Nicolas Winding Refn has said that the The Texas Chainsaw Massacre inspired him to become a filmmaker. So we shouldn’t be surprised that Ryan Gosling appears to be sporting a quasi-Leatherface look in what may be a poster for Only God Forgives. (Check it out after the jump.) Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but the actor’s face does look pretty damn tore up. The Film Stage posted the image , which it indicates it received from a reader. Certainly, it doesn’t seem implausible as a poster. What better way to whip up interest in a film than to go with a poster that messes with Gosling’s pulse-quickening handsomeness . On Gosling and Winding Refn’s follow-up to their most excellent 2011 film Drive , Only God Forgives is set in the Thai boxing underworld. According to the Film Stage, this is the synopsis: Julian (Gosling) lives in exile in Bangkok where he runs a Thai boxing club as a front for the family’s drugs smuggling operation. When Julian’s brother Billy is killed their mother, Jenna (Kristen Scott Thomas), arrives in the city. She wants revenge and forces Julian to find the killer. Julian’s contacts in the criminal underworld lead him directly to The Angel of Vengeance, a retired police officer who knows everything and who is both Judge and Punisher. Jenna demands that Julian kill The Angel of Vengeance, an act that will cost him dearly. The fight scenes in this movie are apparently brutal and intense — as if the poster image doesn’t convey that — and, like Drive , Winding Refn sets many of his scenes to the kind of electronic music that gets under your skin and makes those shots even more emotionally palpable. In this case, he’s working with M83 of “Midnight City” fame. (Try not to get hooked on that song. I dare you.) Follow Frank DiGiacomo on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills claim “The Higher the Heel, the Closer to God” but what if they’re only platform boots. We recap all of the campy shoe choices and strange animal moments in our THG +/- review. Kyle and Adrienne meet at a posh kid’s boutique to pick out something for Portia’s fourth birthday and Kyle thinks Adrienne is looking for pants for herself. What? Apparently Kim is small enough to shop for clothes there too. Minus 20 . If you are a grown woman you should NOT be able to fit into kids clothes. If you can, you really need to rethink your diet because something is very wrong. Taylor gets Paul and Mauricio to agree to don heels for a domestic violence charity walk. Plus 15 to Mauricio for walking the walk. At least those were real heels. Paul’s platform boots were a complete cheat. The least he could have done was wear those chunky Dorothy heels or a pair of kitten pumps. What’s a few crunched toes for charity? Yolanda’s job these days seems to be managing her daughter Gigi’s modeling career. I have to say the girl is a knock out. She looks just like her Mama did at that age. Plus 10 . And although Yolanda borders on meddling, her advice seems to be spot on most of the time. Kyle throws Portia’s fourth birthday party and Kyle seems upset when ponies show up instead of unicorns. Um…Kyle. I hate to burst the fantasy but… And I guess she should have specified white unicorns. I’ll almost give her that one. In what movie have you ever seen a brown unicorn? Minus 11. Between the llamas and the ponies, Kyle really should have hired a popper scooper. Minus 8 . Overall it’s a pretty boring party but I couldn’t believe Kyle thought everyone would be on their best behavior because it was a kid’s party. Minus 13 . That’s pretty naive. She gives these girls more credit than I do. Plus 15 to Brandi for at least trying to keep the peace, however Taylor had no trouble spreading the gossip. Minus 10 because although Taylor looked a bit happier than we’ve seen her, she definitely needed some makeup…or how about some time in the sunlight. I think all of that botox is doing strange things to her skin. Kyle tells Lisa she doesn’t mean to meddle…except that’s exactly what she’s doing. Plus 12 to Lisa for telling her the feud with Adrienne is no one else’s business. Now if Adrienne would only man up and apologize. Like that’s going to happen. Episode total = -10! Season total = +17!
