AKA What movie was everyone else watching?
If you have read the book, you know what the movie is about. If you haven't, it is about Stephanie Plum, who blackmails her cousin into being a bounty hunter for him (which she is totally unqualified for).Her first big case is bringing in super-hottie cop Joe Morelli who Stephanie has a sometimes-sexual past with. And there is Ranger, the action figure-esque uber bounty hunter who helps her out.
Let's do a little questionaire:
Have you read One For the Money?
If yes, did you enjoy it?
If yes, than you will like the movie.
If no, do you enjoy chick lit novels by authors such as Meg Cabot, Hester Browne, Sophie Kinsella, etc?
If yes, than you will like this movie.
If no, do you enjoy chick flicks like Sweet Home Alabama, 27 Dresses, The Proposal, etc?
If yes, than you will like this movie.
One For The Money is not an Oscar Winning Movie. However, it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie that has eye candy, explosions, sexual tension, shooting, and Debbie Reynolds. I've read numerous reviews about how the movie is supposed to be a comedy, but isn't funny. I think the packed theater I was in on Friday night would disagree. I've also heard that it has fun parts, but overall was boring. I'm not sure what part of apprehending skips, stealing cars, learning to shoot a gun, flirting with multiple hot guys, and beating the shit out of people is boring.
I walked out of the movie happy with the experience of watching the exactly movie that I planned on seeing. It didn't touch me, move me, or make me learn anything. It was fun, funny, cute, fluffy, flirty, etc. It was a chick lit novel in movie form. It is everything I hoped it would be. I was entertained the entire time and I'm already planning on seeing it again (I know I missed some lines because of the laughter in the theater) and hoping it has some wicked fun special features because I will be buying it on DVD.
So, did you see One For The Movie? Did you like it? If you didn't see it, why not? Is it because of Katherine Heigl? Apparently lots of people really don't like her, but I like her. An actress who does fun movies, speaks her mind, and is cute. What is not to like?
Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Project Runway All Stars: Hot Gelato Mess
This week's "Project Runway All Stars" was all about taste.
Well, taste, and sewing really, really, ridiculously fast.
The result was a crazy, gelato-inspired hot mess.
Diane von Furstenberg showed up to give them their assignment - make a dress in 6 hours inspired by a gelato flavor. It's the fastest challenge in "Project Runway" history.
The flavors they chose are:
Sadly, the judges must have gotten ahold of some of Heidi, Michael and Nina's patented judging crack, because they did not choose the right top three or the right winner, but we'll get to that in a moment.
They have 30 minutes to sketch, and then they're off to mini-Mood, in their designer lounge. This causes a few problems for the designers - they don't have black jersey for April, and Mondo doesn't get enough fabric. "Shucks," he deadpans.
Michael does a drapy piece, which is extremely not surprising. He works fast, but it's also a little simplistic. "So easy a chimpanzee could do it," Jerell says.
Everybody goes crazy on this challenge, and their rushed work causes a lot of problems. Michael cuts his fabric wrong. Austin keeps freaking out, everybody runs back and forth going crazy. It was really almost a little stressful to watch.
Joanna Coles brings them a snack of gelato and some advice.
She calls out April when she tells her that she is staying in her comfort zone. "How can you have a fashion moment if you stay with what you're comfortable with?" she asks. She tells Austin, "Don't channel the wedding thing, channel the fabulous thing." She asks Rami if he's sucking up to Diane von Furstenberg by making a wrap dress. She wonders if Mila is going too literal.
My favorite workroom moment came when Austin walked into the sewing room and saw Kara sewing at his machine. He admits he thought about getting in an altercation, but decided against it. (Thank you, Austin!) However, he "gave her the look of death," which was actually pretty scary.
In the end, everyone got their garments done, barely - Austin had to sew his model into her dress - and they were off to the runway to be judged by Angela Lindvall, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg and supermodel Miranda Kerr. They announce that Miranda will wear the winning designer's look to an industry event.
You can see the designs here.
Safe designers were Austin, Rami, Jerell and Kenley. I was confused, because I would have put Michael, Mila, April and Kara in the bottom, with Mondo and Anthony in the top. BUT NO.
The top was:
Mila (REALLY!?) - Isaac and Angela liked the colors and the way it reminded them of cherry ice cream, but Diane thought it looked like it was done in little time. Georgina was distracted by the weight of the accessories. Miranda liked that she would be able to just throw on the dress.
Mondo - It seemed that all of the female judges really liked the look and the color, but Isaac thought it was too covered up and not sexy enough. Umm, hello, Isaac, a women doesn't always want to show off all her goodies! Diane thought it looked like cantalope, and Angela liked the color.
Micheal (REALLY!?!?) - Isaac didn't love the color, but Diane loved the draping and fluidity. "Michael, you gotta call me after the show," she said. Miranda liked the flow, but Isaac thought it was too familiar. Georgina didn't really like the fabric. HOWEVER .... they gave Michael the win. REALLY JUDGES!? REALLY!?
The bottom was:
Anthony - The judges thought that the colors weren't good and it looked amateur. However, Diane did like the skirt, and they all liked the concept.
Kara - The judges didn't see her passion, and they all thought her model looked pregnant in the dress. Also, Miranda doesn't like ruffles. (I am betting she especially doesn't like ruffles that make her look like she's hiding a baby bump.) Angela also, correctly, said it was too literal.
