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Elisha Cuthbert Lands the Lead in a CBS Remake of Ny-Lon

BuzzSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:30:16 -0700

It's too bad we've overdone it with those "always be ____ to me" headlines recently . . .
. . . because Elisha Cuthbert, who really, really will always be Jack Bauer's daughter to me, has just landed herself a starring role in Ny-Lon, a CBS drama pilot.

Not to mention those "___ is the new ____" references . . .
. . . because Cuthbert is the new Rashida Jones. She's playing the role of Edie, originated by Jones in the 2005 British version of the series.

What's the story?
~~Kim Bauer~~ Cuthbert will play a New York teacher/part-time record store clerk who embarks on a trans-Atlantic romance with Michael, a London stock broker. After a fateful encounter in London, they must decide whether their relationship is a fling or something more serious. Here's a rundown of what happened in the UK series' seven episodes.

Also: Ny-Lon.
I can't help but roll my eyes every time I come across that name. But hey, I guess it worked once before . . .

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Soapbox: Captivity

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:29:49 -0700

I have never once had any inclination to see the latest "torture porn" movie Captivity, but after reading the most scathing review in the world, I'm even less interested. In fact, I'm nauseated, in a similar way to how I felt about Hostel: Part 2, but even more so.

Apparently, the "plot" of the movie consists of blond model Jennifer (Elisha Cuthbert) being tortured in a variety of ways by a sadistic man. Meanwhile, there's another guy in this dungeon who also appears to be getting tortured, so of course the two form an relationship and, unbelievably, have sex. Because I'd sure be up for some nooky after having ground up body parts forced down my throat. Sure. As you'll find out if you read that review, that's not even the worst part of the film, if you can possibly imagine it.

The worst thing about this whole thing - the movie, the ridiculous promotional posters - is the filmmakers' reaction to the outcry over it. For obvious reasons, women's groups have denounced the film (though they're not the only ones, the writer of the aforementioned review, for example, is a full-grown married man) and the response to that is, "Let's throw a torture porn party!" I wish I were kidding. You can see how not-kidding I am if you read more

Cinematical describes the party, being thrown in West Hollywood by the Captivity filmmakers, as reported in the New York Times:

[Producer Courtney Solomon is] planning one of the craziest, most politically incorrect premiere party's in history; one that wil...feature, among other things, "the three 'most outlandish' SuicideGirls available from the punk porn service." Solomon also promised "individuals in torture gear" who will wander through the club grabbing people.

Regarding aspects of the extravagant event, which Solomon admits are "probably not legal," he says it's his "personal little tribute" to all the women's groups who are opposing the film. Another interesting note in the article is the fact that Captivity will screen only once prior to its release - not for critics, mind you, but for women's groups in New York. Following the screening, Solomon wants to "engage in a town-hall-style debate with detractors."

What kind of "debate" can one have with these people? How does one intellectually discuss the "merits" of a movie that puts forth violence toward women and sexual deprivation as entertainment? Clearly the filmmakers only want to make a mockery of these women's groups. I'm not sure what possesses people to make movies like this, and I can only hope this one bombs at the box office, as happened to Hostel: Part 2.

Link Time! 6/28

BuzzSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:14:59 -0700

Pop told me this morning that the Spice Girls are planning a reunion tour. Spice up your life!
Speaking of which, Best Week Ever lists the top 10 most anti-climactic band reunions ever. Van Halen and The Police made it on there, along with, shockingly, The Backstreet Boys.
Cinematical was told by Elisha Cuthbert herself about her next project, a comedy titled Six Wives in which a young woman must "organize her father's funeral in the midst of dealing with six ex-wives."
Reality Blurred has the details on the new cast of "Big Brother."
Stereogum tells us where to hear some of the soundtrack for Ethan Hawke's The Hottest State online.
Give Me My Remote is pumped that "Veronica Mars" star Jason Dohring has a new job.
Check out The Movie Blog's interesting review of Die Hard 4 because I probably won't be seeing it.
The TV Addict has high hopes for Lifetime's new miniseries based on several VC Andrews books.
Merry Swankster serves up a six-pack of songs for Summer.
John Cusack-themed performance art? Popwatch fills us in.

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