I don't know how I feel about this except ... Oh, why do I care so much? Still, I miss "The Smurfs" of my youth. Here's the trailer for the new (new generation) "Smurfs" movie:

 

Oh ... she loves it! Come on!

Also, Julianne Moore is playing her.

One of the most beautiful and talented actresses working in movies today. That has to be a compliment.

Though, Moore may be too talented.

Here's what Sarah Palin said about the planned movie, "Game Change," based on (of course) her life and bid for Vice President:

"In the wake of recent news that HBO Films has cast Julianne Moore to play Sarah Palin in its upcoming on-screen adaptation of the political tell-all 'Game Change,' the former Alaska governor claimed Thursday that she plans to simply 'grit [her] teeth and bear' the movie."

 

Sue Lyons' "Lolita" look ...

Pattty McCormack gets a basketful of hugs for her "Bad Seed" shades.

 

Though staying in for TCM pretty much rules my existence and alienates those around me ("Why get dressed? It's Gregory La Cava day!") I will re-think my position for tonight based on that other big screen adaptation from a girlhood favorite -- "Jane Eyre" -- opening today.

Though the reviews are mixed, the glowing notices are reassuring.

Here's a few:

"A splendid example of how to tackle the daunting duty of turning a beloved work of classic literature into a movie. Neither a radical updating nor a stiff exercise in middlebrow cultural respectability, Mr. Fukunaga's film tells its venerable tale with lively vigor and an astute sense of emotional detail."  -- A.O. Scott, The New York Times

"Sex is threatening, as Brontë knew, and Wasikowska and Fassbender make this particular dance look exceedingly dangerous."  -- Stephanie Zacharek, Movieline

 

I realize Vancouver Island was scary today, and that Tinsel Korey, who plays Emily in the "Twilight" movies, is feeling the fear due to the evacuation there, but perhaps we should calm the hell down and think about what we can do to help all those who are struggling in Japan right now?

You can donate your aid to Japan here.

(Thanks to D Listed for the link and picture.)
 

Oh my, it would appear few critics have anything nice to say about "Red Riding Hood," director Catherine Hardwicke's big screen adaptation of the classic fairy tale.

Here's a sample of reviews from Metacritic, in which not one positive take can be found.

"Ugly, dull, bloodless, dumb, and phony to its core. " -- Sean Levy, The Oregonian

"A lurid, loopy, utterly ludicrous enterprise." -- Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post

"A laughably inept series of adolescent poses trying to pass itself off as a movie."  -- Ty Burr, The Boston Globe

 

Benicio Del Toro is making his directorial debut in an interesting new project that takes the "Che" actor back to Havana.

It sounds promising.

Here's more from Deadline:

"Seven directors each take on each day of the week with storylines that take advantage of the countryside to provide a slice of life from the city. Recurring characters provide connective tissue between the segments. The other segments are being directed by Laurent Cantet, Gaspar Noe, Elia Suleiman, Pablo Trapero, Julio Medem and Juan Carlos Tabio.

"Del Toro's segment, 'Monday,' is being shot as a documentary, and it stars Josh Hutcherson as he explores the culture of the island for the first time."

 

So  ... Julianne Moore is set to play Sarah Palin in the HBO movie, 'Game Change,' (What? No Tina Fey?), which leaves people wondering, who will play Sen. John McCain?

Here's more from People:

"Robert Duvall may be very interested. The actor reportedly worked the floor at the GOP's 2008 national convention and narrated a video that was shown there. He even appeared at a campaign stop for McCain in New Mexico that same year.

"Ed Harris may not be a Republican but he did play a presidential candidate in 1992's 'Running Mates,' which costarred Diane Keaton, though he's better known for his roles in 'Pollock,' 'The Hours' and 'The Truman Show.'

"He's got a silly side – 'Three Amigos' anyone? – but Steve Martin could bring a sense of humor to the role. And any political race where a guy named Joe the Plumber becomes an overnight sensation deserves a the comedy."