Emma Watson and Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) are in talks to star in indie coming-of-age drama “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” originally by author Stephen Chbosky (who will direct from his own script with Lianne Halfon and John Malkovich). “Perks,” which was published in 1999, is narrated by a shy [...]
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David Sedaris Story to Become Film!
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on May 10th, 2010
The short story “C.O.G.” by David Sedaris (brother of funny gal Amy Sedaris) is set to become the first film adaptation of the acclaimed writer’s work. The autobiographical tale that follows Sedaris as he works for a fanatical Christian clockmaker comes from Naked, his 1997 best-selling collection of humorous essays. His writing [...]
Exit Through The Gift Shop.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on April 29th, 2010
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Tags: Banksy, exit through the gift shop, Film, movie, poster, urban outfitters 
No Comments »The Radiant Child.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on April 28th, 2010
Watch the trailer for the new documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. The film, directed by Tamra Davis, features never-before seen footage of the prolific artist painting, talking about his art, and existing in the two years prior to his death in 1988.
Posted in Art, Film Tags: Ad Rock, andy warhol, Art, artist, basquiat, documentary, grafitti, jean-michel basquiat, Mike D, Tamra Davis, the radiant child No Comments »BAMcinemaFEST!
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on April 28th, 2010
BAMcinemaFEST (a film festival of new work curated by BAMcinematek) presents the most dynamic and entertaining new films from cinema’s brightest up-and-coming talents, plus special repertory screenings with live music, outdoor screenings, filmmaker Q&As and more. The festival features some of the best films from this year’s Sundance, South by Southwest, and Berlin film [...]
Posted in Events, Film Tags: adrian grenier, BAMcinemaFEST, berlin film festival, cyrus, Entourage, film festival, HBO, south by southwest, Sundance, sxsw, teenage paparazzi, teenage paparazzo No Comments »Happiness Runs.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on April 26th, 2010
Check out the trailer for the upcoming film, Happiness Runs, which tells the story of a neglected child (Victor) of parents living on a hippie commune. Victor soon realizes the shortcomings of their Utopian ideals, but is helpless to resist the atmosphere of sex and drugs that permeates his world. Hopefully he’s smart enough [...]
Wicked – The Movie.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on April 14th, 2010
Wicked fans rejoice!! That’s right, the upcoming Universal Studios film, Wicked, has been officially announced and is to be based on the amazing Broadway Musical which is itself based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name. Unfortunately, no casting announcments have been given and little else is known; however, keep checking back [...]
Posted in Film, Music Tags: adaptation, broadway, elphaba, Film, glee, glinda, idina menzel, kristin chenoweth, movie, musical, play, wicked No Comments »Interview.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on April 7th, 2010
An Education star and girlfriend to Shia Lebouf, Carey Mulligan, is on Interview Magazines April cover…and we LOVE it! Photographed by Mikael Jansson. She definitely wins the award for most adorable.
Posted in Fashion, Film Tags: an education, Carey Mulligan, interview, interview mag, interview magazine, magazine, mikael jansson, Susan Sarandon No Comments »Teen Witch Sing-Along!!
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 31st, 2010
A Teen Witch sing-along? Ummmm YES!!! Come check out this fantasy-comedy of a girl played by Robyn Lively (older sister of Gossip Girl, Blake Lively) who uses her bewitching powers to become the most Popular Girl…not to mention giving her friend the ability to win a rap battle. Get ready to sing out! TOP THAT!
$13 [...]
Posted in Events, Film Tags: Blake Lively, gossip girl, louise miller, madame serena, Poltergeist, popular girl, robyn lively, sing-a-long, teen witch, top that, Zelda Rubinstein No Comments »David Cross to Release New CD/DVD!
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 31st, 2010
We have been HUGE fans of David Cross ever since his character on Mr. Show, his role as the “Never Nude” in Arrested Development and his portrayal of the ‘follically challenged,’ wheelchair-bound assistant in Scary Movie 2. So we are super stoked he will be releasing his third comedy album (and second DVD) for [...]
Posted in Film, Music, TV Tags: arrested development, david cross, mister show, mr. show, never nude, scary movie, scary movie 2, scary movie two No Comments »Carey Mulligan as Eliza Doolittle.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 25th, 2010
We are excited to hear that the 2010 Oscar nominee, Carey Mulligan, is going to star in the upcoming film remake of the musical My Fair Lady. We think she will make the perfect Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn played Doolittle in the 1964 film version). It is also rumored that Hugh Grant is set [...]
Posted in Film Tags: an education, audrey hepburn, Carey Mulligan, eliza doolittle, my fair lady No Comments »The curious case of Marion Cotillard + Franz Ferdinand.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 25th, 2010
Check out the latest fashion film, The Eyes of Mars, starring Marion Cotillard and featuring an original song by Franz Ferdinand. The flick was created for Christian Dior by Jonas Akerlund (who created Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” video with Beyonce) and even features a cameo from Franz Ferdinand towards the end.
