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New “Star Trek Into Darkness” Trailer Presents More Questions Than Answers

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 21, 2013 //

Damn, Carol!

My BFF John DeVore is in town and we just had breakfast, and like the two nerds we are, we spent a good portion of our time together discussing the upcoming movie “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

“Have we learned anymore about who Cumbersnatch is playing?” JDV asked.

“Nope, I think it’s still up in the air,” I said, shaking my head.

“God, this is getting annoying,” he said, but the truth is that we’re both frothing at the mouth with anticipation. Well, following breakfast (I had a croque madame, he had some sort of baked eggs and lentils thing), we came to my office and discovered that a new trailer for the movie had been posted online. Perhaps we would get answers while our food digested! We pressed play. Keep reading »

Amelia wrote a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" novel when she was 12. Read More »

Pick A Side!

J.J. Abrams is directing "Star Trek" and the new "Star Wars." Not fair. Read More »

Star Trek Cologne

Eau de geek. Read More »

10 Good, Bad & Ugly Vacation Movie Flings

Tres SugarMarch 20, 2013 //

Since it was a movie — “Where the Boys Are” — that changed Spring break into what it is today, it’s only fitting that we look at some of the best (and the worst) Spring break flings from flicks. And while that film was explicit for 1960, it’s a far cry from the bare-chested and drug-filled “Spring Breakers“ that’s out Friday. But both have one of the key elements to the season’s beach party: sex. Spring break is eponymous with spring flings, and we aren’t talking sweet Summer love. More like quick, week-long lust — not exactly a recipe for relationship success. So grab your bikini and a brewski for a look back at the most memorable onscreen sand-filled hookups! Read more…

Win This! “This Is 40″ DVDs And SpaFinder.com Gift Cards

Jessica WakemanMarch 19, 2013 //

"This Is 40" Trailer

Watch the trailer for the Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann film. Read More »

Movie Review!

This is what Jessica thought about "This Is 40." Read More »

Judd's Roles For Women

Judd Apatow writes good female roles ... for his wife. Read More »

Movies Women Love

...and why we love them. 11 Photos »

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40 feels like a long, long, long way off for me. But if Leslie Mann’s very funny midlife crisis in “This Is 40″ is even the slightest bit real, your 30s go by in a flash! Judd Apatow’s newest comedy stars his real-life wife and Paul Rudd reprising their roles as Pete and Debbie from “Knocked Up.” They’re facing down 40 — and all the health, career, and family drama that goes with it— whilst still feeling like a clueless 22-year-olds inside. But hey, if I have a cute hubby, two snarky kids, and a sweet house at 40, can’t say I would complain! Four lucky readers will score their own copy of “This Is 40″ and a $50 giftcard to SpaFinder.com — sounds like a good way to spend an afternoon to me. Find out how to enter our sweepstakes below!

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As You Wished: A “Game Of Thrones”/”Princess Bride” Mashup

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 17, 2013 //

Never Trust A Lannister When Death Is On The Line!

I’m sorry, you weren’t expecting the “Game of Thrones”-inspired video parodies, mashups and cat comparisons to stop, were you? Because the internet never tires, didn’t you hear??!! Above, Peter Faulk reads a young Fred Savage an epic tale about fencing, fighting, torture, giants, monsters, true love, set in a land where winter is always coming. So good it’s almost inconceivable!

"Princess Bride" Wedding

Hey, it's your day -- do it AS YOU WISH! Read More »

"Game of Thrones" in 1995

This is what the show would look like. Read More »

Season 3 Posters!

Check out all 12 character posters for the new season of "Game of Thrones." 13 Photos »

A Very Confused Mark Wahlberg Turned Down “Star Trek”

Next MovieFebruary 27, 2013 //

hough offered a role in the 2009 smash hit space reboot, it turns out Marky Mark didn’t want to be part of J.J. Abram’s funky ”Star Trek” bunch. Why? Well with all that Vulcan-y dialogue and wacky character names like Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, the script was just too blimey confusing for Mark Wahlberg.

During promotions for ”Broken City,” his latest cop-ster flick also featuring Russell Crowe with words simple enough to follow along at a table read, Wahlberg spoke with Total Film about the one that got away … and hinted at his hopes of starring in Abrams’ ”Star Wars: Episode VII.”

