Fun movie news this afternoon: Kevin Smith is hoping to leave the industry on a high note in 2014 with one last full-circle directorial effort: Clerks 3. The film would be the swan song installment of his slacker saga, which began with Clerks , the 1994 flick that put the indie filmmaker on the map. Kevin’s announcement follows the news that his hockey flick Hit Somebody will be turned into a six-part miniseries on an unannounced network. “So with the HIT SOMEBODY shift, the minute Jeff Anderson signs on, my last cinematic effort as a writer/director will be CLERKS III #TaDa,” Smith tweeted . 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the original film, which was shot in a convenience store and continues to have a cult following to this day. The movie is responsible for launching Smith’s career, marked by hit indie staples like Chasing Amy, Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back . Smith also recently said in an interview with Good Day LA: “Instead of letting people [guess] for years, I said, ‘I will do Clerks 3 . 2014 it is the 20th anniversary. We’re going to mark it somehow, God willing, with Clerks 3.” “We just need Jeff Anderson to come back and say yes.”
2012 was a ho-hum year for “serious” cinema. As proof, the Oscar race has narrowed to films like the chipper Argo and dreary Zero Dark Thirty — a chase so routine that the alternative is a Steven Spielberg period piece as wholesome and agreeable as enriched bread. But it was also a banner year for the films that we’ll still want to watch in 2022: Ambitious over-reachers ( Cloud Atlas , The Master , Les Miserables ), loony passion projects ( Killer Joe , Magic Mike , The Paperboy ), and perfect popcorn flicks ( Step Up 4 , The Expendables 2 , Premium Rush ). That last category is frequently left off top ten lists, but it deserves our applause. When studios get tired of risking $250 million on a single blockbuster (and audiences get tired of paying $14 just to keep up with water cooler conversation), mid-priced modest hits like Looper will be our collective salvation — and help build the next generation of filmmakers and stars. The films that made my Top Ten did so because they were bold, memorable and flawless (or at least two of the three). But of course, if critics can judge art, we should take our own creative risks. And so I’ve written my remarks in haiku. 1) DJANGO UNCHAINED Quentin ‘s bold bloodbath An unflinching masterpiece Sam Jackson kills it 2) LOOPER Two actors, one nose In a cornfield dodging fate But can it be done? 3) ANNA KARENINA Old, cold tragedy Blazes with heat and magic Goes ignored, alas 4) 21 JUMP STREET Is our kids learning? Channing Tatum ‘s agent is Let Sir Abs crack jokes 5) COMPLIANCE At minimum wage, A maximum need to please Few brave souls say no 6) PITCH PERFECT Queen Rebel Wilson Bow down before her glory Or sing if you must 7) HOLY MOTORS A quick change artist Speeds through ten lives not his own Who is he? Who cares 8) THE GREY Liam punched a wolf But what mattered was the gloom Snow and fate and death 9) SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS More like ten psychos Softened by dogs and bunnies But still murderous 10) THE PAPERBOY Sweaty, sexy Efron Plus a pervy director Give Kidman a prize Disagree with my picks? Say so in verse. Amy Nicholson is a critic, playwright and editor. Her interests include hot dogs, standard poodles, Bruce Willis, and comedies about the utter futility of existence. Follow her on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter .
He’s promoting his new flick and wasn’t holdin’ back on his frustrations with politics. According to the Daily Mail , Matt says he lost hope that the movie would even have some damn impact in Washington: ‘We’re at a point where politicians don’t really get any benefit from engaging with long-term issues,’ he said, according to Politico. ‘Instead, it’s all about the next election cycle. Those guys in the House don’t do anything now but run for office. So unless they can find some little thing that zips them up a couple of points in the polls, they’re not interested.’ Damon’s soured attitude toward the American political system has been a couple years in the making. He made headlines last year when he famously criticized Obama’s first term, even though Damon is a Democrat and supported Obama in 2008. ‘I’ve talked to a lot of people who worked for Obama at the grassroots level. One of them said to me, “Never again. I will never be fooled again by a politician,”‘ Damon said in 2011. ‘You know, a one-term president with some balls who actually got stuff done would have been, in the long run of the country, much better.’ But Damon told Playboy that he voted for Obama in November, despite his criticisms of the president. ‘I assume there will be some Supreme Court appointments in this next term; that alone was reason to vote for him,’ he said. Damon was also asked about Clint Eastwood’s performance at the Republican National Convention. ‘I heard the backlash, but I never saw the whole thing because I just didn’t want to see my friend … you know,’ he said. ‘Look, his knowledge of filmmaking is so vast and deep that he can wing it beautifully on the set. What he did at the RNC was an unrehearsed bit he decided to do at the last minute. You can’t go onstage and do 12 minutes of stand-up completely unrehearsed. But I agree with what Bill Maher said — Clint killed it at the convention for 12 minutes, and the audience loved him. I wouldn’t do that unless I spent a month rehearsing.’ Asked what politics were behind his new movie, he said, ‘We went to the studio saying, “Who f**king wants to go see an anti-fracking movie?” and were all in agreement. When we were working on the script, it was about wind farms, but we changed it to fracking — a good issue because the stakes are so high. That sh*t is real. They’re debating about letting it happen in New York now. To us, the movie was really about American identity. We loved the characters because they felt like real people making the kinds of compromises you have to just to live your life.’ Do you think Washington can’t be changed?? Images via tumblr/facebook
The health condition of former United States President George H.W. Bush appears to be deteriorating, as the 88-year-old has been in intensive care since Sunday. Bush’s camp says it is ” cautiously optimistic ” for his recovery, but clearly things haven’t improved since Bush was hospitalized in November due to bronchitis. Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman in Houston, Texas, said in a brief email that Bush was admitted to the ICU at the city’s Methodist Hospital on Sunday. Bush has been visited by daughter Dorothy and sons Neil, Jeb and George W. The 41st Commander-in-Chief’s fever has gone up in the last few days, and doctors have been unable to control it. Few other details are available at this time. Here’s hoping for the best for H.W. and family.
After speculation mounted last that Ben Affleck would possibly hang up his filmmaking and acting hats for a U.S. Senate run from Massachusetts, the Argo director and star said he won’t be running for office at least for the time being. Last week, Boston’s CBS affiliate reported that Massachusetts Democrats were wooing Affleck to run for the seat that will be vacated by John Kerry after his likely confirmation as Secretary of State, replacing Hillary Rodham Clinton. The low probability that he’d run did get a bit of a boost when his publicist didn’t directly deny he was considering a run and he didn’t completely say ‘no’ when asked about running during an appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday. But, Affleck took to Facebook to give final confirmation of his Senate bow out. He will continue to work for the Eastern Congo Initiative, a non-profit group that gives humanitarian aid in the war-torn African region and other causes. Affleck has gone to Congress to testify on behalf of his work for the group. In his Facebook message, he also gives a shout-out to the presumed new Secretary of State. Affleck’s Facebook statement follows : I love Massachusetts and our political process, but I am not running for office. Right now it’s a privilege to spend my time working with Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI), supporting our veterans, drawing attention to the great many who go hungry in the U.S. everyday and using filmmaking to entertain and foster discussion about issues like our relationship to Iran. We are about to get a great Secretary of State and there are some phenomenal candidates in Massachusetts for his Senate seat. I look forward to an amazing campaign. Happy Holidays to All. [ Source: A.P. ]
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Are you going to see it?? According to Essence , Spike isn’t givin’ the film any of his time: Although opening night tickets for Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, Django Unchained, are selling out left and right, there’s one Hollywood filmmaker who doesn’t plan to see the film. In a recent interview with VIBETV, Spike Lee had very little to say about the film, which is a love story based in the days of slavery, and insisted he hadn’t seen it and wasn’t planning on it. “All I’m going to say is that it’s disrespectful to my ancestors,” says Lee. “That’s just me…I’m not speaking on behalf of anybody else.” The Red Hook Summer director is known for his outspoken opinions, and for ruffling a few feathers with his own projects. Django stars Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington and has received mixed reviews from top critics across the country. The movie hits theaters on Christmas Day. Hmmmm…what do you think? Images via tumblr/twitter
