Wolverine's Walnut Fudge Scoop

This movie held the number one spot on my 2009 most anticipated film list. I wanted to love it. I really, really did. Instead, I was disappointed. An average viewer may perhaps love this film. However, being a huge "comic book geek" - as I've been so graciously termed - especially with regards to anything xmen, I felt this film was rushed and contained far too many undeveloped characters. Total disappointment - my only hope is that they do Magneto better.

And since I don't feel like typing sentences - here's some thoughts...

• Liev Schreiber surprised the hell out of me. I had my reservations in casting him as Sabretooth. While the whole Sabretooth character is supposed to be bigger, he did well.
• Hugh Jackman is the ultimate Wolverine. He saved this movie from being horrendous and made it somewhat redeemable to me.
• Upon watching the previews for the film, I had my fears that they were introducing too many characters in this movie. My speculations were correct. The introduction of all these other xmen did not advance the plot whatsoever. The writers didn't even tie up the storylines with these characters. I got the impression that they threw in these extra characters to gage fan reaction. People will talk about who they love the most and the studios will capitalize on that. Simply business!
• I wish they wove more Deadpool and Gambit into the film. Ryan Reynolds did an amazing job as Deadpool.
• I love Taylor Kitsch. I love Gambit. I would give my left arm for them to make a Gambit movie. Although, I wish he had a stronger southern accent. In Friday Night Lights, he does a better accent then in this film. Did the director tell him to tone down the accent? If so, that’s just stupid.
• Ok CGI was horrible. On a low budget movie, bad CGI is somewhat excusable BUT there's no justifications in this film. Uhh, wolverine’s claws were hella better in the xmen films.
• James Marsden is the only Scott Summers for me.
• Oh, there’s so much that was wrong with this movie….Dear Fox and Marvel, please get the other movies right! Please don’t ruin my beloved Xmen!!
• Lastly, besides a Gambit flick, I want to see a Jean Gray/Rise of Phoenix film.

...and that's all I have to say on this.

Bruno's Butta-Pecan Scoop

So the new poster for Sacha Baren Cohen's BRUNO has come out of the closet.

Very Nice.

and ps. yeah, it got the R rating!

17 Again Southern Chocolate Scoop

i was supposed to see Crank with my boo-dizzle this weekend but instead we (or should i say "I") took the kiddies to see 17 Again.  oh yes, i kicked. i screamed. then, i finally put my hands in the air and admitted defeat.  Ok, i'm being a bit dramatic but, when you roll with the teenie boppers, the smooth persuasive tactics you thought you had are total fail.

Oh. Em. Gee.  i have a confession to make *gasp* i secretly liked this movie...a whole damn lot.

first, i'd like to say, when the hell did Zac Efron get so damn cute?  it makes me feel all coug-a-lishous to say that.  secondly, even though this white boy possesses some  stellar dance moves, why must he break out into dance in every single movie?  didn't highschool musical end last year?

17 Again, reminded me of Tom Hank's Big but with the opposite story line.  This movie is basically about a guy whose life didn't quite turn out how he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high school and change it.  He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets a chance to rewrite his life.  

It's funny, it's cute, and the Lord of the Rings references made me laugh my head off.  It was well worth a sunday viewing.  and of course, the teenies were swooning.

My Sister's Keeper's Maple Nut Scoop

here's another film that makes my 2009 most anticipated film list and i highly recommend this one.  seriously. i tear up every single time i see the preview:

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i already love this movie because hits so close to home -- it's the perfect combination of happiness and sadness.  this movie is for anyone who is a cancer survivor or for those who provide continuous love and support to those that fight this evil battle.  battling cancer means walking down a road unpaved, full of sharp rocks and other obstacles.  The best medicine is to smile through the tears and remain positive.  It'll get you through the worst days.

just go see this movie!

it's funny.  every time i see a New Line film, i have to ask myself, "what the hell was i thinking turning this offer down?"  I really do enjoy mostly all the films they produce and they continue to impress me.  and besides, Fox Searchlight, New Line Cinema ranks second among my favourite studios.  stupid LA vs Toronto.  i really hope i made the right decision. 

Apple Pie Adventureland Scoop

Suprisingly, this movie got rave reviews. Do I think it deserved this? No

While I wasn't expecting a Superbad 2, I was a little disappointed with this film.  Therefore, I give it a two out of four stars.

