Saturday, October 15, 2011

A plastic surgery nightmare at the movies [NewsPlurk Entertainment]

A plastic surgery nightmare at the movies [NewsPlurk Entertainment]


A plastic surgery nightmare at the movies

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Antonio Banderas has two movies coming up. The Skin I Live In, directed by his old friend Pedro Almodovar, is a strangely antiseptic horror movie in which Banderas plays a quietly twisted scientist who more
Canada.com ( 10/15/2011 2:02:20 AM -08:00 )

ANS INTERVIEW: ANTONIO BANDERAS SHOWS DARK SIDE IN THE SKIN I LIVE IN
Antonio Banderas talks about being a sunny guy and plaing a dark role in his new movie "The Skin I Live In", if the role changed him, his wife's reaction, playing a surgeon and the concept of synthetic skin, and being happy to have Puss N Boots to more
Artisan News Service ( 10/14/2011 4:55:46 PM -08:00 )

Antonio Banderas: An actor's evolution
Antonio Banderas has two movies coming up. The Skin I Live In, directed by his old friend Pedro Almodovar, is a strangely antiseptic horror movie in which Banderas plays a quietly twisted scientist who keeps a beautiful woman locked in his more
National Post ( 10/14/2011 12:38:14 PM -08:00 )

Banderas Tests Fake Skin on Human Guinea Pig; Birders: Movies
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Pedro Almodovar takes outrageousness to a new level with "The Skin I Live In," his genre mishmash about a plastic surgeon who uses a kidnap victim as a guinea pig for his artificial-skin experiments. Dr. Robert Ledgard, played by more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 10/14/2011 11:51:38 AM -08:00 )

The Skin I Live In: movie review
The Skin I Live In: movie reviewAlmodóvar's latest film 'The Skin I Live In' is a black comedy that has shades of sci-fi and horror. By Peter Rainer, Film critic / October 14, 2011 Elena Anaya and Antonio Banderas attend the Cinema Society premiere of 'The Skin I Live In' on Thursday more
Christian Science Monitor ( 10/14/2011 11:14:51 AM -08:00 )

'The Skin I Live In': Review Revue
By WSJ Staff Pedro Almodovar's new film, "The Skin I Live In," stars Antonio Banderas as Dr. Robert Ledgard, a plastic surgeon who is on a mission to create an artificial skin and keeping a beautiful woman captive in a sealed chamber. more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/14/2011 10:06:16 AM -08:00 )

'The Skin I Live In': Pedro Almodovar, Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya Discuss
"They're in shock," Pedro Almodovar says, pointing to the room of silent journalists following a screening of his latest film at the New York Film Festival. He's probably right. Almodovar's "The Skin I Live In" (or "La Piel Que Habito") centers on Dr. more
Huffington Post ( 10/14/2011 7:33:19 AM -08:00 )

Review: 'The Skin I Live In' is skillful and intriguing
"Skin I Live In" is more subtle, wholly unsentimental and rather more brutal than we're used to getting from Pedro Almodóvar. (CNN) -- This latest film from master filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar will be both familiar to more
CNN ( 10/14/2011 5:55:22 AM -08:00 )

Banderas back with Almodovar for 'Skin I Live In'
Banderas back with Almodovar for Los Angeles: Handsome leading man Antonio Banderas has starred in major Hollywood films such as 'Shrek' and 'Zorro', but the Spanish actor's most enduring collaborations have been with fellow countryman Pedro Almodovar. The Oscar-winning writer and more
IBNLive.com ( 10/14/2011 5:35:00 AM -08:00 )

Elena Anaya and Pedro Almodóvar on set of "The Skin I Live In"
Elena Anaya and Pedro Almodóvar on set of "The Skin I Live In"In Pedro Almodóvar's new film The Skin I Live In, a character announces that "stories repeat themselves." If, like me, you spent the last month watching each one of Almodóvar's 18 feature films, the only possible response to that statement is, more
Slate Magazine ( 10/14/2011 4:57:20 AM -08:00 )

'The Skin I Live In' review: Almodóvar is at his thought-provoking
By Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger Sony Pictures ClassicsAntonio Banderas plays a plastic surgeon with a secret in "The Skin I Live In." Those seem like contradictory statements, but then Almodóvar loves contradictions. His films are full of mirror more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 10/14/2011 3:29:51 AM -08:00 )

Short Takes: 'The Skin I Live In,' 'Texas Killing Fields,' 'To Be Heard'
Short Takes: Spanish actor Antonio Banderas takes a devious, dark turn in thriller 'The Skin I Live In.' A surgeon imprisons a patient in his house (1:57). R: Sexuality, nudity, violence, language. In Spanish with English subtitles. At Landmark Sunshine, Clearview more
New York Daily News ( 10/14/2011 2:26:31 AM -08:00 )

The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live InSlate Magazine more
: Pedro Almodóvar's Latest Film Reviewed ( 10/13/2011 6:51:18 PM -08:00 )

