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Thandie Newton suppresses sexuality
8 November 2009 10:01 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Thandie Newton doesn't flirt. The 'Crash' actress - who has two daughters, eight-year-old Ripley and Nico, four, with her husband, writer Ol Parker - has strong friendships with her male pals because she never tries to manipulate them with her sexuality. The 37-year-old star said: "I've never dated an actor, just had the odd fling. Isn't that weird? I don't flirt with people - a long time ago, I stopped using my sexuality to have a relationship with people. "I don't really think you get a sense of me, sexually, and that's why I have really great relationships with straight men." Although she has never had a relationship with a co-star, Thandie admitted she has a crush on John Cusack, »
Thandie Newton Doesn't Flirt
8 November 2009 9:46 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
Thandie Newton doesn't flirt. The "Crash" actress - who has two daughters, eight-year-old Ripley and Nico, four, with her husband, writer Ol Parker - has strong friendships with her male pals because she never tries to manipulate them with her sexuality.
The 37-year-old star said: "I've never dated an actor, just had the odd fling. Isn't that weird? I don't flirt with people - a long time ago, I stopped using my sexuality to have a relationship with people."
"I don't really think you get a sense of me, sexually, and that's why I have really great relationships with straight men."
Although she has never had a relationship with a co-star, Thandie admitted she has a crush on John Cusack, who also appears in her new movie "2012."
She added: "He's so sweet! Remember 'Say Anything' and the scene where he's holding up the stereo? John is smart; he's got great »
Crashville: The Risky Route To Oscar Glory
6 November 2009 10:00 PM, PST | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
In March 2006 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sprung one of its annual surprises by awarding the best picture Oscar to Crash, rather than Ang Lee’s acclaimed gay cowboy drama, Brokeback Mountain. At the time it looked as though racism and multiple vehicular pile-ups had trumped homosexuality in the battle of the “hot button” issue movies. But perhaps the Academy was belatedly acknowledging the kind of ambitious, densely plotted, multi-character dramas made famous by the great Robert Altman. From 1975’s Nashville, to Short Cuts, Prêt à Porter and his 2006 swansong A Prairie Home Companion, Altman allowed audiences to immerse themselves in the cinematic equivalent of a book of short stories. Writer Alissa Quart has characterised these films with multiple intersecting plotlines as “hyperlink movies”, in which, “information, character, and action co-exist without hierarchy”. Now I’m a fan of Altman and I loved Paul Thomas Anderson’s, »
- Susannah
What? Oscar Talks for Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side?" Really?
5 November 2009 10:41 AM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Wow, 2009 is shaping up to be Sandra Bullock's year! And she deserves it!
First, the super-affable Bullock starred in the biggest romantic comedy of the year, "The Proposal." (Check out my fun interviews with "The Proposal" cast and crew right here)
Now, many Hollywood insiders are saying, Bullock deserves an Oscar for her performance in the upcoming "The Blind Side."
Really? We've forgiven the actress for starring in the horrible "All About Steve" already? :happy
Well, let's see. "The Blind Side" is a heartwarming true life story about Leigh Anne Tuohy (Bullock), a Southern belle who persuades her family to take in a homeless African American teen, Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron).
It's an against-all-odds drama that's not manipulative nor cliched.
The Los Angeles Times is saying:
"But it's Bullock, burning up the screen as an upscale Southern woman who finds her heart and soul, who should finally earn some awards attention. »
- Manny
Ask the Flying Monkey! (November 2, 2009)
2 November 2009 5:00 AM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
Q: What do you Really think about the circumstances surrounding Stephen Gately’s death? Do you think ill of him and his partner for being a negative representative of the gay community and its fight for marriage (in many people's eyes, threesomes aren’t "normal" when you’re married)? -- Curious from My House, USA
A: Now that’s an interesting question!
Are there times when I’m embarrassed by what other gay folks do? Well, I know that the actions of other people have no real bearing whatsoever on me – especially when you’re talking about someone who is as only tangentially related to me as merely being another member of my same minority.