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills claim “The Higher the Heel, the Closer to God” but what if they’re only platform boots. We recap all of the campy shoe choices and strange animal moments in our THG +/- review. Kyle and Adrienne meet at a posh kid’s boutique to pick out something for Portia’s fourth birthday and Kyle thinks Adrienne is looking for pants for herself. What? Apparently Kim is small enough to shop for clothes there too. Minus 20 . If you are a grown woman you should NOT be able to fit into kids clothes. If you can, you really need to rethink your diet because something is very wrong. Taylor gets Paul and Mauricio to agree to don heels for a domestic violence charity walk. Plus 15 to Mauricio for walking the walk. At least those were real heels. Paul’s platform boots were a complete cheat. The least he could have done was wear those chunky Dorothy heels or a pair of kitten pumps. What’s a few crunched toes for charity? Yolanda’s job these days seems to be managing her daughter Gigi’s modeling career. I have to say the girl is a knock out. She looks just like her Mama did at that age. Plus 10 . And although Yolanda borders on meddling, her advice seems to be spot on most of the time. Kyle throws Portia’s fourth birthday party and Kyle seems upset when ponies show up instead of unicorns. Um…Kyle. I hate to burst the fantasy but… And I guess she should have specified white unicorns. I’ll almost give her that one. In what movie have you ever seen a brown unicorn? Minus 11. Between the llamas and the ponies, Kyle really should have hired a popper scooper. Minus 8 . Overall it’s a pretty boring party but I couldn’t believe Kyle thought everyone would be on their best behavior because it was a kid’s party. Minus 13 . That’s pretty naive. She gives these girls more credit than I do. Plus 15 to Brandi for at least trying to keep the peace, however Taylor had no trouble spreading the gossip. Minus 10 because although Taylor looked a bit happier than we’ve seen her, she definitely needed some makeup…or how about some time in the sunlight. I think all of that botox is doing strange things to her skin. Kyle tells Lisa she doesn’t mean to meddle…except that’s exactly what she’s doing. Plus 12 to Lisa for telling her the feud with Adrienne is no one else’s business. Now if Adrienne would only man up and apologize. Like that’s going to happen. Episode total = -10! Season total = +17!
GTFOHWTBS Edible Deodorant Claims To Smell Sweet When You Sweat It Out Via ABCNews Who needs deodorant when you can eat your way to flowery freshness? A new candy claims to tackle body odor from the inside out. “Science and nature have come together to make a functional food that leaves your skin with a beautiful rose fragrance,” reads the website for Deo Perfume Candy, which is currently sold on Amazon in the U.S. The rose-flavored sweets contain geraniol, an alcohol found in rose oil that “aromatizes” as it evaporates through the skin, according to Deo maker Beneo, based in Belgium. *Side-eyes Beneo* But smell scientists are skeptical about Deo’s deodorizing effects. “I think we can probably agree that if you eat food with a lot of aromatic spice, like garlic and curry, eventually it will work its way into your sweat and influence the way you smell,” said George Preti, a chemist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. “But no one has actually demonstrated that.” Preti said “the wonderful smell known as body odor” depends on the chemical composition of a person’s skin secretions and the type of bacteria feeding on them. “Skin glands produce food for the bugs,” he said, adding that the type of bacteria depends on the amount of oxygen and moisture in the area. “Body odor is different for different parts of your body. Your underarms smell different from your crotch, and your crotch smells different from your feet.” We’re sure there are some ladies (and men) who could benefit from some deodorant that makes their crotch sweeter… Hate it or love it??? Image via PerfumeCandy.com
I’ve been a Belieber for almost 4 years now, and before October 9th, I never thought I would actually be able to meet my hero. I’ve suffered through a lot of abuse, and I just wanted to say “Thank You” to Justin, and that’s all I ever wished of . Around June, my dad surprised me with meet & greet passes to JB’s show in Tacoma , since the M&G was sold out in Portland. I remember jumping on my dad in tears because I was so happy. Finally, after months and months of impatiently waiting for the day to come, my insides were literally exploding when we arrived outside of the arena. Billboard signs on the way to Tacoma showed Justin’s face, sending a rush inside me. I was so excited, so scared, so nervous, and so happy at the same time. I was going to meet Justin. I was going to be able to look at him and tell him I love him. When I stepped out of the car, I hurried into the line for the meet & greet. After about an hour or two of waiting, we finally reached the booth where they held our tickets. Unfortunately, they didn’t have our tickets. I was literally at the verge of tears. “I’m sorry we can’t find