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John Travolta

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2012

    Lisa Marie Presley Says "So Long" to Scientology

    Last month, we noted that Lisa Marie Presley's single "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet," which she released ahead of her new album, Storm and Grace, came with lyrics that read like a kiss-off to the Church of Scientology, even using some of Scientology's jargon -- like the very telling word suppressive. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    The Best Reasons Why You Should Doubt the Allegations in the John Travolta Sex-Assault Lawsuit

    Monday evening, we wrote that the sex-abuse lawsuit filed against John Travolta read like something someone had imagined in a dream. The account by "John Doe" that was described in the lawsuit's complaint stretched credulity beyond the breaking point, and was one of the sloppiest jobs of lawyering t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    Travolta Sued By Male Massager! Here's The Animation!

    A masseur has sued John Travolta for sexual harassment, claiming all sorts of things that are best summed up in this eye popping bit of Taiwanese animation (with subtitles, thankfully). It's racy stuff, positively brimming with pulpy friction, but I actually feel Travolta will be thrilled. They ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    The Five Most Dream-Like Sequences in the John Travolta Sex-Assault Lawsuit

    The Internets are buzzing this afternoon with news that actor John Travolta has been sued by an unnamed masseur for touching his penis. Travolta has long been the subject of speculation that he's a gay man who is one of several celebrities in the Church of Scientology who the church encourages to " ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2012

    Tabloid Outing Bonanza For Two Huge Movie Stars

    The tabs have been on a rampage lately, uncovering all kinds of same-sex shenanigans reportedly engaged in by those married to the opposite sex. The result is this Canadian newspaper article which questions why we're so obsessed with outing, but manages--in the process of its pained introspection-- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Battlefield Earth: Still Making the World Safe From Scientology Nearly 12 Years Later

    Last night, I noticed this excerpt from a Canadian interview show, and boy, did it bring back memories. It's a priceless reaction by actor Kim Coates when he's asked about Battlefield Earth by CBC show host George Stroumboulopoulos (who mercifully goes by "Strombo"). I mean, imagine having that mov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Pucker Up For a Pickleback

    ​Bed-Stuy restaurant Do or Dine has more in common with Spain's El Bulli than you may think. It's fairly difficult to get to. Both restaurant's figureheads (Justin Warner and Ferran Adrià, respectively) are keen on whimsically named dishes. And each restaurant is fond of spherification. Wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    11 Things You Really Must Do Before the Summer Is Over

    ​Today is pretty much perfect, a day that reminds us how much we adore summer. Back in June we gave you 33 reasons to love the year's three hottest months, through all the sweat and toil and pain. It seems like barely a minute has passed and yet, here we are, practically mid-August! What the f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    The Worst Male Film Performances Of All Time

    ​You didn't think I'd let the ladies get all the glory to themselves, did you? Your choices are as follows: *Robin Williams in Patch Adams Granted the material was syrupy to the point of vomit-inducing, but he didn't have to go along with it so eagerly, did he?

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Ten Great Neighborhood-Specific Brooklyn Rap Anthems

    ​This Saturday, the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival will conclude with shows by Brownsville's mighty M.O.P., who will perform their rambunctious brand of rap down under the Brooklyn Bridge, and, er, noted Queens representer Q-Tip. Rappers from Brooklyn have never been shy about proclaiming their her ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Who's The Best Male Movie Star In Drag?

    Whether they were playing drag queens or women, a lot of name actors have been willing to step into the heels and do it up. Who's your favorite? Liev Schreiber in 'Taking Woodstock'​

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    Scientology Deathwatch: Kenickie Edition

    ​Sad news this morning that Jeff Conaway has been in a deep coma for several days and is not expected to live. Those familiar with Conaway's eternal problems with substance abuse will perhaps not be surprised to hear that an overdose of painkillers has him at death's door. Reporters are askin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Lindsay Lohan Joining Scientology? How Could it Hurt?

    ​According to Yahoo's "Xtra Entertainment," the National Enquirer talked to John Travolta, who said he got a promise from train-wreck celebrity Lindsay Lohan that she would begin Scientology training. [I tried to find the Enquirer piece to give them a link, but couldn't. Have you seen their w ... More >>

  • Columns

    December 15, 2010

    Black Swan Is "a Lezzie Wet Dream"!

    Friars do Quentin Tarantino to a turn; Miami's pretty hot, too

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Travolta Brave In The Face of Outing Story

    ​The Enquirer's current cover story claims that John Travolta has long cheated on wife Kelly Preston by fiddling with men in saunas. So how does the inspiring couple respond? By posing for p.r. photos at Universal Orlando Resort's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

  • Voice Choices

    August 18, 2010

    STAYIN’ ALIVE

    John Travolta will always be the king of disco

  • Voice Choices

    August 11, 2010

    SUBWAY TERROR

    You’ll never want to ride the 6 again

  • Columns

    July 6, 2010

    Sizzling Blind Gossip Items for Days!

    Bening and Moore have got their lesbian shtick down.

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    NASA Introduces Unfortunately Named "Face in Space" Program

    ​NASA has kind of a weird promo going on called "Face in Space," not to be confused with the Nicolas Cage/John Travolta thriller Face/Off. Basically, you can submit a photo of your face (or, if you somehow don't own a photo of yourself, just your name) via the website and have your visage (or ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    Fake Heirlooms Rile Tomato Purists; Burger King Does... Brunch?

