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No, David Lynch, I Won't Buy Your $20 Coffee

15 July 2009 2:15 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

I have long been a fan of the freaky genius that is David Lynch. Even when I have no idea what his movie's about (Mulholland Drive) or think that one is about something, but have no way of corroborating if I'm right (Inland Empire), I love the sheer, unabashed weirdness that pops out of his enormous head.

Now, Mr. Lynch wants to sell me coffee. I guess he's been selling it for five years, but he sent out a Twitter message this morning that it's now for sale through Amazon and at the L.A. book shop, Book Soup. Well, I love coffee! I love coffee even more than I love David Lynch, if that's possible! Unfortunately, though, his "David Lynch Signature Cup Coffee" retails for $16.27 for a 12 oz. canister (or 8 oz. for $11.95). Unless he can assure me that Laura Dern picked the beans with her own hands, and that

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Streep Nom #9 and Act III: Funny Lady

11 July 2009 9:59 AM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

Streep at 60: We've been looking at each Meryl Streep Oscar nod and its competition. Previously 78, 79, 81, 82 and 83, 85, 87 and 88

I believe that Meryl Streep's film career can be divided into five chapters or acts (thus far).

Act I (Liberated Lady) 1977-1981Act II (Chamaeleonidae Erotica) 1981-1988Act III (Funny Lady) 1989-1992Act IV (???) 1993-2001Act V (The Great Entertainer) 2002-presentAfter the High Drama years it came as a shock to many when Meryl was suddenly making comedies. Some felt it was a career crisis and there was some backlash going on. This is possibly hard to comprehend for her new young fans but great success always leads to it and many people were sick of Streep's total dominance as the Eighties wound down. It was somewhat common wisdom at the time that her run at the top was ending, having turned 40 in 1989. Several younger stars were coming into their own

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NATHANIEL R

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Portland’s Rooftop Cinema Summer Schedule

9 July 2009 12:17 PM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

There is something insanely romantic about a movie on a city rooftop. And I’m not just talking taking a hold of your girl’s hand. It’s the night air, the hint nostalgia for drive-in movies, and hopefully stars in the sky as well as the screen.

Here is Portland’s schedule thanks to the Northwest Film Center …

The Northwest Film Center presents: Top Down: Rooftop Films July 16-August 27 This summer the Northwest Film Center’s Top Down rooftop cinema event is back for a fifth season. Warm starry nights in downtown Portland are filled with entertaining films, culinary treats, live music and spectacular city views, all atop the panoramic parking rooftop at the Hotel deLuxe (Sw 15th at Yamhill). The evenings begin at 8pm with local music and refreshments. Gracie’s Restaurant will offer easy-to-juggle meals, snacks and cocktails, and additional beverages will be available from Tazo and BridgePort Brewing.

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August: Osage County (The Movie)

7 July 2009 10:20 AM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

Cast This!

But before the movie... the tour! It starts in just under three weeks in Denver. I'm not getting paid for this but I'm going to shill because live theater needs to be promoted. It's so much cooler than TV ... even if Corporate America can't profit off of it as much (finite audience = number of seats in house) and thus makes it seem uncool by ignoring it or dismissing it as irrelevant.

Oscar winner Estelle Parsons, 81, headlines the August tour

And given that The Movie -- all caps because if it's any good it'll be Big -- is going to be the subject of much discussion whenever it begins to film and especially once it's in theaters, you'll want to be in the know early on. Even if you're not normally a theater person. If you haven't been following theatrical buzz and awardage these past couple of years, it's

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Signatures: Laura Dern

21 June 2009 4:37 PM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

Adam of Club Silencio here with another look at my favorite actresses and their distinguishing claims to fame.

I had a dream. In fact, it was the night I met you. In the dream there was our world, and the world was dark because there weren't any robins... and the robins represented love. And for the longest time there was just this darkness. And all of a sudden, thousands of robins were set free and they flew down and brought this blinding light of love! And it seemed like that love would be the only thing that would make any difference... And it did. So I guess it means there is trouble till the robins come. Martin Luther King Jr. and Laura Dern; civil rights or robins of love. Both valid dreams from inspirational dreamers. Laura Dern is one of our most bright, inspiring and expressive actresses -- an angelic beauty with an edge.

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Mark Feuerstein Dishes on Royal Pains

1 June 2009 5:43 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

The star of the new USA Network series talks about his new role

USA is the network where characters are welcome, and they have found a new character in Hank Lawson, which is played by Mark Feuerstein on the new series Royal Pains, which premieres on Thursday, June 4 at 10 Pm Et on the USA Network. Feuerstein recently held a conference call to talk about his new show and character, and here's what he had to say.

