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Aubrey O’Day isn’t about to win any awards for classiness, but that wouldn’t really be her style anyway. A former member of made-for-TV girl group Danity Kane, O’Day is now the face of “All About Aubrey,” a brand spanking new reality show on Oxygen that follows O’Day on her daily adventures in the somewhat-glamorous world of post-semi-stardom. The first thing you should know about Aubrey: She takes her clothes off pretty often, especially when there are cameras around. The second thing? Well, you’ll just have to watch to find out. Boom! Cliffhanger. That’s how we do.

A word from Aubrey: “I love to be in the spotlight.”

True Grit

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:32:11 +0000

Directors: The Coen Brothers

Cast: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Hailee Steinfeld

Synopsis: A tough U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her father’s murderer.

Release Date: December 22, 2010

The Fighter

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:12:56 +0000

Director: David O. Russell

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee

Synopsis: A look at the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.

Release Date: December 10th, 2010

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:32:06 +0000

Director: David Yates

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes

Synopsis: Voldemort’s power is growing stronger. He now has control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore’s work and find the rest of the Horcruxes to defeat the Dark Lord. But little hope remains for them, so everything they do must go as planned.

9 Aliens Not to Eff Around With

admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:40:09 +0000

Not all aliens are created equal. If worse came to worse, I’m pretty sure I could take E.T. in fight. The same goes for that bitch Mac, from Mac and Me. On the other hand, if you put me in the ring with a Predator, he’d be using my skull as trophy in five seconds flat.

Because the threat posed by extraterrestrials can vary so greatly, we’ve compiled this list of nine aliens you don’t want to eff with. After all, throwing water on the alien from Signs is a fun way to spend an afternoon, while doing the same thing to a Xenomorph is a really bad idea.

Superman (Superman)

Because the Man of Steal likes to wrap himself in the flag, people forget that he’s not from the good ol’ U.S. of A. In fact, he’s not even from Earth. Regardless, this son of Krypton is nearly invincible, which makes him one of the last aliens you should mess with.

Alien Abductors (Fire In the Sky)

Fire in the Sky isn’t a great movie. Considering the film is about an alie abduction, there is a notable lack of alien abduction. But when the film finally deals with the topic, it makes for some terrifying scenes. The aliens look more like grotesque humans than creatures from another world, which makes them uniquely frightening. And the fact that they have no qualms about performing medical experiments without anesthesia seals the deal.

ID4 Aliens (Independence Day)

On the one hand, the aliens from Independence Day are pretty lame. After all, one punch from Will Smith will knock them out. But considering their technology allowed them to destroy every major city on the planet, we’re classifying them as “not to be messed with.”

Klingons (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

I’ve never trusted Klingons, and I never will. I can never forgive them for the death of Kirk’s boy. These physically imposing warriors like to kick ass and take names. Take Worf, for example. Does he look like someone you should mess with? I thought not.

Optimus Prime (Transformers)

Few things are more badass than a big rig. Optimus Prime, a giant robot from another planet who disguises himself as a big rig, is defiantly one of them. While the Transformers movies might suck, this iconic character does not. Bumblebee, on the other hand, does.

The Bugs (Starship Troopers)

Nobody likes bugs. Well, almost nobody. Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs liked those moths, but I digress. In Starship Troopers, the film’s heroes are forced to deal with bugs from another planet. Oh, and they’re humongous. A can of Raid isn’t going to cut it.

The Thing (The Thing)

How do you mess with an alien if you don’t even know it’s there? This is the problem posed by the Thing, a parasitic creature that takes on the appearance of its victims. The other problem: it’s capable of assimilating the entire planet in three years, should it ever reach civilization. Best not to mess with this thing.

The Predator (Predator)

Chances are you’ll never even get the opportunity to mess with a Predator. The best you can hope for is that the Predator will choose not to mess with you. A large humanoid creature from a warrior culture Predators are known not only for their physical prowess, but also their advanced weaponry. Unless you’re a trained commando or Danny Glover, you don’t stand much of a chance against these creatures. But if you do manage to fight hard enough, you might just win their respect.

