Archive for October 11th, 2009

Natasha Bedingfield in Concert, Sophia Bush, Aubrey O’Day Stun at Events

Natasha Bedingfield in Concert, Sophia Bush, Aubrey O’Day Stun at Events

Pretty, talented UK singer Natasha Bedingfield does not presently have a present on the pop charts, but she still knows how to look great in concert. The “Pocketful of Sunshine” singer was gorgeous in performance at the Bell Celebrity Gala for the SickKids foundation. Meanwhile, stunners Sophia Bush and Aubrey O’Day made onlookers take...
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TV News: “Mad Men” Firing, “Parenthood,” “Southland” Cancellation

TV News: “Mad Men” Firing, “Parenthood,” “Southland” Cancellation

– Deadline Hollywood reported this weekend that Kater Gordon, a screenwriter who contributed an Emmy-winning “Mad Men” script, has been dropped from the show’s creative staff. Gordon had a meteoric rise on the acclaimed series’ staff; she started as creator Matthew Weiner’s personal assistant before being promoted to writing assistant and then, ultimately, full-time...
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“Brothers” Ratings Still Poor as “Dollhouse” Rebounds

“Brothers” Ratings Still Poor as “Dollhouse” Rebounds

FOX’s Friday comedy hour continues to be one of the worst-performing segments on network television, and one would have to assume “‘Til Death” and “Brothers” will be in jeopardy when FOX makes decisions on the rest of the season. Friday’s “Brothers” garnered merely 2.3 million viewers with a 0.8 in adults 18-49. “Til Death”...
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“Couples Retreat” Wins Box Office, “Zombieland,” “Meatballs” Still Solid

“Couples Retreat” Wins Box Office, “Zombieland,” “Meatballs” Still Solid

Vince Vaughn continued proving that his older-skewing comedies are capable of doing big things at the box office. “Couples Retreat,” which featured an ensemble cast of comedy players like Vaugn, Jon Favreau, Kristen Bell and Jason Bateman, opened to an estimated $35 million this weekend. The figure was more than enough to help “Retreat”...
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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. […]