What made you want to be a part of the show?

Mark Feuerstein: Well, first of all, I grew up in New York City, going to first a public school, then a private school, and when I got to the private school in Manhattan, I learned of what we called "The Promised Land," which are the Hamptons. I've always had an affinity for the Hamptons. I think it is one of the most romantic,

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Empire Fan Favourites This Month: Blue Velvet

28 May 2009 8:55 AM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news

Our friends over at Empire Studio 8 Theatres in St. Catharines are once again holding their monthly Empire Fan Favourites event tomorrow night. On the last Friday of every month at midnight they show a 35mm print of a classic film voted on by audience members. This month’s pick is David Lynch's Blue Velvet starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern. Here is all the info you need: Empire Fan Favourites: Blue Velvet Fri. May 29th @ Midnight Empire Studio 8 Theatres, Pen Centre, St. Catharines Admission: $6.99 You can order tickets online here [1]. For more info about future Fan Favourites screenings, join the Facebook Group [2], or contact Empire Theatres at 905-682-8843. Next month’s selection will be (hopefully) Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness. [1] http://www.empiretheatres.com/movie/showtimes_by_theatre/9395/96/20090528 [2] http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30654019353

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Hallmark Channel Hosts "Mom-o-Rama" Week With Movies For Moms In May

17 April 2009 5:54 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Hallmark Channel is giving viewers a whole week of mom-themed movies for Mother's Day, as well as a chance to give free mammograms to women around the world at their website. The free mammogram support is just a click away at the Hallmark Channel website, but Hallmark hopes to have viewers clicking to it everyday beginning May 2nd for "Mom-o-Rama" week, which includes the premiere of their latest original movie, "Living Out Loud."

"Living Out Loud" stars Gail O' Grady and Michael Shanks ("Stargate Sg-1") in a film about a woman with dreams of being a singer who is diagnosed with breast cancer and the toll it takes on her family. The film has its world premiere on the channel on May 2nd.

Every night through May 10, "Mom-o-Rama" week will feature a movie for moms each night, including "A Season for Miracles" starring Carla Gugino, Patty Duke, Lynn Redgrave, and

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Hallmark Channel Gives Free Mammograms And Movies For Moms In May

17 April 2009 5:36 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Hallmark Channel is giving viewers a whole week of mom-themed movies for Mother's Day, as well as a chance to give free mammograms to women around the world from their website. The free mammogram support is just a click away at the Hallmark Channel website, but Hallmark hopes to have viewers clicking to it everyday beginning May 2nd for "Mom-o-Rama" week, which includes the premiere of their latest original movie, "Living Out Loud."

"Living Out Loud" stars Gail O' Grady and Michael Shanks ("Stargate Sg-1") in a film about a woman with dreams of being a singer who is diagnosed with breast cancer and the toll it takes on her family. The film has its world premiere on the channel on May 2nd.

Every night through May 10, "Mom-o-Rama" week will feature a movie for moms each night, including "A Season for Miracles" starring Carla Gugino, Patty Duke, Lynn Redgrave, and

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County Judge Wed Dern The Day After Streisand And Gould

12 April 2009 4:05 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Laura Dern's movie star father Bruce Dern wed his third and current wife, Andrea Beckett, the day after the same Nevada judge married Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould.

The Great Gatsby star surprised his girlfriend with a wintery proposal the morning after completing a marathon in Lake Tahoe in 1969 - and insisted they wed that day, but he had no idea they'd almost be sharing an anniversary with a doomed Hollywood supercouple.

Dern tells WENN, "It was snowing and it was just beautiful and I said, 'You know what, why don't we get married?' Carson City was just down the hill and there's no blood test there - and she's terrified of needles.

"We went to the county court judge, who was out to lunch, so we walked around and I got a leaf from the maple tree in the yard and gave it to her as her bouquet. When he got back he married us and, as we were walking out, he said, 'You know, I married Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould yesterday!'

"We know how well that turned out!"

Dern and his wife will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary later this year; Streisand and Gould's marriage lasted eight years.

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"The A-List Awards" - See clips from Bravo's show airing on April 15th! Nominees and more.