April - Georgina said she was too ambitious and the dress was all over the place. Diane thought it was too "Halloween, spider thing." Georgina did like the colors, though.
In the end, April was eliminated, and I was OK with that even though Kara's dress was super heinous. April, a favorite of mine on her season, just hasn't delivered in All-Stars. Ta-ta, April, dear! At least the judges got SOMETHING right this week.
Judges, you are on notice. I have been singing your praises. Don't let me down like that again.
Well, taste, and sewing really, really, ridiculously fast.
The result was a crazy, gelato-inspired hot mess.
Diane von Furstenberg showed up to give them their assignment - make a dress in 6 hours inspired by a gelato flavor. It's the fastest challenge in "Project Runway" history.
The flavors they chose are:
- Michael - Grapefruit
- Mondo - Cantalope
- Mila - Milk with Sour Cherries
- April - Blueberry
- Jerell - Fruits of the Forest
- Kenley - Passionfruit
- Austin - Vanilla Madagascar
- Anthony - Green tea
- Rami - Kiwi
- Kara - Chocolate with Cayanne Pepper
Sadly, the judges must have gotten ahold of some of Heidi, Michael and Nina's patented judging crack, because they did not choose the right top three or the right winner, but we'll get to that in a moment.
They have 30 minutes to sketch, and then they're off to mini-Mood, in their designer lounge. This causes a few problems for the designers - they don't have black jersey for April, and Mondo doesn't get enough fabric. "Shucks," he deadpans.
Michael does a drapy piece, which is extremely not surprising. He works fast, but it's also a little simplistic. "So easy a chimpanzee could do it," Jerell says.
Everybody goes crazy on this challenge, and their rushed work causes a lot of problems. Michael cuts his fabric wrong. Austin keeps freaking out, everybody runs back and forth going crazy. It was really almost a little stressful to watch.
Joanna Coles brings them a snack of gelato and some advice.
She calls out April when she tells her that she is staying in her comfort zone. "How can you have a fashion moment if you stay with what you're comfortable with?" she asks. She tells Austin, "Don't channel the wedding thing, channel the fabulous thing." She asks Rami if he's sucking up to Diane von Furstenberg by making a wrap dress. She wonders if Mila is going too literal.
My favorite workroom moment came when Austin walked into the sewing room and saw Kara sewing at his machine. He admits he thought about getting in an altercation, but decided against it. (Thank you, Austin!) However, he "gave her the look of death," which was actually pretty scary.
In the end, everyone got their garments done, barely - Austin had to sew his model into her dress - and they were off to the runway to be judged by Angela Lindvall, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg and supermodel Miranda Kerr. They announce that Miranda will wear the winning designer's look to an industry event.
You can see the designs here.
- Mondo - Cantalope - An orange caftan with green pattern sleeves. It is super chic, with a great color scheme. I like that Mondo really went for the color! He also did a great job with construction, and it looks like it took more than 6 hours to make.
- Anthony - Green Tea - He made a structured top in a light green and a tulle skirt in almost a greenish beige. I don't love the colors necessarily - they're a little muted and ugly - but they work with the green tea theme and I like the structure, even though it might be a little overworked.
- Kenley- Passionfruit - She made a cutsie little pink dress with yellow bubbles and a yellow collar. It's definitely well made and cute, but it might be a little too little girl/Barbie/Easter for me. I would probably wear it, but it's definitely not really high fashion.
- Rami- Kiwi - He didn't end up making a wrap dress per se, but the top is sort of wrap dress-looking with a little skirt. He used several different colors and patterns of green, not all of which are nice colors, but I definitely like the concept. It definitely looks like a kiwi - in a good way.
- Mila - Milk with Sour Cherries - Color-blocked red and white little dress. The colors are too literal and it just looks ugly and messy to me. Definitely one of my least favorite dresses. The accessories are too heavy, too. Blech.
- Jerell - Fruits of the Forest - What. The. Eff? It's a weird, hippy-dippy dress that just has too many elements. It wouldn't be that bad if it was styled very clean, but with the styling it's just so over-the-top. I actually like the shape of the dress and the way it moves, and I don't even mind all the little beady things on the bodice, but it's just a little tacky overall. Love the reds and oranges in the fabrics, though.
- Kara - Chocolate with Cayenne Pepper - A ruffled, layered nightmare. It starts out bright white on top, goes through some dirty handkerchief colors, then brown and, finally, red at the bottom. It's ugly, and when Jerell said in the workroom that her skinny little model looked like a "pregnant cupcake," I just nodded. It's a perfect way to put it.
- Michael - Grapefruit - He made a big drapy dress in a nude, shiny fabric. To me, it just screamed, "Crazy old heiress in a nightgown." It was just too much all over, though I did like how well it was made overall.
- April - Blueberry - She made a short little purple dress with dark purple tulle over it. It is really badly cut and constructed, and the judges were thatclose to seeing her model's asscheeks. It's tortured, badly cut and ugly. Oh, and the colors don't scream blueberry. They're just sort of blah. It's a sad dress.
- Austin - Vanilla Madagascar - He made a light, flowy little white dress with a lovely little woven detail climbing up one shoulder. It was styled very beach-vacation-y, with brown and gold, and it moves really well. He did a good job keeping it from looking bridal, too.
Safe designers were Austin, Rami, Jerell and Kenley. I was confused, because I would have put Michael, Mila, April and Kara in the bottom, with Mondo and Anthony in the top. BUT NO.
