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Trying to log into your Twitter account and you're getting the "Something Is Technically Wrong" message? That clumsy robot hasn't just screwed it up for you--Ellen DeGeneres has crashed Twitter with an Oscars mass-celebrity-selfie taken from her tablet in the theater aisle during the show! She was trying to achieve the most-retweeted photo in Twitter history.
According to downrightnow.com, Twitter has been experiencing a "likely service disruption" since shortly after the photo was posted.
You can't see it on Twitter right now, but the celebrity-studded photo features the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, and Ellen herself.
Ellen's Star-Studded Selfie, swiped from her Facebook.
Congratulations on a fun Oscars stunt, Ellen! I just wish I could tweet about it. . . :p
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Written by: Eric Roth with a screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord Based on the Short Story by F. Scott Fitzgerald Directed by: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, and Tilda Swinton
Blu-ray specs: 2.40:1 Aspect Ratio 1080P High Definition 5.1 Dolby Digital, also features French and Spanish dubbed soundtracks English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles.
Bonus Features: Criterion Edition includes Director Approved Special Features on a 2 disc set. Interviews with brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, Audio commentary from David Fincher, Footage revealing state of the art make up and visual effects, Step-by step examination of the motion capture process aging Brad Pitt, In-depth exploration of Davind Fincher's creative process on set, interview with composer Alexandre Desplat, featurettes on storyboards costumes, and art direction, still galleries, and an essay by film critic Kent Jones.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a ten time Oscar nominated tale of a boy who is born an old man who then ages in reverse. It's hard to imagine why this movie received so many critical accolades and award nominations (69 if IMDB is accurate.) because it's not that great. It has some amazing things about it but as a whole, it's rather ordinary. It's also not worthy of the Criterion treatment it gets with this release. There were far better films worthy of a release as robust as this one. I just wish I knew why this film was chosen.
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A lot of people seemed to compare this movie with Forrest Gump. I can see that I guess as both seem to chronicle the journeys of unusual protagonists, but I was more reminded of Interview With The Vampire except without the horror and gore. I guess it depends on who watches it. You could probably think of any number of movies that Benjamin Button is similar to. It doesn't come across as terribly original, nor terribly interesting.
My talents as a critic seem to fail me here. I can't pinpoint exactly what it is I didn't like about the movie. Brad Pitt was great but I think that might be a result of the make up effects more than him. I say that because I enjoyed his character more when he was a wrinkly kid more than when he was a de-aging adult. It seemed as though as he grew older/younger the charm of the character seemed to evaporate. The rest of the cast turned in good performances as well. I will say that I did not give one care about Cate Blanchett's character. I really didn't care what happened to her.
I can say that the film looked beautiful. It's shot and directed extremely well. I would expect nothing less from David Fincher. I enjoyed the aging effect they put on some of the flashbacks. Blu-ray only seems to increase the beauty of the film. It's a shame that I didn't love this film as much as I wanted to. When I first saw the trailer I was captivated by it but in the end, I just found it to be boring and uninteresting.
This release is a part of the Criterion Collection which is famous for comprehensive and robust DVD and now Blu-ray release for great films. Personally, I think this is wasted on this film. The large number of features we get here prove useless because I wasn't interested in the film enough to care about them. We get loads of information about the film and the effects but I just didn't care about any of it. Criterion should have given this treatment to Slumdog Millionaire which is a vastly superior film to Benjamin Button.
A movie that I was expecting to be a grand epic full of great characters turned out to be a lackluster way to lose almost 3 hours of my day. I really really wanted to love this movie. I was ready to be wowed. Instead, I found myself bored. Besides the atmosphere of this film, nothing really stood out to me. Not even the score, which I am hard pressed to remember a single note of.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is worth a watch for its technical achievements alone. It seems to lack and emotional substance or any ability to make you give a lick for any of the characters but the look and the atmosphere may just be worth the price of admission.
