Month: May 2022

Hero Hero Worship Tom Cruise Top Gun: Maverick

THE NON-STOP GLORIFICATION OF MAVERICK AKA TOM CRUISE

We have not seen Top Gun: Maverick yet (lack of interest) but we MIGHT, since Roger Friedman suggested we read a tantalizing review by Luke Y Thompson for The Underground Bunker. Thompson points out that Tom Cruise as Maverick, is worshiped by every character in the movie, and those who disagree with Maverick, only do so because they have not yet realized the full goodness and greatness he possesses! Maverick has been pulled out of retirement to lead a final mission because nobody on the planet has been – or will be – as good as he is. His recent directors seem devoted to glorifying and flattering Cruise, above all else. They add extra scenes of Cruise running or speeding on a motorcycle without a helmet to emphasize his youthful masculinity – in every film. All this hype points to Tom Cruise being the most awesome guy EVER, and he’s loving every minute of it. So are the Scientologists.

Photo: Top Gun: Maverick

By Janet / May 31, 2022
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Age Bryce Dallas Howard Fashion Jeff Goldblum Jurassic World: Dominion

JEFF GOLDBLUM IS ON TO SOMETHING

Costars Jeff Goldblum and Bryce Dallas Howard appeared at the premiere of Jurassic World: Dominion in Cologne, Germany and they have decidedly different taste in fashion. Jeff looks cool, as usual, in black leather and shades – you’d never guess he was 69 years old. Bryce, on the other hand, took no chances in her mother-of-the-bride matronly gown – the color works for her, but the style makes her look years older – and she’s only 41. Don’t underestimate the power of fashion…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

By Janet / May 31, 2022
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Amber Heard Court Johnny Depp Lawsuit

JOHNNY DEPP IS ALREADY CELEBRATING

Johnny Depp is seen here buttering up everybody in sight at the courthouse in Virginia before he left for Memorial Day weekend. By having the court battle with Amber Heard televised, he succeeded in one thing: to Johnny’s delight, most of the internet has turned against Amber and she now has a reputation as unpleasant as Depp’s. As far as the lawsuit goes- Johnny will most likely LOSE. Yes, Amber wrote a news article about domestic abuse, but she never NAMED Johnny, so his claim that she destroyed his career is questionable. He has already lost this case in the UK and it will probably have the same result here. If HE won, Amber would probably proceed with HER lawsuit and they’d have to do this all over AGAIN. Those lawyers are just raking in the bucks…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

By Janet / May 30, 2022
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Adriana Lima Cannes Film Festival Exhibitionism Expecting Expose Pregnancy Pregnant Rihanna Supermodel

RIHANNA IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT

Uh -oh. We were afraid this might happen. It looks like Rihanna’s “celebration of pregnancy” look has caught on. When Rihanna was expecting she started wearing VERY skimpy outfits that exposed and played up her expanding midsection. Many times the get-ups were TOO skimpy and in questionable taste- especially for occasions like elegant restaurants. This IS a red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, but Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima sorely lacks elegance and looks more like a belly dancer than a supermodel here. Using Rihanna as a role model is not always a good idea. This look will be hard to forget…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

By Janet / May 29, 2022
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Cannes Film Festival Dita Von Teese Lilli Ann Recycle Sunshine

DITA VON TEESE: RECYCLING COMES NATURALLY

Here’s someone who is NOT basking in the sun like everyone else in Cannes. Dita Von Teese is often seen at the film festival but not on the beach – she protects that beautiful white skin. Dita recently finished her Glamonatrix tour in the UK where her skin was prominently featured. She should be noted for her recycling- Dita only buys and wears vintage clothing. The adorable sundress she’s wearing here is from the fifties. Last year she bought a beautiful turquoise Lilli Ann suit with fur trim that I sold on eBay— and she didn’t ask for a discount. She may LOOK glamorous and unapproachable, but she’s actually friendly and nice!

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

By Janet / May 27, 2022
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Austin Butler Cannes Film Festival Elvis Lookin' Good!

