Random LHK News

1) Gorgeous DJ, Mathieu Schreyer (aka Mr. French), is now in a Converse ad for Target. Wow, he's taking off big-time! First, the Duran Duran video, next dating Rosario Dawson, now a Target (of course pronounced Tar-JAY) ad....

2) The creator of the wonderful graphic novel and film Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi, was recently on the Colbert Report; check out the very funny video:


3) On a sad note, I'd like to say rest in peace to my and Lady Candy's sweet friend, David. I don't know what else to say, except to quote Gramz again, "Honey, you gotta laugh to keep from crying."

Oscar Picks!

Honey(s), the nominations for the 80th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, and here are my (tardy) picks (for the categories I have clear favz in):

BEST ACTRESS: Marion Cotillard (La Vie En Rose)

BEST ACTOR: tie b/t Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd) and Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises)

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: Persepolis!!!!!!

BEST DIRECTING: Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly)

BEST DOCUMENTARY: Sicko

BEST ART DIRECTION: Atonement

BEST ORIGINAL SONG: Falling Slowly (Once)

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Ronald Hardwood (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly)

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Diablo Cody (Juno)

Restaurant AND Movie Review(s)

Yesterday, on New Year's Day, I caught a screening of PERSEPOLIS and later dined at OSTERIA MOZZA. I'd recommend both!

Persepolis is an wonderfully done animated feature about a young girl growing up during the Iranian Revoltion, and I think it should win the Academy Award for Best Animated feature or possibly for Best Foreign Film (well, hopefully it will win a Golden Globe first).

Osteria Mozza is a fine dining (read: sorta pricey) establishment, and it's right next to Pizzeria Mozza (on Highland and Melrose). But it's easier to get reservations at the osteria, and the pastas and the service are first-rate!

Speaking of Italian food, if you're near the Grove, check out TERRONI. It's a newer restaurant that opened up where the Authentic Cafe used to be. They serve "traditional, Southern Italian food," and they have a strict no substitutions rule. But, the food is really delicious, and the vibe is much cooler and more casual (read: not as pricey) as Osteria Mozza.

P.S. In other news,

1) Having struck separate deals with the WGA, the late night talk-shows are finally back on the air tonight. The only one I care about, however, is my beloved Conan O'Brien!

2) Apparently, Robby Ginepri had to retire from his last match because he had/has the flu. Here's hoping he feels better soon, and kicks some ass at the Australian Open.

Golden Globes

The 2008 Golden Globe nominees were announced today, and THE OFFICE was snubbed in the Best Comedy series category! Putting that travesty aside, here's a list of my picks:

BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA = Eastern Promises

BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL/COMEDY = Juno

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PIC = Persepolis

BEST DIRECTOR = Joe Wright, Atonement

BEST DRAMATIC ACTOR = tie between Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises) and James McAvoy (Atonement)

BEST DRAMATIC ACTRESS = Angelina Jolie (A Mighty Heart)

BEST ACTOR, MUSICAL/COMEDY = tie between Ryan Gosling (Lars and the Real Girl) and Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd) *UPDATED 12/22/07*

BEST ACTRESS, MUSICAL/COMEDY = Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose) [although Ellen Page was fab in Juno]

SCREENPLAY = Diablo Cody (Juno)

TV SERIES, DRAMA = Grey's Anatomy

TV SERIES, MUSICAL/COMEDY = 30 Rock

BEST ACTOR, TV SERIES, MUSICAL/COMEDY = tie between Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) and Steve Carell (The Office)

BEST ACTRESS, TV SERIES, MUSICAL/COMEDY = tie between Tina Fey (30 Rock) and America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)

P.S. Tracy Morgan should have been nominated for his supporting role on 30 Rock; another travesty!

Movie Update

1) Hey, check out the trailer for the SEX & THE CITY movie!

2) I'm off to see ATONEMENT tonight; can't wait!

3) Other December movies that I'm dying to see are JUNO, SWEENEY TODD, and PERSEPOLIS.

More Important But...

I know there are more important things in the world, but...

1) Chelsea just beat Schalke! Sweet!

2) Bill Murray is set to appear on the cover of the premiere issue of MOVIES ROCK.

3) Entertainment Weekly has come up with a list of the Top 25 Dirty Songs. I agree with some of the selections (Bel Biv Devoe, Marvin Gaye, Peaches, Ray Charles), and Color Me Badd is even on there for Lady Lorelei.

4) Sia is scheduled to be on Morning Becomes Eclectic tomorrow (Thurs. 10/25; KCRW 89.9 FM); I can't wait for her new album (Some People Have Real Problems)!

5) PERSEPOLIS is an animated movie that I am actually looking forward to!