Almodovar Gets Under The 'Skin,' But How Deeply?
Vera (Elena Anaya) is both patient and obsession for plastic surgeon Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), who is bent on creating a synthetic skin that can resist any kind of damage. At festivals and in interviews, Pedro Almodovar is more
NPR ( 10/13/2011 6:34:31 PM -08:00 )

Banderas Tests Fake Skin on Human Guinea Pig; Tracking Owls: Rick Warner
Antonio Banderas and Elena Anaya in "The Skin I Live In," directed by Pedro Almodovar. Antonio Banderas and Elena Anaya in "The Skin I Live In," directed by Pedro Almodovar. Photographer: Jose Haro/Sony more
Bloomberg ( 10/13/2011 6:21:57 PM -08:00 )

'The Skin I Live In' will get under yours
The procedure begins: Elena Anaya is the guileless guinea pig for mad doctor Antonio Banderas' new skin-grafting technology. The procedure begins: Elena Anaya is the guileless guinea pig for mad doctor Antonio Banderas' new more
USA Today ( 10/13/2011 5:34:55 PM -08:00 )

'The Skin I Live In': An exclusive look behind the scenes [video]
In "The Skin I Live In," the new film from Pedro Almodóvar opening Friday, Antonio Banderas portrays a complex and diabolical control freak, a plastic surgeon haunted by a tragic past. The rich, handsome doctor is keeping a beautiful young woman, more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/13/2011 4:35:56 PM -08:00 )

Almodóvar's 'Skin': Goose Bumps, With Style
AlmodóvarElena Anaya as Vera and Antonio Banderas as Robert in 'The Skin I Live In.' An urgent Alberto Iglesias score propels the action, but the theme song of "The Skin I Live In" could be a switch on a Cole Porter standard: You've Got Me more
Wall Street Journal ( 10/13/2011 3:00:47 PM -08:00 )

The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live InBy Peter Travers Anything for Halloween? I'd vouch for The Skin I Live In, a scary, sexy and terrifically twisted horror film from the artist known as Pedro Almodóvar, Spain's stylish maestro of kink and flamboyant emotion. Skin reunites Almodóvar with more
RollingStone.com ( 10/13/2011 2:10:14 PM -08:00 )

Review: Almodovar's Latest Will Make Your 'Skin' Crawl
Global auteurs like Pedro Almodóvar, once they reach a certain stage in their career, tend to make films that feel very much of a piece with the earlier work that brought them their acclaim. So it's fascinating to look at a more
Reuters ( 10/13/2011 1:45:38 PM -08:00 )

Tucker jokes about money woes in stand-up show

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Chris Tucker jokes about money woes in stand-up showFunnyman Chris Tucker is laughing off his financial woes by cracking jokes about his money troubles as part of his comedy stand-up routine. The "Rush Hour" star was hit with a staggering $11 million tax bill from the IRS last year and reports more
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) ( 10/14/2011 1:53:36 PM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker mocks his financial troubles in comedy act
(PEOPLE.com) -- For some people, owing $11 million in back taxes to the IRS and facing foreclosure may be no laughing matter, but Chris Tucker is not one of them. In a stand-up performance in Miami recently, the "Rush Hour" more
CNN International ( 10/14/2011 1:06:28 PM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker jokes about money woes
Chris Tucker is seen here performing at The Fillmore Miami Beach. Aaron Gilbert/WENN.com Funnyman Chris Tucker is laughing off his financial woes by cracking jokes about his money troubles as part of his comedy stand-up routine. more
Toronto Sun ( 10/14/2011 11:50:34 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker: Celebrity mortgage victim
It's been a while since we've had a celebrity mortgage victim post, but here's Chris Tucker's house. According to the Zillow blog, the IRS filed an $11 million lien on his Florida manse. Does Florida's homestead exemption protect him from the federal more
Baltimore Sun (blog) ( 10/14/2011 11:43:43 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker facing foreclosure of mansion; Ne-Yo is a dad again
Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. Get up close and personal with famous faces from Hollywood in our gallery of showbiz photos. Updated daily! Jen Chaney writes this must-bookmark blog more
Washington Post (blog) ( 10/14/2011 8:57:51 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker Cracks Jokes As He Faces Foreclosure
The housing crisis has hit home for comedian Chris Tucker who is faced with the prospect of losing his multimillion dollar mansion in Florida, according to various reports. The "Rush Hour" actor is facing foreclosure on a 10000 square more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/14/2011 8:31:09 AM -08:00 )

Comedian Chris Tucker faces foreclosure on mansion
AP October 14, 2011 8:10AM Court records show comedian Chris Tucker is facing foreclosure on his multimillion-dollar mansion in central Florida. Records show SunTrust Bank filed papers against the California resident with Lake County courts earlier more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 10/14/2011 5:12:56 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker Facing Foreclosure on Mansion
Actor and comedian Chris Tucker is facing foreclosure of his multi-million dollar Florida mansion, according to court papers filed earlier this week. The star of the "Rush Hour" trilogy and the comedy favorite "Friday" purchased the 10000-square-foot more
ABC News (blog) ( 10/14/2011 4:47:06 AM -08:00 )

