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HBO Documentary Tonight: Helen Thomas, in Her Own Words

BuzzSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:34:22 PDT

"You might incur some wrath from the powers that be, but so what?" - Helen Thomas

Helen Thomas has had the unique experience of covering every president since JFK from the front row of the Beltway press corps. She began the tradition of ending each presidential press conferences with a signature "Thank you, Mr. President." Fittingly, this is the title of a documentary about her career that will premiere on HBO tonight.

Thomas first came to my attention as that feisty lady asking President Bush some seriously tough questions about the war in Iraq. I also fondly remember her participation in the controversial Stephen Colbert bit at the 2006 White House Correspondence dinner in which he jokingly referred to her as "Doubting Thomas."

When I heard HBO and Rory Kennedy (daughter of Bobby Kennedy) were doing a documentary on her life, I pried the screener DVD from my friend Citizen's hands (though she later asked me for my take) and hunkered down to learn about being a woman in a male-dominated field, how the heck she earned that position in the first place, the toughest questions she ever asked a president, her perspective on journalism today, etc. To see what I thought of the doc and to view a trailer,

Well, what I got was a bit unexpected: a cheery 40-minute tribute-ish program that is definitely entertaining but far too shallow for my tastes. It left me wanting more, and got me thinking. . .doesn't a woman of this stature and with this much experience deserve a longer, more in-depth documentary devoted to her? I think so.

But if you've also been intrigued by Helen Thomas over the years, tonight's documentary will definitely make you smile, even though you might want for more.

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What Has Today Show Guest Host Sarah Palin Been Up to Lately?

Annie Scudder — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:00:21 PDT

Almost four years after Sarah Palin told Katie Couric she couldn't recall the specific newspapers she reads, the two are going head to head again. This morning, Sarah and Katie are hosting rival morning shows. Liberal-media critic Sarah is this morning's guest host on NBC's Today, while longtime Today show host Katie is cohosting ABC's Good Morning America all week. No, this is not a leftover April Fools' Day joke. If you turned on your TV this morning to see Sarah Palin and wondered what she's been up to lately, here is a rundown.

Keeping up the heat on Obama. She may be out of politics officially, but you can still count on Sarah Palin to weigh in on the day's politics. Last week Sarah said, "President Obama will have ‘more flexibility’ to weaken us if he’s reelected in November."
Backing up Santorum. When GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum accused a New York Times reporter of "bullsh*t" Sarah had his back. She said, “Welcome to my world, Rick, and good on ya."
Handling the Game Change drama. Last month, HBO released its high-profile movie about the 2008 campaign, Game Change, with Julianne Moore playing Sarah Palin. In response, Sarah wrote to ABC News: “I believe my family has the right priorities and knows what really matters/ For instance, our son called from Afghanistan yesterday and he sounded good, and that’s what matters. Being in the good graces of Hollywood’s ‘Team Obama’ isn’t top of my list."
Keeping up with her Facebook friends. If you follow Sarah Palin's Facebook page, you can count on a steady stream of musings. On March 24, she wrote a Facebook note claiming that Alaskan women don't tolerate sexism, titled Last Frontier Women Don’t Tolerate Misogynists. "I personally do not seek an apology from these narrow-minded men. With a full family and productive 'to-do' list everyday, I just don’t have time for them. But I do feel sorry for them and for their obvious need to compensate for something that’s missing in their own lives, which compels them to belittle others in order to feel big," Sarah quipped.
Working for Fox. It's somewhat surprising Sarah Palin is going on NBC, considering she's been a contributor for Fox News. Just last week, she wrote an op-ed on Fox Nation, titled God, Guns, the Constitution – Still Clinging.
Being nominated for a Razzie. At this past weekend's Razzies, Sarah was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award as worst actress on account of her performance in the documentary The Undefeated, which chronicled her political career. She lost to Jack and Jill, which took home every single Razzie.

Who Is the Woman of the Year?

Annie Scudder — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:00:00 PST

The world's high-profile women kept busy this year, making us laugh, cry, and be inspired. Some faced adversity, like Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, whose courageous recovery moved the country. Women like Angelina Jolie and Hillary Clinton shone light on injustices around the world, while Michelle Obama related to everyday American women sharing her advice on balancing motherhood with work. Others celebrated major milestones, including Oprah Winfrey, who said goodbye to her show, and Kate Middleton, who captured the attention of billions - along with her younger sister, Pippa - during her royal wedding.