10 April 2009 | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

"The A-List Awards" - See clips from Bravo's show airing on April 15th from 10-11 p.m. Et! (The Red Carpet Pre-Show starts at 8:30 p.m.)The show celebrates the best in food, fashion, beauty, design and pop culture and awards honor those who have made an unforgettable mark in the arts and showcase some of the leading creative minds in today´s society.   "My Life on the D-List" star Kathy Griffin, "The A-List Awards" once again hosts the show which was filmed at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 5.       The nominees and categories for "The A-List Awards" include:a-list TV Show – The freshest, most creative and innovative television program, be it comedy or drama, on-air in the past year. • "Gossip Girl" • "Mad Men" • "The Office" • "30 Rock" • "True Blood" A-list Actor (Female) – Awarded to an actress in a scripted series whose character portrayal in the last year has moved,

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Paul and Ringo Reunite for David Lynch and the Maharishi

6 April 2009 8:33 AM, PDT | From Vanity Fair | See recent Vanity Fair news

During the encore, it was Paul McCartney and John Lennon on the big screen, Bettye Lavette and Sir Paul on the small one. If meditating hippies had megachurches, the services might be something like Saturday night’s star-studded Change Begins Within benefit at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by resolutely weird film director David Lynch. In a world-class feat of celebrity wrangling, Lynch brought ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together to the same stage for the first time in seven years, but that wasn’t all. The concert/revival meeting also featured Donovan, Sheryl Crow, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Vedder, Howard Stern, Moby, Laura Dern and Ben Harper, Bettye Lavette, Mike Love, and Jim James of My Morning Jacket. I know what you’re thinking: What the … ? Well, it turns out that all these people meditate. And they all seem to like David Lynch. Some of them, maybe all, are

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"Change Begins Within": My Interview with David Lynch

3 April 2009 4:29 PM, PDT | From Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news

Poster: Shepard Fairey This Is A Special Two Part Series Article. Part One. New York Press Conference On The Web David Lynch, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Russell Simmons are coming together for a New York Press Conference on the Web -- Friday April 3rd at 12:00 Pm Eastern time. 2009's fab-four are coming together to teach at-risk children how to meditate. Registration to watch this event is required. The "Change Begins Within" Benefit Concert. On Saturday April 4th 2009, The David Lynch Foundation has put together a shin dig -- which is actually going to a monumental event. The "Change Begins Within" benefit concert will be hosted by David Lynch, Laura Dern, and Russell Simmons. A concert to benefit the David Lynch Foundation (Dlf) -- Dlf reminisces back to 1968, to a time when The Beatles, Donovan, Paul Horn and The Beach Boys made a pilgrimage...

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Screenwriter Cole Dies

5 March 2009 8:15 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

American stage and screenwriter Tom Cole has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 75.

Cole died on 23 February at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut after suffering from multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood, his wife, Joyce Chopra, has confirmed.

Best known for his film and stage writing, it was Cole's 1985 film Smooth Talk that helped launch Academy Award-nominated actress Laura Dern to fame after it became a surprise hit at the Sundance Film Festival.

The film was directed by Chopra, who also produced the television version of Cole's hit play Medal of Honor Rag. Cole's title character in the play was performed Off Broadway by Howard E. Rollins Jr. in 1976, and by rapper Heavy D in a Los Angeles-staged version produced by Will Smith in 2005.

Cole's other stage works include Fighting Bob and About Time, which became a signature performance piece for James Whitmore after he appeared in the original New York production in 1990.

The writer, who earned a master’s degree in Russian at Harvard University, was inspired by his experiences in the Slavic nation as an interpreter for a government-sponsored science exhibition to compose his first book, An End to Chivalry. He later taught Russian and English literature at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

In addition to his wife, Cole is survived by a daughter, Sarah Rose Cole; a brother, Morrill; and a sister, Elizabeth.

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Lynch Benefit Sparks Beatles Reunion Talk

4 March 2009 5:30 PM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Filmmaker David Lynch's upcoming meditation benefit has become a mini-beatles reunion with Ringo Starr joining Sir Paul McCartney for the show.

McCartney and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder were among the first stars to sign up for the Change Begins Within concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on 4 April - and now Starr has joined the performers.

It has yet to be seen if Starr and McCartney will play together at the benefit - if so, it will mark their first onstage collaboration since the George Harrison tribute show A Concert For George in 2002.

Sheryl Crow, Moby and Donovan, who heads up the musical wing of the David Lynch Foundation, are among the stars on the bill.

Laura Dern, the star of many Lynch movies, will co-host the event with rap mogul Russell Simmons.

Proceeds from the show will benefit the David Lynch Foundation's efforts to teach one million at-risk children to meditate.

