Dear Gossips,
I can’t believe Michael Douglas won’t be receiving an Oscar nomination for his work in Behind The Candelabra. Because he is BRILLIANT in Behind The Candelabra. An actor still at the very, very, very top of his game. And Matt Damon too. And Steven Soderbergh.
Behind The Candelabra is so f-cking good, I watched it twice last night, back to back. You know what the word is? It’s a word I never, ever, ever use because it’s so, so, SO overused:
Fabulous.
But how else to say it? Fabulous, and sad, and hysterical. The kind of movie you keep playing, if only to learn the lines. What makes it even more fabulous is that fabulous was not their goal. They played it straight, no pun intended. In playing it straight, the authenticity gave way to the fabulous, organically. I truly believed in those 4 hours (two viewings, remember) that Michael Douglas and Matt Damon were lovers. Their first kiss was as intimate as any tender and awkward and tense and loving a kiss on film that I’ve ever seen. Their chemistry was so palpable, at times it actually seemed like a home video.
You know how Douglas can sometimes be interchangeable in his roles? Like his Andrew Shepherd in The American President (love that movie) is really just Gordon Gekko, but with morals? Well there’s none of that in Behind The Candelabra. He totally transformed.
We need to watch this together on Sunday on HBO. Behind The Candelabra is exhilarating. My only regret is that the screen is too small. This belongs in a proper theatre.
Yours in gossip,
Lainey
You stay classy, Anchorman
I have this horrible thought that I cannot shake—what if the new Arrested Development isn’t as good as the old? It’s been ten years since the show first premiered—at this point, isn’t the nostalgia part of the love? I live in increasing fear of the new episodes not living up to the hype and somehow retroactively tainting the original run of the series. Full Story
Andrew kisses Emma
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Well, they’re still together, for now. Then again, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield’s love journey hasn’t been fraught with as much drama as Robsten, both from outside factors and inside influences. At least not yet. Emma spoke at the Peace, Love & A Cure Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation benefit yesterday in New Jersey. Full Story
How Leo parties in Cannes Part 2
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Surrounded by beautiful women, of course. Click here for Part 1 posted yesterday. Last night Leonardo DiCaprio, still in Cannes, hit up the De Grisogono party at the Eden Roc. The De Grisogono party is one of the more hilarious festival events for its high low factor. Full Story
Totally forgot about The Wolverine
When Lainey asked if I wanted to write about The Wolverine’s new trailer, I had a moment of, “What is she talking about…?” and then I remembered Hugh Jackman’s new movie, due in July. But I forgot about it. I even wrote about the first Full Story
The War of Bella & Edward
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Hey Lainey, please tell us what's going on with Rob and Kristen. Nothing makes sense for us. We have that theory that they're both moving back to Rob's house because her's on sale since January. And since there was construction work at Rob's house since last summer, which is now finished, we thought that was maybe the reason why they bought Kristen's house in the first place and are now selling it, so they can move back to Rob's house. Full Story
May 22, 2013 -- Smutty Shout-Outs
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Michele! Congratulations on Ivymay! Karyn told me you won’t be able to join us at SMUT Vancouver. We will miss you! Here are Bono and Norman Reedus -- with a puppy -- by request. And for Joanne -- I’m so sorry about Daisy. You’re right that she was loved, so much, and by so many of you. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Welcome back to those of you in Canada returning from the Victoria Day long weekend. PLEASE NOTE: we were open for business yesterday and several articles were posted, starting at Brad Pitt here. If you missed it, please start at that link and work back by clicking PREVIOUS ARTICLE for all updates. Or scroll down and click VIEW OLDER to get caught up.
Seth MacFarlane posted yesterday on Twitter that he will not return as Oscar host:
“Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again. Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep. However, I highly recommend the job, as Zadan and Meron are two of the most talented producers in the business. Read Full Intro
Marion & Guillaume porn
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It’s been two years since Pitt Porn in Cannes. I miss them so much. I miss the way Brad walked with the cast up the steps and then came back down to pick up the Jolie, like King and Queen, blessing the public. Not even Justin Timberlake dared to do that with his wife. In the absence of Brange though, if Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet are there, I will manage just fine. Full Story
G goes to a party and makes up with Kate Moss
I was about to call it a day because my screener for Behind The Candelabra just arrived and the entire schedule has now been rearranged to accommodate. Nothing takes precedence over marble bathtubs and plastic surgery. EXCEPT, well, Gwyneth Paltrow just showed up at a party in London. And you know I like to get my G off quickly. Full Story
Katie’s wet t-shirt
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Katie Holmes is still working on Mania Days in New York with Luke Kirby. Today they were outside, shooting a scene on a bench, holding hands, and then splashing through a water fountain. Be honest. Are you full perving on these photos? Be honest. She took precautions. Which makes me think of Jennifer Aniston. Full Story
JT is “acting” like a musician
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As we saw, Justin Timberlake tried to take over Cannes the other day. Click here for a refresher. He’s at the festival as an “actor” and, in addition to promoting Inside Llewyn Davis, STARRING OSCAR ISAAC, he’s also there to hype his upcoming film Spinning Gold, a biopic of legendary producer Neil Bogart. Full Story
Tiger’s good luck charm
My ma always says -- some people bring you good luck, and other people will suck away all your luck. Chinese astrology has a lot to do with it. Every sign has its opposing sign. I, for example, am an ox. It would be terrible if I had married someone born under the sheep sign. If you have to, if that’s who you happen to fall in love with, then the wedding date becomes critical. Full Story
Cleopatra in Cannes...with Jessica Chastain
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It was 50 years ago that Cleopatra was released. It was the movie that brought together Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. A restored version of the film was screened in Cannes tonight, presented by Jessica Chastain. Taylor’s son Chris Wilding and Burton’s daughter Kate were expected to attend. Full Story