Meanwhile, Melissa McCarthy cracked us up in the women-driven comedy Bridesmaids and won an Emmy for Mike & Molly, and icon Gloria Steinem continued to add to public discourse with her HBO documentary and comments on this year's feminist topics. But who's your pick for the woman of 2011?

Link Time - Johnny Depp Will Be in 21 Jump Street

BuzzSugar — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:40:11 PDT

Johnny Depp confirmed to cameo in the 21 Jump Street movie - Coming Soon
NBC cancels The Paul Reiser Show after two episodes - TV Squad
Find out which actors the studio wanted for The Bourne Legacy before Jeremy Renner - Moviefone
Vera Farmiga joins Ryan Reynolds in Safe House - /Film
Watch a clip from Lady Gaga's HBO documentary - Vulture
Ron Livingston to play Mark Wallace in HBO's Game Change - Deadline
Emile Hirsch cast in Savages - The Playlist
Reese Witherspoon talks about communicating with elephants - PetSugar

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Make One Hot HBO Couple

Lauren Turner — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:37:26 PDT

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan posed at an event for Earth Made of Glass, the film they acted as executive producers on, in NYC last night. Jenna wore a sexy white Halston dress for the HBO screening, which comes a year after the couple first showed off the documentary, and you can check it out when it premieres on HBO2 tonight. Channing and Jenna made the trip to NYC on Monday, and they shared a sweet picture with their fans during their flight.

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Stick Together For Their Return Home

Lauren Turner — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:36:30 PDT

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan landed at LAX yesterday after a quick trip to NYC. The couple headed east to attend a screening of their documentary, Earth Made of Glass, which premiered on HBO2 Wednesday night. They returned back to LA just in time for Jenna to attend a Lucky event, where she stepped out in leopard alongside a pregnant Selma Blair, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Mandy Moore last night. Channing and Jenna's time together at home won't last long though, since Channing will soon head to Louisiana to start filming the new 21 Jump Street.

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Take Off For NYC

Lauren Turner — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:12:00 PDT

Channing Tatum helped his wife Jenna Dewan with her bags as they made their way through LAX yesterday. The duo are heading to NYC to attend the HBO premiere of Earth Made of Glass, which they showed off at the Tribeca Film Festival last year. Jenna finished filming her new series, Playboy, just in time to continue promoting the documentary, while Channing is in between his many projects after wrapping up press for The Eagle. Channing will get back in front of the cameras to start work on 21 Jump Street at the end of the month, and he's already started prepping for the physical role.

Matt Damon Celebrates Jerry Weintraub's His Way With Cindy, Rande, and More

Lauren Turner — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:00:01 PDT

Matt Damon stepped out for the premiere of His Way, an HBO documentary about the actor's longtime pal producer Jerry Weintraub, in LA last night. Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, were also on hand to toast their vacation buddy Jerry, as were Emile Hirsch, Stephen Dorff, and Bruce Willis. Matt was able to enjoy the evening out celebrating the movie during a break from his own film project, We Bought a Zoo. He was on set with a giant grizzly bear earlier this week, though he'll soon trade the wild cast for a more civilized costar. Matt's set to star alongside Michael Douglas in Liberace, and it was just revealed that the two men will share intimate scenes including multiple kissing moments.

Link Time - The Hunger Games Footage to Debut on MTV

BuzzSugar — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:30:30 PDT

MTV will air the first footage from The Hunger Games at the VMAs - Moviefone
Alexander Skarsgard is in talks to star in The East - The Hollywood Reporter
One of January Jones's Mad Men costars claims she's unapproachable - Aol TV
Find out which Modern Family cast member will star in an HBO movie - Zap2It
Get a sneak peek at Martin Scorsese's documentary on George Harrison - /Film
Check out adorable penguin pics from Happy Feet 2 - Rotten Tomatoes
The 10 best jobs on TV and film - SavvySugar
Djimon Hounsou is set to costar alongside Bradley Cooper - Movieline
Get the details on Lady Gaga's guest role on The Simpsons - Entertainment Weekly

Gloria Steinem's Best Quotes on Being a Woman

Tara Block — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:12:00 PDT

Feminist journalist Gloria Steinem has been in the news lately: last week with her comments against new NBC show The Playboy Club, and then last night her HBO documentary Gloria: In Her Own Words aired. The social and political activist has been an icon for women's rights, having been deeply involved in abortion issues, women's equality, and sex education. Now read some of the powerful words on womanhood Gloria has shared over the years and on last night's show.