Chapter 27

In case you hadn't heard (in which case, don't follow Leto much, do ya?) Jared Leto had to gain 60 odd lbs. for his role in Chapter 27, the upcoming film about John Lennon's assassination. Fortunately for all of us (for comedy at least...okay it's mostly gross), Leto agreed to have his progress and subsequent weight loss documented by Purple Magazine. It's pretty sick, and not in the cool way.

Meanwhile, you know that story from the weekend about Jared breaking his nose while running into the audience during one of his concerts? Turns out he maybe sustained the injury when attempting to crowd surf...the problem being no one caught him and he landed face down on the ground. Ego ouch and face ouch. Very, very ouch.

To see more of Jared being...big and small just read more

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The Sundance Film Festival kicked off on Thursday in Park City, Utah, and I've been busily seeking out the films that look the most promising. I already shared what look to be this year's must-see comedies, and for today's installment, I'm back to introduce you to four more picks, this time in the drama category.

Chapter 27
Given the subject matter (John Lennon's murder) and the star power (Lindsay Lohan, Jared Leto), Chapter 27 is likely to be a mainstream hit in no time. Leto plays Lennon assassin Mark David Chapman as he increasingly turns to J.D. Salinger's book Catcher in the Rye. The anti-hero takes on Holden Caufield's mannerisms and actions until even the film itself seems to merge with the book, with first-person stream of consciousness narration from the future.

Three more dramas, so read more