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While I won't be heading down to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival this year, I will be sorting through the humongous pile of festival entries to share with you some of the films I think look most promising. From quirky documentaries to talented young filmmaker debuts to a potential runaway hit, Sundance is filled with entertainment possibilities. Here are today's selections: Good Hair It's Read more
It feels like just yesterday it was summertime in Mad Men world, but alas, we've already arrived at Thanksgiving. It's not exactly a celebratory episode: Betty's cranky about both her new diet and Don's new wife; Pete's still struggling to figure out his life; and Don and Ginsberg have a showdown at work. Roger, on the other hand, is still using his money to get everything he wants, which Read more
Scarlett Johansson, dressed in a black and white Preen ensemble and red suede Louboutin pumps, waved to fans before taking the podium at today's Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony. Scarlett was greeted on stage by her Avengers costar Jeremy Renner, who introduced her to the crowd and planted a congratulatory kiss on her cheek. Friends and family also came out to support Scarlett including Read more
From a squash racquet court, state-of-the-art gymnasium (complete with an electric horse for simulated riding), and heated pool, first-class passengers aboard the Titanic were the recipients of some of the ship's finest perks. It was the elaborate Turkish baths, located on the middle deck, though, that were one of the most impressive amenities of all. Read more
I just had a chance to watch Eames: The Architect and The Painter, a gripping documentary and new addition to Netflix Instant Watch. The film explores the design vision of husband and wife team Charles and Ray Eames, peering into the inner workings of their adventurously kooky office and revealing a true love story between a man and a woman and their insatiable appetite for modernism. Although Read more
Almost everyone in the gym shows up to work for a goal, be it overall health, bulking up, losing weight, or increased power and flexibility. Of course, there are a million different fitness roads you can take to get there and watching others work it out can be fascinating and (occasionally) giggle inducing. Whether you're attracted to the average man or a more muscular build, you've undoubtedly Read more
Josh Hutcherson returns in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and this time he's joined by a new leading lady, Vanessa Hudgens. The pair team up with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for an adventure searching for Josh's onscreen grandfather, played by Michael Caine. We chatted with Vanessa in Honolulu recently, and she shared about what she did to physically prep for the role, and what she's looking Read more
ABC is bringing a little bit of the horror genre to primetime with new series The River, which premieres tonight. In the show, created by Paranormal Activity's Oren Peli, a team of people goes on a rescue mission on the Amazon, but they find a lot more than they bargained for while on their expedition. It could be the next good TV mystery to get sucked into, so if you're interested, check out my Read more
8:00 Wipeout (repeat) 9:00 Blades of Glory 8:00 Rules of Engagement (repeat) 8:30 Mike & Molly (repeat) 9:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (repeat) 10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new) 8:00 UFC: Evans vs. Davis: From Chicago (live) 11:00 Alcatraz (repeat) 8:00 Harry's Law (repeat) 9:00 Figure Skating: US Championships (live) 11:30 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with host Jimmy Fallon) More Read more
If you're a fan of Grey's Anatomy, you might be interested in creator Shonda Rhimes's new midseason show Scandal. Though there are no medical mysteries to be solved on the show, there are plenty of juicy PR nightmares. The drama follows the work of a political "fixer" played by Kerry Washington, who leads a team that includes Lost alum Henry Ian Cusick. The stars of the show and Rhimes visited Read more
