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Susan Sarandon And Tim Robbins' Split, 'Crazy Heart' And Stray Peacocks In Today's Twitter-Wood

Posted 12/23/09 6:30 pm EST by in Twitter-Wood


Jeff Bridges' performance in "Crazy Heart" was good enough for the Golden Globes, and it was good enough for Rob Zombie as well, judging by his tweets. Kevin Smith, meanwhile, had a positively-used expletive to describe his own experience watching Edgar Wright's unreleased "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."

Less giddy was producer Jeff Katz, who used a sports metaphor to express his reaction to news that Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have split. I'll let you parse and interpret that one, as his references to Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno went a little over my head. You can do so after the jump where you will also learn about Ice-T's recent "Modern Warfare 2" accomplishments, when Emmy Rossum will begin taking trapeze lessons and who found a stray peacock in their back yard. It's all retweeted in Twitter-Wood report for December 23, 2009. Read More...

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If Sherlock Holmes Isn't The World's Greatest Detective, Then Who Is?

Posted 12/23/09 5:00 pm EST by in Commentary, News


Sherlock HolmesIs Sherlock Holmes the greatest detective that's ever lived? It's hard to make such a statement without some serious subjective reasoning (Editor's note: espeically since he's a fictional character and thus, never lived!), but there is at least one objective fact that we can all agree upon — Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective that has a movie coming out this weekend.

The eccentric private eye's fan base is likely to grow following the release of Guy Ritchie's upcoming film, which stars Robert Downey Jr. as the titular detective and Jude Law as his mustachioed sidekick Watson. But even with the man occasionally known as Tony Stark behind Sherlock's pipe, there is a formidable faction of cinematic investigators that Holmes must contend with for the title of fiction's greatest detective.

Here are just a few of the other fine detectives that could give Holmes' deductive skills some stiff competition. Read More...

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MTV Movies Blog Readers Respond To 'Avatar'

Posted 12/23/09 4:00 pm EST by in Commentary


For more on the political subtext at play in "Avatar," check out our interview with Stephen Lang/Col. Miles Quaritch.

"Avatar" has been out for most of a week now and the verdict is in: people like it. A lot. There are issues if you look for them, one-dimensional characters, goofy dialogue, subtext that isn't really "sub" at all... all of the usual complaints people level at a blockbuster event film. Ultimately, director James Cameron crafted an experience that's meant to give people a good time, and that's exactly what he accomplishes.

Of course, that's just my opinion. Throughout the past week, we've been soliciting opinions from you, the readers. And you've responded. There's a lot of praise after the jump. Some criticism, but it's mostly positive. There's even a compelling idea or two, some discussion-worthy content to leave you with food for thought. Thanks to all who contributed... we'd love to hear from you again if you plan on checking out "Sherlock Holmes" this weekend. Read More...

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Going To The Movies With Hollywood's Crappiest Christmas Gifts

Posted 12/23/09 3:00 pm EST by in Humor


Yesterday, MTV's Eric Ditzian ran through five of the best movie gifts -- which is to say, gifts given in movies -- a person could ask for. From Buzz Lightyear in "Toy Story" (personally, I'd prefer a TurboMan from "Jingle All the Way") to the self-lacing Nike sneakers in "Back to the Future Part II," Eric shared some great holiday gift ideas. You probably won't be able to get your hands on any of them at this late hour, but you can at least look at the pictures and sigh wistfully at the missed opportunities.

I'm back today with another gifts list. Except these are prezzies that you're not going to find under the tree when you stumble into the living room on the morning of December 25. The history of cinema is rife with great examples of poor gift-giving, and I've collected some of the worst right here. So hit the jump and enjoy MTV's Guide to Crappy Christmas Gifts in Movies! Read More...

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'Nine' Star Nicole Kidman May Have More Musicals To Come

Posted 12/23/09 2:30 pm EST by in News


FROM MTV.COM: In 2001 Nicole Kidman sang her way to a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination for "Moulin Rouge!" It was, at the time, the most critically lauded performance of her career. Strangely enough, though, the offers to star in more big-screen musicals didn't pour in.

"I think because once you've done one, people are like, 'OK, we want to find somebody else to do the next one, ' " Kidman told MTV News.

