Archive for May, 2008

May
29
2008

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Pregant

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 Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Pregnant

Guess what? Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are pregnant! HA! See I fooled you because they are both chicks so you thought they both were pregnant, or probably just Pete Wentz. The truth is just Ashlee Simpson is pregnant.

It’s been speculated for a long time, like longer than a pregnancy. I mean, I’m talking over a year here, especially since the two got married a few weeks ago. What other reason would they do that?! It was a shot gun wedding cuz they are pregnant.

They confirmed it on their website the other night, “While many have speculated about this, we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to officially confirm that we are expecting our first child. This is truly the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family.”

So yay for Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. I hope she has a smooth pregnancy and they become great parents! For like, sure.

May
29
2008

Bill Murray + Domestic Violence = Not Funny

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Bill Murray+Domestic Violence=Not Funny

Here’s an equation for you, see if you can follow my mathematical logic: Bill Murray + Domestic Violence = Not Funny.

Not only was it reported today that Bill Murray and his wife Jennifer Murray are getting a divorce, but it was also reported that Jennifer is filing due to “adultery, addiction to marijuana and alcohol, abusive behavior, physical abuse, sexual addictions and frequent abandonment.”

Anyone who has seen Bill Murray in any movie probably just peed their pants. I mean, I am an advocate for women and am especially against domestic violence, but this is Bill Murray. How is that even possible?

Apparently Jennifer Murray moved out of the house with their 4 kids in 2006 and she wants to make the split official now.

Honestly, this is sad, and I hope it’s not true about Bill Murray. I hope his kids are okay . . .

May
26
2008

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Review

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Review

Like every other American this Memorial Day weekend I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, even after several people told me it was one of the worst films they’d ever seen. Maybe that’s why it didn’t suck so hard for me. Maybe I went in with some wonderfully low expectations.

Even though you’ve probably already seen it and have formed your own opinions, here’s my Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull review.

This current installment of Indiana Jones was so reminiscent of the old, which means it was a bit corny, the set was a bit staged if you will, and it doesn’t take itself seriously. I think that’s what makes the odd story lines of the Jones movies so great. Could you imagine if Raiders of the Lost Ark had taken itself seriously? Honestly, the search and eventual find of the Ark of the Covenant with an old knight? I don’t think so.

Here’s the synopsis: In 1957, Indiana Jones is thrust back in action, venturing into the jungles of South America in a race against Soviet agents to find the mystical Crystal Skull.

Harrison Ford as Dr. Henry Jones Jr. (Indiana Jones) was the typical loosey goosey smarty that doesn’t try too hard. The sarcasm mixed with historic genius never gets old.

Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Indy’s old flame from Raiders of the Lost Ark, reprises her role as a kidnap victim and mother to Mutt Williams played by the up and coming Shia LaBeouf who seeks Jones’ help to rescue his mom and everyones old friend Professor ‘Ox’ Oxley, played by John Hurt.

In a surprising turn of events Kate Blanchett joins the cast as the villain Irina Spalko, one of the Soviet solders fighting to find the Crystal Skull.

I’ll put it this way. While it wasn’t the best movie I’ve ever seen, it certainly wasn’t the worst and it held true to Indiana Jones story line and spirit. They also left the door open for a possible continuation of Shia LeBeouf’s character to be the next Indy. We’ll see.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull gets 3.5/5 LJ Stars

Update: I forgot to mention, and just remembered, that Janitor from “Scrubs” was an FBI agent in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It made me so giddy. It’s so funny to see him in other stuff for some reason. Case in point, I’m watching The Fugitive right now and Janitor is the cop on The L that gets shot. Crazy

May
22
2008

Celebrity Update May

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 Celebrity Update May

Wow so a lot happened when I was in NYC having the time of my life while you chumps were sitting at home or, heaven forbid, working. Instead of trying to write a bunch of lame-o blogs as usual I thought I’d sum it all up in a celebrity update.

