Category Archives: Screen Sirens

“My Week With Marilyn” Official Trailer.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Michelle Williams is in the title role. She’s the spitting image of Ms. Monroe. The movie makes its U.S. debut at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 9. Nationwide release comes on Nov. 18. Here’s the synopsis: “This short … Continue reading →

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Crazy Cool: 30,000 Piece Lego “Star Wars” Diorama.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

The Force Is Strong With This One: From IO9: “Teacher Jay Hoff spent about six months recreating this scene from ROTJ. It cost him about $2,300 and took him around 30,000 Lego pieces.” Unbelievable.

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A Veronica Lake Moment.

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jlmicek

It’s Saturday night. And on Saturday nights, here at Casa de Cineaste, Saturday nights are Film Noir nights. So what better way to get things going than with a quick look at one of the icons of the genre? According … Continue reading →

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Jessica Chastain’s Big Moment Has Arrived.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

If you don’t know who Jessica Chastain is, you will soon. The titian-tressed actress is seemingly everywhere these days. She has a veritable bumper-crop of movies out: From the current “The Debt” and “The Help,” to the soon-to-be-released (ready now?) … Continue reading →

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The Monday Must-Read: The NYT On Our Ongoing Marilyn Obsession.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jlmicek

The New York Times’ Austin Considine … … considers our ongoing obsession with Marilyn Monroe, a film icon who’s been dead for many more years than she ever made movies. The platinum-haired blonde has become something of a touchstone for … Continue reading →

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The Other Olsen Sister.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s actress Elizabeth Olsen. She wasn’t pint-sized cute on “Full House.” And she’s not a multigajillionaire like her sisters. But what she is doing is building up some good buzz for her upcoming turn in “Martha Marcy May Marlene” directed … Continue reading →

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Christina Hendricks: “What Joan Walk? You’ve Always Walked That Way.”

Posted on September 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian today, Hadley Freeman has a great interview with “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks, who’s starring in this month’s “I Don’t Know How She Does It” with Sarah Jessica Parker and the upcoming “Drive” with Ryan Gosling. Freeman … Continue reading →

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Anne Hathaway Raps On Conan.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jlmicek

Why? Because you can never have too much Anne Hathaway, that’s why. (Via Vulture) She also spends some time talking about her role as Catwoman in “The Dark Knight Rises.” But seeing her rap (quite convincingly) is worth the price … Continue reading →

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An Oscar For Rachel Wiesz? Hollywood’s Best Idea Today.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jlmicek

Movieline reports this morning that “the Oscar bandwagon for Rachel Weisz leaves now.” And if that’s the case, not only will I pony up for gas and snacks, I’ll also drive the first leg. I’ve been a fan of the … Continue reading →

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Emma Stone’s Big Summer Continues.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by jlmicek

It’s turning out to be a pretty good summer for actress Emma Stone. She has a decent cameo in “Friends with Benefits” and plays a key role in “Crazy Stupid Love” which opens on Friday. That’s not to mention a … Continue reading →

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