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#grosses
2009 Moviegoers Defied Recession to Reward Bad Filmmaking
Despite ongoing economic collapse, American audiences are still finding the cash to reward studios for producing the most mediocre slate of films in memory with attendance at US theater up five percent in the past year. More » -
#beautifulawards
Oscar Standings: Everyone Gets a Bump from Weekend Awards
Another slew of awards and nominations came in this weekend and the result is that this year's stagnant deathmarch of an Oscar race got a tiny bit shaken up, or at least it got a bit more confusing. More » -
#filmschooled
"Fuck Them": Times Critic On Hollywood, Women, & Why Romantic Comedies Suck
"I usually maintain a fairly even temper about Hollywood because I couldn't do my job otherwise," Manohla Dargis told me today. But the formidable NY Times film critic has fighting words for Hollywood and how it treats women. [Jezebel] -
#thatsrich
Up in the Air Is The Grapes of Wrath for the Rich and Out of Touch
In yesterday's New York Times, Frank Rich says the George Clooney flick Up in the Air will, "salve national wounds that continue to fester in the real world." Did he see the same movie we did? Because he's totally wrong. More » -
#blinditems
Which Actor Likes to Invite Both Men and Women Home for Threeways?
This guy uses his celeb girlfriend as a pimp. She brings home tricks for ménages à trois, and he dates them. He looks even more the cad next to a generous actress and comedian. There's still good in the world. More » -
#jerseyshore
A Play-By-Play of the Jersey Shore Kids' Night in Hollywood: "Fu*k UNICO!"
The Jersey Shore crew's in Hollywood this week. The nu-celebrity's true trial—what kind of paparazzi coverage is devoted to them, and how they react to it—is here. Behold, The Harvey Levin Litmus Test: passed with flying colors.
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#defamermovieguide
Nelson Mandela to Battle the Lovely Bones at the Multiplex
After a slow build-up, Oscar season is coming in like a lion. Mandela! Tom Ford directing! An Alice Sebold novel! This weekend's got prestige written all over it. More » -
#thecinema
Hollywood Elite Loves the Conniving Facebook Flick Script
There's a lot of lying going on in Aaron Sorkin's Facebook movie, and industry insiders love it: The script for The Social Network made this year's Black List, top screenplays as chosen by execs paid to read scripts all day. More » -
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#pointcounterpoint
The Avatar Debate: It Will Suck
For 12 years, the world has awaited director James Cameron's follow up to Titanic. Today, the misguided prayers of a zillion fanboys have been answered, and they will be sorry. More » -
#realities
Reality TV Attempts to Close the Barn Door on Actual Psychos
The producers of reality television want you to know they are as upset as you are about the post-apocalypse circus they've unleashed on America and they are really trying to do something about it. More » -
#blinditems
Which Comedian Can't Go on without His Botox?
When your girlfriend makes you get Botox, you do it to get laid. If you keep going back, then you're vain. Also checking the mirror, dueling pop divas, a closeted reality star, and a coked-up actress. Time for your shot! More » -
#the00s
Judging the Critics by Their Best Movies of the Decade Lists
Are you a There Will Be Blood kinda guy, or an Eternal Sunshine kinda gal? The choice of our favorite movie of the decade is one of the most important we as individuals can make. More » -
#avatariscoming
British Critics Declare Avatar a Non-Trainwreck
Next week the world's critics will have their (completely meaningless) say about whether James Cameron's 3D extravaganza was worth waiting a decade for. But today, a couple British papers are jumping the gun to say it didn't suck. More » -
#feuds
Pauly Shore Is Thisclose to Becoming Hollywood's Stand-Up Kingpin
World stand-up comedy today was greeted with news that should make the hard-working comedians of the world very nervous. Pauly Shore is now one lawsuit away getting his fingers on the trigger of Hollywood's most celebrated venue, the Comedy Store. More » -
#recaps
Glee: Our Life Is Gonna Suck without You
Now that we've met our new friend, how will we survive without it? It will be a long, cold winter until April 13 when Glee returns, but there was plenty to keep us warm in the great show choir showdown. More » -
#blinditems
Which Reality Star Is Telling Everyone a Twilight Actor Has a Small Wang?
It's one thing to kiss and tell, but don't go around blabbing about an ex's endowment. Also shameless, a celeb who can't keep his affairs out of the tabloids and a binge-eating actress. It's enough to make you go limp. More » -
#midweekmadness
This Week In Tabloids: Angie & Brad Help Jen Adopt; Tiger's Titillating Texts
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we search for hot "news" in the celeb tabloids. This week: Read Tiger's lurid text messages and find out how Angelina is helping Jen adopt a little Mexican kid. [Jezebel] -
#blinditems
Which Famous Singer Is the Lesbian Tiger Woods?
Yes, she is apparently also into ladies that look like the day crew at Scores. An A-list star is looking to hire a famous girlfriend and this movie duo can't get along. Who is it? Cat got your tongue? More » -
#powerrankings
Gossip Girl: Bonfire of the Banalities
There is cheap stunt cheaper than putting a lead character in automotive peril. It's so cheap it makes Serena's wardrobe look wholesome. Why, oh, why can't she die in a car wreck? Teasing us makes us powerless. More » -
#clips
Eye Of The Tiger: Dave Letterman Not Afraid To Make Cheating Jokes
David Letterman came back from vacation last night and didn't let his own recent sex scandal hold him back from basically devoting his show to Tiger Woods's cheating "firestorm." The man is clearly enjoying this. [Jezebel]