Taking place in the summer of 1987, Adventureland is the story about a rich college student who receives news that his parents have gone broke and are unable to pay for his tuition.  His plans for a European vacation are halted and he's forced to work at a rundown theme park where he meets a whole slew of interesting characters.

The soundtrack is oozing with 80s goodness.  However, I was a little upset that my beloved "Blister in the Sun" by the Ramones wasn't in the actual movie.  I would have grinned ear to ear like a fool.  It's one of my all time favourite songs! EVER.

In all honesty, the script is pretty good.  Where did the movie go wrong?

The casting...and one person in particular: Kristen Stewart.

I truly believe this movie had mad potential to do well but Kristen Stewart ruined it for me.  She's not passionate enough when she acts.  Instead, she almost comes off as a nerve-wracked, emotionless teenager.   She did the same thing playing Bella in Twilight.  It's almost like she needs a strong male counterpart to make up for what she lacks in the acting department.  This actually makes me worry about how she'll deliver New Moon which is supposed to be a very emotionally charged movie.  She's also set to play Joan Jett in The Runaways.  Seriously? I really don't think she's going to make a good Joan Jett.  Why do critics praise her so much?

To end on a good note, I loved Jesse Eisenberg.  While he's no Michael Cera, he totally reminded me of him. He charmed my pants off in this film and I really think he has star potential, should he be given the chance to shine.  There's something sexy about those nerdy-lookin-subtly-funny-a-little-too-skinny boys.   

Harry Potter Huckleberry Scoop

i meant to post this scoop as it was "breaking" movie news but unfortunately, life has gotten in the way of updates.

the fifth harry potter trailer is out. have a look:

i have to applaud warner bros when it comes to this series. they take their time with the sequels and just perfect it as each passes. while i've never read the books, i find myself actually enjoying the movies - something, given the genre, i never thought would happen. however, as each film is made, i'm more and more intrigued.  2009 most anticipated film list, indeed.

the preview looks great. what do you think?

Sex and the City Spumoni Scoop

“Maybe mistakes are what make our fate... without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we had never veered off course we wouldn't fall in love, have babies, or be who we are. After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But it's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart... and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away”

for all you gals who have carrie fever, this scoop is for you.

Mark your calenders ladies! Warner Bros and New Line Cinema announced today that they will release "Sex and the City 2" in theatres on May 28th 2010. I don't know about you, but 2010 just got a whole lot more scandalous. you know i love it :)

After the amazing success of the first film, pulling over 426 million dollars worldwide, all four girls are back on the big screen. The sequel will be penned by the amazing director-writer Michael Patrick King so its already ooozing in greatness!

so, do you think they'll bring back gilles marini? samantha's very sexy, hot, italian-stallion-like-woah (minus the face -- ok, well the face isn't that bad-- am i going to hell for saying that?) man candy.

which lady are you most like? oh come on, you've probably already had this discussion with your girls already?

what would you like to see in the sequel? discuss discuss!


so ladies, gather your girlicious entourage together, shop for a sexy cocktail dress and be prepared to dance the night away with delicious martinis and sexy manolos. at least, that's how my girls roll!


ex oh ex oh -- ok, ok, wrong show.

Love-You-Man Lemon Scoop

Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Two Jason Segal blog entries in a row? Well, what can I say? I love him, man.

Slappin deee bass, slappin dee bass. I’m, uhh, doin reggae man!

It’s been awhile since I’ve laughed every other minute in a movie. This movie was JUST THAT GOOD.

Jason Segal and Paul Rudd make one spankin’ dynamic duo in this bro-mantic flick. In I Love You, Man, a friendless Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) goes out on series of dates with the hope of landing a best man for his upcoming wedding. After experiencing more than his fair share of bizarre, awkward dates, he meets a charming, witty and daring investor named Sydney Fyfe (Jason Segal). Sydney is able to bring Peter out of his shell *cue music* cause that’s what friends are for. As the friendship blossoms between these two men, it also starts to put a strain on the relationship between Peter and his fiancé. He finds himself forced to choose between the love of his life and his new found bro. Of course, you watch it all go down in a slew of awesome one-liners and comical jokes!