your tickets.” The man said. Now let me tell you something. I was pissed. I was upset. I was devastated. There was no way I was not meeting Justin. My throat felt heavy and I felt really hot. Was I seriously not meeting him? But luckily, the guy explained that we had bought the tickets from a different ticket website and to call the guy who sold us the tickets. It was kind of sketchy how we met the guy. He was in a small group, and he handed us out wrist bands. It was scary, but at least I got my tickets. When the gates opened to the waiting line, I felt goosebumps form on my skin . It was around 3:45 PM when the doors opened to the arena, as we were lined up against the walls waiting for the M&G, a bodyguard came up and needed to explain some rules. We weren’t able to have Justin sign anything, and we couldn’t give him anything. All I wanted to really give Justin, was my letter. Just for him to read my letter would mean so much to me. So I asked the man if I could give him my letter. Thankfully, the guy gave me a hesitant yes, along with another girl who wanted to give Justin a letter. After about an hour later, I saw Kenny ride his Segway around the door. If you know me, you probably know how much I love Kenny. Making a quiet squeal, I jumped up from my position of when I was lying down on the ground and started to wave my arms around trying to get Kenny’s attention. “KENNY I LOVE YOU.” I screamed at the top of my lungs. There were probably only about 4 other girls who knew who Kenny was. But I wasn’t complaining. At least he saw me. Kenny turned to me and gave me a smile, and a wave, and I swear I died right there. Kenny saw me! Just then, the line started moving, making me scream really quietly. My cousin turned to me and threatened me to not cry. Sucking back those tears that were threatening to fall, I agreed. I didn’t wanna look like an idiot next to Justin. Eventually, our turn showed up and I put my letter on the table for the “gifts”. The curtain accidentally flew up, revealing Justin’s baggy pants, and black Supras, causing all the girls behind me to scream. They ushered us into the room where I saw the most delicate looking thing in the world. His hair was perfectly quiffed up, not a single strand missing it’s place. His lips were insanely pink. They looked so soft and kissable! His eyes were like beautiful hazel marbles. I could melt. Then there was his skin. His skin was flawless. Not a single pimple, no white spots, nothing. Blemish free. He looked like a doll! He looked perfect. But my excitement disappeared when he turned to look at me. My head instantly fell, as I looked at the ground, nervously. I was not good around boys. I just couldn’t act normal around boys. Well, I was a pretty awkward person. He greeted me with, “Hey love” as the rest of the girls followed in. When I first heard it I just stopped. Did I seriously just hear that? He called me love! Justin Bieber called me “love”. It felt so unreal. I was about to go stand next to Justin’s right, but the girl in the pink shirt (in the picture) stood in front of me. I basically stood in front of everybody, not sure what to do. I was just confused. I didn’t know if he was looking at me like I was stupid, or if I was annoying him by standing there. Just when the pink shirt girl’s mom was about to go on Justin’s other side. The instinct hit me. I swiftly, glided in between a girl, and Justin, almost hitting Justin’s butt when I squeezed in. From the corner of my eye, I could see his lips form into a smile for the picture. God, that mole beside his lips was the death of me I swear. I wrapped my hand around his waist, as he brought his hand from my waist to my shoulder, his hand getting caught in my hair. Okay, I don’t know about you, but I was dead by then. They quickly snapped the picture, and just as everyone left, my cousin hugged him. I wanted to hug him too. It was so fast, I forgot. I awkwardly waddle over to him, holding my hands stiffly at my sides. “Can I have a hug too?” He pulled me into a hug, and I instantly felt safe. From past experiences, I hated hugs. I wasn’t the type that liked hugs, but his hug was different. I felt safe, and it felt so comfortable. Before I left, I told him he was amazing. And then came those words. “Bye, Justin.” And he was gone. It all went so fast. I forgot to thank him, I forgot to tell him I loved him. But what I hated most, was being so nervous the entire time. But then everything went away. I was happy. I met my idol. I hugged him, and for a second, he knew I existed. And that’s all I cared about. The show went on afterwards, and it was like heaven on earth. Justin was cute, and perfect, and I even got to have a conversation with Moshe, Justin’s bodyguard. Justin even touched my hand. It was amazing. Honestly, if I could. I would relive that night every single day if I could. I’m just so blessed to be able to have had my dream come true. This is My Bieber Experience -@Badassrauhl (the girl next to Justin, in the grey) View original post here: I’ve been a Belieber for almost 4 years now, and before…
