When word hit that Kevin Smith was aiming for the Oscars with a qualifying theatrical run for his divisive film, Red State , critics split over his perceived goals and, more specifically, the financial terms of his week-long engagement at L.A.’ s beloved, family-run New Beverly Cinema . Reached for comment, Smith explained his award season intent and why he’s charging $20 for a screening and Q&A at a theater where you can get a double feature for $7 every night, often with an amazing Q&A for free.
When word hit that Kevin Smith was aiming for the Oscars with a qualifying theatrical run for his divisive film, Red State , critics split over his perceived goals and, more specifically, the financial terms of his week-long engagement at L.A.’ s beloved, family-run New Beverly Cinema . Reached for comment, Smith explained his award season intent and why he’s charging $20 for a screening and Q&A at a theater where you can get a double feature for $7 every night, often with an amazing Q&A for free.
Part of the reason Paris Hilton returned to reality TV in The World According to Paris was to show the world she’s all grown up and mature now. Getting up and walking away during an interview on Good Morning America today when questions got tough didn’t exactly project that image. ABC correspondent Dan Harris asked about her show’s abysmal ratings and ho-tel heiress’ declining relevance in an ever-saturated sea of reality stars. Paris Hilton Walks Out on GMA Thrown off and visibly annoyed by this perceived affront on her A-list status, Paris shifted in her chair, looked toward her publicist, then peaced. Hilton never did say if “her moment has passed,” as Harris put it, but did return to finish the interview, which also contained these revelations: She broke up with Cy Waits after watching The World According to Paris and determining that the chemistry just wasn’t there. She fakes her airhead persona for the cameras.
From one Teen Mom loose cannon to another … some harsh words! If anyone would be sympathetic to the new season’s train wreck Jenelle Evans, you’d think it would be Amber Portwood, who’s had her share of “issues.” Not the case. Instead of reaching out to Jenelle, Amber says she “despises” Evans’ wild ways, calling her an “idiot” whose situation is nothing like her own. “I pretty much despise what she stands for,” Amber Portwood says. Jenelle Evans (left) shouldn’t expect any support from Amber Portwood . “She’s an idiot and I don’t care if people know or not,” she adds . “I literally have worked my ass off because of this whole battery thing to make sure I keep my daughter. They [MTV] shouldn’t put her on, it’s embarrassing!” Tell us how you really feel, Ambs. In all seriousness, Jenelle is unfit to be a mom , a fact that she admits. That fact and her perceived apathy are likely what irks the “passionate” Amber. What Jenelle “stands for” in Amber’s mind is not giving a $h!t. That’s our take. We’re not saying Portwood should talk, but that’s where she’s coming from. Evans’ baby Jace is being taken care of by Jenelle’s own mom, Barbara. That woman seems borderline insane in her own right, but it’s an improvement. Jenelle will appear in court April 14, on charges relating to her arrest for alleged breaking and entering and marijuana possession back in October 2010. Portwood faces felony battery charges for her televised attack on her baby girl’s father, Gary Shirley. Maybe they can split the legal bills or something. In the meantime, Amber is fighting Gary like hell to keep her daughter while Jenelle stumbles around hung over and kalls out Kim Kardashian . Good times.
Say you’re Saturday Night Live and you’re trying to promote this weekend’s episode hosted by Miley Cyrus. How do you maximize interest in the controversy-prone guest? Judging from this new promo, apparently by ignoring any recent Miley headline (about bongs and familial upheaval ) and letting the pop star play with a soundboard, say “pretty cool,” and get hugged by Keenan Thompson. Proceed at your own risk.
The world has used this week to get their licks in on James Franco following his sleepy performance as Oscar co-host, but not Donald Glover. “It was pretty funny to watch somebody as high as Franco [host the Oscars],” the Community star joked to Vulture . “Was he not? Was he not high? Can you watch and be like, ‘That dude was totally sober!’ When they called his name out he literally gave the thumbs-up.” Whether Franco was addled or not — absolutely not , according to his reps — Glover plans on following in his perceived footsteps as host of the mtvU Woodie Awards at SXSW later this month. “If I’m not high [at the Woodies], it’ll be a problem.” [ Vulture ]
No Strings Attached may not be Natalie Portman’s Norbit , but is the recent admission by the perceived Oscar frontrunner that she is engaged (gasp!) and pregnant (choke!) a golden ticket to the most elusive of acting statuettes? A look back at some of Oscar’s former parties of two suggests that Natalie’s personal bliss may not serve to guarantee any professional lauds.
