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more about #hollywood more comments → sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit): I read the Barbara Bush piece yesterday, and all I could think about were her horrible comments after Hurricane Katrina and how the people in the Astr... more » Understater: I've talked to a good number of people who thought Precious was sloppy and amateurishly made, with the performances being its only saving grace. I th... more » Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: I saw Precious last night and I cried out of frustration because there were audible "ewwwws" when the sexual assaults began and there was audible laug... more » winner: Oh BULL. SHIT. The Road isn't on that list either. National Board of Review? Dead to me. more » CurtCole: Thinking Dreamgirls sucked does not make you a racist, it just indicates that you have good taste. more » nyc-caribbean-ragazza: Is Roger joking regarding Dreamgirls? A lot of people thought it wasn't Best Pic material. Also while the stars were black nobody else about-the-line... more » hortense: I just think it's weird that 500 Days Of Summer is up there and not Precious, as Precious had better reviews overall. more » mariamariamaria: Slightly off topic, but whenever I hear Oscar talk about Gabby I hear her telling Ellen about being asked for the first 30 seconds of her Oscar ac... more » samethingwedoeverynightpinky: My bigger fear was that someone would try to capitalize on her fame and success by giving her a starvation diet makeover. I know she has loads of body... more » J.D.Regent: fucking, talk show host? like the only other sometimes-fat black woman you can think of? that is insulting. personally i think gabby is gonna need ... more » lalaland13: But the problem is, there are so few roles that don't hinge on a specific look. Maybe the script isn't terribly specific, but a casting director might... more » Perhaps Not: Stanley Crouch is a good writer but he has no idea what he's talking about in that article. He rattles off the names of a half-dozen ingenues and wond... more » sybann: You know what? When an actor is this good - you write FOR her. I hope there are writers in Hollyweird that have the stones to take that on. more » futuremrsrickankiel: I can't for the life of me find it now, but I recall reading an interview with Sidibe where she said that she's been portrayed in a number of articles... more » Lisabel (ne: Dagnabbit): Can someone ask Mindy Kaling to write a starring-vehicle for Gabby right now? I would totally see it (even if it's a romantic comedy), and I wouldn't ... more » -
#filmschooled
National Board Of Review Didn't Like Precious As Much As Barbara Bush Did
The National Board of Review's list of the top ten best films snubbed Precious , though Gabourey Sidibe did snag a "Breakthrough Performance By an Actress" award. This traditionally means something for its Oscar chances. Or um, it might not. More » -
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After Precious: Does Hollywood Have A Place For Gabby Sidibe?
"I think people look at me and don't expect much," Precious star Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe has said, "Even though I expect a whole lot." Rapturous reviews testify to Sidibe's prodigious acting skills. But what should we expect from Hollywood? More » -
#sparklesparklelittlevamp
Twihard With A Vengeance: Why Twilight Is A Boon For Young Women
Friends, feminists, netizens, lend me your ears; I come to bury the Twilight Saga, not praise it. The evil that Twilight does lives in theaters; The good is oft interred on the internet; So let it be with New Moon. More » -
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Hollywood Needs To Take Women, Fangirls Seriously
The Princess and the Frog doesn't hit theaters until December 11, but it's already making money — and it joins New Moon and Precious as proof that audiences respond to female-driven stories.
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#stylefile
More Costume Designers Should Be Household Names
What do Mad Men, Hannah Montana, Sex And The City and Austin Powers have in common? They're all projects with highly recognizable costume design — and the clothes have made the jump to retail. Awesome… unless you're most costume designers. More » -
#foxfire
Megan Fox's Minders Are Worried Women Don't Like Her
We aren't the only ones pondering Megan Fox's appeal (or lack thereof) to women — it's also stressing out her reps, says a forthcoming New York Times Magazine cover story.
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#filmschooled
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Amelia?
Well, for starters, how about having it actually be good? Oh, and throwing out "Strong Female Characters" (tm) once and for all?
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#gossipfolks
Mo'Nique Might Be A Diva Or She Might Just Be Overworked
BlackBook trumpets the headline: "Is 'Precious' Mo'Nique Sabotaging Her Career?" The article then details Mo'Nique's "diva complex" and reveals she may be demanding pay for appearances related to the movie. But is it really that deep? More » -
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#chitchat
What Did You Think Of Good Hair?
Well, we know what we think. With friends, family, and boyfriends in tow, Anna, Dodai, and I hit the theaters this weekend to check out Chris Rock's comedic documentary Good Hair. And most of us liked it. More » -
#playingitstraight
When Will A "Superstar" Come Out Of The Closet?
An LA Weekly profile of Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman asks a provocative question: is the time ripe for an A-list male actor to come out of the closet? Bragman thinks the answer is yes.
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Bad Ideas From Hollywood, Part CXXXVII
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#somethingfinkes
Hollywood Heavy Nikki Finke: Victim Of Misogyny, And Misogynist Extraordinaire
As a woman with influence in a town that considers itself "ballsy," Hollywood blogger Nikki Finke gets a lot of nasty comments about her anatomy. But she can more than dish them out.
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#linesofquestioning
Merrill Markoe On Dave Letterman, Dick Jokes, & The Love Of A Good Dog
Comedian and writer Merrill Markoe was one of the creators of the David Letterman Show. Now she writes books about talking dogs and makes funny short videos. She spoke with Doree Shafrir about her career, and the strangeness of Hollywood. More » -
#sisterstories
Is Tyler Perry The Right Man To Tell Black Women's Stories?
Variety has broken the news that Tyler Perry has been asked to "write, direct and produce an adaptation of the 1975 play " 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf.' " I can't say I'm thrilled.
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#marsvenus
Esquire Writer Explains It's Okay To Watch Chick Flicks
"'Chick flick.' Two words that strike more fear in the average straight male filmgoer than perhaps any others, running slightly ahead of 'date movie' and 'Renée Zellweger.'" Zing! More » -
#hungup
Hung Creator Clarifies "Women Over 35" Comment — Kind Of
Hung creator Colette Burson (pictured, with co-creator/husband Dmitry Lipkin) has explained her remark that "it is incredibly difficult to find beautiful, talented, funny women over 35" to blogger Melissa Silverstein. She also made some more annoying comments in the process! More » -
#truehollywoodstories
Anne Heche: A "Beautiful, Talented, Funny Woman Over 35"
In a profile that is at times weirder than Anne Heche's famous alter ego, Celestia, Alex Witchel explores the actress's comeback — as an "older woman" who gets plastic surgery on her vagina. More » -
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Silent Majority
In honor of her centennial, the Library of Congress is hosting a Mary Pickford film series. In addition to being a silent film legend, Pickford was a savvy businesswoman and a founder of movie powerhouse United Artists. [THR] -
#fashionshow
Gaultier Couture: Hollywood Glamour Gals & Sci-Fi Sorceresses
Jean-Paul Gaultier never had formal training as a designer, but rose to fame creating whimsical and theatrical confections: Madonna's cone bra; the costumes for Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. His collection shown in Paris today was playful, retro and glam. More » -
#goodbyekiss
Max Factor Going To The Big Medicine Cabinet In The Sky
Max Factor cosmetics will begin disappearing from U.S. store shelves in early 2010, reports the Wall Street Journal. A sad end for an American "pioneer" of makeup. More »