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Hollywood Gets Independent and Spirited Before the Oscars

23 February 2009 9:00 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Before we were overcome with Oscar mania, lots of stars headed to the Independent Spirit Awards in La on Saturday. After the exciting red carpet, the show was full of parodies and dance numbers featuring Teri Hatcher, Christina Applegate and Rainn Wilson goofing it up onstage. The Wrestler was a big winner, taking home honors for Best Film as well as Best Male Lead. Mickey Rourke gave an off-the-cuff acceptance speech, dedicated to his recently deceased dog Loki. Check out the video here. Other winners like Penelope Cruz and James Franco celebrated with their trophies in the press room. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ben Kingsley were two of the many famous presenters along with Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu and the newly engaged Claire Danes. Elizabeth Banks and a scruffy Bradley Cooper also took the stage to present. This awards show honored films that cost less than $20 million to make but gave

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Jen and John Cozy Up With Fellow Oscar Partiers at Vf

23 February 2009 8:30 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Despite rumors that Graydon Carter was scaling things back for this year's Vanity Fair Oscars party, the soiree was as A-List as ever at its new venue the Sunset Towers. Jennifer Aniston could relax after her presenting duties, and when she and John Mayer hit the party, they couldn't keep their hands off each other. The couple cuddled up every chance they got, and he twittered a sweet message about her. Salma Hayek hugged her friend Penelope Cruz to celebrate her Supporting Actress win. Elsewhere, Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth caught up with presenter Halle Berry to smile for the cameras, while Jake Gyllenhaal shared a moment with Reese Witherspoon. The fans let loose quite the screams when Kate Winslet, the star of the night, hit the red carpet with her Oscar in hand. Once inside the party she shared it with fellow nominee Meryl Streep just a bit. Madonna

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The Men and the Women Stay Casual at the Spirit Awards

23 February 2009 12:27 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The women at the Independent Spirit Awards looked beautiful but kept things more casual with their shorter dresses for the afternoon event. Anne Hathaway shined in her off-white dress with feminine details as many other actresses showed off their flirty styles. Cameron Diaz rocked the stripes, as did Michelle Williams in her sleeveless dress with pockets. Mary-Kate stood out with her shoulder pads and long sleeves and the award-winning Penelope Cruz - who had a run in with ex Tom Cruise the night before - look perfect in a frilly hemmed brown dress. Meanwhile, the men ranged from jeans to suits, but still looked handsome as usual. James Franco didn't manage to shave for the event but wore his pinstripes proudly. Aaron Eckhart, Emile Hirsch and Blair Underwood sported the denim look while Mickey Rourke had fun running around the blue carpet chatting with everyone. Make sure to check out all of Buzz,

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Indie Spirits ~ Live Blogging

22 February 2009 9:41 AM, PST | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

5:00 Pm Mickey Rourke (a lot more on him if you scroll down), Kerry Washington, Taraji P Henson, John Malkovich, Darren Aronofsky, Debra Winger, Rosemarie DeWitt... lots of famous faces flashing at us, some of them probably trying desperately not to think about the Oscars tomorrow. Ben Stiller is talking at us to introduce our host Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder, Hamlet 2). Why is it that I think Stiller is so funny when he's playing himself and not so funny in actual movie roles? Jokes about "most of us haven't seen these films"... why do I get so much flak for suggesting Hollywood types don't watch all the nominated movies and yet, they themselves joke about it constantly. (sigh) He's joking about how the Oscars are orgies of backpatting for beautiful people. At the indie spirits they're beautiful on the inside instead. People don't seem to think this joke is funny.

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Slideshow: 20-Image Gallery For Film Independent Spirit Awards With Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba

22 February 2009 8:18 AM, PST | From HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news

Chicago – This 20-image slideshow contains the selected images from the Piaget event at the “Film Independent Spirit Awards” from Saturday, February 21st, 2009. Celebrities photographed include Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Jon Hamm, Aaron Eckhart, Alec Baldwin, Laura Dern, Anthony Mackie, John Waters, Taraji P. Henson, Mena Suvari, Anne Hathaway, Melissa Leo, Michelle Williams, and Andie MacDowell.

Official press release about the event: “For the second time, the swiss watchmaker and jeweller Piaget, renowned for its High Jewellery collections and exceptional lines of watches, has further strengthened its longstanding ties with Hollywood by deciding to sponsor the Independent Spirit Awards. Since its founding in 1874, Piaget stands for unique watchmaking and jewellery know-how allied with a pioneering spirit. The exceptional talent of Piaget’s craftsmen lies in their ability to constantly reinvent age-old watchmaking techniques and to make people dream by creating emotions around gold and diamonds. Today, art continues to find the

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