So I’m checking box office stats like I usually do and the results are baffling me. Why is Knowing doing better at the box office than I Love You, Man? That is whack! Are guys that turned off with the whole bromance notion that they refuse to see it? What’s the big deal with it anyway? Having hung out with the boys all my life, I’ve learned that most guy friends tend to be more chill, have a fiercer loyalty than girls do and certainly have cruder versions of “sex and the city” sessions than we do. Why is it so hard for men to express love to their closest friends when you know that they’d give up their first child for them? Why is it acceptable for a guy to say something like, “I love that dude like a bro” but not straight out say, “I love you, man?” Societal standards are truly retarded.

On a side note, my friend asked me who I would pick if I had an opportunity to pick a date with either Jason Segal or Seth Rogen. Is that even a question – Jason Segal is my 3rd future husband, yo. He has a perpetual tan and loves Disneyland and Muppets – we’d be perfect! I’m a sucker for sexy, smart, funny, California surfer dude types. *swoon*

So, yes folks, this is one bro-mantic comedy you don’t want to miss – especially if you are craving a good laugh. Besides the laughs, it has enough loving to make you all warm and fuzzy. Make no mistake, I will pimp out this movie to the max cause yeah man, it totally totes m’goates.

Muppet's Moose Tracks Scoop

after struggling to write a decent Watchmen review, i bring you this....

they're baaaaaaaaaaack.....

.....and i couldn't be any happier!

wakka wakkka wakka -- hahaha remember fozzie?

Writer/Director Nick Stoller is teaming up with Actor/Writer aka funny-man, Jason Segal (think, "Freaks and Geeks," and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall") to pen the script to "The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time." holy moly - this is going to be great.

What will the story be about, you ask? According to internet reports, Kermit reunites with the rest of the gang to save the studio from an evil oil tycoon. The film will contain the usual celebrity cameos, clever parodies and funny gags. Afterall, its Jason Segal and Muppets -- winning combination y'all!!! You just know he won't disappoint.

Since I've already confessed my undying Muppet love, I should further embarass myself by entertaining you with the following story. When I was little, I literally wanted to be the glitzy, glamourous and stubborn Miss Piggy. Back in the day, at the tender age of 7, my mom - knowing i was a huge fan by the way i'd stare at the tv as if in a trance - took me to see Muppets Live at the old O' Keefe center. (Is it the Sony Performing Arts Centre now? I can't keep up with all the name changes!!) I was excited for days - it was better than Christmas and seeing Polkaroo live. Anyway, she bought me this crazy Miss Piggy belt that became one of my most prized posessions as a child. I used to sport that belt EVERYWHERE. Yeah, i thought i was the coolest kid on the block. That belt had superpowers! Then, as the years progressed, I learned of PEPE! he slowly became my new favourite character because he says things like, "You tell him, and I will smack you. I will smack you like a bad, bad donkey, okay!" Random and completely like me. I'm thrilled to hear that Pepe will have a significant part in the upcoming movie because he cracks me up to no end. Before you cast judgement on this completely juvenile post, I have to say in my defense, that I'm a huge little kid at heart and ridiculously nostalgic about everything i treasured as a child.

Robin Hood's Rhubarb Scoop

Sienna Miller is out, Cate Blanchett is in!

You may already know that they are making a robin hood remake entitled, Nottingham. Russell Crowe is feverishly shedding the pounds to tackle the lead role. Personally, I think Gerard Butler would make a much sexier Robin Hood but I guess if Crowe can get down to his Gladiator body, he'll be fine! Time for P90X Russell!!!!

BUUUUUUT, who will play the lovely, yet feisty Maid Marian?

Originally, Sienna Miller was slated to play Crowe's love interest. She dropped out of the flick when filming was put on hold after Crowe failed to drop the weight. Word on the street is that Cate Blanchett is set to take over. Good job in the re-cast!!

This adventure film will begin production in early April. This remake will be more of an "origin- type" story about Robin of Loxley. Abandoned as a child, Crowe's character finds community with the common people of Nottingham. His abandonment and trust issues hamper his ability to fall in love until he meets his match in the strong-willed Marian.

Filming will be shot in the UK and directed by the acclaimed Ridley Scott, with a decent budget of 130 million!

The truth is, i'm not sure how i feel about a robin hood remake. I loved prince of thieves back in '92!

PLUS, robin hood is not robin hood without a little bryan adams. i am a total sap-a-holic, who will sing at the top of my lungs: "everything i do, i do it for youuuuuu"

what song do you want to hear in the background when robin hood and maid marian end the movie with a big fat smoochie?