The Real Housewives of Miami make a “Healing Hole” in their season finale. Who’s making up? Who’s breaking up? And who’s making babies? We break it all down in THG’s +/- recap! Karent made it home to see her ailing father but the rest of the ladies are stuck in Bimini Bay. Plus 15 . I could think of far worse places to be stuck in, even with the rain. With no sun shining and time to kill, Marysol suggests a healing ritual recommended by her mother. Plus 10 . What do they have to lose? Well the water might be a little cold but the flowers are pretty and that crystal blue water is just stunning. Marysol asks the ladies to make sure their minds are blank. Plus 12 because with this crowd that shouldn’t be hard. Adrienne asks to heal old wounds and start fresh with lots of love. Lisa wants to start a family. Marysol needs to remove the obstacles and move on. Ana wants the strength to let go. Joanna realizes she loves Romain and wants all the negativity gone from their lives. And Lea…well Hell. Her life is damn good the way it is so she just wishes the rest of the ladies well. Plus 20. But honestly, the entire healing hole ritual was just a snore fest. Minus 25. If it weren’t for that gorgeous ocean it wouldn’t have been worth filming. The Housewives finally make it back to Miami and Adriana and her son perform a piano duet. Plus 11 . It was quite lovely. Frederic and she announce the news that they plan to get married next Spring…and live on the boat. I’m holding off on awarding points because that silly boat might blow this thing before it ever sails. Joanna arrives home to find Romain down on one knee proposing…again. I guess since the first one didn’t take he thought he’d try it again with a diamond necklace this time. Plus 15 because it was pretty darn romantic. Joanna even said yes to setting a date this time. But with all of this wedding talk there are plenty of break ups too. Ana finally signs the divorce papers after two years. She thinks Robert’s making light of it all to make her feel better but personally I just think he’s an ass. Minus 13 . Marysol’s finally willing to officially call it quits with her ex but since we haven’t seen him all season do we really care? Minus 11. Then she heads out to lunch with momma Elsa and they’re both wearing leopard prints which prompts Marysol to share that she can’t take off her jacket because she’s not wearing a bra. Minus 10 . I didn’t need to know that. And what is up with the restaurant they’re at? It’s connected to a gas station and the emergency cut off switch is even on their door. Weird. Lea visits with Lisa and gives her some good advice. Perhaps her whole world shouldn’t revolve around Lenny. Maybe she should find her own passion and become a little more independent. Plus 16 . But if Lisa can’t have a baby, apparently she’ll put all of her motherly instinct towards Daysy. Ugh. Minus 18 . Why would anyone want to stand around and watch Daysy’s tummy get liposuctioned. That was just gross. Lisa really does need a life. And back at home Karent was taking care of Dad and still defending Rodolfo to Mom. But thankfully she may have come to her senses. As the season closes, Marysol throws a final blowout party and Elaine Lancaster shows up to perform…but honestly, does anyone really care? Maybe that’s just the way you bury the hatchet in Miami. With a drag show. At the close of the episode we learn several things… Lisa’s still not pregnant. Lea’s writing a tell all book. Elsa predicts Marysol will marry again…and again. Adriana is still planning her wedding. Joanna is not. She and Romain have gone on yet another break. Ana is still fool enough to be doing Robert’s laundry. And Karent finally broke things off with Rodolfo. Are Joanna and Romain over for good? Is Ana separating Robert’s colors from his whites? Will Alexia screech I told you so to Karent? For that and more fussing and fighting check back next week for the big reunion show. EPISODE TOTAL: +22! SEASON TOTAL: -280!
A video I made for Justin Bieber using the song “Doing Too Much” by Paula DeAnda. Lyrics: I’m leaving messages and voicemails Telling you I miss you Baby am I doing too much (too much) Why you tryna diss me When I just wanna kiss you Baby am I doing too much (too much) Tell me what’s the issue Who I give these lips to Baby am I doing too much (too much) This is turning into Something I ain’t hip to Baby am I doing too much (too much) See you got me all alone Waiting right here by the phone For you to call me, Just to hear Your voice tone I keep on wondering if you was even Feeling me, I keep on wondering if This was even meant to be Tell me imma waste of time, boy You showing me no sign, is it cuz u on Ya grind, cuz you’re always on my mind I keep on wondering if everything you said was true I keep on wondering if you were really coming through Now here I go again blowing you up, And my girlfriends keep telling me I’m doing too much Now here I go again blowing you up, And my girlfriends keep telling me I’m doing too much I’m leaving messages and voicemails Telling you I miss you Baby am I doing too much (too much) Why you tryna diss me When I just wanna kiss you Baby am I doing too much (too much) Tell me what’s the issue Who I give these lips to Baby am I doing too much (too much) This is turning into Something I ain’t hip to Baby am I doing too much (too much) I’m out with my girls tryna have a good time And you know I’m looking fly tryna meet sum other guys But it gets … http://www.youtube.com/v/lrbe65ri1VY?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Original post: Doing Too Much (Justin Bieber Video) with lyrics