The top was:
Mila (REALLY!?) - Isaac and Angela liked the colors and the way it reminded them of cherry ice cream, but Diane thought it looked like it was done in little time. Georgina was distracted by the weight of the accessories. Miranda liked that she would be able to just throw on the dress.
Mondo - It seemed that all of the female judges really liked the look and the color, but Isaac thought it was too covered up and not sexy enough. Umm, hello, Isaac, a women doesn't always want to show off all her goodies! Diane thought it looked like cantalope, and Angela liked the color.
Micheal (REALLY!?!?) - Isaac didn't love the color, but Diane loved the draping and fluidity. "Michael, you gotta call me after the show," she said. Miranda liked the flow, but Isaac thought it was too familiar. Georgina didn't really like the fabric. HOWEVER .... they gave Michael the win. REALLY JUDGES!? REALLY!?
The bottom was:
Anthony - The judges thought that the colors weren't good and it looked amateur. However, Diane did like the skirt, and they all liked the concept.
Kara - The judges didn't see her passion, and they all thought her model looked pregnant in the dress. Also, Miranda doesn't like ruffles. (I am betting she especially doesn't like ruffles that make her look like she's hiding a baby bump.) Angela also, correctly, said it was too literal.
April - Georgina said she was too ambitious and the dress was all over the place. Diane thought it was too "Halloween, spider thing." Georgina did like the colors, though.
In the end, April was eliminated, and I was OK with that even though Kara's dress was super heinous. April, a favorite of mine on her season, just hasn't delivered in All-Stars. Ta-ta, April, dear! At least the judges got SOMETHING right this week.
Judges, you are on notice. I have been singing your praises. Don't let me down like that again.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Midweek Mancandy: Ranger & Morelli
We've decided to continue on the Midweek Mancandy blogging that I restarted last week, but hopefully with tie in to movies/tv/music that is currently opening/starting/doing something exciting. So, to start on that, Mancandy this week is Daniel Sunjata and Jason O'Mara, both staring with Katherine Heigl in "One For the Money."
One For The Money focuses on Stephanie Plum, Bounty Hunter. However, she is not your average bounty hunter. She used to sell lingerie but lost her job and blackmailed her cousin into hiring her as a bounty hunter at his Bail Bond Agency. Her first case is finding Joe Morelli, a vice cop who is accused on killing an unarmed man, who has skipped his bail. Stephanie has some questionable history with Morelli, some of the sexy variety and some of a violent variety. To help learn how to be a bounty hunter, Stephanie gets Uber Bounty Hunter Ranger to be the Professor Henry Higgins to her Eliza Doolittle.
Now for the Mancandy part, Ranger & Morelli!
One For The Money focuses on Stephanie Plum, Bounty Hunter. However, she is not your average bounty hunter. She used to sell lingerie but lost her job and blackmailed her cousin into hiring her as a bounty hunter at his Bail Bond Agency. Her first case is finding Joe Morelli, a vice cop who is accused on killing an unarmed man, who has skipped his bail. Stephanie has some questionable history with Morelli, some of the sexy variety and some of a violent variety. To help learn how to be a bounty hunter, Stephanie gets Uber Bounty Hunter Ranger to be the Professor Henry Higgins to her Eliza Doolittle.
Now for the Mancandy part, Ranger & Morelli!
Sunjata plays Ranger. Some may recognize him from "Rescue Me," and he's also a World Theater Award-winning (and Tony nominated) actor for his role in "Take Me Out" on Broadway. Also, he looks good shirtless.
O'Mara plays Morelli. He's a strapping Irish lad, but he's been on several American shows, including "In Justice," "Life on Mars" and "Terra Nova." He also planned to be a professional rugby player before an injury forced him to quit. Also? Looks good shirtless!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Trashelor Recap: Hashtag Whore Strikes Again
Tonight, on "The Bachelor," they're in Park City, Utah. Or, at least, that's what Kel tells me. I didn't watch tonight, but Kel took notes that I am going to make into a semi-coherent blog entry. Also, for everything she didn't take notes about, I am going to make up some bullshit because, as Kel put it, "it probably wouldn't be more ridiculous than what happened."
Also, Kel made up a drinking game, but she didn't follow it and neither should you, due to an extremely high likelihood of dying of alcohol poisoning.
And here we go!
Apparently, Wino wants theladies women skanktestants to experience the outdoors because it makes him feel closer to his father (drink!). He uses the term open and honest (drink!). Kacie, the clingy stalker, wants a date, but she doesn't get one. Rachel gets one, prompting this exchange:
Kel: These bitches are crazy. Also...did you know that there is a Rachel?
Jen: No. No, I did not.
Seriously, we're pretty sure that they keep switching girls out just to mess with our heads.
Kacie cries (drink!) about it, of course, because she is unstable. She even says that she wants to throw up. That seems extreme to me.
Anyway, Rachel is nervous about her date. Apparently, according to Kel's notes, they go on a helicopter (drink!) and then they're in a canoe. I am going to assume they parachuted out of the helicopter and landed perfectly in the canoe, "just the two of us" ... and the camera crew, as Kel points out. They make out, because Ben is a makeout slut.
A blond who Kel thinks may be Monica and Kacie Stalker think Rachel is going to go home because of a lack of connection ... which leads into an awkward shot of Rachel and Ben having nothing to talk about. According to Kel, "Ben is confused how he feels. Something is off about their relationship. Rachel doesn't like opening up. Also, Ben is super funny."
Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... in Kel's word, "the bitches get a date card." The skanktestants going on the date are Jamie, Casey S, Blakely, Lindzi, Samantha, Nicki, Kacie B and Courtney.
Awkward date is awkward, but there are no specific notes because Kel was eating popcorn. However, she does say that he mentioned Ashley (drink!). Apparently Ben must have been drinking too, because Rachel gets a rose, then they eat s'mores and make out. Must have been sticky.
The group date starts out with Ben on horseback. Lindzi (Horse Girl) is overly excited, but some other girl is really freaked out. They go fly fishing, with Ben instructing on the ways of properly holding the rod. (That is definitely not a metaphor for anything.) Clingy Kacie clings. Crazy Courtney is crazy. And we learn that the rod work is all in the wrist. (Tee hee!)
Apparently Ben lurves Courtney, which drives the other girls to drinking. This show is going to drive me and Kel to drinking. Lindzi is offended by Ben and Courtney, and the fact that Courtney caught a fish. I am offended by the fact that this show exists.
Part two of the group date, Ben hands out with non-crazy Courtney (note from Kel: I'm not sure who this is supposed to be, but it wasn't Courtney) and Nicki, whoever that is, interrupts. Then Ben kisses a girl, because he is a whore, and gets interrupted by Samantha, whoever that is. She is insecure because she has only done group dates. Ben says that he's noticed her drama in group dates and is not impressed by how poorly she's handled herself. So, he sends her home. Oh snap!
Kel: "I will say this about Ben, he is very straight forward and honest. He doesn't tolerate crazy drama and bullshit."
Then he spends time alone with The Stalker, and he takes her to his room so they can, guess what? Kiss! OMG, Kissing Bandit! Courtney and Ben spend time together, with Courtney in a tiny swimsuit top and Ben shirtless, which Kel assures me is not a bad thing. Courtney whines and whines, but Ben likes her. Kel says, "She is manipulating the hell out of him."
Ben gives the rose to Courtney, even though he wasn't going to, to "reassure her." Kel says "she is a manipulative whore. And she's crazy."
The final date is with Jennifer.
In Kel's words: "Apparently this date is all about fighting fear again. Ben is torturing dates again. But shirtless, so whatever."
I am so not sure what the date is about, because Kel takes very few notes. She does say that "Ben is taking the whole 'diving into the unknown' too literally. It is a saying, sweetie, not a challenge." So, I'm assuming that he's making Jennifer dive into a kiddy-pool filled with pudding, because she's deathly afraid of pudding after her Cat, Snickers McGee, was killed in an unfortunate pudding-related accident. That makes sense, right?
They kiss, causing Kel to start calling Ben Hashtag Whore because he kisses everyone, then Jennifer gets the rose and someone called Clay Walker gives a concert. The Google says he's a country singer, which is why Kel and I don't know who the heck he is. Kel: "Though I like the dorky fun dancing. You work that awkward dancing shit, Hashtag Whore."
Drama Party time! Emily calls out Courtney to Ben, although Ben has solid advice of not worrying about everyone else. I'll just let Kel explain it: "Ben definitely doesn't like drama, so he may not like Emily calling him out. But really, if Ben is looking for Courtney, he is an idiot ... So, Emily tells some other girl that she doesn't like Courtney, but that girl is friends with Courtney. So random blond chick than goes and tells Courtney. Oh, high school." Also, more bullshit drama happened, but since there was no hair-pulling, Jello wrestling or throwing girls in the pool, it is not noteworthy.
Finally, it is time for the Rose Ceremony. Kel explains: "The girls with roses already are Courtney, Rachel, and Jennifer. Also with roses: Lindzi, Jamie, Nicki, Kacie B, Elyse, Blakely, Casey S, Emily. Which means that Monica is going home. I really couldn't care less. It is nice that there will still be Emily/Courtney drama week. And Monica is taking it well. Crying, but not hysterical."
Next week: Puerto Rico, land of drama and nudity! I may have to actually watch next week. Maybe.
Also, Kel made up a drinking game, but she didn't follow it and neither should you, due to an extremely high likelihood of dying of alcohol poisoning.
And here we go!
Apparently, Wino wants the
Kel: These bitches are crazy. Also...did you know that there is a Rachel?
Jen: No. No, I did not.
Seriously, we're pretty sure that they keep switching girls out just to mess with our heads.
Kacie cries (drink!) about it, of course, because she is unstable. She even says that she wants to throw up. That seems extreme to me.
Anyway, Rachel is nervous about her date. Apparently, according to Kel's notes, they go on a helicopter (drink!) and then they're in a canoe. I am going to assume they parachuted out of the helicopter and landed perfectly in the canoe, "just the two of us" ... and the camera crew, as Kel points out. They make out, because Ben is a makeout slut.
A blond who Kel thinks may be Monica and Kacie Stalker think Rachel is going to go home because of a lack of connection ... which leads into an awkward shot of Rachel and Ben having nothing to talk about. According to Kel, "Ben is confused how he feels. Something is off about their relationship. Rachel doesn't like opening up. Also, Ben is super funny."
Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... in Kel's word, "the bitches get a date card." The skanktestants going on the date are Jamie, Casey S, Blakely, Lindzi, Samantha, Nicki, Kacie B and Courtney.