Still, I also know that that’s not how a lot of people see it. »
- Brent Hartinger
Scientologist 'denies' Haggis remarks
29 October 2009 11:18 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
A Church Of Scientology spokesperson has dismissed Paul Haggis's comments that the organisation is homophobic. Earlier this week, the Crash director tendered his resignation to the establishment after a 35-year membership. The filmmaker protested the Church's apparent opposition of Proposition 8, which bans same-sex unions in California. He also renounced the institution's official spokesman Tommy Davis for not taking action about the matter in an open letter. Davis has now stated that the correspondence was meant to be private and that neither party (more) »
- By Tim Parks
Reminder: Channing Tatum’s ‘Fighting’ Releases on DVD in France
28 October 2009 1:29 AM, PDT | Channing Tatum Unwrapped | See recent Channing Tatum Unwrapped news »
Channing Tatum's 2009 action movie 'Fighting' was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the Us and Canada in August and the UK in September.
The movie has now been released in France, so French fans can get your very own copy of 'Fighting' from the Amazon France site in both the DVD and Blu-ray formats.
Writer and director Dito Montiel brings the action in 'Fighting', a gritty story of a small town boy who becomes a street fighting star in New York City's underground circuit.
'Fighting' stars Channing Tatum, Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard ('Iron Man', 'Crash', 'Hustle & Flow'), Zulay Henao ('S. Darko') and Luis Guzman ('War'), and is about Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur (Channing Tatum) knows firsthand that every day in New York City is a struggle to survive.
When scam artist Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard »
- Blog Expert
Paul Haggis confirms Scientology letter; Church spokesperson responds
27 October 2009 1:51 PM, PDT | EW - Hollywood Insider.com | See recent EW.com - Hollywood Insider news »
A spokesperson for Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis (Crash) confirms that he is the author of an incendiary letter announcing his resignation from the Church of Scientology. Haggis wrote the lengthy letter, which was addressed to Church of Scientology spokesperson Tommy Davis, back in August, according to his publicist, Ziggy Kozlowski. "Yes, it is his. It was meant to be private and it was leaked," Kozlowski tells EW.com, adding that Haggis will not have any further comment on the controversial matter since he is currently in Pittsburgh directing his next film, The Next Three Days. Former Scientologist Mark Rathbun originally »
- Simon Vozick-Levinson
Oscar Winning Screenwriter Paul Haggis Quits Scientology In Public Dispute
27 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
Paul Haggis, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of such films as Crash, Flags of Our Fathers, and Million Dollar Baby has committed the ultimate no-no: he's split with the Church of Scientology and the story has gone viral. Scientology is considered a legitimate religion by some and a bizarre cult by others and the organization does not like or tolerate bad publicity. Just last week, Church spokesman Tommy Davis walked out on a Nightline interview rather than comment on questions pertaining to the church's top-secret beliefs that earth was founded by a race of ancient aliens. (Click here to view) In another development, senior church officials in France were convicted of committing organized fraud against members and fined $600,000. Haggis and his wife were die-hard Scientologists until Haggis saw Davis laughinghingly dismiss a church edict known as disconnecting which prohibits church members from ever talking to or associating with those that are considered enemies of Scientology. »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Jennifer Esposito Engaged to Australian Tennis Star Mark Philippoussis
27 October 2009 9:48 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Pop Eater writes that Jennifer Esposito plans to tie the knot with Mark Philippoussis, the Australian tennis star who made the finals of Wimbledon and the Us Open during his career.
An interesting choice, considering Philippoussis appeared on NBC's reality show The Age of Love two summers ago, where he selected the "right woman" (Amanda Salinas) from a baker's dozen of contestants. Also, Esposito, at 36, is four years older than Philippoussis and was previously married to Bradley Cooper. A representative told People that the two are "happily engaged and enjoying their time together."
Esposito is arguably most famous for her role in the Oscar-winning drama Crash, and she has also starred in the TV shows Samantha Who? and Rescue Me.
