I Want My MTV Movie Awards
Hey everyone! So because I am dedicated to providing you all entertainment news, I decided to watch the MTV Movie Awards last weekend. I have doubts that anyone reading this site did the same, and I know you're all dying to know what you missed. Each year, the MTV Movie Awards are my third favorite movie awards (Golden Globes, Oscars, then MTV). Actually, I only watch these three. I just can't get around to watching the SAGs. But seriously, who needs Oscar categories like Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing when you can see Best Action Sequence and Best Kiss instead?? As long as the MTV Movie Awards are replayed so you can skip the billion commercials, promotional bits, and annoying musical performances (Mariah Carey AND Eminem), they only take about an hour to watch. And it was worth it to me just to see what everyone was wearing.
There are two rules for these awards: 1) no one over 30 should attend and 2) no one should be too dressed up. Nicole Kidman violated both of these rules, so she goes on the bad list. She arrived in a little black dress more suited to a UN cocktail party. Not sure what her stylist was thinking. Sandra Bullock only violated the first rule, but her version of dressing down was hideous enough for me to name her worst dressed of the whole entire shebang; however, I must admit her comedy bit with Jimmy Fallon was one of the funnier moments. The Actress formerly known as Linsdsay Lohan was overdressed and the color of her gown did nothing to complement her coloring. She was named best actress for Mean Girls though, beating out Hilary Swank. That's the kind of awards these were - they're voted on by the fans. A group I really don't understand based on the other winners. Lindsay's speech was particulary horrible, I'd say the worst one given... and that's saying something. She officially cemented her rep as an airhead. It says something when little Dakota Fanning (who won for Most Frightened Performance) is much more eloquent and level-headed that Lohan.
Now for best dressed.
The big news that the media picked up from these awards was Katie Holmes' presentation of the first ever Generational Award to her new love, Tom Cruise (or as they're called these days, TomKat). Katie paid homage to Tom's Oprah performance, though she did not seem as deranged as he did, just insincere. And I heard she just passed up the new Edie Sedgwick bio, Factory Girl. All I have to say is Thank God! Maybe they'll give the role back to Sienna Miller. But in doing so ,maybe Katie is well on her way to deranged, or at least halfway thru her Scientology conversion. All in all it was pretty gross and Tom's quest to endear himself to today's MTV kids is pure disaster so far. I can only imagine what poor Steven Spielberg must be doing right now.
Unfortunately for TomKat, they were preceded by the highlight of the night, so by the time they got on stage it was even more of a letdown. And what was that highlight? The award for Best Kiss - my favorite category and one I think the Oscars should consider adding. And the winner was.... Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams from The Notebook! I was just telling Jen this weekend that she HAD to rent The Notebook. It is by far the most romantic movie released in ages, probably since The End of the Affair and that was years ago. It was so good, even Thomas liked it and he didn't expect to. Anyway, Ryan and Rachel accepted the award by recreating their kiss in a very dramatic, but slightly humourous fashion. Let's just say, this non-couple had oodles more chemistry than TomKat. I'm sure you'll have a zillion opportunities to catch the award and the whole show as MTV replays these things for months. Tho he was a former musketeer with Justin, Britney and Christina, Gosling has officially outgrown the pack and has IT- something of Paul Newman's cool, laidback charisma about him. And if you haven't seen him in the movie, The Believer, you should rent it as well. The guy can act. Rachel McAdams on the other hand is a chameleon. When I went to see Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Jen this wkend, there was a new preview for a movie called Red Eye. The girl looked really familiar, but I could not place her. Turns out that was Rachel. She'll be in the upcoming Wedding Crashers with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaugh as well, lucky girl. McAdams was also the meanest girl in Mean Girls and the hot chick in The Hot Chick (which I thankfully did not see). Anyway, the takeaway from all of this is RENT THE NOTEBOOK!
Taking another trip down memory lane, MTV honored the 20th anniversary of The Breakfast Club. Molly, Ally and Anthony all showed to accept. It was a bittersweet moment for me. In more alarming news, Molly announced that she has agreed to make a sequel to Sixteen Candles! I think she needs to forever be blowing out those 16 birthday candles with Jake Ryan. How can this endeavor not fail to disappoint, and how can I not watch??? Quelle horror!
And finally, what won best movie? Napoleon Dynamite. I saw it and it was okay. Too intentionally weird for me though and I just cannot believe that the same voters who loved Mean Girls loved this film that much. But Leo DiCaprio's much deserved win for Best Actor in The Aviator (take that Oscars!) made it all okay in the end.
-sunday
Boulder Bumpersticker of the Day: Native Earthling
p.s. I just got my haircut yesterday by an old Swiss lady who really thinks Michael Jackson was given a bad rap and is thrilled beyond belief that he was cleared. I managed to keep quiet for fear she would butcher me. I guess I now understand the origination of the cukoo clock. Or to quote Harry Lime: In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock ..."
OK, I agree. A bit of a non sequitur, but anytime I think cukoo I think The Third Man. A must add to that netflix queue.
