Archive for September, 2008

“French Women Don’t Get Fat” the next romantic comedy?

-Official Press Release-
Hilary Swank and producing partner Molly Smith have acquired the rights to adapt the bestselling book “French Women Don’t Get Fat” for the duo to produce through their Alcon Entertainment-based 2S Films.
Swank may star in the adaptation that’s being envisioned as a romance comedy about the manager of a […]


“Happy-Go-Lucky” movie trailer

“Happy-Go-Lucky”
Opens: Oct. 10, 2008 (originally opened in the UK April 18th)
Director: Mike Leigh
MPAA: R
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Alexis Zegerman, Eddie Marsan

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“Sex and the City” the movie out on DVD

“Sex and the City” the movie out on Dvd, Tuesday Sept. 23.

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Photo Credit: www.SexandtheCityMovie.com


“Jungle Red”

NARS has their very own version of “Jungle Red” the nail color of choice for the characters of “The Women” 1939 & 2008. “I’ve had two years to grow claws, Mother, JUNGLE RED!”
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Photo Credits- “The Women” MGM 1939, NARS “Jungle Red” nail polish


“Made of Honor” New Chick Flick on DVD

“Made of Honor”
On Dvd: Tuesday Sept 16th
In Theaters: Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Director: Paul Weiland
MPAA: PG-13
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd, Kadeem Hardison, Chris Messina

“Made of Honor” stars Patrick Dempsey as Tom, a ladies’ man who steers clear of commitment and the institution of marriage. After all, Tom has witnessed his father marry/divorce several times […]


Catch “The Women” 1939 Today on TCM

If you happened to have seen “The Women” in theaters this weekend (or not) and are wondering what the original 1939 version is like then be sure to catch Turner Classic Movie’s airing of “The Women” Monday Sept. 15th @8pm. (check your local listings)

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“Coco Chanel” on Lifetime Sat.-Monday

“Coco Chanel”
This has been a busy weekend with “The Women” out in theaters Friday so, I was bummed to have missed the premier of Lifetime’s original movie on the life of Coco Chanel.

Just in case you missed it Sat., “Coco Chanel” will air again Sunday, Sept. 14th at 7pm/6pm (Eastern/Central) & 5pm/7pm(Mountain/Pacific) and […]


A Who’s Who in “The Women” Past & Present

As most of you know “The Women” is a remake of a 1939 classic movie. Here is a break down of who will be playing who in the upcoming new version.
Meg Ryan reprise the role of Mary Haines (Mrs. Stephen Haines) originally played by actress Norma Shearer who has discovered her husband has been cheating […]


Sarah Haskins on “Chick Flicks”

This video is so funny! Colin Firth!

Video Credit: www.current.com
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“Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” Room Makeover

One of the wonderful perks of watching Chick Flicks & Women’s films are the lovely set designs. Case in point, with “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” out on Dvd, you’ll be in for a lot of eye candy. “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” has one of the most glamorous sets we have seen […]