Marvel's Marmalade Scoop

since my good friend devin, has officially deemed me as a comic book geek, i officially bring you this scoop.

MARVEL IS DOING BIG THINGS over the next few years. They just posted a massive Q4 growth for the 2008 financial year. Capitalizing on this success, they are going to continue to release 5 major films....geeks worldwide, get ready:

1. WOLVERINE
Release: May 1st 2009
this currently holds the #1 spot on my 2009 most anticipated. i can't wait! i LOVE xmen. Now, if only they do a film about jean grey/phoneix. that would be bad ass!

2. THOR
Release: July 16th 2010

If you were a child of the 80s, you know all about thor. am i excited? hell yeah. although, they better cast thor accurately or i'll be disappointed. Although i'm not so sure about choosing kenneth branagh to direct?

3. CAPTAIN AMERICA
Release: May 16th 2011

Will be interesting. I'm curious how they will adapt this into a screen play.

4. THE AVENGERS
Release: July 15th 2011

Same feeling as Captain America.

and this is just in...

according to Hollywood Reporter, Samuel L. Jackson has become Marvel "It" man! He just inked a deal with Marvel to appear in 9 upcoming movies, including Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers. He is definately going to be one busy bee. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think Marvel is overdosing on Jackson or are you excited? discussion please!

Slumdog's Strawberry Scoop

Slumdog Millionaire is easily one of my favourite films of 2008.

...and yes, i've seen it twice...

I think of this as "the little film that could" - the small gem that sparkled and stood out in a sea of diamonds. simply put, this film deserves to win every single oscar it has been nominated for.

Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto, Slumdog Millionaire is the story about a slum dweller who relies on his life experiences to win a fortune on the Indian version of the famous television gameshow, Who Wants To be a Millionaire.

There's a great line in the film where jamal tells an american couple, "you wanted the real india, well here it is." this film captures the true essence of poverty. around the world, thousands of people - including children - live in the slums, struggling to survive in a corrupt world, finding happiness in life's smallest pleasures and dreaming with raging hope of bettter days to come.

The soundtrack is amazing. the script is captivating. the cinematography is breathtaking. the director is brilliant. the actors are all very believable. overall, this film is raw with pure love and realism.

This movie will throw the viewer into a loop of different emotions. your eyes will start to tear as you witness some heartwrenching scenes. you'll laugh at the film's crafty humour. you'll be swept away by the determination, persistance and motivation of the characters but torn at the pervasive sense of hoplessness of their situations. and most importantly, you'll smile at the beautiful, sweet love story between latika and jamal.

I was disappointed to hear all the controversy surrounding this film. as with anything with artistic merit, it is open to public opinion. success often breeds criticism. if i could deliver one message to those haters, i'd say: let it go. the children were not neglected or cheated. the title, "slumdog millionaire" is way more powerful compared to the original, "questions and answers", and if you ask me, accurately portrays the storyline.

And so my chaiwalahs, that concludes my commentary on Slumdog Millionaire. If you haven't seen it, GO WATCH IT ASAP. it will move you, no doubt!

Rocky Revolutionary Road Scoop

"if you dont try anthing, you can't fail."

I can see why this film is up for a few oscars - although, Leonardo DiCaprio was definately snubbed in the best actor category. I have to admit, when Titanic came out, I was shocked at how much I loved the chemistry between Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. In this screenplay, there was no exception.

Revolutionary Road, based on the 1961 novel by Richard Yates, is about a young couple, Frank and April Wheeler, struggling to live through the “american dream.” To the outside world, they remain united as the perfect couple. However, inside the home, a storm is brewing as we see an emotional battle between husband and wife.

The real reason why I love this movie is for its realness. While we see fierce passion between the main characters, there is no happy ending. Instead, DiCaprio shows the heartwrenching redemption of Frank Miller, his forever scarred character. Winslet’s character states, “No one forgets the truth, they just get better at lying.” The real truth is that the so-called American dream does not exist. Marriage is an adventurous path in which there are many celebrated moments and challenging roadblocks. Frank is struggling between ambition and reality. April, Winslet’s character, has her own set of aspirations and is desperately seeking to break free from the mundane life she leads. She loses her purpose for life and the love she feels for her husband is masked by loneliness and despair.