Tucker home could be repossessed
Chris Tucker is facing repossession of his multimillion-dollar mansion in central Florida, court records have revealed. Documents show SunTrust Bank filed papers against the comedian with Lake County courts earlier this week. According to the records, more
The Press Association ( 10/14/2011 12:30:00 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker could lose his pirate mansion
Chris Tucker's Florida mansion comes complete with a pirate ship-themed basement - but he could lose it all with $4.4 million owed to the bank. The actor-and-comedian - who was paid $20 million for each film he starred in for the Rush Hour franchise more
New Zealand Herald ( 10/13/2011 7:00:21 PM -08:00 )

Comedian Chris Tucker faces foreclosure on mansion
FILE - In this May 20, 2010 file photo, actor Chris Tucker arrives for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 63rd Cannes international film festival, in Cap d'Antibes, southern France. more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 10/13/2011 6:29:13 PM -08:00 )

Rush Hour star Chris Tucker could lose $6m mansion to foreclosure
Rush Hour star Chris Tucker could lose $6m mansion to foreclosureHe earned millions after starring in the smash hit Rush Hour series with kung fu king Jackie Chan. And no doubt Chris Tucker will be hoping movie bosses decide to make a new entry soon, after it emerged his Florida mansion is facing more
Daily Mail ( 10/13/2011 2:22:13 PM -08:00 )

Funnyman Chris Tucker may lose mansion
American comedian Chris Tucker faces losing his Florida mansion with $4.4 million owed to the bank. The actor-and-comedian - who was paid $20 million for each film he starred in for the 'Rush Hour' franchise - is believed to owe USD $11.5 million to more
TVNZ ( 10/13/2011 12:45:50 PM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker facing foreclosure on $6 million mansion
Chris Tucker attends The Film Society of Lincoln Center's presentation of the 38th Annual Chaplin Award after party on May 2, 2011, in New York. (CBS) "Rush Hour" star Chris Tucker is facing foreclosure on his $6 million Central Florida home. more
CBS News ( 10/13/2011 12:35:01 PM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker to lose $6 million home
Chris Tucker's comedy show scheduled this Sunday reportedly has been canceled because of "unforeseen circumstances." Tucker, 39, bought the 10000-sq.-ft. waterfront home on Lake Apopka (PEOPLE.com) -- "Rush Hour" more
CNN ( 10/13/2011 12:25:12 PM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker's house in foreclosure
Chris TuckerSeems somebody is going to lose his Florida resident status. Rush Hour star Chris Tucker's $6 million Orlando-area mansion is in foreclosure, the Orlando Sentinel reports. The actor owes more than $4 million to the bank, according to papers filed in more
MiamiHerald.com ( 10/13/2011 12:15:41 PM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker owes 4.4m to bank
The actor-and-comedian - who was paid $20 million for each film he starred in for the 'Rush Hour' franchise - is believed to owe $11.5 million to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after failing to pay taxes in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 and now more
Winnipeg Free Press ( 10/13/2011 11:05:56 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker's $6 Million Home Set To Go Into Foreclosure
In the midst of his much talked-about comeback comedy tour, comedian Chris Tucker's $6 million 10000-square-foot Florida estate is reportedly at risk of going into foreclosure. According to foreclosure papers obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, more
Huffington Post ( 10/13/2011 8:33:26 AM -08:00 )

Chris Tucker facing foreclosure
Chris Tucker's financial woes are worsening - he's facing foreclosure on his $6 million Florida mansion after failing to keep up repayments, according to a US report. The Rush Hour star was hit with a staggering $11 million tax bill last year after more
Toronto Sun ( 10/13/2011 8:31:21 AM -08:00 )

Rush Hour Star Chris Tucker's About to Be Homeless
Rush Hour Star Chris TuckerNote to Chris Tucker: Maybe it's not the best idea to hang on to your multimillion dollar mansion when you've basically disappeared off the Hollywood map. The actor, whose last big hit was revising his role five years ago as the wisecracking sidekick more
E! Online ( 10/13/2011 7:48:33 AM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore Announce Split

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have announced the end of their 27-year marriage. The split leaves an uncertain future for the pioneering alternative rock band, who formed three decades ago and have fall tour dates planned. more
RollingStone.com ( 10/15/2011 4:01:46 AM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore announce marriage split
Sonic YouthSonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have confirmed that they have split up and their marriage is over. The rock couple released a statement yesterday (October 14) through their label Matador Records revealing that they were separating after 27 more
NME.com ( 10/15/2011 1:01:49 AM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore Separate
Sonic YouthKim Gordon and Thurston Moore, of seminal American alternative rock band Sonic Youth, are separating after being 27 years of mariage, a rep for their label, Matador Records, tells E! News The couple married in 1984 and have a 17-year-old daughter more
E! Online ( 10/14/2011 6:27:43 PM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Announce Separation
Sonic YouthThurston Moore and Kim Gordon, married since 1984 and performers together in influential noise-rockers Sonic Youth since 1981, announced their separation via a Matador Records rep on Friday, more
Billboard ( 10/14/2011 4:27:52 PM -08:00 )

Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Split Up
According to SPIN, after 27 years of marriage (30 total as a couple), Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon have officially separated. Little more information is known as the couple have requested privacy more
Death and Taxes ( 10/15/2011 6:30:09 AM -08:00 )

Worst News Ever: Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore Break Up
Worst News Ever: Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore Break UpWe admit, we don't usually follow the ins and outs of celebrity romance, but this, unfortunately, is a special occasion. Alternative rock's royal couple Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have split up after 27 years of marriage, throwing Sonic Youth's more
Flavorwire ( 10/15/2011 6:11:18 AM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth Singers Kim Gordon & Thurston Moore Separate.
SY fans are DEVASTATED as the couple splits after 27 years of marriage! Will the legendary indie rock band be able to survive the separation? Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon & Thurston Moore have called it quits on their long marriage — and we couldn't be more
Hollywood Life ( 10/15/2011 5:29:14 AM -08:00 )

Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth split after 27 years of marriage
Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth split after 27 years of marriageBy Ray Kelly, The Republican AP photoKim Gordon, left, and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. Sonic Youth bandmates Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon are splitting after more
MassLive.com ( 10/15/2011 5:22:44 AM -08:00 )

Kim Gordon & Thurston Moore Split
Kim Gordon & Thurston Moore SplitThe Quietus were sad to learn this morning that Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have separated. A spokeswoman for the band said: "Musicians Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, married in 1984, are announcing they have separated. more
The Quietus ( 10/15/2011 12:01:12 AM -08:00 )

Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore Announce Separation
Not cool. Sonic Youth power couple Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore are pulling the plug on their 27 year marriage. Sonic Youth will continue their Nov. tour in South America but beyond that, "plans are uncertain," a statement issued more
NBC Los Angeles ( 10/14/2011 9:42:36 PM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's future"uncertain"
Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have separated after 27 years of marriage, casting doubts on the future of the band. The pair confirmed have the news in a statement released via Matador Records: "Musicians Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, more
FasterLouder ( 10/14/2011 9:38:46 PM -08:00 )

Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon split; Marriage officially not a Kool Thing
After 27 years of marriage, the ones you thought were gonna make it to death do we part, Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon - half the driving force of Sonic Youth - announced plans to divorce. Really? Can't you just pretend to keep it together until after more
Examiner.com ( 10/14/2011 8:21:27 PM -08:00 )

Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Split After 27 Years of Marriage ... Is Sonic
Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Split After 27 Years of Marriage ... Is SonicCrossfade is extremely sad to report that Sonic Youth founders and indie rock's always-cool Mom and Dad, Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, have announced a separation after 27 years of marriage. more
Miami New Times (blog) ( 10/14/2011 7:52:35 PM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore separate
Sonic YouthApparently not for Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore. The rock power-couple is separating after 27 years of marriage and one daughter, 17-year-old Coco, according to a statement released by their label, Matador Records. more
Zap2it.com (blog) ( 10/14/2011 7:44:45 PM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth Couple Announces Separation
Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon have separated. The couple announced their separation through a rep for Matador Records on Friday. The couple married in 1984 and according to the rep will continue with their South American tour in November, more
411mania.com ( 10/14/2011 7:22:36 PM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Split
Indie power couple Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, both lead vocalists of the iconic band Sonic Youth, have announced that they are separating ... Do not dismay, Sonic Youth fans. Though the couple is calling it quits after 27 years of marriage, more
Spinner ( 10/14/2011 6:03:43 PM -08:00 )

Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon Announce Split
Sonic YouthIndie rock power couple and Sonic Youth bandmates Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon are splitting up after 27 years of marriage. The pair confirmed the news via a statement issued by the band's representative at Matador Records, which read: "Musicians Kim more
Hollywood Reporter ( 10/14/2011 5:39:19 PM -08:00 )

Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore announce separation; Sonic Youth's future
Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore announce separation; Sonic YouthIndie rock's most celebrated marriage appears to be over, and the band built on that union might follow. Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore announced in a statement that they are separating after 27 years of more
A.V. Club DC ( 10/14/2011 4:54:33 PM -08:00 )

Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore Announce Split
If the demise of REM didn't put the final nail in the '90s alternative-rock dream, this news sure will: Sonic Youth super-couple Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have split up after 27 years of marriage more
Spin Magazine ( 10/14/2011 4:06:51 PM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp's Reading List Revealed!