Awkward date is awkward, but there are no specific notes because Kel was eating popcorn. However, she does say that he mentioned Ashley (drink!). Apparently Ben must have been drinking too, because Rachel gets a rose, then they eat s'mores and make out. Must have been sticky.
The group date starts out with Ben on horseback. Lindzi (Horse Girl) is overly excited, but some other girl is really freaked out. They go fly fishing, with Ben instructing on the ways of properly holding the rod. (That is definitely not a metaphor for anything.) Clingy Kacie clings. Crazy Courtney is crazy. And we learn that the rod work is all in the wrist. (Tee hee!)
Apparently Ben lurves Courtney, which drives the other girls to drinking. This show is going to drive me and Kel to drinking. Lindzi is offended by Ben and Courtney, and the fact that Courtney caught a fish. I am offended by the fact that this show exists.
Part two of the group date, Ben hands out with non-crazy Courtney (note from Kel: I'm not sure who this is supposed to be, but it wasn't Courtney) and Nicki, whoever that is, interrupts. Then Ben kisses a girl, because he is a whore, and gets interrupted by Samantha, whoever that is. She is insecure because she has only done group dates. Ben says that he's noticed her drama in group dates and is not impressed by how poorly she's handled herself. So, he sends her home. Oh snap!
Kel: "I will say this about Ben, he is very straight forward and honest. He doesn't tolerate crazy drama and bullshit."
Then he spends time alone with The Stalker, and he takes her to his room so they can, guess what? Kiss! OMG, Kissing Bandit! Courtney and Ben spend time together, with Courtney in a tiny swimsuit top and Ben shirtless, which Kel assures me is not a bad thing. Courtney whines and whines, but Ben likes her. Kel says, "She is manipulating the hell out of him."
Ben gives the rose to Courtney, even though he wasn't going to, to "reassure her." Kel says "she is a manipulative whore. And she's crazy."
The final date is with Jennifer.
In Kel's words: "Apparently this date is all about fighting fear again. Ben is torturing dates again. But shirtless, so whatever."
I am so not sure what the date is about, because Kel takes very few notes. She does say that "Ben is taking the whole 'diving into the unknown' too literally. It is a saying, sweetie, not a challenge." So, I'm assuming that he's making Jennifer dive into a kiddy-pool filled with pudding, because she's deathly afraid of pudding after her Cat, Snickers McGee, was killed in an unfortunate pudding-related accident. That makes sense, right?
They kiss, causing Kel to start calling Ben Hashtag Whore because he kisses everyone, then Jennifer gets the rose and someone called Clay Walker gives a concert. The Google says he's a country singer, which is why Kel and I don't know who the heck he is. Kel: "Though I like the dorky fun dancing. You work that awkward dancing shit, Hashtag Whore."
Drama Party time! Emily calls out Courtney to Ben, although Ben has solid advice of not worrying about everyone else. I'll just let Kel explain it: "Ben definitely doesn't like drama, so he may not like Emily calling him out. But really, if Ben is looking for Courtney, he is an idiot ... So, Emily tells some other girl that she doesn't like Courtney, but that girl is friends with Courtney. So random blond chick than goes and tells Courtney. Oh, high school." Also, more bullshit drama happened, but since there was no hair-pulling, Jello wrestling or throwing girls in the pool, it is not noteworthy.
Finally, it is time for the Rose Ceremony. Kel explains: "The girls with roses already are Courtney, Rachel, and Jennifer. Also with roses: Lindzi, Jamie, Nicki, Kacie B, Elyse, Blakely, Casey S, Emily. Which means that Monica is going home. I really couldn't care less. It is nice that there will still be Emily/Courtney drama week. And Monica is taking it well. Crying, but not hysterical."
Next week: Puerto Rico, land of drama and nudity! I may have to actually watch next week. Maybe.
Why I Liked Haywire, But Think Most People Won't
aka Kel Becomes A Pretentious Movie Hipster
I don't tend to write much about movies on here, mostly because I tend to watch tv or read more than watch movies and I have a problem where I tend to like pretty much any movie I watch. It doesn't make for the most exciting reading. However, after seeing Haywire, I felt compelled to write about it.
Before I start, I want to say that I really really liked Haywire. I thought it had a really interesting narrative and a unique style to the filming and tons of super awesome ass kicking. With all of that said, I'm not sure everyone will get it. For example, I went to see it with my friend Sarah. Sarah and I tend to like the same movies. When the credits hit, I was all "Oh man! That was so great! I really loved that." And Sarah was like "Yeah...it was ok."
I think part of the problem is that "interesting narrative" to me means "interesting" and to other people means "weird and didn't really make sense". The plot definitely doesn't follow a coherent time line. And doesn't really introduce any of the character. It literally just jumps into the middle of the narrative. For most of the movie, they keep referencing things like Dublin, Barcelona, and Kenneth before introducing any of those things. I happen to dig that. As you are watching the movie, you have no idea why Mallory, the main character played by MMA fighter Gina Carano, is on the run and beating the crap out of Adam, Channing Tatum. And as Sarah pointed out, they never really explain it. The viewer really has to put together all the pieces from the flashbacks. I like that in a movie, but not everyone does. (Example of Kelly liking movies that make no sense: Chumscrubber. I've seen that movie probably a dozen times and still don't know what it is about, but I still dig it.)
