Archive for July 21st, 2009

TV News: Update on Mischa Barton’s Status for “Beautiful Life”

TV News: Update on Mischa Barton’s Status for “Beautiful Life”

A spokesperson for actress Mischa Barton confirmed that she still plans to report to work on the “The Beautiful Life” set. Barton was transferred for medical treatment by police last week for an undisclosed reason. Pessimistic speculation about her status on The CW’s new model drama, including an Entertainment Weekly report that the producers...
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Latest Hogan/WWE Rumors, Evan Bourne, Pretty Ricky

Latest Hogan/WWE Rumors, Evan Bourne, Pretty Ricky

– The “Pretty Ricky” character was to appear in another segment on this week’s SmackDown. Inside reports say that R-Truth personally came up with the gimmick and received positive notice from WWE officials when he was joking around with the character backstage. Chris DeJosephs (Big Dick Johnson) is scripting the segments, and Vince McMahon...
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WWE RAW Rating

WWE RAW Rating

ZZ Top did not help WWE draw a huge number for its “go home” edition of RAW. The show posted a 3.5 Nielsen cable rating, off hours of 3.43 and 3.63. In addition to falling to TNT’s “The Closer,” the RAW telecast actually did a lower rating than the re-run of “NCIS” that preceded...
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Major Possible RAW Brand Spoiler, Tonight’s SD Taping

Major Possible RAW Brand Spoiler, Tonight’s SD Taping

– WWE has officially booked Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk as the main event for this week’s SmackDown. A number of media outlets had falsely reported Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk on the match based on a My Network TV press release, although a careful reading of the release reveals that the match itself...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]