Synecdoche, New York, is a haunting film. In the weeks since I saw it, I'm not sure a day has gone by that I haven't thought about it. It's also a humongous, confusing mess. But I'm willing to forgive Charlie Kaufman that; the high points are too high not to. As the writer of such films as Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Kaufman has become known for his surreal Read more

Apparently, Dr Pepper intends to make good on the promise to hand out free cans of soda when the Guns 'n' Roses album Chinese Democracy is released in November. — Popwatch The best and worst of TV voiceovers. — Clique Clack TV Charlie Kaufman talks about Synecdoche, New York. — Vulture Check out the new Decemberists' song, "O, New England." — Stereogum Will Clint Eastwood rule the Read more

Michelle Williams smiled big at a screening of her new movie Synecdoche, New York in, where else, NYC last night. The screenwriter, director, producer for the film Charlie Kaufman posed next to his stars Michelle and Catherine Keener. Afterward, the group was off to the after party where Michelle and Spike Jonze held hands and cuddled close while chatting with friends, even sneaking a few kisses Read more

Did you like Being John Malkovich, Adaptation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? How you answer this question will probably indicate whether or not you'll be interested in Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York. The movie is premiering at Cannes and stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams and Jennifer Jason Leigh, among a ton of others. IMDB Read more

TV Squad fills us in on the "Brady Bunch" complete series DVD — and its suspicious packaging. Freedom Writers may be a good movie, but Defamer says the promotional bags belong in the annals of the bad swag. Stereogum shows us the trailer for Drew Barrymore's new flick, Music and Lyrics. Popwatch examines the possible heirs to "Sex and the City". Slashfilm tells us about Adaptation Read more