There are two rules for these awards: 1) no one over 30 should attend and 2) no one should be too dressed up. Nicole Kidman violated both of these rules, so she goes on the bad list. She arrived in a little black dress more suited to a UN cocktail party. Not sure what her stylist was thinking. Sandra Bullock only violated the first rule, but her version of dressing down was hideous enough for me to name her worst dressed of the whole entire shebang; however, I must admit her comedy bit with Jimmy Fallon was one of the funnier moments. The Actress formerly known as Linsdsay Lohan was overdressed and the color of her gown did nothing to complement her coloring. She was named best actress for Mean Girls though, beating out Hilary Swank. That's the kind of awards these were - they're voted on by the fans. A group I really don't understand based on the other winners. Lindsay's speech was particulary horrible, I'd say the worst one given... and that's saying something. She officially cemented her rep as an airhead. It says something when little Dakota Fanning (who won for Most Frightened Performance) is much more eloquent and level-headed that Lohan.
Now for best dressed.
- Best Dressed over 30: Jennifer Connely. She looked great in Jeans and a cool blazer. Her jocular teleprompter-reading ability needs some work though. I think we know now why she hasn't appeard in a comedy since Career Opportunities.
- Best Dressed but a little too Dressy: A tie on this one between Nicole Richie and Jessica Alba. Nicole with rapper Fat Joe also had the job of interviewing celebs as they arrived for the show. Let's get this girl out of the Simple Life and give her her own talk show. She is really funny and her intent seems to be to just ask people questions that make them uncomfortable. So great for the schadenfreudish among us
- Best Dressed, Dressed Down: Rachel McAdams. I'm sure you're saying who? But she, and not Lohan, was the true star of the night with 3 awards: Best Villian, Best Breakout Performance, and Best Kiss (more on that later). She struck the perfect note in a bustier style top and great jeans.
The big news that the media picked up from these awards was Katie Holmes' presentation of the first ever Generational Award to her new love, Tom Cruise (or as they're called these days, TomKat). Katie paid homage to Tom's Oprah performance, though she did not seem as deranged as he did, just insincere. And I heard she just passed up the new Edie Sedgwick bio, Factory Girl. All I have to say is Thank God! Maybe they'll give the role back to Sienna Miller. But in doing so ,maybe Katie is well on her way to deranged, or at least halfway thru her Scientology conversion. All in all it was pretty gross and Tom's quest to endear himself to today's MTV kids is pure disaster so far. I can only imagine what poor Steven Spielberg must be doing right now.
Unfortunately for TomKat, they were preceded by the highlight of the night, so by the time they got on stage it was even more of a letdown. And what was that highlight? The award for Best Kiss - my favorite category and one I think the Oscars should consider adding. And the winner was.... Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams from The Notebook! I was just telling Jen this weekend that she HAD to rent The Notebook. It is by far the most romantic movie released in ages, probably since The End of the Affair and that was years ago. It was so good, even Thomas liked it and he didn't expect to. Anyway, Ryan and Rachel accepted the award by recreating their kiss in a very dramatic, but slightly humourous fashion. Let's just say, this non-couple had oodles more chemistry than TomKat. I'm sure you'll have a zillion opportunities to catch the award and the whole show as MTV replays these things for months. Tho he was a former musketeer with Justin, Britney and Christina, Gosling has officially outgrown the pack and has IT- something of Paul Newman's cool, laidback charisma about him. And if you haven't seen him in the movie, The Believer, you should rent it as well. The guy can act. Rachel McAdams on the other hand is a chameleon. When I went to see Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Jen this wkend, there was a new preview for a movie called Red Eye. The girl looked really familiar, but I could not place her. Turns out that was Rachel. She'll be in the upcoming Wedding Crashers with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaugh as well, lucky girl. McAdams was also the meanest girl in Mean Girls and the hot chick in The Hot Chick (which I thankfully did not see). Anyway, the takeaway from all of this is RENT THE NOTEBOOK!
Taking another trip down memory lane, MTV honored the 20th anniversary of The Breakfast Club. Molly, Ally and Anthony all showed to accept. It was a bittersweet moment for me. In more alarming news, Molly announced that she has agreed to make a sequel to Sixteen Candles! I think she needs to forever be blowing out those 16 birthday candles with Jake Ryan. How can this endeavor not fail to disappoint, and how can I not watch??? Quelle horror!
And finally, what won best movie? Napoleon Dynamite. I saw it and it was okay. Too intentionally weird for me though and I just cannot believe that the same voters who loved Mean Girls loved this film that much. But Leo DiCaprio's much deserved win for Best Actor in The Aviator (take that Oscars!) made it all okay in the end.
-sunday
Boulder Bumpersticker of the Day: Native Earthling
p.s. I just got my haircut yesterday by an old Swiss lady who really thinks Michael Jackson was given a bad rap and is thrilled beyond belief that he was cleared. I managed to keep quiet for fear she would butcher me. I guess I now understand the origination of the cukoo clock. Or to quote Harry Lime: In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock ..."
OK, I agree. A bit of a non sequitur, but anytime I think cukoo I think The Third Man. A must add to that netflix queue.
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