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ANTM Fierce Guide to Life: Genius or Dumb?
Oh wow. The folks behind America's Next Top Model have a book on the way, and it's claiming to be "A Fierce Guide to Life." Come April, we'll be able to turn to this tome for actual, earnest advice on topics that apparently include:
- Applying makeup
- "Runway etiquette"
- How to wear a crop top from Hot Topic
- How to keep hydrated (I wonder if it involves water?
The Sittenfeld Book Debate: Should Laura Bush Be Off-Limits?
My friend Citizen sparked a lively conversation yesterday around an upcoming book by Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld titled American Wife. The novel follows a character named Alice Blackwell who is based on Laura Bush, and many of the first lady's real-life experiences are included.
I was intrigued by the strong reactions that spread across the Web yesterday, especially after Radar posted several sex scenes from the book that earned the unpublished novel descriptors like "steamy" and "tawdry."
Free Book Download: The Areas of My Expertise
In the spirit of The Daily Show's best-selling book, America, John Hodgman's The Areas of My Expertise is an extensive compendium of eye-opening facts—except that in this case, the "facts" are almost entirely made up.
You probably know Hodgman from his work as the "resident expert" on the Daily Show or for his role as the PC in the Mac/PC commercials. But he's also a damn funny writer, and right now, you can get the audio book version of The Areas of My Expertise as as a free download at the iTunes store.
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An Open Letter to Breaking Dawn's Screenwriter
This post comes from the group The Books of Twilight from member Audreystar.
Dear Ms. Rosenberg,
First let me say that I thought you did an impeccable job at screenwriting Twilight from Stephenie Meyer's novel.
Rewind: This Week's Buzz
- We have four movies hitting theaters this weekend, including The Box, Precious (check out my interview with star Gabby Sidibe), The Men Who Stare at Goats, and A Christmas Carol if you want some early holiday cheer.
- Speaking of the holidays, if you're already thinking up presents, I've got suggestions for your mom, dad, and grandma.
- In Twilight-related news: I asked you to speculate which New Moon actor would have the biggest post-Twilight career. Plus, Books of Twilight member audreystar had a few words of advice for the Breaking Dawn screenwriter.
- I took a peek at two highly anticipated film trailers: Angelina in Salt and a very beefy Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia.
- Angelina also popped up on my list of 10 favorite actors with famous parents!
- Weezer's new album came out. I gave it my review and watched their performance with Leighton Meester.
- Alec Baldwin had a good week: First, he got tapped to host the Oscars alongside Steve Martin, and he's reportedly getting a new love interest on 30 Rock — Julianne Moore!
- V premiered, so I asked for your opinion on it — and on these 10 TV shows that transitioned to college.
- Don't forget that Sunday is the season finale of Mad Men!
FlashForward Breakdown, "The Gift"
On this week's episode of FlashForward, we get some of those big payoffs that Sonya Walger promised. While the main characters' most important relationships grow more tense, the FBI agents learn more about the blue-hand situation, and the end of the episode has two very big twists.
There's plenty of excitement to discuss, so to get into it, just read more
The Men Who Stare at Goats: Glaringly Unfocused
I went into The Men Who Stare at Goats with high expectations. How could a film possibly disappoint when you have the acting trifecta of George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, and Jeff Bridges? But unfortunately, while the pros work hard to generate laughs — and they do deliver at times — the film on the whole is all over the place.
Disney's A Christmas Carol: A Fun New Spin on an Old Favorite
Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol is, quite literally, a tale as old as time. Hollywood has already turned the novel into countless films, so how do you keep it fresh to entertain old and young audiences alike? You give them a pair of 3-D glasses.
Link Time! Watch George Clooney Voicing Fantastic Mr. Fox
- So cool — see how the voice acting was done on The Fantastic Mr. Fox — Cinematical
- Comedy Central is teaming up with The Onion for a TV show — The Hollywood Reporter
- No Doubt is suing Activision for using their likenesses inappropriately in Band Hero — GeekSugar
- 2012 already has a TV series sequel, 2013 — MTV Movies Blog
- Fox Searchlight has halted the national release of Gentlemen Broncos — Vulture
- Sufjan Stevens admits his 50 states album concept was a joke — Stereogum
- Amazing video mash-up of scenes with characters saying the movie's title — Videogum
- Anthony Hopkins and Annette Bening will play Ernest Hemingway and wife in Hemingway and Fuentes — Variety
- The Decemberists' Colin Meloy and wife Carson Ellis are writing a children's book — Pitchfork
- 10 scary Christmas movies to bridge Halloween and Christmas — Rotten Tomatoes
Greek Goes From the Small Screen to the Bookshelves
TV adaptations of books are nothing new, but a book series based on an existing TV show? That's a bit more uncommon — but it's about to happen to one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Greek will be made into a four part series of "Tie-In Novels" for teenagers, following our favorite Cyprus Rhodes students in new adventures.
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