As a tough Detroit cop in Rob Cohen’s Alex Cross Rachel Nichols ( G.I. Joe , Conan ) hunts a maniacal serial killer ( Matthew Fox ) alongside Tyler Perry , who attempts to crossover from his niche following to the mainstream with the James Patterson crime thriller. But it’s not the first time the co-stars shared a scene, as Nichols recalled with a laugh: “It took me four days to say, ‘You know what’s really funny? We were in Star Trek together!'” Nichols, down to earth and vivacious in person, has built a career of primarily dramatic roles in film and television since making her feature debut in the comedy prequel Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd . Proving herself both game and capable for an array of physical demands has invited an action heroine streak to sneak into her filmography; between the survival horror P2 , 2009’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra , and last year’s sword-and-sandals adventure Conan (not to mention a guest turn on Criminal Minds and her ongoing lead role as a cop from the future in the 12 Monkeys -esque Continuum ), Nichols is a short list of Hollywood actresses with believable action chops. (As if that wasn’t awesome enough: Nichols also stars in and executive produces the upcoming Raze , an indie film also starring Zoe Bell that she describes as ” Hostel meets Fight Club meets Gladiator ,” with women.) Read on for Nichols’ chat with Movieline about her work in Alex Cross , her Tyler Perry- Star Trek connection, and nerding out over the role that kick-started her action career: J.J. Abrams ‘ Alias . Tyler Perry is the big draw and fascination in this film, stepping out of his comfort zone, but how familiar were you with him and his work before working on this movie? I had seen a bunch of the Madea movies and I’ve always contended that anybody that can do comedy, and can do comedy well, can do anything in the entertainment realm. I think comedy is the most demanding and difficult and the most harshly criticized, and Tyler has this presence about him; as soon as I shook his hand the first day on set I knew he could do this. No problem. He’s got this presence, and he’s very approachable, and he’s very kind — he’s got these really expressive eyes, and then we were doing the tactical training and spitballing and laughing and I thought to myself, he could really do this. And I thought it was a really interesting choice, because I do like it when people step out of their comfort zone. And I’m sure that for years people have been saying, “Tyler, do this — or Tyler, do that project,” and I thought it was really cool that he chose this one. The movie opens in the middle of an action sequence, with you, Tyler, and Ed Burns chasing down a perp. Tyler eventually catches him first, but I’ve seen you in enough action roles to second guess that outcome. In real life who would win in a foot race? Hmm. I’ve never been particularly fast. I don’t know! I’ve never seen the man run. That’s a really good question. He got in great shape for the movie. But I bet Matthew [Fox] would beat all of us. His physical transformation was astounding. I know! What he created and what he did… when I saw him on set I didn’t work with him, but I saw him at dinners and out and when I saw the film and really watched what he did, I was blown away. I’ve known Matthew – we have the same manager, I’ve met him a bunch of times, I loved Party of Five like every other woman in America, I loved LOST — and when I saw him in this, I found him incredibly scary, which is a testament to the job that he did because he’s not incredibly scary. Was it scary to see him around on set, living in the skin of Picasso? I saw him around and he seemed very much into it but it wasn’t like he was Method all the time, that guy the entire time day in and day out. But obviously the diet and the fighting and the training, he was so dedicated. It was interesting to watch knowing what he had put into it. I find it interesting that you and Tyler share a Star Trek connection. I know! It’s really funny. I had never met Tyler before, and when I met him, immediately he was so disarming and so easy to be around that it took me four days to say, “You know what’s really funny? We were in Star Trek together!” It was this one big scene where they’re at the hearing for the Kobayashi Maru test and I’m the one green girl in this sea of cadets and he’s this high commander. It was really funny — I briefly met him then, I think I shook his hand – and it seems like a lifetime ago. But yeah, Tyler Perry and I share our Star Trek connection. You’ve had a history of unlucky characters who don’t quite make it very far, so to speak, but you’ve also done a number of really big projects. What’s your perspective on how your career’s shaken out so far? [Laughs] I’m lucky [knocks on wood] — I’ve been able to do some really fun things, whether it’s G.I. Joe or Conan , huge movies… And Alias ! Alias ! Alias was awesome. I do a show now called Continuum which is going to come to the States, fingers crossed. It just premiered in the U.K. and it was a big hit in Canada, now we’re going to do season two so that’s super awesome. But Alias was my first taste — I watched Jen [Garner] , pregnant