Continue reading Nicole Kidman Calls Role In 'Nine' A 'Lovely Surprise'

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Brittany Murphy Remembrances From MTV Movies Blog Readers

Posted 12/23/09 2:00 pm EST by in News


All this week, we've been soliciting reactions from you, the readers, on the tragic loss of "8 Mile" star Brittany Murphy over the weekend. The 32-year-old actress died of a heart attack in her home, a senseless death for someone so young. Her friends and colleagues in Hollywood have been nothing but supportive, with an outpouring of tweets memorializing her popping up over the past few days.

I know I mentioned this earlier, but I have to say once again how appreciative I am that you readers have kept things respectful. Whatever your opinions are of the actress or her work, it is nothing less than tragic when someone so young dies so senselessly. Your comments are always appreciated here, but the absence of nastiness from people who take comfort in their anonymity is encouraging. So I'd like to take a moment now to highlight your own thoughts and remembrances of Murphy and her career. (note that I've made as few edits as possible, with changes only made to fix spelling and improve readability) Read More...

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Speaking To Brittany Murphy After The Release Of '8 Mile'

Posted 12/23/09 1:30 pm EST by in Interviews


FROM MTV.COM: Brittany Murphy may be best remembered as one of cinema's most memorable makeovers, going from frumpy to fabulous as Tai Fraiser in "Clueless," but her turn alongside Eminem in "8 Mile" was something entirely different: a chance to play the love interest of one of the biggest stars on the planet in a film that grossed a ton of money and became one of 2002's cultural touchstones.

The role of Alex, an aspiring model hanging out in Detroit's shady back alleys, garnered Murphy some of the finest reviews of her career. In a 2006 interview with MTV News, the actress, who died on Sunday at the age of 32, looked back at the experience and how it combined two of her great loves — acting and music.

Continue reading Brittany Murphy, In Her Own Words: '8 Mile' And Eminem

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Brittany Murphy And Alicia Silverstone Are 'Clueless' In Today's Sick Day Stash

Posted 12/23/09 1:00 pm EST by in Sick Day Stash


Call them "cult classics." "Guilty pleasures." "Comfort movies." We all have a mental rolodex of flicks that may not be terribly popular but, for one reason or another, they resonate in a very special way. Maybe you saw it at the right moment. Maybe you just see gold where everyone else sees feces. Whatever the case, these are the special favorites that you keep stashed away for sick days. Here are some of ours.

The choice sleepover movie in the mid-90's was "Clueless." With a tagline like "Sex. Clothes. Popularity. Is there a problem here?" the answer was clearly no. It was witty. Funny. Fashionable. Hip. Awesome. Very, very awesome. Read More...

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'Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' Introduces Rodent Love Interests, The Chipettes!

Posted 12/23/09 12:30 pm EST by in News


FROM MTV.COM: You'd be hard-pressed to find three more fun, bubbly, beautiful blondes than Anna Faris, Amy Poehler and Christina Applegate. This week, millions will go and see their new movie, but not actually see them. Or really hear them — at least not their God-given voices.

The ladies, who play the Chipettes in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," say the film is a unique opportunity for an actor to infuse a character solely with personality, unencumbered by the usual limitations of voice and physicality. Such lofty thoughts, however, went right out the window when we recently sat down with Poehler and Applegate, two good friends who could barely contain their laughter long enough to give us their thoughts on the sexiest Chipmunk, their old-tim

Continue reading Amy Poehler, Christina Applegate Get Sassy For 'Squeakquel'

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'Nine' Star Daniel Day-Lewis Has No Interest In Starring In A Hollywood Blockbuster

Posted 12/23/09 12:00 pm EST by in News, Video


There are many reasons that Daniel Day-Lewis is considered one of the finest actors currently working in the movie business, with one of the most important ones being his highly selective process in choosing film roles.

Sure, it would be awesome to see Day-Lewis take on an iconic role in a Hollywood tentpole picture. How much fun would it be to see him in one of Christopher Nolan's "Batman" movies, for example? But don't hold your breath, as the "Nine" star recently told MTV's Josh Horowitz that the chances of him signing on for a blockbuster are highly unlikely. Read More...

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