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- Rich Z Zwelling
Scientologists scrap openly in Hollywood
27 October 2009 | Cineman.ch/en | See recent Cineman.ch/en news »
Uproar in Hollywood: Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis has resigned from the Church of Scientology and his letter to top dog Tommy Davis has been leaked on the net. It was leaked this weekend that Paul Haggis, known mainly for his screenplays ("Million Dollar Baby", "Letters from Iwo Jima" and the last two James Bond movies) as well as for directing his own films ("In the Garden of Elah" and the multiple Oscar winner "Crash"), resigned from the Church of Scientology (best known for faithful supporter Tom Cruise) this past August. In a letter to the church's spokesman, Haggis gave two reasons for leaving the sect created by L. Ron Hubbard: one is the Church of Scientology's support of Proposition 8, a piece of legislation banning gay marriage in California. "The church's refusal to denounce the action of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly,' Haggis wrote. His second reason was more personal: his wife, »
- Constantin Xenakis (Cineman)
Wishful Linking
27 October 2009 4:14 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
That Little Round Headed Boy has a fun insightful piece on Amelia and "serious" acting
Gold Derby Ricky Gervais to host the Golden Globes this year
ticklepickleme & elliptical edits thrill to the sight of Julianne Moore in A Single Man and in person. I am officially jealous
The Critical Condition has a change of heart about Where the Wild Things Are. Good read
A Blog Next Door appreciates Dollhouse when its icky ethically. As do I
I Need My Fix Emily Blunt & Matt Damon on the set of The Adjustment Bureau
Gawker Paul Haggis (Crash) resigns publicly from Scientology over gay rights. Quelle Scandale!
Gallery of the Absurd twists Mel Gibson's upcoming Beaver picture
wowOwow great and lengthy piece on Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Penn Ritchie by the one and only Liz Smith
Boy Culture speaking of the big M, did you hear about her gift to Glee?
Towleroad »
- NATHANIEL R
NBC Adds Another Urban Comedy Project To Their New Season!
27 October 2009 1:57 AM, PDT | The Humor Mill | See recent The Humor Mill news »
It looks like the NBC Network is stepping it up with more urban shows for the upcoming season as we hear that they added another new urban show to their slate.
Last week we first reported that NBC had landed actor Don Cheadle (of Crash and The Ocean 11 films) and Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder for a new urban half-hour comedy series about brothers who reunite after a long dispute to open a private security company to their own dismay.
Well, this week we hear that NBC has added a new show titled Ordinary People which is about a married couple in their late 20s who are fast-tracked professionals with four kids. The father figure named Kevin, after spending most of his time on the road as a Rolling Stone music reporter, is promoted to columnist and works from home, a change that requires adjustment for everyone in the family.
The »
- noreply@blogger.com (The Humor Mill Magazine)
Jennifer Esposito Engaged to Aussie Tennis Player Mark Philippoussis
26 October 2009 10:05 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Jennifer Esposito is ready to walk down the aisle once again as People reports the actress has got engaged to Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis. "They are happily engaged and enjoying their time together," his representative confirms, revealing further that the twosome was engaged this summer.
No word has been shared though on whether or not Jennifer and Mark have had wedding plan in the work. Neither of them also has addressed the engagement report.
Jennifer Esposito, 36, is recognized for her starring roles in TV series "Samantha Who?" and "Rescue Me" as well as in big screen flick "Crash". She was previously married to film hunk Bradley Cooper from December 2006 to November 2007.
Mark Philippoussis, 32, meanwhile also had a minor career in modeling and was featured in the American reality television dating show "Age of Love". He was previously romantically linked to singer Delta Goodrem and celebrity socialite Paris Hilton. Besides, »
- AceShowbiz.com
Esposito And Philippoussis Engaged
26 October 2009 6:36 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actress Jennifer Esposito has found a love match with Australian tennis ace Mark Philippoussis - the pair is engaged.
The sports star's publicist has confirmed the happy news, stating the former model proposed this summer.
Philippoussis, who starred in U.S. dating show The Age of Love, previously dated singer Delta Goodrem and was romantically linked to Paris Hilton. He was once engaged to actress and model Alexis Barbara.
Crash star Esposito was briefly married to actor Bradley Cooper. »
Haggis Quits Scientology Over Anti-gay Stance
26 October 2009 6:36 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Oscar-winner Paul Haggis has severed all ties to the Church of Scientology because he doesn't share the religious organisation's stance on gay marriage.
In a letter to Tommy Davis, the head of the Church of Scientology’s Celebrity Centre, the Crash director announces he's quitting the faith after 35 years because he disapproves of the faith's backing of California’s gay marriage ban.
Haggis' publicist Ziggy Kozlowski admits the letter, written in August, was intended to remain private.
He writes, "I have been writing to ask you to make a public statement denouncing the actions of the Church of Scientology of San Diego. Their public sponsorship of Proposition 8, a hate-filled legislation that succeeded in taking away the civil rights of gay and lesbian citizens of California – rights that were granted them by the Supreme Court of our state – shames us.
