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‘Twilight’ vs. ‘Hunger Games’ Heroines: Who’s More Powerful?

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Jan 4, 2012 at 6:03 PM

bella katnissI have to confess something Twilight fans might not like: I've never been able to get into the series, and it's mostly because of Bella. I just found her kind of mopey. All that mooning over her vampire boyfriend, and then her werewolf sort-of boyfriend. And what's with Edward trying to control her -- even though he can't? She came across as a pretty wimpy female to me, but her creator, Stephenie Meyer, says she's all about girl power. It's the humans against the supernatural creatures! I guess I can see that.

But then The Hunger Games came along and just blew Bella's girl power out of the water. Here's a real feminist heroine: Katniss, a warrior fighting for her survival! No time for moping over boys, she has a family to support. But the more I think about it, Katniss actually has more in common with the supernatural women of Twilight. Maybe the Twilight chicks should get some credit for being pro-girl power after all.

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Kristen Stewart vs. Julia Roberts in 'Snow White' Poster Showdown: Who's Hotter?

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Dec 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

snow white postersPosters of the two rival Snow White movies are flying all over the Internet and in theaters right now, and one thing is pretty clear: There will be a Snow White movie out there for just about everyone. Love a darker fairy tale with adventure? Then Snow White and the Huntsman is for you. Like your fairy tales light and comic? You'll want to see Mirror Mirror.

The posters for the summer movies couldn't look more different. The colors, the lettering, the way the actors are posed, even the actors themselves -- all scream "Don't accidentally see the other movie! This is the one you want!" And, ooh, I have to say -- Kristen Stewart's movie looks even cooler in comparison now!

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'What to Expect When You're Expecting' Trailer Is Exactly What You'd Expect (VIDEO)

Posted by Stacey Rivera
on Dec 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

It's been a little unclear how exactly they are turning What to Expect When You're Expecting, the "bible of American pregnancy," into a movie. However, when the A-list cast -- including Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, and Elizabeth Banks -- was announced, it was obvious they weren't making a movie version of the book's frightening -- yet enlightening -- depiction of how the pregnant female body's internal organs get squished to nothing while an upside-down child grows into that painful position. In fact, with actresses who can deliver the humor like Banks and Diaz can, I've been hoping for a good comedy. Pregnancy is so humiliating, and our humiliation can be quite hilarious when it's done in a smart, real, authentic way, and when the story is delivered by awesome actresses.

The What to Expect When You're Expecting trailer was released today, so let's take a look and discuss whether or not we think this movie is going to deliver (no pun intended).

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'Titanic' 3D Re-Release Makes My Heart Sink

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

titanicIt's official: The heart does go on. The movie everyone saw at least five times in the theater back in 1997, Titanic, will be making its first big re-appearance on the big screen April 6, 2012, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's doomed maiden voyage. But, oh no, that's not it. Wait for it, wait for it ... Leonardo DiCaprio (as your favorite artist and drifter Jack Dawson) and Kate Winslet (as the gorgeous, troubled Rose DeWitt Bukater) will sail again in 3D.

Agh! This is like something that has been a joke in Hollywood for YEARS, right? When thinking of what film would make the least sense in 3D, as far as plot goes, the first flick that comes to mind for me is Titanic. Think about it ... will we feel like we're heading right into the "iceberg straight ahead!"? Will it seem as though Cal's bullets are headed right at us instead of Jack? Worse yet, will it look like people are falling off the ship right into our laps?

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5 Movies Never to Watch With Your Mom

Posted by April Peveteaux
on Apr 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM

movies not to watch with your momIf your Mother's Day includes sitting down with mom and bonding over Terms of Endearment, you're on the right track. But be careful with your Netflix queue, so you don't wind up with a movie that simply makes you and mom uncomfortable, nauseated, and wishing you were watching the screen with anybody else other than each other.

In other words -- steer clear of mom-unfriendly flicks.