    ​In Durham, N.C., the rich outlying soils that once grew tobacco now sprout peas, strawberries, fennel, artichokes, and lettuce. Chefs are also using local milk, cheese, eggs, pigs, chickens, quail, lambs, and rabbits. [NY Times] Tomato purists cry heresy as plant breeders offer hybrid versio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Oscar Winner Turned Away From Gay Beer Hall

    ​That's just one of many spicy items in this week's column, a smorgasboard of earthly delights, pink tights, and quick bites, all served sans remorse. CLICK HERE and you'll also be asked to wonder:

  • Voice Choices

    October 13, 2009

    Blow Out

    ​That's just one of many spicy items in this week's column, a smorgasboard of earthly delights, pink tights, and quick bites, all served sans remorse. CLICK HERE and you'll also be asked to wonder:

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Bradley Cooper Is Un-Cut

    ​Wait, let me try to clarify that headline. I have no idea if emerging star Bradley Cooper is uncircumsized or not (though I have my suspicions). But I HAVE exclusively learned that his small role had been cut out of the upcoming comedy Old Dogs (starring Robin Williams and John Travolta), bu ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    August 11, 2009

    MAMA, PLEASE!

    And you thought you were a freak in high school?

  • Film

    July 1, 2009

    Larrain's Tony Manero Turns Fantasies to Nightmares

    And you thought you were a freak in high school?

  • Voice Choices

    June 24, 2009

    Grease

    And you thought you were a freak in high school?

  • Film

    June 10, 2009

    Blood on Tracks in Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

    In this subway series, the original Pelham wins

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Taking of Pelham 123 Trailer Looks Like Trouble

    The trailer for the remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 is out. Trailers are of course a bad way to judge a movie (usually the movie is much duller), but this one has us already missing the 1974 original (which you can see on Hulu) very badly. Here's a checklist: Lt. Garber 1974: Walter Matthau, r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    AMC Should Stop Fucking Censoring

    The trailer for the remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 is out. Trailers are of course a bad way to judge a movie (usually the movie is much duller), but this one has us already missing the 1974 original (which you can see on Hulu) very badly. Here's a checklist: Lt. Garber 1974: Walter Matthau, r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2008

    The Conspiracy Begins This December?

    The trailer for the remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 is out. Trailers are of course a bad way to judge a movie (usually the movie is much duller), but this one has us already missing the 1974 original (which you can see on Hulu) very badly. Here's a checklist: Lt. Garber 1974: Walter Matthau, r ... More >>

  • Columns

    November 5, 2008

    Gossip About Pamela Anderson, Madonna, and The Facts of Life!

    The non-dish on Nancy McKeon; the worst recession sale in town.

  • Columns

    July 31, 2007

    Can You Top This?

    Unrelated: the city's sex life bottoms out; Hillary's gal Friday; Dean among the Queens

  • NYC Life

    July 24, 2007

    Watered Down

    The truth behind Hairspray

  • Film

    July 10, 2007

    Hairspray, Get Back to Your Roots!

    Movie musical of the musical of the movie is nowhere near divine

  • Columns

    July 10, 2007

    Follow the Bouncer Bald

    The trailer's exciting. If that's not your thing, then try Hairspray. It grows on you.

  • Film

    April 3, 2007

    'Lonely Hearts'

    The trailer's exciting. If that's not your thing, then try Hairspray. It grows on you.

  • Film

    February 20, 2007

    'Wild Hogs'

    The trailer's exciting. If that's not your thing, then try Hairspray. It grows on you.

  • Columns

    September 12, 2006

    Al Franken vs. Bill O'Reilly

    The trailer's exciting. If that's not your thing, then try Hairspray. It grows on you.

  • Columns

    July 18, 2006

    NY Mirror

    The trailer's exciting. If that's not your thing, then try Hairspray. It grows on you.

  • Specials

    October 18, 2005

    1977

    The trailer's exciting. If that's not your thing, then try Hairspray. It grows on you.

  • Film

    February 22, 2005

    Double Dutch

    Medium-cool Leonard adaptation takes cues from Get Shorty, but only The Rock has a hit

  • Film

    December 21, 2004

    Film

    Medium-cool Leonard adaptation takes cues from Get Shorty, but only The Rock has a hit

  • NYC Life

    February 24, 2004

    It's a Small World After All

    The season's globe-trotting films bring mankind closer together, or at least pretend to on-screen

  • NYC Life

    March 4, 2003

    Off the Wall

    An Extreme Painter Lays It Out

  • Film

    November 6, 2001

    Lost in the House of Games

    An Extreme Painter Lays It Out

  • Film

    May 16, 2000

    The Vulgar Classes

    An Extreme Painter Lays It Out

  • Film

    June 22, 1999

    The General’s Daughter

    An Extreme Painter Lays It Out

  • Columns

    January 5, 1999

    NY Mirror

    ''How can you dislike a Barbara Walters co-anchor who had a birthday party at Hooters?''

  • Film

    December 29, 1998

    The Wars Within

    ''How can you dislike a Barbara Walters co-anchor who had a birthday party at Hooters?''

  • Film

    November 17, 1998

    Chilly Scenes

    A Winter Movie Preview
    [Some Dates Guaranteed To Change]

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