"I called and wrote and implored you, as the official spokesman of the church, to condemn their actions. I told you I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated.
"The church’s refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. I can think of no other word. Silence is consent, Tommy. I refuse to consent.
"I joined the Church of Scientology thirty-five years ago. During my twenties and early thirties I studied and received a great deal of counselling. While I have not been an active member for many years, I found much of what I learned to be very helpful, and I still apply it in my daily life. I have never pretended to be the best Scientologist, but I openly and vigorously defended the church whenever it was criticized, as I railed against the kind of intolerance that I believed was directed against it.
"But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. You had allowed our name to be allied with the worst elements of the Christian Right. In order to contain a potential 'PR flap' you allowed our sponsorship of Proposition 8 to stand. Despite all the church’s words about promoting freedom and human rights, its name is now in the public record alongside those who promote bigotry and intolerance, homophobia and fear." »
Jennifer Esposito and Mark Philippoussis Are Engaged
26 October 2009 4:10 PM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Tennis player Mark Philippoussis has scored love with actress Jennifer Esposito: The couple are engaged, People has learned. "They are happily engaged and enjoying their time together," his rep says. The New York native, 36, and Australian professional tennis star, 32, were engaged this summer. Philippoussis once starred on the NBC reality dating show The Age of Love in which he was forced to choose between women in the 20s or 40s, who became known as the "kittens" and the "cougars." He ended up picking "kitten" Amanda Salinas. At the time, he described himself as " a simple guy who wants a simple girl. »
- Jennifer Garcia
AfterElton Briefs: Gavin Creel, Scientology, Male Nudity, and more
26 October 2009 3:15 PM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Who else could these two share their clothes with?
Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.
Above are Gavin Creel, and newly out Jonathan Groff, who are being tagged as Broadway's new power couple. The Gay Gamer puts forth the concept of "hate credits" for people who want to play games based on homophobe Orson Scott Card's work. Personally, not buying it - and neither should you. The White House is finding a way to note the passage of The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act after all. The director of Crash, the film that beat out Brokeback Mountain for the Oscar, Paul Haggis, has resigned the Church of Scientology. And it's over their treatment of gay rights. Karma, may indeed be real. Above, Ambre Lake, »
- lostinmiami
Director Paul Haggis Angrily Quits Scientology After 35 Years
26 October 2009 12:23 PM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis (Crash), one of Scientology's most prominent Hollywood members, has resigned from the organization, accusing it of deceit and bigotry. In an open letter to Scientology national spokesman Tommy Davis, Haggis, a 35-year member of the group, particularly objects to the national leadership's failure to address the San Diego branch's announced support of California's anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 ballot initiative last year. He accuses Davis of retreating on his promise that "heads would roll" as a result of the San Diegans’ action. "The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. I can think of no other word. Silence is consent, Tommy. I refuse to consent." Haggis further denounces Davis for allegedly using information gleaned from defector Amy Scobee's "audit" session to smear her publicly as an "adulteress." He writes: "She ran the entire celebrity center network, [in Hollywood] and was a loyal senior executive of the church for what, 20 years? You want to rebut her accusations, do it, and do it in the strongest terms possible -- but that kind of character assassination is unconscionable." He adds: "I am now painfully aware that you might see this an attack and just as easily use things I have confessed over the years to smear my name. Well, luckily I have never held myself up to be anyone's role model." »
Morning Links - Jude's Daughter Sophia Debuts in Hello!
26 October 2009 9:30 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
A first look at Jude Law and Samantha Burke's baby Sophia! - Wonderwall Paranormal Activity takes the top spot at the weekend box office - BuzzSugar The Gosselins are back in court today - PopEater Madonna to meet with Mercy's biological father in Malawi - Us Weekly Crash director Paul Haggis leaves Scientology with a scathing letter - Celebitchy Singer Morrissey is Ok after onstage collapse - Icydk Joanna Krupa from Dancing With the Stars gets a new gig - Fox 411 Rihanna set to perform on a cruise ship - Lifeline Live Amy and Blake might be back together - I'm Not Obsessed Now Noah Cyrus is causing controversy - The Blemish »
- PopSugar
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