I'm concerned that not many people are going to go see Haywire. I know that going into it the only thing I knew was that Gina Carano can kick ass in real life and there are tons of actors that I liked in it (Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Angarano, Michael Fassbender, Antonio Banderas). Really, it needed more and better marketing. Especially since Stephen Soderbergh is a really good director, see: Oceans 11. However, I saw pretty much no previews for it and only saw a clip on EW.com.
So, to conclude: I really loved Haywire. It was epically kick ass. Gina Carano was so fantastically bad ass and I definitely believe that she could kill people with her bare hands if she so chose. Also, can we just take a moment to reveal in a hot, strong, normal woman being the epic lead of a bad ass movie. Wicked! I recommend going to see it, but also recommend not really worrying about trying to figure out what is going on until the end. Trust me, it all comes together.
I don't tend to write much about movies on here, mostly because I tend to watch tv or read more than watch movies and I have a problem where I tend to like pretty much any movie I watch. It doesn't make for the most exciting reading. However, after seeing Haywire, I felt compelled to write about it.
Before I start, I want to say that I really really liked Haywire. I thought it had a really interesting narrative and a unique style to the filming and tons of super awesome ass kicking. With all of that said, I'm not sure everyone will get it. For example, I went to see it with my friend Sarah. Sarah and I tend to like the same movies. When the credits hit, I was all "Oh man! That was so great! I really loved that." And Sarah was like "Yeah...it was ok."
I think part of the problem is that "interesting narrative" to me means "interesting" and to other people means "weird and didn't really make sense". The plot definitely doesn't follow a coherent time line. And doesn't really introduce any of the character. It literally just jumps into the middle of the narrative. For most of the movie, they keep referencing things like Dublin, Barcelona, and Kenneth before introducing any of those things. I happen to dig that. As you are watching the movie, you have no idea why Mallory, the main character played by MMA fighter Gina Carano, is on the run and beating the crap out of Adam, Channing Tatum. And as Sarah pointed out, they never really explain it. The viewer really has to put together all the pieces from the flashbacks. I like that in a movie, but not everyone does. (Example of Kelly liking movies that make no sense: Chumscrubber. I've seen that movie probably a dozen times and still don't know what it is about, but I still dig it.)
I'm concerned that not many people are going to go see Haywire. I know that going into it the only thing I knew was that Gina Carano can kick ass in real life and there are tons of actors that I liked in it (Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Angarano, Michael Fassbender, Antonio Banderas). Really, it needed more and better marketing. Especially since Stephen Soderbergh is a really good director, see: Oceans 11. However, I saw pretty much no previews for it and only saw a clip on EW.com.
So, to conclude: I really loved Haywire. It was epically kick ass. Gina Carano was so fantastically bad ass and I definitely believe that she could kill people with her bare hands if she so chose. Also, can we just take a moment to reveal in a hot, strong, normal woman being the epic lead of a bad ass movie. Wicked! I recommend going to see it, but also recommend not really worrying about trying to figure out what is going on until the end. Trust me, it all comes together.
Friday, January 20, 2012
'Project Runway' Recap: The Muppet Show Tonight
It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to meet Miss Piggy on "Project Runway" tonight!
Yes, Thursday's episode had a very special client/guest judge: None other than the uber-fabulous Miss Piggy! The All-Stars were charged with creating her a "flamboyant cocktail dress" with $150 and with one day to sew.
"Project Runway: All Stars" continues to be heads-and-tails better than the last couple of seasons. I know I've said it before, but I've got to say it again: This is the way "Project Runway" should always be! The designers, overwhelmingly, thought very hard about what Miss Piggy would want to wear. They were very serious in the workroom, working very hard.
Although, I do have to say, there was a little bit of drama in the workroom over some pieces on the Neiman Marcus accessories wall. Kara and Mondo both wanted the same pink gloves, and later Austin and Kara were fighting over a bracelet and a pair of shoes. Everybody was pretty professional about it, though, telling each other that the other one could take it to avoid more drama. Still, if looks could kill, Mondo would have killed Kara, or at least maimed her.
Mila was also annoyed by an increasing codependency between Kara and Kenley who, I have to admit, did ask each other a lot of questions and talked about their designs a lot. "This isn't a team competition," Mila sniffed. "Only one person can win."
When Joanna Cole walked into the runway for her mentoring session, she exclaimed, "What a fabulous challenge!" And, you know what? It really was. Joanna really got into the whole idea of what Miss Piggy would wear, and she gave some very pointed, good critiques. When Gordana said she wanted her flowing pink dress to be comfortable, Joanna told her that big stars worry more about their looks. "I don't think comfort when you're dressing a mega-celebrity like Miss Piggy should matter," she said. Mila was talking about doing a headband, but Joanna reminded her to think about how that would work with Miss Piggy's ears. She even asked Kenley how a pig would feel about wearing giraffe print. (Kenley, correctly, said that Miss Piggy likes leopard print.)
There was a quick little shot of the designers goofing off in the hotel room, which is always fun to see, but the next day in the workroom, things were crazy. Everybody was nervous and scrambling, but there were a lot of very confident designers. "Her bacon's gonna sizzle when she sees my look," Jerell said.
Our judges were host Angela Lindvall, designer Georgina Chapman, stylist Eric Daman and, of course, Miss Piggy.
Runway Looks
Bottom Designers
Next week: Diane von Furstenberg! And sewing a dress in 6 hours! Heck yes!
Yes, Thursday's episode had a very special client/guest judge: None other than the uber-fabulous Miss Piggy! The All-Stars were charged with creating her a "flamboyant cocktail dress" with $150 and with one day to sew.