The Xenomorph (Alien)

Was there any doubt that the Xenomorph from the Alien franchise would be at the top of the list? Even the Predators have a hard time dealing with these remorseless killing machines. They’re quick, fearless, and in the right conditions, they breed like cockroaches. Unfortunately, your body could end up as part of the breeding process. Oh, and by the way, if you do manage to cut or shoot one of these things, you’ll have to worry about the acid runing through its veins. Good luck with that.

Faster

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:17:11 +0000

DIRECTOR: George Tillman Jr.

CAST: Dwayne Johnson; Carla Gugino; Billy Bob Thornton; Maggie Grace; Moon Bloodgood

SYNOPSIS: An ex-con sets out to avenge his brother’s murder with a deadly to-do list.

DVD Review: ‘Toy Story 3′

admin — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:15:03 +0000

The Toy Story 3 DVD is packed with special features. After you’re finished rewatching the exceptional third film in the series, take a look at how it all came together. The only downside is after you might be depressed that you don’t work at Pixar.

Review after the jump…

Day & Night: Theatrical Short

The clever dialogue-less short that played before Toy Story 3 in theaters is included in the DVD. Like most Pixar films, it teaches a simple lesson, but in a fresh way. I learned that I shouldn’t fear change, and that Vegas is a helluva lot cooler at night.

Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure

Be warned, this feature is a science lesson in disguise. Buzz Lightyear takes us into space and teaches us how the International Space Station navigates and explores the unknown. A good refresher course if you’ve been out of school a few years.

Paths to Pixar: Editorial

The editors on the film explain the basics and art of editing. The editor on an animated film has a degree of control over the filmmaking that an editor on a live action film would never have. If they want a particular shot, they can tell the director to make it happen, as opposed to just having to work with what’s already been shot. Someone needs to keep these Pixar editors in check before a mutiny happens.

Studio Stories: Where’s Gordon?

Andrew Gordon, a Pixar animator, tells of a secret room he found in Pixar Studios that he turned into a swanky lounge. It was not only visited by his bosses, but celebrities, sports stars, and a school soccer teams.

Studio Stories: Cereal Bar

Pixar Studios has a massive cereal bar with any cereal you could ever want. I want to work at Pixar!

Studio Stories: Clean Start

All of the animators shaved their heads and beards at the beginning of Toy Story 3’s production. They then had a contest to see who could let their hair and beards grow back the longest. This was all in the name of camaraderie.

Toys!

The Pixar team explains how they designed all of the toys for the film. The old toys, including Woody and Buzz, got a makeover that utilized the advancement in technology since the previous films.

The Gang’s All Here

A behind the scenes look at the actors who voiced the characters. I watch Michael Keaton behind the mic and all I see is Beetlejuice. It’s also nice to see Tom Hanks and Tim Allen getting along. I heard Hanks slashed his tires during the last Toy Story. That could have just been something I made up though.

A Toy’s Eye View: Creating a Whole New Land

A look at how Disney instituted Toy Story attractions into their various theme parks around the world. If you’ve ever visited Hong Kong Disney, let me know what it’s like riding inside Slinky Dog.

Toy Story 3 releases on Blu-Ray and DVD this Tuesday.

Review: Saw 3D

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:00:11 +0000

Saw 3D is my most not favorite Saw movie. That’s the worst I’m ever going to say about a Saw film because I love the franchise. I’m impressed that they’ve managed to make seven films and each one has a story, because they didn’t have to. They could have just cranked them out. The seventh one is just my most not favorite story.

I really do think the stories are key to this series. The mystery and twists make them genius, and the slowly revealed backstory makes them feel connected and profound. Saw 3D has some ambitious ideas, but maybe not the means to pull them off.

The idea of a Jigsaw support group is awesome. I wish they had more than 90 minutes to devote to that, especially since up until now we’ve only known of maybe one survivor ever. So let’s say there were other traps we never saw and some people survived and got Jigsaw’s message. Even if they felt empowered, it’s still a traumatic way to get empowered. And some people may survive through toughness but not get the message.