“I love J.J. Abrams. I’ve only seen the original ‘Star Wars,’ when I was a kid, but my dad wasn’t really into sci-fi, so I grew up watching Cagney, Steve McQueen, John Garfield, Robert Ryan. Movies like the one I just made, ‘Broken City.’ But I’m interested to see what J.J. did. I remember him asking me to play Captain Kirk’s father in ‘Star Trek,’ and I tried to read the script, and I didn’t understand the words of the dialogue or anything. I said ‘I couldn’t do this. I think you’re really talented, but I couldn’t do it.’” Doh! Read more…

Quvenzhané Wallis Cast As The Lead In “Annie”

Jessica WakemanFebruary 25, 2013 //

Onion Calls Her C-Word

The Onion crossed the line calling the 9-year-old actress the C-word. Read More »

'Annie' Star?

Quvenzhane Wallis of "Beasts Of The Southern Wild" could be "Annie." Read More »

Watch The Trailer!

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" is a MUST SEE. Read More »

morning quickies

Quvenzhané Wallis has been officially cast as the lead in the “Annie” remake being produced by Jay-Z and Will and Jada Smith. She’s replacing Willow Smith, who aged out of the role. Almost kinda makes up for getting called a c**t by The Onion’s Twitter feed last night, doesn’t it? (No, it doesn’t.) [The Wrap]
Here’s everything inside those $48,000 Oscars swag bags, including condoms, Windex, and a trip to Australia. [Business Insider]
Jessica Chastain’s boyfriend is a hawt Italian count named Gian Luca Passi De Preposolu who works as an executive for Montcler. [Daily Mail UK]
Listen to this unreleased Frank Ocean song called “Eyes Like Sky” leaked online this weekend. [ONTD] Keep reading »

Inconceivable! There’s Going To Be A “Princess Bride” Board Game

The Mary SueFebruary 24, 2013 //

This is just concept art right now, the final design is TBD but Game Salute is currently developing a Princess Bride board game. They write, “In order to do justice to the entire story, The Princess Bride: The Board Game is comprised of individual scenes, with each scene presenting a mini-game that advances players through the central story. This allows players looking for a quick, fun visit to a beloved classic to play a game that lasts under an hour, while players who want to experience the entire Princess Bride story in one sitting can enjoy an epic day of fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.” Read more…

Enjoy These Oscar Movies, Now Delightfully Illustrated As Pie Charts

Julie GersteinFebruary 24, 2013 //

Oscars Drinking Game!

Play along -- and get plastered -- with us this Sunday! Read More »

Oscars: Not Nominated

Stars who weren't nominated, but should have been. Read More »

Oscar Night Pampering!

Feel Like A Star On Oscar Night With These 9 Luxurious Treatments

Treat yourself like a star with these beauty treatments. 10 Photos »

Oscar Nominations!

Still not sure who you think is going to win Best Picture tonight? Why not try a strictly mathematical approach. That is, our buddy Jesse David Fox’s vigorously researched Oscar Movie Pie Charts, which detail all the uh, details of each Best Picture nominee. For instance, did you know that “Argo” is basically 25 percent about “that week in college you pretended to be from Canada,” and another five percent “the child-hugging end of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’”? I’m going to go ahead and pretty much guarantee you had no idea that’s what “Argo” was about. For that and more incredible filmic revelations, please enjoy a few more pie charts after the jump. For the whole slate, click the link. And don’t forget to follow @TheFrisky, @xoamelia, @havethehabit and the hashtag #OscarBuzz for all livetweeting action tonight starting at 6 p.m. [NYMag.com]
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10 People Who Deserve To Win An Oscar On Sunday — But They Weren’t Nominated

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 22, 2013 //

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Oscars Drinking Game!

Play along -- and get plastered -- with us this Sunday! Read More »

The Oscars are this Sunday, which means it’s time for snotty people who think they know better — i.e. moi – to complain about who should win but can’t because the Academy was stupid to nominate them. Here are 10 people who were completely screwed out of an Oscar nod this year, which blows because if I had my way, they would all win too. (Yeah, some of them overlap in categories, but in a world where I have a say in such things, there are tons of awards to go around.) Think I missed someone? Share who you wish was nominated in the comments!

15 Memorable Menstruation Moments In Pop Culture

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 19, 2013 //

I originally planned to make this a list of the best menstruation moments in pop culture, but quickly discovered that Hollywood in particular does not have a very positive track record when it comes to tackling the crimson wave in movies and TV. Books and music have done a little better, but for the most part, periods have been portrayed either as something to be revolted by or feared, or for over-the-top comedic effect. So, instead this list evolved in the most memorable menstruation moments in movies, music, books and on TV, for better or worse. I know that there are others I didn’t include, so share any additional memorable period references in pop culture in the comments! Keep reading »

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