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According to the AP, Jared Leto gained 60 pounds to portray John Lennon's assassin in the upcoming Chapter 27, which I've been patiently awaiting ever since Sundance 2007. Physical transformations like Leto's are often the sign of a serious, committed actor. However, Leto's off-screen press has left a sour taste in my mouth (he even slipped off Pop's manjoyment radar). Then again, if I close my Read more
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. Read more
I can't possibly write a better headline than Best Week Ever does for this photo of Jared Leto. So just go there. TV With MeeVee fills us in on a new reality show for happy couples. Where's the fun in that? Popwatch ponders the good and the bad of Meatloaf’s duet with Jennifer Hudson. Merry Swankster designs an impressive NCAA-like tournament for albums from the '90s. The Slant blog turns me Read more
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 Read more