Unfortunately, this is not about the world at large. It’s still about traps in a warehouse, which is fine. That’s what Saw is. It’s just that suggesting a larger world in which Jigsaw is a factor opens up too many possibilities not to play any drama there. I’d also love to know what Jigsaw would think of support groups? Surely some of his survivors met up while John Kramer (Tobin Bell) was still alive.

Also, the writing at this point is not quite at the level to handle these themes. Leigh Whannell said some profound things in Saw I – III, but the later sequels have tended to tackle bigger issues than I think Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton can really address (the health care crisis in Saw VI for example.) The main victim, Bobby Dagen (Sean Patrick Flannery) committed a sin that raises more questions than it answers.

I get it. It’s time. I was pushing for this series to go on forever, since they kept telling stories I liked. But it’s time to wrap up. They’re not getting any deeper. They ran out of characters to create or mythology to write, so now they just put together the basic elements that will make it work. It’s the difference between telling a story and making one up. Making up a yarn can be fun, but it’s not memorable.

Some of the veterans in the cast can still make it work. Betsy Russell is more believable as Jill Tuck than the cop she’s coming to for protection. I don’t normally discuss acting because that seems like a personal choice or preference, but I have to call out Chad Donella playing agent Gibson. He’s just ridiculous. Where did they get this guy? He just gives line readings that don’t feel real. I don’t believe even he believed them.

The traps are good though. They seem like the most elaborate. They make a fun mess and spray all over the place. That’s fun in 2D horror movies anyway, but obviously in 3D they spray on you too. They do a great job extending the time. A whole lot of flesh rips off in 10 seconds (because it takes about 30 in actual screen time.)

The traps are just like mini-stories themselves, so as a collection of short films Saw 3D is effective. You know the beginning, middle and end of everyone who ends up in a trap. It messes with you and really builds to the squirmy parts.

Of course, Saw always brings it home in the end. They came up with a satisfying resolution for many storylines, although not totally final just in case this one does make $100 million and they need to do another one. As my most not favorite Saw film, I don’t know that I’ll watch it again but I’ll at least keep the ending in mind as I rewatch my more favorite Saw films and show them to my kids.

Review: 127 Hours

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:42:32 +0000

Here it is, folks: the arm cutting movie. You’ve heard about it. It’s true. There’s a lot to this story, but you know it as the arm cutting movie. Personally, I think they should do a double feature of 27 Dresses and 127 Hours. In either order.

More after the jump…

Aron Ralston’s (James Franco) true story comes to life in Danny Boyle style. Even before Aron goes climbing, Boyle cuts together split screen shots of his preparation. He gets shots from inside a water bottle or inside the video camera as the servos spin. Even the adjustment of music volume adds an exciting layer to the editing.

There are awesome shots of Aron biking the canyon. This movie will certainly look great on Blu Ray. As Aron guides novice hikers Kristi (Kate Mara) and Megan (Amber Tamblyn) squeezing through a crevice, it’s more suspenseful than any action movie. The way Boyle has a camera follow Aron is amazing. It’s fast and smooth. He doesn’t even resort to shaky handheld.

Aron is charming with women, playing somewhere between a rugged savior and a scary mountain man. He’s not incompetent at all. Aron practically owns nature. It’s a total fluke that he gets pinned under a rock and he’s more surprised than anyone.

Here’s where the style really kicks in. The rest of the movie is going to be just Aron by himself dealing with the situation, trying everything he can until the inevitable solution, and somehow keeping us entertained for another 70 or so minutes.

First Aron lays out all of his supplies so we know exactly what he’s working with. Everything he tries to do is all visual, conveyed through the camera. He creates some of his own problems too, like when he drops the knife. Spoiler alert, the knife comes back in the end.

The way he finds a way to sleep is brilliant. That didn’t even occur to me. My mind was on the bathroom issues, which he addresses also. There are more issues to Aron’s situation than would immediately come to mind, so there’s plenty of excitement for the whole movie.