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Actor Johnny Depp arrives at 'The Rum Diary' premiere presented by Film Independent at LACMA held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on October 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES-A new role for Johnny Depp: bookworm. more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 10/15/2011 3:26:44 AM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp's 'The Rum Diary' thank-you gift -- a 1959 Corvette
Johnny DeppSome tireless employees are rewarded with a thank you note from the boss, maybe a free lunch or a small check. Not Johnny Depp. He was given the gift of a beautiful '59 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. more
USA Today ( 10/14/2011 3:08:18 PM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp On His Daughter Dating: "I'll Probably Be Standing There With a
Johnny Depp has the perfect plan for keeping potential suitors away from his 12-year-old daughter Lily Rose—just threaten injury. The wacky actor, currently doing the press rounds for his new movie The Rum Diary, talked family and his daughter growing more
E! Online ( 10/14/2011 12:55:04 PM -08:00 )

'The Rum Diary': Johnny Depp always mindful of Hunter S. Thompson
Johnny Depp has already channeled the spirit of his late friend, gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, a number of times on the big screen. Over a decade ago, Depp brought the writer's wild alter-ego to life in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. more
Los Angeles Times (blog) ( 10/14/2011 12:00:56 PM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp in LA for premiere of The Rum Diary
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp stepped out in Los Angeles for the premiere of new film, The Rum Diary, in which he stars and produces. Report by Helen Austin. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at more
ITN ( 10/14/2011 9:02:02 AM -08:00 )

euronews cinema - The Rum Diary/Fireflies in the Garden
http://www.euronews.net/ "The Rum Diary" is Johnny Depp's new movie - based on the novel by Hunter S Thompson. It is about a journalist who goes to work in Puerto Rico during the 1950s and discovers women and rum. Johnny Depp, who produced as well as more
euronews ( 10/14/2011 8:27:01 AM -08:00 )

Red-carpet report: Depp, Heard attend 'Rum Diary' premiere
Red-carpet report: Depp, Heard attend Amber Heard and Johnny Depp attend the premiere of 'The Rum Diary' at Bing Theatre in Los Angeles. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp attend the premiere of 'The Rum Diary' at Bing Theatre in Los Angeles. more
USA Today ( 10/14/2011 7:59:33 AM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard attend 'Rum Diary' premiere
At the Los Angeles premiere for Hunter S. Thompson's 'The Rum Diary,' Johnny Depp and Amber Heard talk about filming in Puerto Rico. (Oct. 14) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, more
Washington Post ( 10/14/2011 5:09:30 AM -08:00 )

Amber Heard steals the show from Johnny Depp at The Rum Diary premiere
Amber Heard steals the show from Johnny Depp at The Rum Diary premiereAll eyes were on the 25-year-old star as she stepped out on the red carpet at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.. The actress looked stunning in a strapless Elie Saab designed floor length gown with a daring high slit to the thigh. more
Daily Mail ( 10/14/2011 3:46:27 AM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp Brings 'Rum' to LA
At the Los Angeles premiere for Hunter S. Thompson's 'The Rum Diary,' Johnny Depp and Amber Heard reveal how great it was to film in Puerto Rico. (Oct. 14) more
The Associated Press ( 10/14/2011 1:49:24 AM -08:00 )

Depp: I brought kids on film set
Johnny Depp has revealed how he relocated his family to Puerto Rico when he filmed The Rum Diary. The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, who plays journalist Paul Kemp in the film, was joined by his partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children more
The Press Association ( 10/14/2011 12:30:00 AM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp insists relationship with Hunter S Thompson was a 'major love affair'
JOHNNY DEPP has described his friendship with Gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson as a "major love affair". The Hollywood star, who dated Kate Moss and has been in a long-term relationship with Vanessa Paradis, the mother of his two kids, first met the more
Scottish Daily Record ( 10/14/2011 12:23:58 AM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp to show musical skills in upcoming film
Johnny Depp to show musical skills in upcoming filmLondon: Johnny Depp is reportedly going to show off his musical skills on the soundtrack for his upcoming movie `The Rum Diary`. The 48-year-old actor is releasing the album through his production company Infinitum Nihil, and it will feature an more
Zee News ( 10/13/2011 7:03:55 PM -08:00 )

Depp an embarrassing dad
Depp an embarrassing dadDADDY UNCOOL: Johnny Depp says his kids don't want him to drop them off at school anymore. Johnny Depp admits that spending time away from his family is ''almost impossible''. The actor has recently been filming new movie The Rum Diary in Puerto Rico. more
Stuff.co.nz ( 10/13/2011 12:52:28 PM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp no stranger to spewing fire
Johnny Depp no stranger to spewing fireThe star has a highly memorable moment in his new movie The Rum Diary when he spews powerful Puerto Rican alcohol into a match, creating a human blow torch. Yes, Depp actually did the trick for the film ("I was very more
USA Today ( 10/13/2011 11:35:05 AM -08:00 )

