-manager-from-hell had his lawsuit dismissed. New York Daily News
- MTV host TJ Lavin wed his longtime girlfriend. Celebrity Cafe
- Katy Perry and Russell Brand had an awkward run-in. TMZ
- Kelsey Grammer put baby in a corner — at the Playboy mansion. Today
- Did Steven Tyler and his fiance split up? Wonderwall
- Chelsea Handler reunited with Andre Balazs. Us Magazine
- Is Emily Maynard’s ex, Jef Holm, a fame-whore? Reality TV World
- Nick Jonas admitted to writing “Wedding Bells” for Miley Cyrus. Contact Music
- Did Nicole Scherzinger kiss Chris Brown? The Sun
- Linda Hogan isn’t happy about Hulk’s sex tape. Digital Spy
- Levi Johnston has a new baby mamma and a new wife. Huffington Post
- Ian Ziering is having baby #2. People
- Evan Rachel Wood married Billy Elliot. ALLVOICES
Taylor Swift Performs at the CMA’S — “BEGIN AGAIN” — VIDEO
Khloe Kardashian Makes X Factor Debut — How’d She Do?
Khloe Kardashian made her X Factor debut last night, and The Dishmaster gives the official seal of approval. Sure she’s unseasoned, has no sense of fashion, and seemed slightly uncomfortable reading the teleprompter. But she’s likable, and I give her an A for effort. She also seemed less like a robot than Mario Lopez, which I enjoyed. I have to also give her major props for successfully harassing Demi Lovato to give clarification on her ridiculously ambiguous comment. Moving forward though, I’d like to declare a national emergency on all Kardashian fashion. Those girls just can’t dress themselves. JUST-SAY-NO-TO-BODY-CON.
Howard Stern Berates His Staff for Hurricane Sandy Absence — Lost His Mind
I’ve always known Howard Stern is nuts, and his crazy creates great content. That being said, this week’s insanity crossed the line. Stern berated his staff for their Hurricane Sandy absence, calling them undependable and scolding their work ethic. Though Stern showed up to broadcast, he found it unforgivable that his staff did not, and he even scoffed at the suggestion that they’d stay home to “protect their family,” insisting that had anything gone wrong, there’s nothing they could have done anyhow. His dedicated counterpart, Robin Quivers, even took his side, showing up each day and equally berating the staff. Though Stern proclaimed that he is “full of love” and “holds no animosity,” his subsequent comments indicated the opposite. For a guy with an excessive vacation schedule that outrages his fans, you’d think he’d be a little more understanding at the prospect of missing a show.