The film explores Aron’s dreams, which would seem like a cheat in some stories, but not here. I don’t think there was any shortage of real world drama to portray, but the way 127 Hours represents his dreams gives us a clear visual look into Aron’s mind. There are some beautiful, surreal visual effects.

It also avoids the inner monologue trap. When Aron finally devolves into a self dialogue, Boyle portrays three distinct personalities with a unique camera angle and footage style for each one.

Then it happens. There’s one particular detail that makes it extra squirmy, but it’s just realistic. It had to be done (in real life) and it has to be shown, otherwise the whole movie is B.S. You don’t get the triumph of human survival without the brutal reality of Aron’s sacrifice. Don’t be afraid to look. It’s good for you.

Are You Ready For ‘Jackass 4D’?

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:41:55 +0000

The news that Jackass 3D antiqued the competition this past weekend (take that, Helen Mirren!) wasn’t too shocking. However, the news that the film had the biggest opening ever for a September-October release was a surprise. And when you’ve got an opening that big, it’s only natural to want to show your opening off.

Paramount and Johnny Knoxville are way ahead of you. They kept busy while pee-peeing and pooping on one another, by filming enough additional content for another sequel. This extra material was intended for a DVD release, but now Paramount execs are entertaining another theatrical run. Which is fine by me. If we can have a Twilight in theaters every four months, why can’t we have a Jackass? I’ll shoot a full toilet out of a cannon at you if you disagree. (LA Times)

‘Glee’ Creator May Ruin ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:28:41 +0000

By definition, a “cult classic” is a film that has acquired a highly devoted but specific group of fans. This is certainly true of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has maintained a devoted following for more than 35 years.

And if there’s one thing devoted fans of a cult film do not appreciate, it’s when you go and screw around with their beloved film. But I guess Glee” creator Ryan Murphy didn’t get the memo, since he recently met with Fox 2000 to discuss a Rocky Horror remake.

Other than the fact that Murphy brings a slew of “Glee” fans to the table, I don’t see the upside. Mainstream audiences can care less about a remake, while Rocky Horror fans will feel alienated. Then again, I could be wrong. After all, it worked for The Wicker Man. (Deadline via Latino Review)

Watch an awesome clip from The Wicker Man remake after the jump…

Confirmed: Mel Gibson Lands Role in ‘The Hangover 2′

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:38:22 +0000

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The Mel Gibson comeback express is leaving the station, and the first stop is The Hangover 2. The second stop is some sort of “work camp.”

In an interview with “Extra!,” Jodie Foster confirmed rumors that Gibson, a close friend, will appear in the comedy sequel, adding that Mel “really liked the humor in that first movie.” I never would have guessed that a misogynistic comedy that leans heavily on racial stereotypes and homosexual slurs would appeal to Gibson, but I guess you learn something new every day.

While Gibson will not play himself in the film, not much is known about his role, although there have been rumors about him playing a tattoo artist. Will the part involve Ed Helm’s character and his grandmother’s holocaust ring? Only time will tell. (Deadline)

BIUTIFUL

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:37:06 +0000

Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

Cast: Javier Bardem

Synopsis: The story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who’s sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.

Release Date: December 29, 2010

Interview: ‘$#*! My Dad Says’ Cast

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:45:13 +0000

Last week I had the opportunity to visit the set and interview the cast of CBS’s upcoming sitcom “$#*! My Dad Says.” That title can mean either “Shit My Dad Says” or “Bleep My Dad Says,” depending on your moral values and proclivity for swearing. I’m a “Shit” guy myself.

As you savvy cats are probably already aware, “$#*! My Dad Says” is an adaptation of Justin Halpern’s popular Twitter account and New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller. It’s the first time a Twitter account has been adapted into a television show. There are plenty of SMDS followers out there who were deeming it failure before a single scene had even been shot, but as the social code states, “Haters gonna hate.” If Hollywood worried about offending fans of a property through its adaptation then we’d all be playing with a stick and hoop to get our entertainment fix. Not that there’s anything wrong with Depression Era toys, SJ senior readers.