at the time, do this lead role on this show and I just thought, gosh, this job is insane! And now I’m clearly not pregnant but doing the lead on this show, and I love it. I want to try to do anything, though you’ll never see me sing in a movie. I warn people that I’m tone deaf, so that’ll never happen. But I don’t mind when I make an interesting exit from a film, that’s totally fine. [Laughs] My parents would prefer not, but this was such a fun role and I love the twist. I love how this thing that we’re talking about but we’re not talking about right now, it’s such a surprise. You mentioned that your parents would like to see you in a rom-com or something like that, but things don’t quite work out that way. I would love to see myself in a rom-com! I did an edgy little one a couple of years ago called A Bird Of the Air with Jackson Hurst and we had the best time. It was really fun, and it was emotional and it had its sad moments, but it would be great to have a co-star like Jackson who you get along with, which makes it so easy to have fun. How did you find yourself falling into so many action roles? I love the action stuff, and it started with Alias . Alias is the first time I ever had to do a fight scene. Had you trained in that world before? No! It was all very new to me, and I was obsessed with the show. When they hired me I didn’t tell them I was a crazed fan because I thought they might decide not to hire me. I had seen every freaking episode. I lied and said, “Oh, I’ve seen a few — it’s a really good show.” But I was obsessed! You were like, Rambaldi, what? I was like, “Oh my god, is that an artifact? Can I touch it? Can I put it in my purse?” [Laughs] I was madly in love with the show so that’s where it started. Then, you know, I think it’s really cool because Jen Garner has always known she could do action. She could pick up a sword and go do a big action movie and people will say she’s totally believable as a woman and a fighter. When you get to the point where you’re established enough that people link you with something, especially being an action hero babe, it’s awesome. Because then you can fight the battles and have the crossbows and wrestle with swords and ride the horses because you’re already believable, people see you in that genre. Then it’s even more fun to kick ass. There’s also the strong female character aspect that I like about it. And it also keeps me in good shape; if I’m doing an action movie, I’m staying in good shape. Action heroines remind me of that Ginger Rogers/Fred Astaire line; she could do everything he could do, only backwards and in high heels. And so often in action roles actresses are also required to be glammed up while kicking ass. It’s one of those things, and learning a fight is like learning a dance. You have the training, you know the moves, and you put it all together. Sienna Miller and I had an epic fight scene in G.I. Joe , and that stuff’s just fun to do. Then when you see it on the screen and you look like such a bad ass you think, “Alright, I’m just going to sit back and rest on my laurels and look awesome!” What else is on the horizon for you beyond returning to Continuum ? I’m going to go back and do Continuum and I did this movie called Mechanic in Philly that a friend of mine directed, with David Morse and Mike Vogel. And I also executive produced and am also acting in this film called Raze , which we’re editing right now. It’s sort of Hostel meets Fight Club meets Gladiator , but it’s all women. That may be the best description of any film, ever. Oh, yeah. Check it out online ! Alex Cross is in theaters now. Read more here . Follow Jen Yamato on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
As a tough Detroit cop in Rob Cohen’s Alex Cross Rachel Nichols ( G.I. Joe , Conan ) hunts a maniacal serial killer ( Matthew Fox ) alongside Tyler Perry , who attempts to crossover from his niche following to the mainstream with the James Patterson crime thriller. But it’s not the first time the co-stars shared a scene, as Nichols recalled with a laugh: “It took me four days to say, ‘You know what’s really funny? We were in Star Trek together!'” Nichols, down to earth and vivacious in person, has built a career of primarily dramatic roles in film and television since making her feature debut in the comedy prequel Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd . Proving herself both game and capable for an array of physical demands has invited an action heroine streak to sneak into her filmography; between the survival horror P2 , 2009’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra , and last year’s sword-and-sandals adventure Conan (not to mention a guest turn on Criminal Minds and her ongoing lead role as a cop from the future in the 12 Monkeys -esque Continuum ), Nichols is a short list of Hollywood actresses with believable action chops. (As if that wasn’t awesome enough: Nichols also stars in and executive produces the upcoming Raze , an indie film also starring Zoe Bell that she describes as ” Hostel meets Fight Club meets Gladiator ,” with women.) Read on for Nichols’ chat with Movieline about her work