By the end of this movie, you really don’t know who to feel sorry for. You can empathize with both characters. The performances from DiCaprio and Winslet are astounding. Furthermore, the direction from Sam Mendes is truly wonderful. The movie demonstrates that very few couples flawlessly get it right. Marriage is a world where only the strong individuals survive.

Tantalizing Twilight Tiramasu scoop

twi-hard fans were in for a treat this weekend as summit entertainment made a few announcements regarding it's lucrative franchise. on to the scoop...

it all began with this:

there you have it - the official movie title and artwork for the second film in the Twilight franchise.

but wait, there's more...

Still basking in the success of Twilight, Summit Entertainment announced it has official greenlit Stephanie Meyer's third book, Eclipse, set to be released on June 30, 2010. If you are a fan of the novels and movies, you'll already know that pre-production has already begun for the sequel, New Moon, which is slated to be released this Novemeber. Given the spacing between New Moon and Eclipse, Chris Weitz will not be directing the third film. No director has been named as of yet.

Interestingly, these announcements are strategically released during Hollywood's biggest weekend. From a PR perspective, it's perfect timing, seeing as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are presenters at the Oscars.

i digress -- so does anyone else feel like they are releasing the sequels too soon? twilight fans were more than forgiving with the first film. i watched it repeatedly to give it a chance and found myself only liking it because i adore the relationship between bella and edward. plus, i had to remind myself that they were working on a low budget so i couldn't expect anything too magical. HOWEVER, now that twilight has pulled close to 400 million dollars, I will not be so forgiving with new moon. Summit can afford to spend the time and money on adapting the rest of the books into good films. the potential is certainly there. while i understand their reasoning for pushing out these films so quickly, i'm extremely hesitant that they'll be able to deliver great adaptations in the timeframes they've set out. i loved eclipse and so, i'm really crossing my fingers that they don't screw it up.

what do you guys think of this news?

Sweet Shopaholic Skor Scoop

Confessions of a Shopaholic

I admit, I've been binging on chick flicks, but being a former shopaholic, I felt compelled to see this film. Plus, I read the book, so seeing the movie was a must!

Thinking that this would follow in the footsteps of Sex and the City and He's Just Not That Into You, I really wanted to love this movie. It was good but not great.

Confessions of A Shopaholic tells the tale of Rebecca Bloomwood, an aspiring fashion journalist, who is forced to battle her shopping addiction after losing her job and avoiding debt collectors. To help pay off the debt and reach her dream job, she embellishes her resume and lands a job as a financial reporter for an affiliated magazine. Of course, this is where she meets the man of her dreams, who *gasp* is disguisingly filthy rich and understands Prada. Sounds pretty typical huh?

The chemistry between Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy is magnetic. Sissy Spacek and John Goodman always make me laugh. The script, however, was another story. I can always tell whether I'm going to enjoy a movie by watching the first few minutes. The first few minutes of this film were boring me to tears. It did redeem itself toward the middle only to become ridiculously predictable by the end.

If America can survive being thousands of dollars in debt, so can you! This made me chuckle. What a great capitalistic line -- how very corporate america of them!!

Shopping is a guilty pleasure of mine. As cliche as it sounds, retail therepy is still one of the best forms of therepy. Whether you're nursing a broken heart or just trying to recoup from a bad day, there's nothing better than finding the perfect outfit to help you look and feel fabulous again. Ok, ok, there are exceptions to that rule…but meh..i'm a girl who has a thing for shoes and clothes.

If you can wait, save this movie for a girl's night in - it'd be the perfect end to a dinner and games night with your dearest girl pals!

boo boo banana batman scoop

Attention all batman fans, our favourite dark night won't be 'off to the batmobile' anytime soon.

According to Variety, producer/director Christopher Nolan will not be working on a sequel to The Dark Night until december 2011 or summer 2012. Warner Bros is currently in the process of inking a deal with Nolan to create a summer blockbuster out of his sci-fi script entitled Inception. Production will begin this year and the film will be released in the summer of 2010.

After seeing the dark night a handful of times*, i've been engrossed in numerous conversations with fellow comic book geeks about possible villains in the sequels.

Despite this disappointing news, i would rather wait for christopher nolan. he turned the whole franchise around and gave the batman movies a new life. in fact, the dark night has easily replaced the original batman movie as my all time favourite comic book movie. besides, there were about 3 or 4 years between batman begins and the dark knight, so i suppose that i can wait for another amazing film!! but what if terminator takes off and they want to release a sequel, which will most likely happen, they better produce another batman before they do another terminator or i will be one unhappy camper!!!

