Category Archives: Screen Sirens

Vanity Fair “Hollywood Issue” Hits Newstands.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

… and with it, the entirely justified annual spate of stories about why the cover stars are so … ahhh … lacking in diversity (save the inclusion of Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye). Here’s a scan of the cover: Included … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Olsen Is The Real Deal.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Or so says The Guardian, which profiles the youngest, and currently, coolest of the Olsen sisters: Here’s the nut graf(s): “Growing up in LA, she saw acting as an unremarkable career option, and after school she moved to New York … Continue reading →

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Lindsay Lohan To Play Elizabeth Taylor??

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jlmicek

You’ve got to hand it to the star-crossed actress, she does have an appreciation for classic Hollywood. First she channeled Marilyn Monroe for her recent Playboy spread. Now this: “Today, Deadline [is] reporting that Lindsay Lohan is in talks to play Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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New “Underworld: Awakening” Images Hit The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

This one’s for the Kate Beckinsale fans among you. Courtesy of TotalFilm, here’s some new images of the English actress, who’s appearing in the latest installment of the long-running Vampires vs. Werewolves franchise. The movie hits theaters on Jan. 20.

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Christina Hendricks In Talks To Star In Sally Potter’s “Bomb.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

The “Mad Men”star is in talks to star opposite Elle Fanning in this tale of Cold War-era London. /Film has the story: “The Daily Mail broke the news of Hendricks’ casting earlier this week. Potter’s film centers around two teenage … Continue reading →

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First Look: Lynn Collins in “John Carter.”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at the leading lady in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic pulp hero. Via Brit film site HeyUGuys: … Collins was brilliant in Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine spin-off in the X-Men franchise, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Aniston: The Hottest Woman of All Time? Discuss.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Some of you may have heard over the weekend that Men’s Health magazine named actress Jennifer Aniston “The Hottest Woman of All Time.” While I fully admit going through a “Rachel” phase when “Friends” ruled the airwaves in the 1990s, … Continue reading →

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Claudia Cardinale: “Fellini told me I was his muse, that I gave him inspiration.”

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jlmicek

The legendary Italian film star talks to The Guardian’s Steve Rose about working with Federico Fellini, Warner Herzog and the great Marcello Mastrioanni. Now 73, Cardinale hasn’t lost a trick. It’s a fascinating interview. Here’s the nut graf: “You could … Continue reading →

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Hedy Lamarr Invented The Cell Phone. You’re Welcome.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jlmicek

In Addition To Being … … one of Hollywood’s classic sirens, actress Hedy Lamarr was also crazy smart. How smart? Smart enough to develop the tech allowing you to send mobile photos of dancing cats, cute babies and dumb skater … Continue reading →

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Grading The Historical Accuracy Of “My Week With Marilyn.”

Posted on November 26, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian This Morning … … critic Alex von Tunzelmann gives the new Michelle Williams film (already being touted as Oscar-bait for the talented actress) a grade of C+ for its historical accuracy. For those not in the … Continue reading →

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