In honor of the DVD and Blu-ray release of Burn After Reading last Sunday, December 21, I scoured the Internet for some crazy personal ads much like Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) did in the film. I collected these for the most part from Missed Connections and, in keeping with Ms. Litzke, Women for Men on the Washington D.C. (where the film is set) Craigslist.
These are all real ads. Don't worry, any names have been omitted to protect the innocent.
Enjoy the wackiness out there interspersed with some behind the scenes footage from the film.
*** Hey tiny
Hey . . .
I totally missed my chance with you. We were close, so close, and we both pulled away. Then you patched things up at home and that chance is gone.
Just so you know: I'll always regret that lost opportunity.
You are perfection in a tiny little package, and I love you. Just never told you.
Now it's too late.
But I know you're happy with him, so you'll never hear me complain.
***
owner of precious the dog
hi you know who i am. we see each other almost daily would like to get to know you even though i think you are married. dog owner and neighbor
***
Dear Santa
Dear Santa:
I finally decided what I want in my stocking. And yes, it's unusual maybe even quite shocking.
But Santa, you know that I've been very good. So here's what I want you to bring, if you could.
The gift is a "he," not an "it," Santa dear. A man in my stocking, to be perfectly clear.
He should be witty, he should be wise. And strong, and gentle And easy on the eyes.
Now Santa, there's something that I can't deny. I'm married. Yes, married. I don't plan to lie.
The man in my stocking should know this, you see. Maybe he's lonely and seeking--like me.
Thanks for reading this, Santa. You have a safe flight. I'll be checking my stocking for the secret delight.
Signed, Seeking in Virginia
***
diva in the house - seeking mr. big type
DIVA IN THE HOUSE - SEEKING MR. BIG TYPE! Life of the party type of alpha male guy {George Clooney - Jamie Foxx - Mr. Bigg Chris Noth types} for possible sex in the city and fun times!!! AGE specific: 30 to 58 young ... I am close to 35
OK what does my version of Mr. Bigg look like? He can be as GQ casual or GQ sheik as he wants to be so long as he is not a prick!!! about it. He is built fine, takes care of himself, pays for everything like the old fashioned way, is clean, healthy and sane with his craziness ...ALA: George Clooney - Jamie Foxx - Mr. Bigg}
I like tall fit men and yes that means like over 6ft so if your short do not lie about it - since I am almost 6ft myself and can tell just standing next to you.
I am just looking for a fun time with a fun guy who knows where all the parties are and would not mind having me go along to share in making memories of fun times that last! It is so lame to go out and see grown ups lining up on the walls just looking for a hook-up or to nice places where people are scared to laugh, and be themselves ... And I am really tired of guys taking me out who are stiff and way too conservative but want to be seen ...
I am into educated men - who are intellectual, great conversationalist, a good person to know and have in ones corner of the world, well rounded, not stuck up - not a snob {someone who thinks whole foods is better than Giant but someone who shops at whole foods because they like to and can afford it - some of you should actually do the research on the gimmick of whole foods and stores like it - might learn a lot}
I hope you are not a serious smoker of anything - pipes and cigars I can tolerate more then cigs - if you smoke on a regular I'm not interested! Clean disease and drug freee - simple drinker, robust appetites for finer delights, and just like to have fun without all the pretense!!!
Me - I am a single beautiful - bootyliscious - breastasis - muscular-childless - pretty woman - educated with a masters - tall and athletic - I like swimming, volleyball, football, hockey, ice skating, sledding, short runs when weather permits, long walks, cooking, eating, good food, good people!
OK now heres the deal - do not send me a pic asking me for a pic - send me details DETAILS about you with the pic ... Age - location - height - free time activities - who are you!!! I am not spam and don't want to play around with emails back and forth ... Be adventurous for goodness sake! Not into African Men or sexual deviants of perversion ... decent above average wanted...
***
Okay, so they weren't that crazy. Some of the stuff out there would probably get me kicked off the net off if I posted them here. But you get the point. Personal ads can lead to some interesting adventures.
