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Movie Dearest MySpace Friend of the Week: Rocketboy 2008-08-04 03:41:18 Since launching our own MySpace
page several months ago, Movie Dearest has had the pleasure of "meeting" many new friends -- almost 2,000 to date. Ranging from MD readers and fan-hosted "star pages" to fictional characters and movie/TV/theater fansites to actual celebrities and (go figure) porn stars, we have, to say the least, a very diverse set of acquaintances over at our second online home.So
The Femme Blade 2008-08-04 00:26:28 "I’ve got a thing for babes with blades."Now that's what I call an understatement. This confession leads off OnlyKnives.com's countdown of the Hottest Women Sword Fighters on Film; he then goes on to prove his expertise on the subject by naming no less the 50 fierce femme fatales who pack some serious cinematic sword.The list includes such "sword and sandal" sirens as Sybil Danning, Brigitte Ni Read more:Blade
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Summer Under the Stars: Marie Dressler 2008-08-03 13:11:59 Movie Dearest continues our daily previews of Turner Classic Movies' month long "Summer
Under the Stars" celebration:Now Playing Star Profile for Marie
Dressler - Stardates: Born November 9, 1868, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada; died 1934. Star Sign: Scorpio. Star Qualities: Complete naturalness, exquisite comic timing, Earth Mother humanity. Star definition: "As time went on she acquired a kind of pecu
Rock 'N' Roll Redux 2008-08-03 11:58:07 In addition to his plan to remake Porky's (seriously), self-proclaimed "King of All Media" Howard Stern continues to branch out further into movie production with the announcement that he plans to revisit Rock 'N' Roll High School.Alex Winter (Bill in the Bill & Ted movies) has been recruited to update the script.While I could care less about a return to Porky's (unless, of course, we finally Read more:Redux
On Location: Brokeback Mountain 2008-08-03 11:56:37 By now, we all know that BrokebackMountain
was more then just a movie. But did you know that you can actually visit Brokeback Mountain
?Rocky Mountain Outfitters exclusively provides one day horseback trips to Moose Mountain (the peak that "starred" as the title character) in picturesque Alberta, Canada (which stood in for Wyoming) where the Academy Award winning classic was filmed. The horseback t Read more:Location
Legends of the FAIL 2008-08-03 10:21:15 I just discovered (by way of Joe.My.God.) this great internet time waster: The FAIL Blog. A collection of random acts of stupidity caught on camera or film and posted online for our amusement, you'll be LOLing till you cry.The above "Movie Lineup Fail" reminded me of something I saw long ago on Real People (and if you remember that show, you're my new best friend) where one of the hosts (probably Read more:Legends
Poster Posts: I'll Take Manhattan 2008-08-03 01:48:36 One would think that the image of a naked blue ass floating in the air wouldn't be the first thing movie marketers would think of when it comes to plug a big budget superhero movie, but there it is. Of course, this is not your typical big budget superhero movie we're talking about here, this is Watchmen.(Actually, the most questionable aspect of this new poster is not Dr. Manhattan
's derriere, but Read more:Poster
The Latest on TV: Muppets Almost Live! 2008-08-03 01:28:34 The Muppets
return to television tomorrow in Studio DC: Almost
Live on The Disney Channel. The half-hour special will feature the furry, fuzzy, felty gang alongside such TDC regulars as Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers.Despite such high-profile tween sensations as those, the highlight of the show promises to be a boppin' duet of High School Musical's "Bop to the Top" performed by HSMer Ashley T
Colin Firth to Dress Gray 2008-08-03 00:37:29 If you like your Colin
Firth all Darcy-ed up in Pride and Prejudice period apparel, then you'll be happy to learn that he has joined the cast of the upcoming Dorian Gray, a new version of the classic Oscar Wilde thriller The Picture of Dorian Gray.With Ben Barnes as the title character, Firth will play Lord Henry Wotton, the aristocrat who "corrupts Gray with his worldview"; reportedly, the two's
Summer Under the Stars: Gregory Peck 2008-08-02 12:00:01 Movie Dearest continues our daily previews of Turner Classic Movies' month long "Summer