*SIDE NOTE: seeing a movie multiple times rarely happens. Usually, when i've seen a movie more than once, it's because i absolutely love it.

he's-just-not-that-into-you heavenly hash scoop

when watching sex and the city last summer, i just about squealed when i saw this preview. in fact, i cringed in disappointment to find that i had to wait until february of this year to see it. naturally, it made my 2009 most anticpated films list. did it deliver? oh hell yes!

he's just not that into you.

*sigh*

we've all been in that situation at least once in our lifetime. to make matter worse, it almost seems like a natural tendency of the female species to overanalyze things.

is he's just not that into you about empowering women to take control of their relationships? or, does it teach us not to listen to our overly optimistic girlfriends when we share our guy problems?

you see while i'm the optimistic type, i'm one of those honest friends that don't sugarcoat to spare feelings. i'm not one of those girls to listen to her bestfriends and say, "everything is alright sweetie, you two are meant to be together." it's not that i'm being mean, it's just that i'd like to think i'm a pretty good judge of character and when i know a relationship is headed south, i'll call it out. frankly, it saves me the grief of being a breakup buddy. (although, depending on the situation, sometimes this role can be fun)

of course when it comes to letting go of a non-existant relationship or finally making the decision to leave an unhappy one, everything is much easier said than done. your girlfriends can scream at the top of their lungs that "he's just not that into you" BUT if you don't discover this yourself, you'll never let go.

so maybe the movie and the book lean toward the art of self realization. afterall, life is a discovery. it's about making mistakes and learning from them.

and while the book and movie teach you -- there's an exception to every rule -- tread carefully, my little fish!! love can be both blinding and/or encompassing. i've learned from past relationships that love will send you through a spiral of different emotions. if you don't observe for warning signs or ignore your intuition, you could end up being eaten by the sharks.

that being said, grab your girlfriends, go see the movie, dish about boys over dinner and then go dancing -- it's the true essence of a girl's night out.

ps. this turned out to be more of a commentary than a film review. but what else can i say - the actors fit their roles to a T and the script is both moving and funny but when it comes down to it, this movie will get you talking about relationships...and, that's entertainment folks!

Bumbling Blueberry Scoop

and the grammy award for Worst Dressed goes to...

*cue music* no one on the corner has swagga like us.

thank the lord we don't!

yes friends, the very pregnant MIA waddled down the red carpet in oompa loompa getup. i just don't understand this. if celebrities have all this money to select pretty much any piece of clothing they want, why is it that some are drawn to the most hideous pieces i've ever seen in life? they aren't making a statement. they just look foolish. is this atrocity supposed to be an attention grabber? because really, all it causes me to do is cringe. yowza!

Cookies and Coraline scoop

...and that's not to be confused with caroline.

i first saw the preview for this movie last december while watching Ratatoulie and immediately put it on MY 2009 most anticipated film list. stop smirking - i can admit: yes, i'm a movie junkie and yes, i happen to love 3D computer animation films.

back to Coraline...this movie gets my official ah-may-zing.

Where do i start? Coraline is the modern day version of Hansel and Gretal. It is the film adaptation of British author, Neil Gaiman's fantasy-horror novella, that tells the tale of a clever, curious, young girl, named Coraline Jones, who discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to a fantasy dream world. In this alternate world, she discovers that her wishes have consequences and nothing is ever perfect without a price. There is so much depth in this storyline, you could spend hours analyzing it. Additionally, Dakota Fanning and Terri Hatcher lend their voices to make up the perfect mother-daughter combo!

before seeing this film, i read that this is the first and longest stop-animation film shot in 3D. The characters were shot as puppets; Coraline alone, had over 300 different types of hands!

word on the street is that they released a graphic novel last year, so i'm on a mission to find it.

anyway, i'm trying to keep this short and sweet, so i won't bore you with all the details. just go see it...you won't be disappointed!

in other news, tim burton is one of my fave directors/producers...he's creating this 3D animated film called 9. the preview is pretty dope! needless to say, i was excited!!and yes, it's on my list! check out the preview:

tim burton is epic!!

grey's goodie gumdrop scoop

i've had this post in word since thursday night, so bear with me y'all, i'm playing post catchup, ketchup! don't ask, just roll with it.

and now this...

can i just say, last thursday's Grey's Anatomy brought out the inner cheesy in me. before i mention how, i would like to share a few thoughts.