While you may be comfortable watching Borat with mom, there are some limits. Limits that usually shock us, and not in a hilarious Sacha Baron Cohen way. Here are five films you should never, ever, watch with your mother:

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5 Movies Every Mom & Daughter Should Watch Together

Posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber
on Apr 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM
Mother's Day Guide

terms of endearmentTypically, Mother's Day brings out the usual suspects. Candy, cards, flowers, the occasional gift card for a manicure and pedicure. These of course are all wonderful gifts -- and we all know it's the thought that counts -- but how about doing something different this year? How about watching a movie?

Whether it's preceded by lunch with your own mother or accompanied by cocktails with girlfriends, these five mother/daughter movies are sure to make you thankful you're a mom, or simply grateful for all the moms in your life.

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'No Strings Attached' Reviews Make Me Want to Commit

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Jan 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

No Strings AttachedThe whole premise of No Strings Attached just sounded bash-worthy, no matter how likeable its stars Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman may be. It's a story that's been done before, both in real life and in film: boy and girl try to keep things just physical, but emotions eventually get in the way. Surprisingly, however, it's faring pretty well.

It opened last night and took in top earnings of $7.3 million beating out Green Hornet who came in second with $5.1 million. Not bad, and neither are the reviews -- all of them anyway. Here's what some of the critics have to say:

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Best Onscreen Lesbian Sex Scenes

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on Dec 30, 2010 at 8:01 PM

natalie portman mila kunesIn the most recent Entertainment Weekly, Natalie Portman drops some wisdom that everyone always knew, but nobody wanted to admit: chick flick + lesbian scene = couple movie. I’m not saying Black Swan is a chick flick – it’s a far cry from Beaches! But if there’s a movie that you might have trouble getting your guy to go see with you, you can make a pretty convincing case for yourself by casually mentioning that there’s girl-on-girl action.
 
So you know about Black Swan’s lipstick-locking between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. (Pretty intense, by the way.) Just in case you’re wondering if there are others, here’s a selection you can add to your home-video library for nights when you want to fire things up without fully committing to porn ... because let's face it, guys aren't the only ones who feel seduced by sapphic scenes.

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Lindsay Lohan on 'DWTS': Does She Have What It Takes? (Videos)

Posted by Amy Keyishian
on Nov 30, 2010 at 10:42 PM

lindsay lohanRumor has it La Lohan is being courted for a reality TV show. Settle down, kids, Dr. Drew is not involved -- RadarOnline reports that Dancing With the Stars has Lindsay on its wish-list.
 
Wow. Seriously, Lindsay? I mean, Jennifer Grey was a bona-fide movie star -- in the '80s. You were one a mere six years ago, before your party-tard tendencies yanked you out of the limelight. Has it come to this? If so, can you actually stick with it? Can you keep your parents under control? Will you turn the pasa doble into a pass-a-doobie? (Sorry. Couldn’t resist.)
 
Most importantly, can you dance? The same source says she’s a great dancer, but all we see from these clips is that she likes to shake her hiney a lot. Which is not dancing. But you judge for yourself.

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'Love and Other Drugs' Review: An Oscar for Anne Hathaway?

Posted by Suzanne Murray
on Nov 24, 2010 at 10:42 PM

love & other drugs still

Love & Other Drugs hit theaters today, and the reviews are in. Cute couple Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway co-star once again and this time, things apparently get a lot steamier between the two than they ever did in Brokeback Mountain. Steamy as in naked. And much is being made of the fact that Hathaway exposes herself not only physically, but emotionally. Critics are giving her major kudos for her performance in this film.

Hathaway didn't do much for me in the Devil Wears Prada, but I thought she was great in Rachel Getting Married and in a strange little movie I watched on Netflix last week (Passengers), so it doesn't surprise me that everyone is saying she carries the film. The O-word is even being thrown around, but only time will tell if she'll be nominated for an Academy Award.

In the meantime, here's what the critics had to say about her performance in Love & Other Drugs:

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