Cool Hunting met with filmmaker David Lynch at the swanky Chateau Marmont to discuss his design collaboration on a limited edition bottle of Dom Pérignon (really), only to discover that his favorite creative muse is the City of Brotherly Love: “I always say my greatest inspiration came from the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. So many reasons, the mood of the place, the architecture, what I saw and heard and felt. It was very magical, but laced with a deep tormenting fear and sickness. And I ate many steak sandwiches there.” [Cool Hunting via MCN]
As part of Has-Been Week on Piers Morgan’s CNN show last night, he talked to Dr. Seaver’s son turned evangelical crazy Kirk Cameron about all sorts of shit including gay marriage and homosexuality in general. If you’re thinking that putting your ear up to a dog’s asshole right before it farts would fill you with more interesting shit than what came out of Kirk’s mouth, you’re right! But if you still want know what came out of Kirk’s pie hole and don’t have the stomach to watch him in motion, here you go:
Kirk on same sex marriage: “Marriage was defined by God a long time ago. Marriage is almost as old as dirt and it was defined in the garden between Adam and Eve. One man, one woman for life till death do you part. So I would never attempt to try to redefine marriage and I don’t think anyone else should either. So do I support the idea of gay marriage? No, I don’t.”
Kirk on if he thinks being gay is a sin: “It’s unnatural… I think that it’s detrimental, and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.”
Kirk thinking that marriage is only meant for a man and a beautiful lady he carved out of his own rib bone is his opinion. Kirk also thinking that me sucking on man taint is ruining society just like his mouth has ruined whatever is left of his joke of acting career is his opinion. Those
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Full Story »“Production on the movie was delayed last winter with Legendary reportedly looking to trim the $100 million-plus budget by 10 to 20 percent. The intricate special effects needed to bring a celestial battle between heaven and hell to life required a substantial investment in technology that made the cuts impossible, the individual told TheWrap. Even the addition of rising stars like Bradley Cooper, Casey Affleck and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter actor Benjamin Walker was not enough to secure a greenlight.” No shit. [TheWrap]
Full Story »The Proust Questionnaire — the renowned personal inquisition perhaps best known around these parts for concluding issues of Vanity Fair and episodes of Inside the Actors Studio — has finally found its way to the dogs. Or at least to the dog. Trust me, you’ve heard of him.
None other than Uggie, the Artist wonder dog, is the subject of the questionnaire featured in the latest edition of TheWrap’s awards-season print edition. There’s even a question for the haters! (“How does Uggie wish to die?”) They thought of everything! I mean, I guess Proust actually thought of everything, but the Weinsteins thought of this. Take that, Blackie.
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You know how when you’re browsing around online, and you arrive at a news site or some other ad-supported publication that digs into your Web history for the most appropriate display ads to show you on your visit? Except they’re not appropriate, like, at all? Try this recent combo found by a Movieline reader in Australia:
I mean, sure! Sydney restaurateur survives 25-meter fall from balcony + your desirable age/economic demographic + Sam Worthington’s slow career suicide new film opening soon = Marketing genius. If only we’d had a guy plunge eight stories in one of our bigger American metropolises! This movie might have made some money.
Anyway, can’t wait to see Titanic 3-D ads automatically show up on every story about the Costa Concordia for the next two months. You’re welcome, James Cameron.
Full Story »When Kris Humphries used the blood from a virgin goat to sign away his soul to the Kardashian Klan, he probably agreed to give a chunk of his future earnings to them and to also hand over his first non-Kardashian born, which will be sacrificed to the ultimate devil, Ryan Gaycrest, in exchange for 50 more seasons on E!. So Kris already had the sads knowing that a chunk of the $8 million he got from the New Jersey Nets for re-signing with them would be snatched up by Pimp Mama Kris’ klaws. And Kris got kicked again when he didn’t exactly receive a warm welcome at his first game. The Herp Derp Giant stumbled onto the court at Madison Square Garden last night and got showered with boos and laughs from Knicks fans. The audience reaction was basically the same one I got when I danced in a button down silk shirt to a Rhythm Syndicate song during my junior high school talent show.
Kris told reporters after game that he was so focused on the game that he says he didn’t even notice the boos. Kris then said, “What is a boo, anyway? What does it sound like? Can you spell that out for me…slowly…slower… I like basketball.”
This is why it’s good to be as simple as Kris Humphries. Bitch can only operate two senses. So you can punch his ears with boos all you want, but the only thought in his head will be: basketball in hoop… basketball in hoop… basketball in hoop… cookies… basketball in hoop.
That being said, a “guilt by Kardashiation” boo is a beautiful boo.
Well, it’s here. Transformers: Dark of the Moon — the summer’s most outsized, eye-popping and/or melting 3-D visual effects spectacle — landed in theaters Tuesday night, commencing what will no doubt be a prodigious holiday box-office reign. And you know what that means: Now it’s time to talk it over. [Advisory: Spoilers to follow!]
Cue the latest edition of Talkback, a special Transformers-week edition that we’ll be refreshing in the days ahead because God knows everybody has a take on Michael Bay’s sense-shattering blockbuster. (For my money, I’m whole-heartedly in line with Stephanie Zacharek’s review.) Among the many, many talking points:
· What’s your overall impression of the film?
· Did Bay do 3-D right? Is it worth the ticket surcharge?
· Did Shia LaBeouf live up to his end of the hype?
· Rosie Huntington-Whiteley or Megan Fox?
· Who had the best paycheck role: Frances McDormand, John Turturro, Patrick Dempsey or John Malkovich?
· What was the most laugh-out-loud bit of dialogue and/or CGI highlight?
· Is it even worth the bile some of its haters are dishing out this week?
And sooooo much more. You tell us! No, seriously, spill everything. For better or worse, this movie deserves it.
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Are you or a loved one in the market for an elegant, hand-crafted Scarface-themed humidor? One made with untreated Spanish cedar, polished with a “1000 coat brilliant finish,” and sold with a never-before-available, limited edition Blu-ray? If so, does Universal have the deal for you!
Come Sept. 6, Universal will be releasing a special edition, limited run ultimate Scarface package that features said humidor, Blu-ray, art cards from a “Scarface Kingpins of Design” fan contest and custom medallions inspired by the iconic film — all for the low, low price of $999.99. That’s right, for nearly $1,000, all of this completely unnecessary (but awesome!) Scarface memorabilia could be yours.
Full press release below…
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Universal City, California, March 24, 2011—THE POP CULTURE PHENOMENON THAT REDEFINED THE GANGSTER GENRE COMES TO BLU-RAY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
SCARFACE
Special Limited Edition Blu-Ray TM Kicks-Off with a National Fan Art Contest & Will Feature Collectible Packaging, New Bonus Content and Digital Copy
Plus the Ultimate Fan Gift: A Limited-Run Scarface-Themed Humidor Specially Crafted by the Renowned Daniel Marshall
Universal City, California, March 24, 2011—With machine guns blazing, the explosive underworld epic Scarface arrives on Blu-ray TM Hi-Def September 6, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface’s gritty depiction of Tony Montana’s lethal ambition has made it a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Now, fans can experience the film’s raw power in the newly restored, high-resolution, high-definition picture and explosive 7.1 audio for the first time ever. Exclusive new bonus content created especially for this release reveals…
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