"Project Runway: All Stars" continues to be heads-and-tails better than the last couple of seasons. I know I've said it before, but I've got to say it again: This is the way "Project Runway" should always be! The designers, overwhelmingly, thought very hard about what Miss Piggy would want to wear. They were very serious in the workroom, working very hard.
Although, I do have to say, there was a little bit of drama in the workroom over some pieces on the Neiman Marcus accessories wall. Kara and Mondo both wanted the same pink gloves, and later Austin and Kara were fighting over a bracelet and a pair of shoes. Everybody was pretty professional about it, though, telling each other that the other one could take it to avoid more drama. Still, if looks could kill, Mondo would have killed Kara, or at least maimed her.
Mila was also annoyed by an increasing codependency between Kara and Kenley who, I have to admit, did ask each other a lot of questions and talked about their designs a lot. "This isn't a team competition," Mila sniffed. "Only one person can win."
When Joanna Cole walked into the runway for her mentoring session, she exclaimed, "What a fabulous challenge!" And, you know what? It really was. Joanna really got into the whole idea of what Miss Piggy would wear, and she gave some very pointed, good critiques. When Gordana said she wanted her flowing pink dress to be comfortable, Joanna told her that big stars worry more about their looks. "I don't think comfort when you're dressing a mega-celebrity like Miss Piggy should matter," she said. Mila was talking about doing a headband, but Joanna reminded her to think about how that would work with Miss Piggy's ears. She even asked Kenley how a pig would feel about wearing giraffe print. (Kenley, correctly, said that Miss Piggy likes leopard print.)
There was a quick little shot of the designers goofing off in the hotel room, which is always fun to see, but the next day in the workroom, things were crazy. Everybody was nervous and scrambling, but there were a lot of very confident designers. "Her bacon's gonna sizzle when she sees my look," Jerell said.
Our judges were host Angela Lindvall, designer Georgina Chapman, stylist Eric Daman and, of course, Miss Piggy.
Runway Looks
- Michael: He used a sparkly crazy fabric with black, gold and pink in it to make a cute little structured dress. I'm not sold on the loopy hair, but I do like how the hair and the dress have the same shape. It's very well made and eye-catching, and I like the idea of the shoes although I don't think they're quite the right color of pink.
- April: She did a short, black, babydoll-looking dress with a gray-and-black polka dot V on the front and feathers on the shoulder. It's better than the disaster she did last week, but it's not really very Miss Piggy. She says it has a "Tim Burton" feel, but Tim Burton would go much more over the top. It's cute but not super fabulous.
- Jerell: He made a pink flouncy dress with black lace on the bodice and shoulders and lots of little sparkly details. I really sort of love it, the more I look at it. I'm not in love with the 20s hair, because that is not Miss Piggy at all, but the dress really could work for her. It's definitely kind of over-the-top, but still tasteful.
- Kara: She made a dress out of black houndstooth, with pink piping on the skirt. I liked everything but the cutout on her stomach, which works on a model but probably wouldn't work on a more full-figured woman like Miss Piggy. I'm not a huge fan of the weird, overdone hair, but the shoes, earrings and gloves are perfect and it works pretty well in the challenge. It's sort of a fun little pinup look.
- Kenley: Her dress is an adorable strapless poufy skirt in the pink giraffe-print with a huge poofy netting hat thing. It's way over-the-top, and I think the hairpiece is a little too big and detracts from the dress, but it's super fun and cute! Not a huge fan of the beige shoes, though.
- Anthony: He did a black striped dress with dark-colored feathers on the front. I really like the way that it has interesting features, like the feathers and trim, that don't hit you in the face immediately but still give it a lot of va-va-voom. It's probably not exactly Miss Piggy because it doesn't have enough color, and I don't like the over-one-shoulder hair, the asymmetrical hem or the precious little bows on the shoes, but those are all on-trend. Overall, a pretty nice look.
- Rami: He made a flamenco-looking dress out of fabric with pink and orange polka dots and lots of pink tulle accents. It's so over-the-top it almost goes Barbie, but I suppose he's designing for an over-the-top Muppet, so it really works here. In any other challenge the judges would have hated it, but here it really works. I know I would wear it in a heartbeat.
- Mila: She made a black-and-white mod look that is very nice, but it's a little too loosey-goosey for my taste, and it's not colorful and fun enough. Also, I know the hair is mod like the dress, but it's kind of ugly. I like the fabric she used, with the shiny polka-dots, but it needs more color. Also, I loathe the boots.
- Gordana: It's basically a pink nightie, which is what Joanna warmed her about. She went for flirty and feminine but it's just kind of blah. Well-made, and might look good on some tiny, young little starlet, but, sorry, Gordana, adding white gloves does not make it worthy of Miss Piggy.
- Austin: A bit of a misstep for him, with a structured gray and pink number. Great construction, of course, and I like the detailing on the front, but it's a strange garment. The biggest problem he had were the colors - the pink is too drab to pair with gray - and the bows at her hips. Bows on hips look good on skinny models, but not on a "real woman" like Miss Piggy.
- Mondo: Another mod dress, but this one is made out of a super shiny pink-and-orange fabric. It's the first Mondo dress I don't absolutely love - I'm not a fan of the triangles on the bottom or the horrid hair - but I love the color and texture of the fabric and I love the giant buttons.