IT’S NOW OR NEVER FOR AUSTIN BUTLER

No surprises here- Bad Luhrmann’s Elvis is a hit at Cannes and Austin Butler proved to be a hot commodity. It’s a good thing his girlfriend Kaia Gerber (not in photo) was at the film festival to keep an eye on him. In this photo Baz is wearing either an original belt buckle of Elvis’s worth about $100,000, or a knock-off. Actually the entire purpose of featuring this photo is to enjoy looking at the adorable Austin. This movie might change his life…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA: Olivia DeJonge (plays Priscilla Presley) Austin Butler, Baz Luhrmann

By Janet / May 26, 2022
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Chase Bank Commercial HGTV Jonathan and Drew Scott Melissa McCarthy

THE MOST ANNOYING AD ON TV

HGTV’s popular twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, along with Melissa McCarthy, are currently appearing in the most hated ad on TV (for Chase banks) and it seems to be running constantly. In the commercial, Melissa is seen walking around a house, loudly smashing decorative objects on the floor while the twins watch. Viewers (including me) find the ad noisy and stupid and HATE seeing perfectly good things broken for no reason. It’s NOT funny and irritated viewers are griping all over the internet: “I like the people in the ad LESS each time I see it!” ”Is this supposed to be FUNNY?” One viewer said “Chase should FIRE their ad agency” and another responded “No – blame the stupid Chase execs who OK’d it!”

Attention Drew Scott: dyed black beards are NOT attractive

By Janet / May 25, 2022
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Court Johnny Depp Kate Moss Romance Testify

KATE MOSS: SHE HAD THE BEST OF JOHNNY

On Wednesday, supermodel Kate Moss will relive her relationship with Johnny Depp via video link at his 100 million dollar defamation trial. They dated from ’94 to ’97 -she was 20 and he was 31 when they met. Kate certainly had the best of Johnny – he was the hottest actor in town. They seemed to enjoy indulging in a variety of substances together and Johnny was known to wreck hotel rooms like a rockstar. When they split, Kate was heartbroken and Johnny’s lawyers hope she will clear up an old rumor that Johnny once pushed her down the stairs in a rage. Now 48, Kate remembers him fondly and might do Johnny some good…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

By Janet / May 24, 2022
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Missing Missing in Action Missing Persons Paparazzi Rob Kardashian

WHAT IS GOING ON WITH ROB KARDASHIAN?

The only male member of the Kardashian clan has been MISSING IN ACTION for years now. And it’s not easy because they are probably the most photographed non-royal family in the world. How does Rob Kardashian stay totally out of the public eye – and more important, WHY? He claims to be devoting his time to his five year old daughter (with Blac Chyna) Dream, but they are never seen together at Kardashian kid-oriented parties or events. Rob managed to testify and come and go from the recent trial (Blac Chyna VS Kardashians) UNSEEN by the packs of paparazzi. (There wasn’t even a court sketch of him!) Did he remove that ever-present baseball cap? While the rest of the family celebrated Kourtney and Travis Barker’s wedding in Italy, Rob was conspicuously absent. Paparazzi NEVER snap him eating out or just leaving his house. We can only assume that he’s not happy with his looks – maybe he’s gained more weight. Or perhaps he’s getting hair transplants – hence, the permanent baseball cap. He seems like a nice guy, here’s hoping he can pull himself together and learn to enjoy his good life.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA -Vintage photo- it’s hard to find a photo of Rob WITHOUT Blac Chyna

By Janet / May 24, 2022
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Body Horror Crimes of the Future David Cronenberg Kristen Stewart Viggo Mortensen

“CRIMES OF THE FUTURE” INTRODUCES NEW CONCEPT: BODY HORROR

Here’s a movie guaranteed to make you forget YOUR problems. David Cronenberg’s NAME kinda gives me the creeps, and his new sci-fi horror film Crimes of the Future, which just premiered at Cannes, had people walking out, gagging, after the first five minutes at the “body horror!” One audience member even had a panic attack. The story takes place in the eerie future when the human species is adapting to a synthetic environment, (some have developed the art of digesting plastic) and bodies are starting to mutate. It’s the next stage of human development where humans can grow new organs – in odd places. Despite the walkouts, the film had a standing ovation also. Viggo Mortensen and Kristen Stewart (above) star. Back to the present – Kristen looks like she’s wearing that unflattering skirt backwards – doesn’t a bustle belong in the rear?

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

By Janet / May 23, 2022
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