When I arrived on set, the stage was buzzing with energy. It was immediately apparent that everyone involved was excited to be there, and not just because clocking in meant a direct deposit into his or her bank account. The cast, crew, and all of the contributors in between knew they were working on something unique and promising. It’s one of the most anticipated pilots of the new fall season, the guys who brought us mega hit “Will & Grace” are co-creators, and legend William Shatner plays the cantankerous dad who says the shit. I may be one semester shy of my degree in TV chemistry, but I’d call that a winning formula.

The cast of “$#*! My Dad Says” took some time out from their pre-taping to sit down with me at a fake farmers market that had been built for an upcoming episode. In front of carts of delicious wax fruit we discussed how the series came about, where the characters are headed, and what makes the much-loved Twitter account ripe for adaptation.

William Shatner “Ed Goodson”

SJ: What was it like turning 140 character tweets into a flesh and blood character?

WS: I had to do it in 148 days. The show is quite different from the twitters. The twitters are stark and monosyllabic almost. Very Western hero talk. The show is full of a lot of jokes in twenty-two minutes, so it’s a different milieu. It’s written by some expert comic writers. In fact, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan were the reasons I came on the show. Their reputation preceded them, and it turned out that they’re even better than I had imagined. They have top-flight instincts about what works and what doesn’t work. The half-hour show itself is quite different from the tweets. We start each show with a tweet and somewhere in the body of the show is embedded the words, but it may or may not color the drama of that half-hour.

SJ: This is your first time as the lead in a multi-cam sitcom. What’s it like performing in front of a live audience that’s expecting to laugh?

WS: I have worked in front of a live audience all my life, including a week ago, not quit knowing what I’m going to say, not unlike an interview. Being in front of an audience that continues to laugh is not unusual to me. What’s absolutely flabbergasting is the proximity of the audience to the actors. Which includes people who come down on what’s about fifteen feet of flat floor that leads to the audience from the set. It’s filled with people. They’re in your home. And there are stretchers of people who have no business being there except that they’re wearing something that allows it. So the fourth wall is gone, the artistic removal is missing, and you’re swimming among the fish.

Will Sasso “Vince Goodson”

SJ: Tell us about your character Vince.

WS: Vince is Mr. Shatner’s older son. He’s married to Bonnie Goodson, who’s played by Nicole Sullivan. They are grown ups. I hang around the house a lot. I just happen to be there, kinda hangin’ out at the house, and then some really good shit happens.

SJ: So you’re there when shit goes down.

WS: Yeah, I’m always there when shit goes down in life, in art, in love.

SJ: What’s it like working with THE William Shatner as your father?

WS: It’s bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. I honestly can’t say enough. He’s been a hero of mine for a long time, so it’s weird. At any moment you can pinch yourself and say, “Wait, what do I do? What reason do I have to wake up in the morning and think, ‘Ugh, it’s early. Ah shit I’m out of eggs.’” And then you go to work you’re like just forget it. This is crazy. And then also just as an actor he’s consummate, he’s giving, he’s a teacher. You’re always learning stuff. I could die tomorrow a very violent, painful death, and I would have a smile on my face.

SJ: If that happens, I’m going to have a great story because you called it.

WS: I could be pulled apart by a shark and a gorilla at the same time.

SJ: Right out on Barham Blvd.

WS: Will wandered out onto Barham Blvd and was pulled apart by a Bearsharktopus.

SJ: Can you let us in on any surprises with your character this season?

WS: We are keeping it tight-lipped, like “Lost.” “Shit My Dad Says” is the new “Lost.” Once we move this thing out to the island, which happens around episode 7, things start getting really crazy. There is going to be a smoke monster.

SJ: Will you play the smoke monster?

