Month: January 2015
Jesse Eisenberg: The New James Franco of the Literary World
Just when you thought James Franco was the only actor vexatiously parlaying his fame into a writing career, Jesse Eisenberg came along and submitted a [Read More…]
Tina Fey’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Already Looks Like A Pale Comparison to 30 Rock
When you’re as seasoned in the TV game as Tina Fey, it can be difficult to meet the challenge of always surpassing yourself every time. [Read More…]
Damon Albarn Simultaneously Delights & Causes Concern By Announcing Plans to Adapt Alice in Wonderland
Damon Albarn, the musical wunderkind who brought America Britpop at its purest and then went on to co-found the animated group Gorillaz, is gravitating toward [Read More…]
Kim Kardashian Continues to Perfect the Art of Vanity with Latest Project, A Coffee Table Book of Selfies
When one is playing at the art of being an artist, it’s important to have a consistent gimmick to fall back on. In Kim Kardashian’s [Read More…]
Bjork Takes a Cue From Madonna, Releases Album Early in Response to Leaks
Further proving that the internet is one giant leaky faucet, Bjork was “artistically raped” after a number of songs from Vulnicura (sounds like Vulva, I [Read More…]
Portland Caricaturizes Itself By Making January 20th “Decemberists Day”
January 20th is no longer just about the State of the Union address. At least not in Portland. As of today, it is Decemberists Day. [Read More…]
My Ex Was Almost Killed by the Taliban: Another Potential Title For Britney Spears’ Memoir
Is there something about being with Britney Spears that signals a kiss of death for any man who attempts a romantic dalliance with her? Maybe. [Read More…]
Jane Fonda Shows Spinelessness Rather Than Reverence in Reneging on Her Hanoi Jane Phase
It was Madonna who once said at the intro to the “Human Nature” video, “Absolutely no regrets.” Now, if only Jane Fonda could have taken [Read More…]
Irony Was Not Defined Until Lindsay Lohan Became A Spokesperson for Car Insurance
There have been a great many ironic occurrences in the world of celebrity culture, and yet, I can’t think of one that matches up to [Read More…]
A Series of TV Movies Inspired by Dolly Parton’s Life? Yes, Please!
There are few lives as rife for an adapted narrative as Dolly Parton’s. And so, understandably, NBC has signed a contract with Parton for the [Read More…]