Clip: Johnny Depp Revisits Hunter S. Thompson in The Rum Diary
The last time Johnny Depp tackled a Hunter S. Thompson story, the end result was director Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, in which the actor nailed the role of road-tripping gonzo journalist. more
Wired News (blog) ( 10/13/2011 10:08:54 AM -08:00 )

Depp Toasts Old Friend in 'Rum Diary'
Johnny Depp talks about getting his latest film, 'The Rum Diary,' finished for his late friend Hunter S. Thompson and reveals why he failed to remain sober during the shoot. (Oct. 13) more
The Associated Press ( 10/13/2011 7:22:32 AM -08:00 )

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard surrounded
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard tell us about working on The Rum Diary and keeping in touch with Hunter S. Thompson. . Report by Sam Homewood. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/theshowbiz411. more
ITN ( 10/13/2011 2:52:46 AM -08:00 )

Looking for a good film? Head to the museum
Looking for a good film? Head to the museumGet the latest news on the go. Visit Reuters India on your mobile device. Full Coverage Looking for a good film? Head to the museum Bhutan's "Dragon King" marries a commoner in a Himalayan monastic fortress. Slideshow Actor Johnny Depp leaves the more
Reuters India ( 10/12/2011 4:21:05 PM -08:00 )

Looking for a good film? Head to the museum
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Johnny Depp appears on Thursday at a museum to introduce his movie "The Rum Diary," he will be doing what many stars do these days to promote passion projects that are seeing fewer art houses debut their more
Reuters Canada ( 10/12/2011 4:19:05 PM -08:00 )

'Footloose' Star Julianne Hough's Best Bikini Looks (PHOTOS)

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Julianne Hough says she started dating Ryan Seacrest Washington: Julianne Hough has revealed that she is very happy with her current beau Ryan Seacrest. According to Self Magazine, the 23-year-old actress also said that she and her 36-year-old boyfriend started dating "at the right time". more
Zee News ( 10/15/2011 2:17:47 AM -08:00 )

Five Ways to Play Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon With Footloose Remake
Five Ways to Play Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon With Footloose RemakeAs you may have heard, moviedom's original dancing Ren is no more than a half-dozen credits away from anyone who's anybody on Planet Hollywood. So, how is Bacon connected with the just-released remake of his 1980s classic? Again we ask, how isn't he? more
E! Online ( 10/14/2011 11:02:28 PM -08:00 )

Has 'Footloose' been given a conservative makeover?
Watching the original "Footloose" again, it's striking just how flippant the film is toward religion. If the late Herbert Ross' 1984 dance-themed movie about an outsider who shakes up a small town doesn't show outright animus toward conservative values more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/14/2011 9:44:27 PM -08:00 )

'Footloose' shows familiar steps (and missteps), critics say
If there's one thing film critics agree on regarding the "Footloose" remake, directed by Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow") and starring Kenny Wormald in the role Kevin Bacon made famous in 1984, it's that the movie is very, very similar to the original. more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/14/2011 1:07:40 PM -08:00 )

Julianne Hough gushes about Seacrest
The 'Footloose' actress has been dating the 'American Idol' host since last year and although they had known each other for some time, Julianne is delighted they didn't start dating right away. She told Self magazine: "If you don't know yourself, more
Winnipeg Free Press ( 10/14/2011 1:03:55 PM -08:00 )

Julianne Hough: I wasn't cool in high school
Julianne Hough: I wasnJulianne Hough says she kinda sorta identifies with the character she plays in Footloose, a clever remake of Kevin Bacon's famed 1984 dancin' & rebellin' teen musical hit which opened Friday. "Hough, a two-time Dancing With The Stars champ does a few more
Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) ( 10/14/2011 12:33:08 PM -08:00 )

'Footloose': Dancing lets off steam, loses heat of original film
Back in 1984, the news hit the dance doubles hard: "Footloose" was going to have more story than dancing. But that choice has served fans of the original film well — we got more of Kevin Bacon's finely pitched vulnerability, more
Washington Post ( 10/14/2011 12:29:23 PM -08:00 )

KC Bailey/Paramount Pictures
Director Craig Brewer makes a shrewd decision in the opening sequence of the new Footloose: Just like in the 1984 version, the film opens with shots of young legs and feet, kicking along to the tune of Kenny Loggins' signature Oscar-nominated hit. more
NPR (blog) ( 10/14/2011 12:22:34 PM -08:00 )

Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald Did Not Make Out, Rep Says
During the same week that they partied together in NYC and participated in a touchy-feely performance on Dancing with the Stars, reports surfaced that the talented twosome also made out. "It's all completely untrue," more
People Magazine ( 10/14/2011 12:06:01 PM -08:00 )

"Footloose" review: Craig Brewer's remake has all the right moves
(CBS) Toes will be tapping in the opening moments of the new updated version of that 1984 favorite "Footloose." Director Craig Brewer's modern version is lighter on it's toes than its predecessor and wholesome enough for the whole family. more
CBS News ( 10/14/2011 11:35:28 AM -08:00 )