Posted in Fashion, Film Tags: beyonce, christian dior, dior, franz ferdinand, jonas akerlund, la vie en rose, lady gaga, marion cotillard, nine, telephone, the eyes of mars 1 Comment »Chloë in Wonderland.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 25th, 2010
We are in LOVE with this editorial featuring Chloë Sevigny in the latest Harper’s Bazaar Russia.
Ramona Quimby.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 19th, 2010
For those who don’t already know, Ramona Quimby is a character from a series of novels by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is a rambunctious girl who is misunderstood by others. As a child, I was obsessed with the Canadian television series of the same name (starring Sarah Polley as Romana). With that said, I [...]
The Runaways Pop-Up Gallery.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 10th, 2010
Come join FLORIA SIGISMONDI on the evening of March 12th from 7-10pm as we celebrate the release of THE RUNAWAYS
Posted in Events, Film Tags: alia shawkat, cherie currie, dakota fanning, Floria Sigismondi, jackie fox, joan jett, Kim Fowley, kristen stewart, Lita Ford, Michael Shannon, Neon Angel, riley keough, robin, Sandy West, Scout Taylor-Compton, Stella Maeve, The Cherie Currie Story, the runaways No Comments »Avatar…with babies.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 3rd, 2010
James Cameron’s epic tells the story a baby given a adult/baby hybrid body, which he must pilot to learn the ways of the grown-up world. (from The Midnight Show)…..genius/hilarious.
Posted in Film, Uncategorized Tags: 3d, 3d glasses, avatar, avatar book, babies, children, jake scully, james cameron, movie, navi, neytiri, science fiction, sigourney weaver, zoe saldana No Comments »Avril Lavigne’s Alice.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on March 2nd, 2010
Avril Lavigne doesn’t only sing Alice in Wonderland’s title single, “Alice,” she also designed clothing inspired by the movie. And it just so happens that Avril’s Abbey Dawn limited edition junior’s collection premiers online and at Kohl’s stores nationwide the same day as Tim Burton’s film.
Posted in Fashion, Film, Music Tags: abbey dawn, alice, alice in wonderland, avril lavigne, movie, tim burton No Comments »Alice in Wonderland – Exclusive Clip
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 22nd, 2010
Alice in Wonderland Exclusive Clip – Clothe This Girl
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Posted in Film Tags: alice, alice in wonderland, clip, exclusive, johnny depp, looking glass, mia wasikowska, preview, tim burton, trailer No Comments »When You’re Strange.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 17th, 2010
Award-winning writer-director Tom DiCillo’s riveting film uncovers historic, unseen footage from one of America’s most iconic and influential rock bands – The Doors. The documentary provides new insight into the revolutionary impact of their music and legacy. In theaters April 9 – narrated by Johnny Depp.
Posted in Film, Music Tags: band, break on through, classic rock, crystal, documentary, doors, Film, guitar, hotel, jim morrison, johnny depp, morrison, movie, Music, preview, rock, ship, the doors, tom dicillo, trailer, When You’re Strange No Comments »Troop Beverly Hills: The Experience.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 10th, 2010
Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Troop Beverly Hills with a sing-a-long, dance-a-long, quote-a-long, and if we’re lucky, Shelley Long (pun totally intended)! Troop Beverly Hills is one of my favorite movies (next to Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead) and stars Jenny Lewis (of indie rock band Rilo Kiley). Be an honorary [...]
Posted in Events, Film Tags: cookie time, cookies, girl scout, jenny lewis, rilo kiley, Shelley Long, sing-a-long, the experience, the freddie, Troop Beverly Hills, wilderness girl No Comments »Helena Bonham Carter.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 7th, 2010
We LOVE her! No explanation needed…
Photos by Gustavo Papaleo
Posted in Art, Film Tags: alice in wonderland, Gustavo Papaleo, harry potter, Helena Bonham Carter, tim burton 2 Comments »Morgan M. Morgansen’s Date with Destiny.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 6th, 2010
This is the version of Morgan M. Morganson’s Date with Destiny that screened at Sundance 2010. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lexy Hulme…
Alice in Wonderland Party at Royal/T.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 4th, 2010
Hey! Check out tonight’s opening party for the “Never Ending Story” exhibit at Royal/T. Work by world-renowned artists such as Cindy Sherman, Yayoi Kusama, Louise Bourgeois and Seonna Hong explores the notions of fairy tales, fantasy and obsession. Tonight’s opening festivities are “Alice in Wonderland” themed with “Eat me” cupcakes, gift bags, DJs, absinthe [...]
Posted in Art, Events, Film Tags: alice in wonderland, Cindy Sherman, cupcakes, disney, eat me, jared gold, johnny depp, kimora lee simmons, Louise Bourgeois, royal t, royal/t, Seonna Hong, tim burton, Yayoi Kusama 2 Comments »I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie.
Posted by Jessi Jae Joplin on February 4th, 2010
Zooey Deschanel will soon star as the title character in a pilot for HBO’s upcoming dramedy I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie. The series will be based on the 1987 memoir of the same name by former groupie Pamela Des Barres, with Deschanel playing the role of the author. A portion [...]