WS: No that’s Kathleen Turner. She just keeps smoking. She’s a love interest for Bill. He just calls her smoke monster, so really there’s no correlation between that and the “Lost” smoke monster. No, but for me, there’s an episode that we shot last week where Vince kind of shares with his father how he sees him, and how Vince sees Ed’s relationship with Henry. And as an actor I’m like this is going to be cool. There are so many places you can go when you have real character. Bill is rooted in reality and Justin [Halpern] is right here to make sure the voice is legit and at the end of the day it IS “Shit My Dad Says” and not “My Silly Dad!” or whatever the f*ck.

SJ: Patrick Schumacker is a good friend of mine, and I actually took over his position at Screen Junkies after he left to do this show. So my question for you is, how much do you HATE that guy?

WS: I want everyone to know this. Schumacker has somewhere up around 60 to 70 different pair of glasses. He wears a different pair of glasses for each calendar day of the month. He’s like the Sally Jessy Raphael of f*ckin’ TV writer/producers. He’s a douche-bag. A douche period. Bag period. Patrick is a slave driver. He corrected me the other day when I called him Pat. He said, “My name’s not Pat.” And I was like, “Oh. Patrick.” He goes, “No, you can call me the President of Showbiz.” And I said, “First of all, that title doesn’t exist. Second of all, I’ve been dragging my crank around this shit pebble pretty long myself, so don’t get ahead of yourself. We’re basically all at the mercy of the real President of Showbiz. Oprah.

Jonathan Sadowski “Henry Goodson”

SJ: Tell us about your character Henry.

JS: He’s a 27 year-old writer who lost his job, and I’m broke. Blew through my savings and now I have to move back in with my 74 year-old dad. He’s a guy who speaks his mind and I unfortunately have to deal with it.

SJ: You actually auditioned for Henry in the first pilot, lost the role to actor Ryan Devlin, and then ended up replacing him once the show was picked up. How did it feel coming in to play the new son?

JS: Well I knew a lot about the show because I was supposed to screen test for this role in February, and I ended up doing another pilot. And that show didn’t get picked up and they cast Ryan, and when they wanted to replace him they brought me back. To be honest, the story’s the same, but it’s a new show all together.

SJ: How is it working alongside THE William Shatner? And don’t let it affect you that he’s sitting right over there.

JS: Bill is fantastic. He’s a television icon who’s been acting for over 50 years, but I always tell myself not to get star struck. The minute you do that it affects your performance. If I’m standing next to him I have to assume I’m supposed to be standing next to him. I went to his place on Thursday. We watched football together.

SJ: Nice little bonding activity.

JS: Yeah, it’s great. We have breakfast in the mornings. It’s cool.

SJ: Do you look to Justin Halpern for inspiration since you are playing a version of him?

JS: We talk all the time about that stuff. I didn’t know Justin before I got this role, so the first time I met him was in the audition, and at that point I already had who I thought this character was in my head. But he’s great, and we talk a lot. I just don’t want to go on stage and do a Justin Halpern impersonation. Which I should work on, that’d be fun.

SJ: You’ve done work on multi-cam shows before, right?

JS: I’ve actually done three multi-cam pilots. This is my ninth pilot, and the first one to go to series.

SJ: So do you enjoy this format and working in front of a live audience?

JS: I do. I studied theater in college, and there’s something about the energy of a live audience. No matter how many seasons you do, no matter how many episodes you do, there’s something about when the audience is there and you do something funny and they laugh. There’s that instant gratification. And it’s fun to send that energy back to them, and it kind of enhances the performance.

SJ: How much do you hate Patrick Schumacker?

JS: That guy’s the worst. I can’t believe I’m working for him. And he’s just so condescending when he talks to you. And how he says, “Oh I LEFT there, that’s why Ian took over my job,” like you’re less than him.

Nicole Sullivan “Bonnie Goodson”

SJ: Tell us about your character Bonnie.

NS: Whenever I talk about my character it sounds so unfunny, but she really is funny. Bonnie and Vince are like their own world. They exist together and work perfectly, but from the outside you’d think God they’re irritating. Bonnie sort of wears the pants in many ways, but is very supportive of a guy who was probably raised by a mean dad and got a lot of shit thrown at him through his life.