Celebrity Update May

  • Let’s get this out of the way right now. Unless you live under a rock, or have been on vacation you should know that Dave Cook won American Idol officially last night, beating out rival David Archuleta, who lives in my home state. I’m pretty sure I know his sister. Anyway, everyone in Utah is just heart broken about it. I say, Dave Cook is sizzling hot and deserved to win.
  • Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong are currently dating. Looks like Kate and Owen Wilson are in splitsville and she decided to waste no time getting her cycle on (if you know what I mean) with the seven time Tour de France winner. Here’s hoping Owen Wilson doesn’t take it too hard.He’ll find someone else!
  • Jessica Alba and Cash Warren got married! The very quiet nuptials apparently took place last Monday and the sad news is that her brother, reportedly, was not invited. But that’s okay because a lot of people weren’t invited.The two are expecting a daughter any day now!
  • Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz got married last Friday. It was a fairly large white (HA!) wedding with like 150 guests. To prove just how classy this couple is they had his English bulldog named Hemingway as the ring-bearer. I’m just kidding, I know people do it all the time. I just think it’s dumb. But he wore a tux and we all know animals in outfits are hilarious and cute. Also, Ashlee Simpson’s money grubby daughter boobie handling dad sold her wedding pics to magazines for her. Awe, way to make the day special Dad.
  • Ellen DeGeneres and her smokin’ hot girlfriend Portia de Rossi are planning to wed while the ban on marriage is down in California. My feeling about gay marriage is, why the heck not. I totally support this choice and hope the two continue to be happy together as a married couple.
May
15
2008

NYC Baby!

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 NYC Baby

I’m going on vacation to NYC baby! Are you jealous of my vacation? If you said no, you are wrong.

It’s me and my SO’s 5th wedding anniversary, (boy does time fly) and we are celebrating by vacationing at an over priced hotel in New York, namely The London in Manhattan.

We’re going to all the cool restaurants like Carnegie Deli, the World famous Ray’s Pizza, Serendipity 3. We’re going to a Broadway show, probably Mama Mia. We’re going to Coney Island, Rockafeller Center, Radio Hall City and Central Park. And here’s one of the best parts (according to my husband) we get to go to a Yankees vs. Mets game in Yankee Stadium. I’m excited mostly because he loves baseball so this is like a dream for him, but also because it’s the last seasons the Yankee’s will be playing in their original stadium because they are getting a new one!

I am SO excited about this, but here’s the bad news, depending on your state of mind: I won’t really be able to blog much. :( Awe. I’ll try to keep up, especially if something crazy happens and when I get back I’ll be my old bloggy self you know, which wasn’t that great to begin with.

C’est la vie!

May
12
2008

Scrubs Series Finale

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Scrubs Series Finale

There’s only one acronym that could possible describe the Scrubs series finale; WTF?

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Scrubs. I love absolutely every one of the characters. I love JD’s inner monologue. I love Dr. Cox rambling insults. I love JD and Chocolate Bears relationship. I love Barbies bangs. I love Carla’s busy body know it all nature. I love the oddness that is the janitor. I love the silliness of the whole show. I mean there is pretty much nothing about this show I don’t like.

So why did I hate the Scrubs series finale so much? Was it because it was the last episode ever and I’m bitter and want it back? No. I didn’t want it to go away but accepted that it was going. Was it the fairy tale fashion it was told in? No way. Typical Scrubs silliness. It shouldn’t have been told any other way.

Here’s why I hated the Scrubs series finale . . . are you ready for it? NOTHING HAPPENED! While hilarious, nothing good happened, no loose ends were tied up, there was no ending people. It just was. Do the Turkletons decide to have another baby? Does Kelso stick around as administrator? Do JD and Elliot hook up? I don’t know! Because nothing happened.

Now, there have been whispers all over the net that this might not have really been the series finale, but just a season finale and Scrubs might be back next year, even though on every promo for it they kept saying “the last scrubs ever!” The way they presented the finale, it does really seem like they are planning to come back for one more season. Especially after the whole writers strike, I hope they do come back for a few episodes because they did not get a fair shake this season. So, if this was a teaser and Scrubs is really coming back for one last season, I’ll be happy and love this episode. If it really is the Scrubs series finale, I’m going to be so mad!!!