Under the Stars" celebration:Now Playing Star Profile for Gregory
Peck - Stardates: Born April 5, 1916, La Jolla, California; died 2003. Star Sign: Aries. Star Qualities: Imposing profile and rumbling voice, the poise of a born leading man, ability to personify decency and integrity. Star definition: "One
Daniel Craig's Roman Holiday 2008-08-02 10:00:01 Queer biopics are all the rage of late. Following reports this past week of Howl (featuring James Franco as poet Allen Ginsberg), there's Telstar (the Joe Meek story), Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock (about Elliot Tiber) and, of course, Milk. And now comes the news of one that stretches beyond the past century. More specifically, back to the Roman
Empire.John Boorman is helming Memoirs of Hadrian, an Read more:Craig
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Believe It or Not 2008-08-02 08:00:02 Controversy has erupted over perceived homophobia in The X-Files: I Want to Believe, which opend last weekend to lackluster reviews and middling box office (guess there won't be an X-Files 3 ... although, apparently nobody told Chris Carter). Reportedly, the sequel contains some questionable content that, considering its spoilerish nature, I'll let AfterElton.com describe.In response to this poss
Hung Up 2008-08-02 06:11:13 This headline from the Hollywood Reporter says it all: "Thomas Jane tapped for Hung lead".
Out in Film: Clive Barker 2008-08-02 05:04:26 Idol worship: CliveBarker
, writer/director/producer.- A best selling novelist, he is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres. When his Books of Blood (six volumes of short stories) were first published, Stephen King had this to say about him: "I have seen the future of horror and its name is Clive Barker
".- Early shorts (The Forbidden, Salome) and screenplays (Underworld, Rawhi
Summer Under the Stars: Charlie Chaplin 2008-08-02 03:45:29 Movie Dearest continues our daily previews of Turner Classic Movies' month long "Summer
Under the Stars" celebration:Now Playing Star Profile for CharlieChaplin
- Stardates: Born April 16, 1889, Walworth, England; died 1977. Star Sign: Aries. Star Qualities: Limitless talent as comic, mime, actor, director, composer, musician. The baggy pants and toothbrush mustache, the comedy and pathos, the ab Read more:Charlie Chaplin
Summer Under the Stars: Michael Caine 2008-08-02 03:25:56 As the summer movie season winds down in theaters, it is time to turn our attention from the now to the then as Turner Classic Movies launches their "Summer
Under the Stars" month tomorrow. For the sixth year, each day in August on TCM is dedicated to a different legendary star -- from Astaire to Widmark -- and their classic films. (Watch a promotional preview here.)In the tradition of our covera Read more:Michael
MD Poll: Remake! The Musical 2008-08-02 00:40:06 With the recent remake news of such films as Fame, My Fair Lady and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, this week's MD Poll asks the question, "What movie musical would you like to see remade?"Your choices include such notorious big budget bombs as A Chorus Line, The Wiz, A Little Night Music, Mame, Man of La Mancha and Hello, Dolly! All of these films failed, in part, due to their miscasting ... coul Read more:Musical
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MD Poll: Christian Soldiers On 2008-08-01 23:36:00 Despite a personal scandal making headlines worldwide, Christian
Bale easily won the recent MD Poll asking for your favorite Batman. The star of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight dominated the voting, ending up with an impressive 47% of an amazing 355 total votes.Of the other Caped Crusaders, only Michael Keaton and Adam West registered in the double digits, placing second and third, respectively Read more:Soldiers
The Latest in Theaters: Tomb Raiders 2008-08-01 21:57:47 New this week in theaters: mummies, meat trains and the first Best Actress contender of the year --The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor: Brendan Fraser is back for a third round of Indiana Jones-ish escapades. This time, he has a new wife (Maria Bello, replacing Rachel Weisz), an older son (Luke Ford) and some fresh villains (Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh).Swing Vote: Kevin Costner stars as the one g Read more:Raiders