- Rami: Angela said that the dress would be difficult for the average woman. "But I'm not average," Miss Piggy said. Georgina didn't like the seams down the front, but Eric thought it was a lot of fun. Georgina also said that it was a job well done in this context, though in other challenges it wouldn't have worked. Miss Piggy summed it up the best: "This is the most garish, outlandish ridiculous thing I've seen. I love it! It looks like a candy store exploded!"
- Kenley: Georgina is worried about the construction of the garment and that the model is going to have a "wardrobe malfunction" on the runway. Piggy is not sure what giraffe print says (though she understands leopard print), but Eric loves the modern twist on leopard print and the hat. Piggy also loves the hat, because after a night on the town, "I can just go home and use the hat to wash my pots and pans."
- Michael: Georgina said it is more sophisticated than most, but it still works, but she doesnt like the styling. Eric worried about whether it would work with Piggy's ears, earning him a "hi-yah!" Piggy likes it and thinks she will look like a "present for Kermie" in it.
Bottom Designers
- Austin: Georgina thinks it's beautifully constructed but thinks the colors are "not happy." Eric doesn't like the way the dress accentuates her hips. Piggy doesn't like the bows at the hips either, and isn't sure if it's a functional dress because she isn't sure if she could, say, hula-hoop in it. (Austin, to his credit, plays right along and says that the bows would help keep the hula-hoop up.) Eric said it might work for "Pigs in Space," but not as a cocktail dress.
- Mila: Angela doesn't think it's flamboyant enough, and Georgina said the color photographs better on the red carpet. Miss Piggy likes the mod look, but thinks "it doesn't scream Miss Piggy. It whispers it." She says it's too goth. In the end, the judges agreed it was a nice dress, but it didn't keep the client in mind.
- Gordana: Angela thinks it's too understated, and Georgina worried about it being flattering for Miss Piggy. "It just kind of sat there. Where's the rest of it," Miss Piggy said. "It's a fine, fine dress. I don't know if it's moi." In the end, Gordana didn't push the envelope enough, and she was eliminated for it.
Next week: Diane von Furstenberg! And sewing a dress in 6 hours! Heck yes!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Kel's Birthday Mancandy
Today is my 25th birthday. And to celebrate, I am going to treat all of you loyal readers to a very special Midweek Mancandy, featuring all of my favorite hot men of celebrifame.
First up is my current number one tv crush, Scott Caan. A slightly controversial choice, I know. I have been watching Hawaii Five-0 (Thanks mom & dad and Aunt Mary & Uncle Bob) and I have a crush on all four main stars. I mean, how can you go wrong with Grace Park, Alex O'Loughlin, and Daniel Dae Kim (Especially Daniel Dae Kim...he is who I should like the most.)? However, the one who just soars above the rest is Scott Caan. I think it is his tough guy swagger. Or his mix of nice and sarcastic. Whatever it is, I like it!
My next Mancandy choice has been highlighted here before, but I have to go with Matt Bomer. USA conveniently started the second half of season three of White Collar last night so that I can watch the episode today and have what my friend Kat calls my Birthday Bomer. It sounds so wrong and yet so right.
Next up is a guy who oozes sex, especially when he sings. And he is going to be in the movie I am most anticipating. That is right. I am referring to Lenny Kravitz. He is one hot piece of man. Instead of writing more, I'll just give an example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20jcqUcz-bg http://www.tomandlorenzo.com/2011/09/lenny-kravitz-for-the-block-magazine.html
Right?
Anyway, moving on.
Going along the line of "Kelly has unique taste in men", my next two pieces of hot mancandy are James McAvoy and Jamie Bell, who I really think need to do a movie together. Both are not traditionally hot, but are still super talented actors and fun in interviews. And I think they are both uber tasty.
So, there you have it. My five favorite hot men (at the moment). If you want to give me a nice birthday present, feel free to suggest other celebrity men who I may find hot.
First up is my current number one tv crush, Scott Caan. A slightly controversial choice, I know. I have been watching Hawaii Five-0 (Thanks mom & dad and Aunt Mary & Uncle Bob) and I have a crush on all four main stars. I mean, how can you go wrong with Grace Park, Alex O'Loughlin, and Daniel Dae Kim (Especially Daniel Dae Kim...he is who I should like the most.)? However, the one who just soars above the rest is Scott Caan. I think it is his tough guy swagger. Or his mix of nice and sarcastic. Whatever it is, I like it!
My next Mancandy choice has been highlighted here before, but I have to go with Matt Bomer. USA conveniently started the second half of season three of White Collar last night so that I can watch the episode today and have what my friend Kat calls my Birthday Bomer. It sounds so wrong and yet so right.
Next up is a guy who oozes sex, especially when he sings. And he is going to be in the movie I am most anticipating. That is right. I am referring to Lenny Kravitz. He is one hot piece of man. Instead of writing more, I'll just give an example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20jcqUcz-bg http://www.tomandlorenzo.com/2011/09/lenny-kravitz-for-the-block-magazine.html
Right?
Anyway, moving on.
Going along the line of "Kelly has unique taste in men", my next two pieces of hot mancandy are James McAvoy and Jamie Bell, who I really think need to do a movie together. Both are not traditionally hot, but are still super talented actors and fun in interviews. And I think they are both uber tasty.
So, there you have it. My five favorite hot men (at the moment). If you want to give me a nice birthday present, feel free to suggest other celebrity men who I may find hot.
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