May
9
2008

Liv Tyler and Husband Split

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 Liv Tyler and Husband Split

Liv Tyler and her husband have split.

After being married for just over 5 years Liv Tyler and her Spacehog musician of a husband Royston Langdon have confirmed that they are separating. Personally, I didn’t know she was married and I don’t know who her husband is, but it’s almost always sad news when couples split.

People Magazine says that the couples rep told them, “They remain good friends and devoted parents to their son Milo and are requesting that their family’s privacy be respected at this time.”

And that’s my que to shut up about it.

May
5
2008

Scarlett Johansson is Engaged?

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 Scarlett Johansson is Engaged

Surprising news today, Scarlett Johansson is engaged. I bet you are thinking WHAT?! Because I am. I didn’t even know Johansson was seeing anyone, let alone seriously enough to be engaged, but according to MSN Movies, it’s true.

Who is she engaged to? Ryan Reynolds. He’s 31 years old and she’s 23 years old. Not TOO far apart so I guess thats good. And I guess they’ve been seeing each other for a while? Well not that long, but longer than Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.

Reynolds proposed marriage to the beauty over the weekend while she was on the set of his new movie with Sandra Bullock called . . . The Proposal. OH! See what he did there? It’s a movie called proposal so it’s probably about someone proposing and then HE proposed to Scarlett Johansson on the set? Genius.

Ryan Reynolds was also engaged to Alanis Morissette not too long ago, and that didn’t turn out well . . . obviously.

Good luck yall!

May
5
2008

Iron Man Review

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Iron Man Review

Finally I saw a new movie this weekend! And that movie was Iron Man.  So here is my Iron Man Review.

Here is the Iron Man synopsis: When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil.And boy does he.

Instead of giving any plot away, I thought I’d focus on my favorite part of this film, the casting and acting.

Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark who is cocky and rich, promiscuous and drinks too much. Now I’m not trying to knock Robert Downey Jr. but it’s like he was made for this role. He had just the right touch to make you believe this character as a narcissistic jerk and make you fall in love with his naive, honorable nature all at once.

Gwenyth Paltrow plays Pepper Potts (true comic book name no?), Starks loyal and gorgeous assistant. I honestly didn’t see Gwenyth Paltrow working for a comic book movie, but she pulled it off surprisingly well. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t like her as an actress, I think she’s one of the great ones. It’s just, a superhero movie? I didn’t see it coming but I’m glad it did.

Terrance Howard is the new love of my life this past year. He plays Jim Rhodes, an Air Force Lieut. Colonel and happens to be Starks best friend. Like in all of his other films Howard really steals his scenes. This guy acts with a lot of heart no matter what he play’s and in this he’s no different.

Jeff Bridges plays Obadiah Stane, Starks business partner and pal. I love the fact that Jeff Bridges got so into the role that he actually shaved his head. Now that’s commitment. He played this role perfectly. I don’t want to give anything away but, I’ll just say his character blew me away.

Lastly I want to give a shout out to Jon Favreau. He’s the director of Iron Man and he plays the small role of Tony Starks driver, Hogan. It’s a very understated role, but I was really happy to see him on screen again. He’s been missed.

Okay so if the trailer’s haven’t gotten you there yet, I hope these tiny meaningless character analysis get you to the movie theater to see Iron Man. You won’t regret it!

Iron Man gets 5/5 LJ Stars

May
2
2008

Mariah Carey Pretends to Love Someone Else

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 Mariah Carey Pretends to Love Someone Else

In an attempt to seem human, Mariah Carey is pretending to love someone other than herself.

It has been reported and supposedly confirmed that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have gotten married recently. The two have been dating for a month and after a quick engagement decided to elope.

You all remember Nick Cannon right? First he broke up with someone then my brother saw him at the Sundance Film Festival in February.

At least Nick Cannon called up his family and told them about it. That’s pretty cool and they were pretty supportive about it. But how Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon got together and fell in love, I have no idea. She’s like 40 and he’s like 28. I guess that’s not that far apart but still . . . how?!