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Christian Bale Is Furious at He's Just Not That Into You

Richard Lawson · 02/04/09 11:58AM

Before you get upset, let me clarify. I mean ugly people. People who like to imagine that the (unending!!!!!) struggle between members of the opposite sex (the gay people are just cute little helpers in this movie's world, like forks and spoons from Beauty and the Beast) is quantifiable and universal. Here's a hint: it's not! And even the doggishly handsome Justin Long can't boil the whole gurgling circus down to a safe little o.b. size. So why are you spending money on the stupid movie, an act which tangentially involves giving Greg Behrendt money. You don't want to do that.

Anderson Cooper Bites His Nails, Wonders If Obama Does

Ryan Tate · 02/04/09 02:07AM

To be fair, Anderson Cooper tonight asked the president some questions about serious topics, like the economy. Then the immaculately groomed CNN anchor turned his attention to Barack Obama's nails.

My First Whippit

Seth Abramovitch · 02/03/09 09:21PM

· Just for the record: David Poland is completely above suggesting what he's clearly suggesting about Gus Van Sant and Dustin Lance Black. Got it?
· Warning: Oscar surprises ahead, which may or may not include Jack Palance's disinterred corpse doing hydraulics-assisted push-ups.
· It's the Christian Bale And I Are Done Professionally T-shirt. Get 'em while they're hot.
· Fox gets edgy with its promos: Check out their vintage grindhouse-style double-feature spot for Terminator and Dollhouse. We've never been more excited to El Fuego Our Fridays!

Angry Christian Bale In Gentler, Higher-Pitched Times

Richard Lawson · 02/03/09 12:30PM

It's of a young Bale in Steven Spielberg's 1987 epic Empire of the Sun. He's singing to Japanese people. Look at how sweet and innocent he was! What changed? What made him so spoiled and mean in the years since? We may never know. It's a shame. Where has Cowboy Kelly gone?

Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads

Ryan Tate · 02/01/09 11:48PM

There's never unanimous agreement about which Super Bowl ads are terrible and which are brilliant. But Alec Baldwin's Hulu spot seems likely to emerge a consensus favorite.

Top Super Bowl Moments

Ryan Tate · 02/01/09 09:02PM

Between the Steelers' 100-yard intercept touchdown and The Boss' halftime show camera crotch-slam, the Super Bowl was bundles of fun before the second half even started.

Time's Pampered 'A-Holes' Party After Layoffs

Ryan Tate · 01/29/09 08:00PM

Time Inc. just laid off 600 people, but that didn't keep the flagship magazine from sending, we're told, four editors to the plutocratic playground of Davos. They're acting as obnoxiously as possible, naturally.

CNBC's Charlie Gasparino Drops F-Bomb

Owen Thomas · 01/29/09 03:02PM

What's stupider than debating Wall Street bankers' bonuses? Using obscenities on live television while debating them! That's what Charlie Gasparino, CNBC's lovably loudmouthed on-air commentator did. Click for the clip and transcript.

On Trial, Blagjoevich Sings a Song of Himself

Owen Thomas · 01/29/09 02:40PM

From the city of broad shoulders, creeping into our hearts like little cat feet, comes a new American versemaker, Rod Blagojevich. This video medley from the Illinois governor's impeachment defense shows it was pure poetry.

'Idol' Judges Visited By Easter Beary

Seth Abramovitch · 01/29/09 12:58PM

We're still not sure if what we saw in the Salt Lake judging room was an actual 250-lb., adorable pink Easter Beary or rather some barbiturate-induced Paula Abdul hallucination, but whatever it was—we're in love.