I Had Myself A True Link...

My favourite post this week comes courtesy of Blake (Bitchin’ Film Reviews) puts forth a fine argument as to why superhero films are the new romantic comedies. I like his argument even more because he touches on two films Friends with Benefits and Captain America which I had issues with despite the positive reviews.
    
I don’t really love Polanski’s The Pianist but Stevee (Cinematic Paradox) LOVES it. No, I don’t think the film is poor – it’s rather good, but I never managed to appreciate it as vociferously as everyone did, and I always resented it because I felt the story behind it was more wholly loved than the film itself.
      
Nick is relentless at coming up with the strangest ideas for a post and this top ten is a winner. Has anyone seen the trailer for The Whistleblower (the film which will net Rachel Weisz her second Oscar nomination)? Over at Anomalous Material he imagines ten actors saying a line from the film. # 5 is the best. Seriously.

Luke (Journalistic Skepticism) doesn’t like Mulholland Drive. I don’t feel much for the film either way; although I know Castor loves it. It just sort of sits there for me...anyone care to make an argument for me to watch it again?

Eponymous The Flick Chick lists her five favourite body-switching films. She unfortunately doesn’t have the Lindsay/Jamie switch of Freaky Friday. But, she’s never seen it (and #1 and #2 are golden).

         
The summer movie season is coming to a close, and not fast enough for me. Maybe the rest of the year will be as underwhelming, but I’m hoping the string of disappointments this year is just because the fall season has reached. Ruth (FlixChatter) lists her five favourite summer blockubsters, so I guess her summer has been going better that mine

And to close, who isn’t anticipating Soderbergh’s Contagion. I haven’t keeping track of the behind-the-scenes rambling of most films, opting to be surprised so I didn’t realise Jude was in until Paolo started talking about the new posters over at The Film Experience. I’ve avoided the trailer, and the IMDB page. It’s like a Talented Mr. Ripley reunion...but for Cate. Sigh.

I don't usually watch trailers but could I honestly resist Vanessa Redgrave? No, I could not. Sure, the Shakespearean roots are not obvious but I never really did like Coriolanus much I'm just excited to see VANESSA REDGRAVE. And Ralph.

'I was nicknamed duck-bum!': Kimberley Walsh opens up about her body image issues

By Iona Kirby





Feeling fit: Kimberley Walsh is the new ambassador for PUMA TrainLite trainers





She's the curviest member of Girls Aloud, but Kimberley Walsh has always seemed confident with her womanly figure.



In fact, unlike most of her bandmates, the 29-year-old has maintained a manageable weight throughout her career.



She certainly looks comfortable in her own skin, but Kimberley has revealed she struggled to come to terms with her shape while at school.





The singer was even nicknamed 'duck-bum' by her peers.



She told the new issue of Zest: 'When I was at dance classes in Bradford, my teacher would always shout, "Pull in your bum, Kimberley!"



'And I’d say, "I’m trying - it just won’t go in!"



'It’s been sticking out since I was two. I had the biggest bum out of about fifty girls in my class.'



And Kimberley says she has a fellow popstar to thank for helping her realise that her curves are beautiful.



Body confident: Kimberley, pictured here greeting fans at the Horrid Henry premiere, is finally happy with her 'normal' figure





It was when Beyoncé shot to stardom that Kimberley learned how to dress for her shape.



'We were exactly the same age and she looked amazing, so I started to dress like her and suddenly my shape made sense,' Kimberley said.



'I’d think: "Oh, yes. Beyoncé’s wearing a figure-hugging dress and drawing attention to her tiny waist", so I’d buy a new dress and a large belt, go out and pretend to be Beyoncé. She was a great alter ego for me.'



Supportive: Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts join Kimberley at premiere





Beyoncé's influence has clearly stuck, as Kimberley usually does a great job of dressing to show off her best assets.



She stole the show at the premiere for her new film Horrid Henry at the end of last month.



The star looked radiant in a bright red dress and lipstick to match, and was joined on the red carpet by fellow bandmates Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts.



Red hot? Girls Aloud looked very different back in 2003



Glam: By 2009 the girls had a much more glamorous look





The film is based on the popular children's books of the same name, in which Kimberley plays Horrid Henry's cousin, Prissy Polly.



She follows in the footsteps of Sarah, who launched into the acting world with a role in the two St. Trinian's films.



Kimberley also spoke out in the interview about about exercising with the rest of the Girls Aloud group.



'Some days, we’d all work out together. It was very amusing.



'Nadine can’t run at all. Her legs are so thin, all she does is say: "It hurts to run,''' Kimberley said.



Until Beyoncé came along, Kimberley says she had an unrealistic idea of how her body should look.



‘I grew up thinking Kate Moss was the perfect woman but that was a totally unachievable body shape for me. It was never ever going to happen,' she said.