Julianne Hough stars in 'Footloose' remake: movie review
Julianne Hough stars in Julianne Hough is put out front in 'Footloose' remake as the partying preacher's daughter in a town that has outlawed teen dancing. By Peter Rainer, Film critic / October 14, 2011 Julianne Hough (c.) and Kenny Wormald are shown in a scene from the more
Christian Science Monitor ( 10/14/2011 10:59:50 AM -08:00 )

Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough Assure 'Footloose' Is 'Not Just For Chicks'
We bet you ladies out there are lining up to catch Kenny Wormald cut "Footloose" at the box office this weekend, and we don't blame you! This Hump Day Hottie definitely has some moves! And you know what's even better than seeing more
MTV.com ( 10/14/2011 10:44:57 AM -08:00 )

Julianne Hough Stars in
Slate Magazine (blog) more
Footloose ( 10/14/2011 9:57:55 AM -08:00 )

Footloose Remake Fun but Uninspired: Review
This update of the '84 teen classic that gifted us with Kevin Bacon and a killer soundtrack has slicker dance moves but keeps the original's infectious spirit. Big-screen newcomers Keny Wormald and Julianne Hough are compelling as Ren more
People Magazine ( 10/14/2011 9:56:57 AM -08:00 )

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Director Craig Brewer talks 'Footloose'
IAR speaks exclusively with 'Hustle & Flow' director Craig Brewer about his new film 'Footloose,' which is a remake of the '80s classic starring Kevin Bacon. Interviewer: Jami Philbrick Editor: Damon O'Steen. more
YouTube ( 10/14/2011 8:38:49 AM -08:00 )

The Salt Lake Tribune
Sean is the movie critic and columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @moviecricket. In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Julianne Hough, center, and Kenny Wormald are shown in a scene from "Footloose. more
Salt Lake Tribune (blog) ( 10/14/2011 8:24:40 AM -08:00 )

KC Bailey / Paramount Pictures
KC Bailey / Paramount PicturesKenneth Wormald (center) is the new kid in town who defies a dance ban in the remake of 1984's "Footloose." Musical drama. Starring Kenneth Wormald and Julianne Hough. Directed by Craig Brewer. (PG-13. 113 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 10/14/2011 8:07:43 AM -08:00 )

Fashion News: Julianne Hough in Rachel Zoe at 'Footloose' screening
Julianne Hough attended the Cinema Society's screening of "Footloose" in a black tuxedo-style dress designed by Rachel Zoe -- a nice blend of two of today's hot talents. [Huffington Post] What was up with Ron Paul's droopy right eyebrow during the more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/14/2011 7:24:01 AM -08:00 )

'Footloose' remake has kick, 'The Big Year' a so-so laugh
When I went to high school people didn't dance as much as they swayed, or maybe gyrated when the music really hit them. The adventurous among us occasionally tried the Hustle or the Bump, but that was about it. According to "Footloose," a remake of the more
CTV.ca ( 10/14/2011 6:51:36 AM -08:00 )

Kevin Bacon, step down, Footloose 2.0 is an upgrade
It's a rare remake that improves on the original. But the new Footloose does just that. The dancing is better, the drama grittier, the stars sexier—and the music and the cast are more more
Macleans.ca (blog) ( 10/14/2011 6:42:02 AM -08:00 )

Huge amount of star power can't save 'The Big Year'

Posted: 15 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT

The Big YearReview in a Hurry: After movies featuring a dog (Marley & Me) and a bitch (The Devil Wears Prada), director David Frankel turns his eye to the sky with this uneven adventure about birds and fanatical birders—don't call them "bird watchers"! more
E! Online ( 10/14/2011 1:23:32 PM -08:00 )

Review: 'The Big Year' not for the birds
Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black are out to spot birds in "The Big Year." (CNN) -- Birders define "a big year" as an informal competition to see who can spot the most species of birds in a certain area in a more
CNN ( 10/14/2011 11:05:15 AM -08:00 )

20th Century Fox
20th Century FoxThe trailer for The Big Year—a "comedy" about birding that comes out today—invites you to "go big or go home." There's a better option: stay home and avoid The Big Year altogether. The Big Year stars Jack Black as Brad Harris, a divorced, 36-year-old more
The Atlantic ( 10/14/2011 8:50:47 AM -08:00 )

Owen Wilson, Jack Black, Steve Martin Enjoy 'The Big Year'
"The Big Year," opening in theaters nationwide today (October 14), tells the story of three men on individual quests that all happen to exist on the same path. For Stu Preissler (Steve Martin), the high-powered New York City business man is looking to more
MTV.com (blog) ( 10/14/2011 7:46:30 AM -08:00 )

Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black star in 'The Big Year'
Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black star in The new bromantic comedy 'The Big Year,' starring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black, about bird-watching doesn't go far enough in portraying the passion of the hobby. By Peter Rainer, Film critic / October 14, 2011 Owen Wilson, Jack Black and more
Christian Science Monitor ( 10/14/2011 7:44:29 AM -08:00 )

The Big Year flies us deep into odd world of bird-watchers
Playing at: AMC, Brossard, Cavendish, Colossus, Kirkland, Lacordaire, LaSalle, Marché Central, Sources, Sphèretech and Taschereau cinemas. Anyone who makes an entire film about bird fanatics without a more
Montreal Gazette ( 10/14/2011 6:51:47 AM -08:00 )

Slapstick birding? 'The Big Year' is a big turkey
Superlatives are all too tempting in this business. But honestly, I can't remember the last time I saw a movie so crammed with talent that was such an unmitigated mess as The Big Year more
Macleans.ca (blog) ( 10/14/2011 6:37:16 AM -08:00 )

'The Big Year' review: At least the hats are funny
By Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger You'd probably call them "birdwatchers." But watching is just part of it, and only comes in at the end. First they've got to find the bird — and that can involve bad weather and hard hikes. more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 10/14/2011 3:25:30 AM -08:00 )

'The Big Year' flaps wings but never takes flight
You'd have to really love birding as much as the guys here do to enjoy the strained buddy comedy "The Big Year" to its fullest potential. Except for some lovely scenery and a few lively interactions between the three stars -- Steve Martin, more
CTV.ca ( 10/14/2011 2:15:41 AM -08:00 )

The Big Year Article Rating
The Big Year Article RatingOwen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black compete against each other in 'The Big Year.' Spotted: A mainstream movie with wit and a bit of heart. Colors are white, blond and brown. Tends to move around quickly if sometimes clumsily. more
New York Daily News ( 10/14/2011 12:58:26 AM -08:00 )

Review: 'The Big Year'
In this image released by Twentieth Century Fox, from left, Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson are shown in a scene from "The Big Year." (AP Photo/Twentieth Century Fox, Murray Close) You wonder what ideas they rejected before more
San Jose Mercury News ( 10/13/2011 11:01:31 PM -08:00 )

'Year' flies over cuckoo's nest
"The Big Year" Rated PG. At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban theaters: C+ I suppose it's too easy to say "The Big Year," a film about a national birding competition, is for the birds. But it's true. more
Boston Herald ( 10/13/2011 10:18:46 PM -08:00 )

'The Big Year' harmless, funny
That's the basic message in The Big Year, a sweet-tempered comedy about three very different men engaged in competitive birding. A 'big year' for fans of fowl involves counting up the number of species spotted over a calendar more
Toronto Sun ( 10/13/2011 10:06:51 PM -08:00 )

Magnificent obsession
Owen Wilson, Steve Martin, and Jack Black in "The big Year." / MURRAY CLOSE/20th Century Fox BY BILL GOODYKOONTZ Put Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson together in a movie about bird watching and you think: inspired comedy or off-the-rails more
Detroit Free Press ( 10/13/2011 10:02:52 PM -08:00 )

The Big Year: Not for the birds – or for birders
The Big Year: Not for the birds – or for birdersA featherweight comedy about competitive bird-watching, or "birding" as it's properly known, The Big Year sees Steve Martin, his generation's pre-eminent Preening Booby, crossing migration paths with slacker comedy kings Owen Wilson and Jack Black. more
Globe and Mail ( 10/13/2011 8:01:01 PM -08:00 )

A gentle charm keeps 'The Big Year' aloft
A gentle charm keeps It's not necessary to know the difference between a pin-tailed snipe and a blue-footed booby to enjoy the bird-watching antics in The Big Year. By Murray Close, 20th Century Fox Steve Martin, left, Jack Black and Owen Wilson more
USA Today ( 10/13/2011 5:10:25 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: 'The Big Year'
Movie review: Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin engage in competitive bird-watching while the script and director keep the humor clean. By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times Film Critic If you're in the mood for some feathery fluff of the more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/13/2011 4:25:08 PM -08:00 )

The Big Year Movie review by Betsy Sharkey
Betsy Sharkey reviews 'The Big Year' staring Owen Wilson, Jack Black and Steve Martin. more
Los Angeles Times ( 10/13/2011 3:32:20 PM -08:00 )

'The Big Year' review: Birders flap about in wilds
Birders Brad (Jack Black, bottom) and Stu (Steve Martin) become pals as they travel across North America in "The Big Year." Comedy. Directed by David Frankel. Starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson. (PG. 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 10/13/2011 2:47:56 PM -08:00 )

Obsessed Men in Pursuit of Friends With Feathers
Obsessed Men in Pursuit of Friends With Feathers"The Big Year" follows three men who are drawn into a vortex of competition, driven to outdo one another in a ruthless yearlong quest for supremacy in a difficult, all-consuming enterprise. They travel North America by foot, bicycle, more
New York Times ( 10/13/2011 1:45:30 PM -08:00 )

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