SJ: How is it being back in the multi-cam format.

NS: I love it. Everything I’ve ever been a regular on has been four camera. It’s just where I feel the most comfortable. Watching the audience freak out over William Shatner is so fun. They love him.

SJ: When you tell your friends about the show do you call it “Bleep My Dad Says” or “Shit My Dad Says?”

NS: If there are children around I say “Bleep,” but other than that I say “Shit.” That’s just the heart of the show. And I understand the Parents Association, I get it, I have kids, I understand a world with no boundaries isn’t a world I want to raise my kid either, but at the same time it’s just what the show is. If they read they book and saw what a foul-mouthed person he was, they’d get it.

SJ: Will said if you guys do a Halloween episode, he’d be willing to dress up as Captain Kirk. Would you dress up as Uhora?

NS: The pretty black woman? Yes. Should I do blackface or would that be inappropriate? Should we draw the line there?

“$#*! My Dad Says” premieres this Thursday at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.

‘Mad Men’ Actress Christina Hendricks

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

We’re finally paying homage to your favorite buxom redhead Christina Hendricks. She makes Roger’s heart flutter on”Mad Men” in pencil skirts that seem to be holding on for dear life at the seams. One disconcerting fact though. The curtains don’t match the rug. Christina was born a blonde. We’ve been duped!

A word from Christina: “My boobs are real, and I’m proud to say that.”

And I’m proud to hear that. Along with the rest of the male population.

More pics of Christina after the jump…

9 Cinematic High School Sluts

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:55:47 +0000

Emma Stone is hot, which makes it kind of creepy to see her in a movie about high school. Luckily, she’s well over 18, so I don’t feel quiet as bad staring at her ass like it’s the Arc of the Covenant at the end of Indiana Jones.

In her upcoming movie Easy A, Stone plays a girl who accidentally gets a reputation for being a slut. Rather than try to repair the damage, Stone’s character embraces the new image, turning it in to a profitable business by pretending to take the virginity of boys who can’t get laid on their own, thereby making them look less pathetic.

While Stone’s character is only pretending to be a slut, over the years, Hollywood has churned out numerous characters who were the real deal. In honor of bad girls everywhere, here are nine of our favorite cinematic high school sluts. God bless you girls. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Grease (1978) – Betty Rizzo

Betty Rizzo (Stockard Channing) is the quintessential school-girl slut. She gets around, and doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks. When she misses her period and thinks she’s pregnant after having sex with Kenickie, she tells him he’s not the father. The fact that he buys it speaks volumes about her reputation. But as Rizzo’s song clearly states, "There Are Worse Things (She) Could Do" than slut around.

The Sandlot (1993) – Wendy Peffercorn

Wendy Peffercorn (Marley Shelton) is probably the least obvious slut on this list. After all, the only time we see her is at the lifeguard stand. But you can tell by the way she spends her days rubbing oil all over her skin that she is more than familiar with the slutty arts. And the fact that she ends up marrying Squints, a kid who is like eight years younger than her, means she obviously got around.

Watch the following clip of Wendy pretending she’s not a slut.

Adventureland (2009) – Lisa P.

What would a comedy about an awful job be without the workplace slut? In Adventureland, Lisa P. (Margarita Levieva) fills the role nicely. In all fairness, when every co-worker you have wants to bang you, it’d be hard not to turn into a slut. Lisa P. holds herself together better than most. Still, you can’t walk around in slow motion wearing a shirt that says “Rides, Rides, Rides” and not expect to make this list.

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‘Easy A’ Actress Emma Stone

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Emma Stone is the redheaded best friend who you wish you could have banged in your Millenium Falcon bed back in high school. With each occurring role Emma finds herself becoming the sexy/cool/geek crossover girl of the decade. Her latest movie Easy A may not beat out your favorite high school movie, but at least it will have some brains to go with the boobs for 90 minutes.

A word from Emma: “My latest obsession would be movies, probably. It would be just going to see movies and the entertainment industry. It sounds stupid, but that’s pretty much what I do.”

