Judi Dench

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Ghost The Musical Gives Me a Sneak Peek

​ I arrived at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre last night for the promised taste of Ghost The Musical -- based on the hit 1990 movie about the potter, the potted plant, and the pot smoker -- and immediately scooped up a pretty blue drink sitting on a tray. "That's the Unchained Melody," explained t ... More >>

Here Come The Oscar Films! Clooney! Leo! And Lots of Fucking!

Contenders are piling up in the theaters-here are the ones to watch

I Saw J. Edgar And I Have The Gay Details!

​SPOILER ALERT! I liked J. Edgar, the Clint Eastwood directed flick, written by Dustin Lance Black, about controversial crime fighter J. Edgar Hoover, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

The New Marilyn Movie: A Girl's Best Friend?

I just saw My Week With Marilyn at the New York Film Festival, and it turns out to be a sweet and incisive true story about a production assistant's interplay with the screen legend during the tumultuous filming of The Prince and the Showgirl. The gofer, Colin Clark (played with youthful wonder by ... More >>

'Night Of 1000 Judys' Is Tonight! They'll Sing 'Em All!

​No, not Judi Dench. Anyway, tonight's attractions: Jackie Hoffman will sing "Swanee." Tony winner Daisy Eagan will do "The Trolley Song." Emily Bergl (Desperate Housewives) will croon "Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart" And there will be more. They'll sing 'em all and they'll stay all n ... More >>

Daniel Craig in Drag: "From Bond To Blonde!"

Here's a candid peek at 007 Daniel Craig caught in drag!

Ricky Gervais: Too Mean On The Golden Globes?

Nah. Those entitled phonies are sitting there lapping up the glory--and free drinks--and they could certainly deal with a few potshots, especially on a dignity-free night when The Tourist is up for Best Picture and Dame Judi Dench is nominated opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt! At least that's the poi ... More >>

Emmy Nominations Announced; HBO Maintains Primetime Stranglehold

We will never own one of these. ​Whee, the 62nd Annual (Primetime!) Emmys have been announced. There aren't that many surprises: As usual, HBO rocks, as does Mad Men, True Blood, 30 Rock, Glee, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tina Fey. Losties may get another chance to see the objects of their affect ... More >>

Anderson Cooper Vs. Dr. Death

Fun with assisted suicide. Plus: Puffy Combs on the craft of acting?

Johnny Depp Remembers Heath--And Other Oscar Treats

Showstoppers and rip-offs in the blowsy movie musical. Plus: Paper's Nightlife Awards

OMG Plot Deets from Sex and the City Sequel!

​Guerrilla marketing for the sequel to the vaginormously successful Sex and the City film proceeds apace! After wringing sweet publicity from auditions for extras, the producers are leaking plot details to keep fans hot for the film, slated to debut this summer. These details are alleged to ha ... More >>

"The Bard Goes Global: Shakespeare on the International Screen" at Walter Reade

​Guerrilla marketing for the sequel to the vaginormously successful Sex and the City film proceeds apace! After wringing sweet publicity from auditions for extras, the producers are leaking plot details to keep fans hot for the film, slated to debut this summer. These details are alleged to ha ... More >>

Will Nine Be a Ten?

Nine is the all-star musical film based on the Broadway show, which in turn was based on the Fellini flick 8 1/2, about an Italian director who's surrounded by scads of exasperating yet titillating women. Well, the trailer makes it looks like a gorgeous melange of Italianisma, as directed by Rob ... More >>

Which Old Broads Are Still Bang-able?

Let me assume the emotional posture of a crass and insecure straight dude and wonder aloud which stars who are really old--you know, MY age--are still worth a flop in the hay, even if the act would have to be done with walkers and Metamucil? In other words, which old ladies would you still want to ... More >>

Quantum of Solace: Most Successful Bond Ever?

Let me assume the emotional posture of a crass and insecure straight dude and wonder aloud which stars who are really old--you know, MY age--are still worth a flop in the hay, even if the act would have to be done with walkers and Metamucil? In other words, which old ladies would you still want to ... More >>

James Bond Endorses Barack Obama for James Bond

Let me assume the emotional posture of a crass and insecure straight dude and wonder aloud which stars who are really old--you know, MY age--are still worth a flop in the hay, even if the act would have to be done with walkers and Metamucil? In other words, which old ladies would you still want to ... More >>

Ellen Page's Sexuality! Jennifer Garner's Hairdo!

Writer's cramp? No, a nonstop stream of diary during the Oscars telecast.

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Writer's cramp? No, a nonstop stream of diary during the Oscars telecast.

Where is Jamie Foxx?

Writer's cramp? No, a nonstop stream of diary during the Oscars telecast.

Predator v. Predator

Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

'Mrs. Henderson Presents'

Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

La Dolce Musto

Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

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Everyone's miserable in Patrick Marber's latest, and it feels so good

Help Me Ponder

If this is as good as the "Vibrations" get, how bad must the intentions have been?

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If this is as good as the "Vibrations" get, how bad must the intentions have been?

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If this is as good as the "Vibrations" get, how bad must the intentions have been?

Thames the Breaks

London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

Vive L'Amour

London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

Justify Your Existence

London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

Lady of the Lake

London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

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London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

Keep the Home Fires Burning

London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

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London's Winter of Theatrical Discontent

Oscar Undressed

The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

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The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

The Moment’s Musicals

The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

That Old Slack Magic

The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

A Misfit Pair; Hit by a '2 by 4'; 007 Down

The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

Movies with meals and names

The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

Literary Illusions

The Starmaking Machinery Behind the Popular Gown

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Definitely honor-free will be Joseph Fiennes for Shakespeare (sorry, but the Bard didn't look like Rob Lowe).

Chilly Scenes

A Winter Movie Preview
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