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DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE MOVIE “LABOR DAY”

“Labor Day” is probably a bit too fairy tale-ish to suit most men, but we think women with or without repressed romantic notions will enjoy this film. It’s a guilty pleasure. Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin are perfectly cast as two equally desperate people. There are moments of awkwardness and familiarity to some scenes but the overall story is completely engrossing. Flaws are forgiven as your hopes rise for a happy ending. You’ll walk out feeling like you just finished reading a good book – and you WON’T be sad.

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By Janet / February 10, 2014

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KATE WINSLET’S FIRST FAMILY OF ROCKNROLL

We thought it was a bit odd when Kate Winslet, 37, married a guy named Ned Rocknroll back in December. But of course, he turned out to be Richard Branson’s nephew and that’s aristocracy in the UK. (Last we heard he was working for his uncle’s Virgin Galactic company, but that may be over.) Kate’s 34 year old husband changed his name from Abel Smith to Ned Rocknroll back in 2011. Apparently it seemed like a good idea at the time. But now that he’s married, his wife is officially Kate Rocknroll. And since Kate is now expecting, their baby, and any that may follow, will also have that last name. Is it an advantage or a drawback?

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By Janet / June 4, 2013

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HBO MINISERIES “MILDRED PIERCE” WITH KATE WINSLET IS COMING IN MARCH

Todd Haynes can do no wrong in our book, because he’s responsible for one of our all time favorite movies – “Far From Heaven.” So we are eagerly anticipating Todd’s HBO version of “Mildred Pierce” airing in March. The miniseries stars Kate Winslet, Guy Pierce, and Evan Rachel Wood as Veda, the poisonous daughter. Joan Crawford’s pumps are hard to fill, but we hear Kate does an amazing job. Check out the trailer.

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By Janet / February 25, 2011

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KATE WINSLET AND NEW MODEL: THINGS ARE LOOKING UP

“Titanic” star Kate Winslet has the last laugh – for now. She’s got a hot new model boyfriend and he’s helping to heal the heartbreak over her divorce from director Sam Mendes. Kate, 34, was terribly disappointed when her marriage to Sam crashed and burned last year after they finished the movie “Revolutionary Road.” It leaves her with two children and two ex-husbands. Kate has been quietly keeping company with Burberry model Lou Dowler, 34, and she was seen hanging out with him when he was working on an ad in New York.

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By Janet / July 26, 2010

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KATE WINSLET IS THE NEW “MILDRED PIERCE”

Two months ago we told you with some trepidation that Kate Winslet is starring in a 5 hour miniseries version of the 1945 movie classic “Mildred Pierce” and it’s already started filming. Kate is dressed in her depression era fashions shooting in New York. Todd Haynes, the genius behind “Far From Heaven” pays close attention to lush period decor and fashion so we have high expectations for the movie. Joan Crawford’s role is not easy to assume, but if anyone can do it, Kate can do it with Todd Haynes.

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By Janet / April 18, 2010

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KATE WINSLET AS MILDRED PIERCE?

We love Kate Winslet, but Joan Crawford’s shoes are not easy to fill. The classic 1945 movie ”Mildred Pierce” is being remade into a five hour miniseries for HBO and Kate’s playing the lead. Naturally, we have reservations about remaking a close-to perfect movie. Fortunately, it will be directed by one of our favorites, Todd Haynes, who’s responsible the exquisite “Far From Heaven” with Julianne Moore. The touching moments, photography, and set decoration, in that period film are unforgettable. Haynes is really the only director we can imagine doing justice to this classic story.

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By Janet / February 16, 2010

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