You sound like a blogger. Gross. Kidding! Are you free for Chipotle on Friday?

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‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Actress Kaye Marie

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Known as ‘Girl in Bed’ on Spike TV‘s “MANswers,” Kaye Marie is making the rounds as anonymous hot blonde girls in TV shows. This week, she’ll be showing up as Hooker #1 in the season premiere of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” It’s nice to know there will be a hooker.

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Lauren Ambrose Strolls Into ‘Wanderlust’

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:17:50 +0000

Lauren Ambrose is beefing up her awesome comedy resume by joinin Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, and Justin Theroux in David Wain‘s Wanderlust. Ambrose, who is best known for roles in “Six Feet Under” and Can’t Hardly Wait but better known to me as a girl who visited my college for a week and may have quite possibly made number twosies in my bathroom (unconfirmed), will play a member of a commune that Rudd and Aniston’s characters encounter during their move to Atlanta in the Judd Apatow-produced film.

With her “Six Feet Under” co-stars Michael C. Hall and Peter Krause both finding success on the small screen, this may just be the launching pad that launches Ambrose into the mainstream. At the very least, it will ensure that she gets to make awkward small talk with Martin Starr at a future Apatow Family barbeque. (Variety)

‘Outlaw’ Actress Carly Pope

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Carly Pope is a Canadian babe, who you might remember as the rebellious Sam McPherson from Ryan Murphy‘s pre”Glee high school show “Popular.” A self-confessed obsession with Conan O’Brien gives her even more points for lonely geeks like myself. This week she finds herself back on the tube with NBC’s new lawyer drama “Outlaw,” which oddly enough is produced by Conando, himself.

A word from Carly: “I kind of see myself as a cartoon that’s on its way to becoming a real person that has to find that special amulet or mushroom to get to that next realm or level.”

Check to see if your pupils are dilated. You sound high.

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‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ Actress Sienna Guillory

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Sienna Guillory, an British model turned actress and daughter of famed Cuban guitarist Issac Guillory, made a name for herself in her performance as Jill Valentine in Resident Evil: Apocalypse. While the movie is little more than fun, violent schlock, her likeness is uncanny to the popular video game character, and she reprises the role in this week’s Resident Evil: Afterlife.

A word from Sienna: “I don’t like my nipples showing. They look like targets.”

They could be. Depends on what your guy’s in to.

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Saw 3D

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Director: Kevin Greutart

Cast: Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell

Synopsis: As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw‘s brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

Release Date: October 29, 2010

‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ Actress Kacey Barnfield

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Kacey Barnfield is another hot kettle from the Union Jack, who will be showing up in not just one but two classically bad horror sequels this month, Lake Placid 3 and Resident Evil: Afterlife. This, for me, doesn’t matter just as long as I get to have my personal tea time with her soon.

A word from Kacey: “I love playing her, she’s quite a selfish person.”

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‘Nikita’ Actress Melinda Clarke

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Melinda Clarke is one actress you may know as Jerry Seinfeld‘s girl on the famous ‘Muffin Tops’ episode. Since then Melinda has made a name for herself playing deadly courgarish women on “The O.C.” and “CSI,” and this week she’ll be continuing down the sexy/deadly path of television with the premiere of “Nikita.”

A word from Melinda: “I’m getting a lot of roles as women who are very powerful. I think that’s a reflection of me as a person.”

I don’t think “O.C.” fans would have a problem calling your character a bitch. Not quite the reflection she’s looking for, I’m sure.

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Joel McHale Will Share Maritals With Jessica Alba In ‘Spy Kids 4′

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:58:09 +0000

Joel McHale is in final talks to star opposite Jessica Alba in Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids 4. In the sequel, Alba would play a retired spy married to McHale, a spy-hunting reporter. When a nefarious villain returns on the scene, Alba is pulled back into the business. And she takes her stepkids along for the ride.

No word yet on the youngsters that will carry the picture, but if I were the little boy I’d get a jump on the spying by placing webcams in Alba’s dressing room. I work method. (Variety)