Author: Richard Lawson

The Call Sheet

Steven Soderbergh Unretires

AP

Today in show business news: Steven Soderbergh is headed to television, Intervention will intervene no more, and USA is sending camp kids to battle.

By Richard Lawson

Jun 20, 2012

The Call Sheet

Nicole Kidman to Pee On Zac Efron This October

Today: We'll be seeing this year's weirdest movie scene this fall, Jim Carrey drops out of a dumb thing, and a glimpse at this year's classiest movie.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 20, 2012

Andrew Sarris, Legendary Film Critic, Dies at 83

Celebrated film critic and scholar Andrew Sarris died today at the age of 83, suffering complications from a recent fall.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 20, 2012

The Smart Set

Sacha Baron Cohen Isn't Going Anywhere; Brit and Mitt Are Totes the Same

Today: Sacha Baron Cohen is not getting deported, Britney and Mittney have something in common, and Andy Cohen has a new fella

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 19, 2012

The Call Sheet

Magnificent Maleficent

Today: Angelina makes her witchy debut, General Wesley Clark does the unthinkable, and AMC might have a dead body on its hands.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 19, 2012

Bella Swan Makes a Whole Lotta Money

Forbes published its annual list of Hollywood's highest-earning actresses today, and guess who's number one. Miss mopey mouse herself, Kristen Stewart.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 19, 2012

Can Batman Save the Summer?

Yet another new trailer for next month's The Dark Knight Rises has been released, leading us to wonder, is Batman the summer's last hope?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 19, 2012

New Trailer for 'The Master' Introduces Us to L. Ron Hubbard

Technically the character, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, whom we meet in the new trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master, is named Lancaster Dodd. But the movie is supposedly based on the origins of Scientology, so the guy is supposed to be L. Ron Hubbard, right?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 19, 2012

The Smart Set

Macaulay Culkin's Strange Performance; Taylor Kitsch's Awkward Sex

Today: Macaulay Culkin is up to some strange things, Taylor Kitsch is a bit shy, and Britney and Demi are the best of friends.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 18, 2012

The Call Sheet

Mike Tyson to Knock Out Broadway

Today: Mike Tyson is doing a one-man show in New York, Charlie Bucket heads to the West End, and Ed Helms is a busy man.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 18, 2012

HBO, Your Liberal Id Is Showing

Some sort of slickster-sounding company called Buyology that does "neuro-insight" recently surveyed 4,000 Americans asking them how they feel about various products. Part of what they learned is that HBO and Showtime are "the most politically polarizing brands in entertainment." Democrats are totally into them but Republicans really are not.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 18, 2012

Shia LaBeouf's Naked Dance Experiment

Former Even Stevens kid breakout turned movie star Shia LaBeouf is now baring it all in a new video for Icelandic dream band Sigur Rós' new song "Fjögur Píanó." Yes, ol' Mutt Williams goes nude.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 18, 2012

What We Watched

The Rosie Larsen Case Is Closed

Last night AMC's The Killing finally solved the Rosie Larsen murder after two seasons of frustrating red herrings, plenty of turgid emoting, and lots and lots and lots of rain. Was the conclusion satisfying? Yes and no.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 18, 2012

The Smart Set

Lindsay Lohan Is Back to Partying

Today: LiLo was out and about after her exhaustion scare, Gisele might be preggers, and Kate Middleton would like to be soon.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 15, 2012

The Call Sheet

Elusive 'Elysium' Elucidated

Today: We know a little bit more about a mysterious sci-fi movie, you'll have to wait a bit longer for teenage turtles, and Jonah Hill does Tarantino.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 15, 2012

Movie Review

Gross Out: 'Rock of Ages' and 'That's My Boy'

Today we review two new films, the musical Rock of Ages and Adam Sandler's comedy That's My Boy.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 15, 2012

The Smart Set

Anna Wintour Hates Sarah Jessica Parker's House

Today: Anna Wintour redid Sarah Jessica Parker's house, Katy Perry surprises people, and Stephen Baldwin loses in court.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Dallas' Is a Texas-Sized Hit

Today: TNT has new hit, Jeanne Tripplehorn slums, and Judy Greer gets serious

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

Who Is 'Rock of Ages' For?