in Alex Cross , her Tyler Perry- Star Trek connection, and nerding out over the role that kick-started her action career: J.J. Abrams ‘ Alias . Tyler Perry is the big draw and fascination in this film, stepping out of his comfort zone, but how familiar were you with him and his work before working on this movie? I had seen a bunch of the Madea movies and I’ve always contended that anybody that can do comedy, and can do comedy well, can do anything in the entertainment realm. I think comedy is the most demanding and difficult and the most harshly criticized, and Tyler has this presence about him; as soon as I shook his hand the first day on set I knew he could do this. No problem. He’s got this presence, and he’s very approachable, and he’s very kind — he’s got these really expressive eyes, and then we were doing the tactical training and spitballing and laughing and I thought to myself, he could really do this. And I thought it was a really interesting choice, because I do like it when people step out of their comfort zone. And I’m sure that for years people have been saying, “Tyler, do this — or Tyler, do that project,” and I thought it was really cool that he chose this one. The movie opens in the middle of an action sequence, with you, Tyler, and Ed Burns chasing down a perp. Tyler eventually catches him first, but I’ve seen you in enough action roles to second guess that outcome. In real life who would win in a foot race? Hmm. I’ve never been particularly fast. I don’t know! I’ve never seen the man run. That’s a really good question. He got in great shape for the movie. But I bet Matthew [Fox] would beat all of us. His physical transformation was astounding. I know! What he created and what he did… when I saw him on set I didn’t work with him, but I saw him at dinners and out and when I saw the film and really watched what he did, I was blown away. I’ve known Matthew – we have the same manager, I’ve met him a bunch of times, I loved Party of Five like every other woman in America, I loved LOST — and when I saw him in this, I found him incredibly scary, which is a testament to the job that he did because he’s not incredibly scary. Was it scary to see him around on set, living in the skin of Picasso? I saw him around and he seemed very much into it but it wasn’t like he was Method all the time, that guy the entire time day in and day out. But obviously the diet and the fighting and the training, he was so dedicated. It was interesting to watch knowing what he had put into it. I find it interesting that you and Tyler share a Star Trek connection. I know! It’s really funny. I had never met Tyler before, and when I met him, immediately he was so disarming and so easy to be around that it took me four days to say, “You know what’s really funny? We were in Star Trek together!” It was this one big scene where they’re at the hearing for the Kobayashi Maru test and I’m the one green girl in this sea of cadets and he’s this high commander. It was really funny — I briefly met him then, I think I shook his hand – and it seems like a lifetime ago. But yeah, Tyler Perry and I share our Star Trek connection. You’ve had a history of unlucky characters who don’t quite make it very far, so to speak, but you’ve also done a number of really big projects. What’s your perspective on how your career’s shaken out so far? [Laughs] I’m lucky [knocks on wood] — I’ve been able to do some really fun things, whether it’s G.I. Joe or Conan , huge movies… And Alias ! Alias ! Alias was awesome. I do a show now called Continuum which is going to come to the States, fingers crossed. It just premiered in the U.K. and it was a big hit in Canada, now we’re going to do season two so that’s super awesome. But Alias was my first taste — I watched Jen [Garner] , pregnant at the time, do this lead role on this show and I just thought, gosh, this job is insane! And now I’m clearly not pregnant but doing the lead on this show, and I love it. I want to try to do anything, though you’ll never see me sing in a movie. I warn people that I’m tone deaf, so that’ll never happen. But I don’t mind when I make an interesting exit from a film, that’s totally fine. [Laughs] My parents would prefer not, but this was such a fun role and I love the twist. I love how this thing that we’re talking about but we’re not talking about right now, it’s such a surprise. You mentioned that your parents would like to see you in a rom-com or something like that, but things don’t quite work out that way. I would love to see myself in a rom-com! I did an edgy little one a couple of years ago called A Bird Of the Air with Jackson Hurst and we had the best time. It was really fun, and it was emotional and it had its sad moments, but it would be great to have a co-star like Jackson who you get along with, which makes it so easy to have fun. How did you find yourself falling into so many action roles? I love the action stuff, and it started with Alias . Alias is the first time I ever had to do a fight scene. Had you trained in that world before? No! It was all very new to me, and I was obsessed with the show. When they hired me I didn’t tell them I was a