Now, Kimberley seems to have embraced her body. She has recently landed a role as the ambassador for PUMA TrainLite trainers.



But she maintains that while she has confidence in it, her figure is nothing special.



She added: 'I hate the word "normal" but that's what I am.'





source:dailymail

Geri Halliwell cuts a glum figure as she flees to the South of France to lick her wounds following split from boyfriend

By Georgina Littlejohn





A million miles away: Geri Halliwell looked deep in thought as she tried on some UGG boots in Cannes today





There are a few ways for a girl to get over a broken heart - seek solace in girlfriends, go shopping or go mad and let their hair down on a few wild nights out.



But not Geri Halliwell, who preferred to flee to warmer climes in order to lick her wounds



The former Spice Girl cut a glum figure as she and her daughter Bluebell got out of a taxi in the centre of Cannes today.





They arrived outside a shoe shop and Geri dragged her large pink suitcase inside with her as she tried on a pair of UGG boots decorated with stars.



They then headed to a children and baby shop where the singer was snapped looking at fluffy toys.



She did manage to raise a smile for a friend who she met in the shoe store and looked delighted to see her as she gave her a warm hug.



Shopping with mummy: Geri lifts daughter Bluebell out of a taxi as they arrive at the boutiques





But her sad expression soon slipped back into place and she looked like she was miles away.



Geri and Bluebell arrived in Cannes the day after her 39th birthday which she celebrated in London with some female friends.



Noticeably absent was her boyfriend of three years Henry Beckwith, 32, and the following day, it was revealed that they had gone their separate ways.



Brave face: Geri warmly hugged a friend she met in the shoe shop



I'll take these! Geri looked delighted with her new purchase





The seven year age gap is believed to have eventually took its toll on Geri, with the mother-of-one wanting to settle down and the socialite continuing to party.



A source told The Sun: 'Geri came to the realisation that things weren't going to work with Henry.



'The age gap meant he had a wandering eye when it came to other women and he was interested in partying. She doesn't trust him.'



There's just so many! Geri, dragging her suitcase behind her, put her hand to her head as she surveyed the shoes



How much? Geri talks to a saleswoman as she looks at cuddly toys





source:dailymail

In Baltimore: Teen Pleads Guilty for Attacking a Transgender woman in McDonald's

Last week, the teenager involved in the beating of Chrissy Lee Polis, transgender woman, pleaded guilty.

Baltimore Sun states:

Teonna Monae Brown, 19, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to one count of first-degree assault and one hate crime count in the April attack on Chrissy Lee Polis, 22, which became a rallying point for transgender-rights advocates across the state and nationwide.

Prosecutors will seek a prison sentence for Brown of 10 years with five years suspended, said Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger. The combined maximum sentence for the crimes is 35 years.

Sad it had to go down like that

Lord! A SFW Trailer for Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody

Between the remakes and porn parodies, I can just pull my locs out!

Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber Play Matchmaker

Is Justin Bieber trying to play matchmaker with Kardashian sister Kendall Jenner and his boy/producer Julian Swirsky?

"BABY" is trying to play matchmaker and set up Swirsky with Kim Kardashian’s little sister Kendall Jenner. Kendall Jenner, with whom he wants to hook up his 15-year-old producer buddy. 15-years old is the half-sister of Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian.

“Hey @Kendalljenner you should let my boy @iamjulkeyz take you on a date,” Justin Tweeted. Kendall was looking pretty hot at the show with a new hairstyle.

“How’d you guys like the TCA’s last night? and how’d you like my crazy hair style? lol #somethingdifferent,” she Tweeted. It’s music producer and writer Julian Swirsky, who has worked with Bieber, his pal Sean Kingston, Nicole Scherzinger and others.

Jenner replied: "Only if you & @selenagomez join! :) #DoubleDate."

Justin Bieber plays Matchmaker With Kendall Jenner:

Is Justin Bieber trying to play matchmaker with Kardashian sister Kendall Jenner and his boy/producer Julian Swirsky?

"BABY" is trying to play matchmaker and set up Swirsky with Kim Kardashian’s little sister Kendall Jenner. Kendall Jenner, with whom he wants to hook up his 15-year-old producer buddy. 15-years old is the half-sister of Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian.

“Hey @Kendalljenner you should let my boy @iamjulkeyz take you on a date,” Justin Tweeted. Kendall was looking pretty hot at the show with a new hairstyle.

“How’d you guys like the TCA’s last night? and how’d you like my crazy hair style? lol #somethingdifferent,” she Tweeted. It’s music producer and writer Julian Swirsky, who has worked with Bieber, his pal Sean Kingston, Nicole Scherzinger and others.

Jenner replied: "Only if you & @selenagomez join! :) #DoubleDate."