It's really hard to pin down the ideal demographic for this nostalgic yet Glee-esque take on a seedy recent-ish era. So we're going to tackle its one big question: who is this movie for exactly?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

What We Watched

'Dallas': In with the Old, Out with the New

Howdy folks! Who among us watched the big premiere of the new, updated Dallas on TNT last night? We certainly did, and boy is that a soapy, self-serious affair. Which doesn't mean it's bad, exactly.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

The Smart Set

What's the Matter with Amanda Bynes?; Chris Brown in Another Fight

Today: Amanda Bynes may be a bit troubled, Chris Brown in another violent episode, and Minka and Jake's secret love affair.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 13, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Weeds' Burns Out

Today: Showtime has decided to quit drugs, Charlize heads to comedy, and Tonto and friends are in trouble.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 13, 2012

Summer Jobs for Teens Who Can't Find Work

There's a depressing new report making the rounds today which says that almost half of American teenagers looking for work this summer will either not get enough hours or won't get a job at all. But in the spirit of optimism, let's turn lemons into lemonade stands: If no one will give teenagers jobs, they can make jobs for themselves. Here are some suggestions.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 13, 2012

France's First Lady in Catty Twitter Tiff

There's a political/romantic scandal currently ruffling feathers in France that is just so, well, French. It involves Twitter, so it's also modern and annoying, but it's mostly just very French. Let us explain.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 13, 2012

The Smart Set

Alec Baldwin's Wedding Bells; Corey Feldman's Live-In Stalker

Today: Alec and his bride have announced their venue, Corey Feldman has a domestic situation for once, and Steve Wynn officially owns a big chunk of Manhattan.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

Philip Seymour Hoffman Goes Rogue

Today: PSH goes off the grid, Lindsay Lohan has a terrible new project in the works, and Dexter has a new ladyfriend.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2012

The New Anglophilia: How the Brits Are Colonizing Our Telly

Andy Samberg is the latest young, urban hip-type person to fall prey to a virulent new strain of anglophilia currently sweeping the nation. Have you noticed it?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2012

Wait, Why Did All That Stuff in 'Prometheus' Happen?

Did you see Prometheus this weekend and, like so many other people, leave with a lot of questions? At long last (the movie opened five days ago) a YouTube video, a vital and funny one, has emerged that asks all the big questions for you. Spoilers ahoy.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2012

The Smart Set

Now Rihanna and Chris Are Getting Back Together

Today: The latest on RiChri is that they're pretty serious, Miss Pennsylvania keeps yapping, and Stacy and George enjoy Italy while you don't.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 11, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Darkening of Ashley Tisdale

Today: A Disney girl is trying to grow up, Joseph Fiennes heads to the loony bin, and Chris Hemsworth has a whale of a tale to tell you.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 11, 2012

Lionsgate Thinks Better of Its 'Dirty Dancing' Remake, for Now

We can all breathe a sigh of relief and get out of this corner (we said they couldn't put us there, but they did) because Lionsgate has announced that they're shelving their planned reboot/remake of seminal 1987 dance film Dirty Dancing, which was to be a musical, until 2014. So we have some time!

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 11, 2012

What This Season of 'Mad Men' Got Right and Wrong

Long ago, back in March, we did a little wondering about what season five of Mad Men might look like. Well now it's June and the season has come to a close, so let's take a look back at the season that was about the isolation of ambition, and the not always immediately apparent side-effects of success.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 11, 2012

The Smart Set

Rihanna and Chris Brown Can't Stay Apart; Boehner Spanks Luke Russert

Today: Rihanna and Chris Brown inch closer, Matthew McConaughey ties the knot, and Will and Jada are forever

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 8, 2012

The Call Sheet

What's the Matter with 'World War Z'?