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Johnny Depp: Next Stop, Wonderland? 2008-07-31 12:01:41 Well, what do you know: rumor has it that Johnny
Depp is going to be the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
. Never saw that one coming. Let's see, will he have Kabuki-white face makeup and speak in a slightly feminine voice? And, with an unknown cast as Alice, will Helena Bonham Carter be the Queen of Hearts?In more Depp rumors: Johnny as the Riddler in the next Batman movie? And joine Read more:Johnny Depp
The Martian Chronicles 2008-07-31 10:00:01 Considering how popular he (and his merchandise) has been over the years, here's some news you can file under "Huh, I wonder why they never thought of this before": Marvin the Martian
, the intergalactic Looney Tunes character celebrating his 60th birthday this year, will soon star in his own feature film.Warner Bros. is currently developing the movie, which will reportedly mix live action and comp
Fried Green Revelations 2008-07-31 09:29:07 Hitting the wires today: "Mary-Louise Parker begged the director of FriedGreen
Tomatoesnot to censor the film's lesbian plotline, believing it to be a crucial part of the story. Parker starred in the 1991 movie with Mary Stuart Masterson playing her best friend, but in the original story -- from Fannie Flagg's 1987 novel -- their characters were lovers. Movie bosses were determined to downplay th Read more:Revelations
A Quantum Duet 2008-07-31 08:00:01 Following rumors of Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé, it has finally been revealed who will croon the next James Bond theme song for Quantum of Solace: Alicia Keys and Jack White.Yes, that's right: for the first time in Bond song history, it will be a duet. Titled "Another Way to Die", the tune was written by White, lead singer of the White Stripes.Daniel Craig returns as Agent 007 in Quantum of Sol
For Tonight at Least, It Doesn't Suck to Be Them 2008-07-31 07:31:05 Avenue Q has a big night tonight. The hilarious musical comedy about finding your purpose, falling in love and the joys of internet porn celebrates its fifth anniversary on Broadway.To commemorate the occasion, here is a video clip of another big night for Rod, Lucy the Slut, Trekkie Monster and all the gang down on the Q: their Tony Award show performance, which preceded their unexpected win as B Read more:Tonight
The Latest in Theaters: Let's Get Delirium 2008-08-19 16:09:44 As part of their new "Hot Ticket" project, which brings rock concerts, Broadway shows and premiere sporting events to your local movie house, Sony Pictures Releasing will be presenting Cirque du Soleil: Delirium in select theaters tomorrow through Saturday.For more information, and to see what theaters in your area will be showing this special engagement, visit the "Hot Ticket" website, where you Read more:Theaters
Summer Under the Stars: Edward G. Robinson 2008-08-19 12:04:56 Movie Dearest continues our daily previews of Turner Classic Movies' month long "Summer
Under the Stars" celebration:Now Playing Star Profile for Edward
G. Robinson
- Stardates: Born December 12, 1893, Bucharest, Romania; died 1973. Star Sign: Sagittarius. Star Qualities: "Sour trombone" voice, ability to play ferocious or gentle, formidable talent that transcends physical appearance. Star definit
Summer Under the Stars: Barbara Stanwyck 2008-08-19 10:59:43 Movie Dearest continues our daily previews of Turner Classic Movies' month long "Summer
Under the Stars" celebration:Now Playing Star Profile for Barbara
Stanwyck - Stardates: Born July 16, 1907, Brooklyn, New York; died 1990. Star Sign: Cancer. Star Qualities: "Bruised velvet" voice, Roman nose, impeccable poise contrasted with emotional volatility. Star definition: "I have never worked with an a
The Latest on DVD: Word Up 2008-08-19 10:00:02 Starring Jesse Archer and Charlie David, A Four Letter Wordis director Casper Andreas' latest gay rom com, out on DVD today.For all about the Four Letter Word, check out Neil Cohen's interview with Andreas, right here at Movie Dearest.Check out the Latest on DVD widgets located in the sidebar for more of this week's new DVD releases available today from Amazon.com.
Poster Post: Saved! 2008-08-19 09:42:05 Save Me, the gay film fest fave about an "ex-gay" ministry starring Chad Allen, Robert Gant and Judith Light, will finally be released September 5.Watch the trailer here. Read more:Poster
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