crazed fan because I thought they might decide not to hire me. I had seen every freaking episode. I lied and said, “Oh, I’ve seen a few — it’s a really good show.” But I was obsessed! You were like, Rambaldi, what? I was like, “Oh my god, is that an artifact? Can I touch it? Can I put it in my purse?” [Laughs] I was madly in love with the show so that’s where it started. Then, you know, I think it’s really cool because Jen Garner has always known she could do action. She could pick up a sword and go do a big action movie and people will say she’s totally believable as a woman and a fighter. When you get to the point where you’re established enough that people link you with something, especially being an action hero babe, it’s awesome. Because then you can fight the battles and have the crossbows and wrestle with swords and ride the horses because you’re already believable, people see you in that genre. Then it’s even more fun to kick ass. There’s also the strong female character aspect that I like about it. And it also keeps me in good shape; if I’m doing an action movie, I’m staying in good shape. Action heroines remind me of that Ginger Rogers/Fred Astaire line; she could do everything he could do, only backwards and in high heels. And so often in action roles actresses are also required to be glammed up while kicking ass. It’s one of those things, and learning a fight is like learning a dance. You have the training, you know the moves, and you put it all together. Sienna Miller and I had an epic fight scene in G.I. Joe , and that stuff’s just fun to do. Then when you see it on the screen and you look like such a bad ass you think, “Alright, I’m just going to sit back and rest on my laurels and look awesome!” What else is on the horizon for you beyond returning to Continuum ? I’m going to go back and do Continuum and I did this movie called Mechanic in Philly that a friend of mine directed, with David Morse and Mike Vogel. And I also executive produced and am also acting in this film called Raze , which we’re editing right now. It’s sort of Hostel meets Fight Club meets Gladiator , but it’s all women. That may be the best description of any film, ever. Oh, yeah. Check it out online ! Alex Cross is in theaters now. Read more here . Follow Jen Yamato on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Here’s some nude news that’ll perk up your cockpit: Early reviews of the new movie Flight (2012) SKINdicate that sitcom star Nadine Velazquez ( My Name is Earl , The League ) makes a full frontal nude debut in the movie. Denzel Washington stars as a hero pilot whose reputation comes under fire thanks to his drinking, drugging, womanizing ways, a point that director Robert Zemeckis hammers home in an unusual (for him, anyway) turn towards the explicit. Here’s what CraveOnline ‘s Fred Topel has to say: “Besides being edgy for a Hollywood movie, this is really dark for Robert Zemeckis. The movie opens with full frontal nudity (Nadine Velazquez, totally integral to the tone, if not to the plot) while Whip is boozing and snorting before the flight.” HitFix’s Drew McWeeny (heh) goes into even more detail: “[W]hen we first see Denzel in this film, in bed with Nadine Velazquez, finishing a beer for breakfast and doing a rail to wake himself up as she walks around the room totally nude. At one point, he gives a sideways glance right up her backside as he talks on the phone, and there is a world weary quality to the beat that is both funny and immediately crushing.” Maybe you were crushed, Drew, but our McWeeny finds this news positively uplifting. Stay tuned for a full report on Flight from our Skin Skout later this week, and check our sexy pics and clips of Nadine Velazquez right here at MrSkin.com!
Here’s some nude news that’ll perk up your cockpit: Early reviews of the new movie Flight (2012) SKINdicate that sitcom star Nadine Velazquez ( My Name is Earl , The League ) makes a full frontal nude debut in the movie. Denzel Washington stars as a hero pilot whose reputation comes under fire thanks to his drinking, drugging, womanizing ways, a point that director Robert Zemeckis hammers home in an unusual (for him, anyway) turn towards the explicit. Here’s what CraveOnline ‘s Fred Topel has to say: “Besides being edgy for a Hollywood movie, this is really dark for Robert Zemeckis. The movie opens with full frontal nudity (Nadine Velazquez, totally integral to the tone, if not to the plot) while Whip is boozing and snorting before the flight.” HitFix’s Drew McWeeny (heh) goes into even more detail: “[W]hen we first see Denzel in this film, in bed with Nadine Velazquez, finishing a beer for breakfast and doing a rail to wake himself up as she walks around the room totally nude. At one point, he gives a sideways glance right up her backside as he talks on the phone, and there is a world weary quality to the beat that is both funny and immediately crushing.” Maybe you were crushed, Drew, but our McWeeny finds this news positively uplifting. Stay tuned for a full report on Flight from our Skin Skout later this week, and check our sexy pics and clips of Nadine Velazquez right here at MrSkin.com!