Today: A zombie movie is in trouble, Angelina Jolie might be into bondage, and a Stephen King classic gets another look.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 8, 2012

Movie Review

'Prometheus': Our Aliens, Ourselves

There are two scenes in Prometheus, Ridley Scott's new hotly anticipated sci-fi thriller set in the same universe as Alien, that are so masterfully choreographed and so terrifically unnerving that I'm tempted to declare the film a rousing success based on them alone and be done with it.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 8, 2012

A Summer TV (and Drinking) Guide

Well, it's only June but Game of Thrones has already laid down its sword and Mad Men will once again close its offices this Sunday, but fear not. Richard Lawson has picks for what to watch, and, because it's summer, a drink pairing for each show.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 8, 2012

The Smart Set

Jennifer Aniston Laughs Through the Tears; A Tony Awards Preview

Today: Jennifer Aniston parodies herself, Patrick Schwarzenegger defiles himself, and Rihanna and Chris have an awkward encounter.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 7, 2012

The Call Sheet

Oprah Does Reese Witherspoon a Favor

Today: Oprah gives a big gift to Reese, George Clooney picks his next project, and Michael Bay is trying to ruin us.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 7, 2012

The Western Rides Again and Again

Everyone is all aflutter about the Django Unchained trailer and the Hatfields & McCoys miniseries breaking cable ratings records, so maybe our current sociopolitical/economic climate has sparked something within us that wants to see hardscrabble tales of old America, when retribution and justice were simpler concepts, when you could spot a thief in plain sight, or settle any grievance with exacting certainty. 

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 7, 2012

The Smart Set

Taylor and John's Awkward Encounter; Karl Lagerfeld's Fancy Cat

Swift and Mayer almost face off, Jada Pinkett eats weird, and Karl Lagerfeld has a cat.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 6, 2012

The Call Sheet

Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis to Take Over the World

Two Food Network stars are making the leap, TLC makes a great decision, and The CW makes a bad one.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 6, 2012

Let's All Manage Our 'Prometheus' Expectations

Ridley Scott's big mysterious sci-fi scarefest Prometheus opens in two short days, and it seems fair to say that anticipation levels are riding pretty darn high. But hold up.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 6, 2012

For Only Thousands of Dollars, the 'Game of Thrones' Throne Can Be Yours

Want to live like a Targaryen? Or, no, a Baratheon? Or, wait, like some hypothetical Game of Thrones king who doesn't get murdered? Well then, all you have to do is purchase one of the replicas of the show's iconic iron throne. They're only $30,000!

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 6, 2012

The Smart Set

Miley Cyrus Is Engaged to Be Married; Octomom Will Stay Clothed

Today: Hannah Montana is growing up, Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning have a disastrous debut, and Octomom will not strip.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 5, 2012

The Call Sheet

Is Peggy Olson Gone Too?

In today's Call Sheet: A potential spoiler has been leaked from the offices of Sterling Draper Cooper Pryce, Jerry O'Connell gets a spooky new job, and Darren Aronofsky picks two young men.

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By Jen Doll and Richard Lawson

Jun 5, 2012

Debating the Importance of 'Ferris Bueller'

As you probably not aware, today is Ferris Bueller Day, the celebration of the day, some 27 years ago, that the fictional Chicago teen of Ferris Bueller's Day Off cut school and went out on the town. In that spirit, let's discuss the movie. Is it an essential classic or not?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 5, 2012

What It's Like to Learn Your TV Character's Going to Die

Of course it's very exciting for us viewers when a major character dies on a television show (or it's sad? Sure, sometimes it's sad), but for the actor involved it must kinda feel like, "Oh, well, I just got fired." Though usually official word from the set is that everything was fine and copacetic.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 5, 2012

The Smart Set

Gwyneth Paltrow Getting Tweet Heat

Today: Gwynnie gets some online flack, Casey Anthony wants to move, and Paul Ryan is having a theme party.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 4, 2012

The Call Sheet

Andrew Dice Clay's Big Break

Today: The Diceman gets a strange new opportunity, NBC finds a Hannibal Lecter, and MTV digs through the barrel some more.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 4, 2012

British YouTube Nerds We Can't Stop Watching

Here is a video posted on YouTube yesterday of two young British people singing a cover of the Faith Hill song "This Kiss." Just some random thing, two kids having a laugh, right? Well, except look: This video already has over 80,000 views after only a day. How is that?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 4, 2012

What 'Game of Thrones' Did Best

Much to all our dismay, the second season of HBO's enormous fantasy series Game of Thrones came to a close last night, ending what was a satisfying, if transitional, season. Or at least it felt that way to us.

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