1)That the whole stare down between christina and dr owen hunt to the sound of romantic classical piano music was outright lame-o.
2)Mcdreamy's almost-proposal in the room full of candles, red roses and chocolates was a bit too overboard for my tastes. although, if i'm to give him credit -- the gesture was sweet and some girls really do dig extravagance.
3)Could little Grey be the one to convert McSteamy from the darkside? ba da da da da, i'm lovin it! i am aching to see mcsteamy's love potential.
4)Low and behold, there's a new lesbian in town for Callie. it reminds me of a younger version of dr hahn. hmm..i smell some casting politics. all thoughts aside, why are the writers doing this? can't they just bring in another mcsteamy/dreamy?

so my friends, let's discuss: what are your thoughts?

ps. and now the moment you've all been waiting for - the moment i tell you how grey's anatomy brought out mcCHEESY in me:

I told my boo that a hugging machine slows down the heart and since he’s always making my heart flutter he should give me a big hug. So he rolls his eyes to acknowledge my dorky ways, flashes his cute little kid smile and pulls me in his arms for a big, huge 30 second bear hug. *swoons* ca-hute!

Jessica's Jiggly J-E-L-L-O scoop

Given the ridiculously exorbitant media coverage on this who-the-hell-cares topic, I've also decided to weigh in on the O-M-G-Jessica-Simpson-is-a-chub-chub issue.

Chillax people. When are you going to recognize the REAL problem...

HER CLOTHES!!

Mom Jeans?? Is her stylist for real? There are some styles that should never be reborn and mom jeans are definitely one of them. I'll go even further to say that even skinny girls should not sport such a fashion atrocity. Oh, and if that belt was a Manolo shoe, i would say, "oh honey, loosen it up because right now, it's looking so ma-no-no." *shivers and shakes head* on a side note, i was reading one of my fashion magazines the other day and much to my dismay, i discovered that those awful football player shoulder pads are making a grand comeback. eww...now really, Frankenstein's wife (sans green makeup, of course) should only make an appearance on Halloween.

i digress...back to Jessica...

so our favourite intellectually-challenged daisy duke gained a little weight - BIG DEAL! it doesn't mean the girl is fat!! She doesn't have front-butt syndrome and she definitely doesn't contribute to America's obesity epidemic. Over the last week, the media have torn her to shreds over a few pounds! i feel sorry for the girl. someone call Chris Crocker to make a "Leave Jessica Alone" YouTube video!

Celebrity expectations are beyond crazy. It's sad when they get attacked for not being a size 2. It makes me think of all the young Hollywood actresses that look painfully paper thin and don't see anything wrong with looking anorexic. i mean, is it even possible for stars to have a healthy medium? After all, regardless of whether fat or thin, they get criticised anyway. How about the millions of girls that look up to them?

when it comes down to sexy, the reality is that ...

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES! Beauty comes from within. As long as you match your style with confidence, you won't need to worry about a damn thing! so to all my ladies, WORK IT GIRL, 'cause you know you have it in you!!!!

Wild West Walnut Fiesta Scoop

i usually think horoscopes are horror-scopes but....

yesterday was an exception; it actually made me happy. You may know that today is the start of the chinese new year. my darling unofficial boyfriend chose to use his skillful art of persuasion to coerce me to break my diet and "celebrate new years again," at the mandarin. while waiting for the bill and laughing over fortune cookies, i decided to read my horoscope and was pleasantly surprised:


Born in the year of the rooster--

At work, there will be many opportunities available to you. Look forward to a prosperous year!


*sigh* this gives me hope for hollywood. i will sell my soul to get into an entertainment public relations firm or to do film publicity at one of the big studios. but wait, there's more:


according to this horoscope my fave direction is West or Southwest!


and so my friends, it is meant to be. i'm meant to move to LA! in the meantime aka the real world, i'm going to cross my fingers and hope for the best. after all, don't they say that if you really want something, you'll get it?


i bet you are wondering what the point of this intro is? it's an indirect way of saying that ...

this journal is entertainment oriented. think perezhilton meets page6 meets whatever-i-think-is-cool. follow. comment. stay tuned for scoop-age....but most of all, enjoy!

oh, and ps.
kung hei fat choy, y'all.

is it just me or does this dragon look like it's throwing up?