Word Around the Net (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
"I always say that you should remake flops, not hits." -Richard Benjamin Remember Red Dawn? The 1980s era movie where Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson, and Jennifer Grey the cute pre-nose job version) fought the Russians who invaded and split the USA in half? It was a rah-rah chest beating movie with an absurdly improbable premise but a surprisingly satisfying delivery of patriotism,
Shot In The Dark (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
The bad news? They’re doing a remake of Red Dawn. The movie - one of the guiltiest pleasures in all of guilty pleasuredom - was both a terrible movie and the original “America! F**k Yeah!” for a generation of people who, frankly, needed it. The good news? They’re doing a remake of Red Dawn. Which will [...]
Intelligent Travel (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
John Ur is a lover, not a fighter. So it's fitting that this week's stop along the Cinematic Road Trip is in the great state of Virginia. I always thought it was strange that, as the saying goes, Virginia is...
TMZ (Free subscription) | 09/24/2008
They haven't worked together in over 20 years, but Jennifer Grey's still got a soft spot for her cancer fighting, "Dirty Dancing" co-star Patrick Swayze. See Also Patrick Swayze Still Has Hungry Eyes No One Puts Swayze In the Corner ... Permalink
The Official Blog of Chris Cooley (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
In May Rob Bradford, then of the Boston Herald currently of WEEI.COM, told me that Sheila Papelbon (Jonathan’s mom) had a video tape of her son and the rest of his high school teamates in heels, dresses and wigs at high school rally. We later learned the tape also showed Pap playing the role of Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing with his best friend then and now playing the role of Jennifer Grey.
Hellomagazine.com (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
Thanks to the intensive training she received for her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, British beauty has picked up some impressive dance moves. And on Friday, the newly single brunette put them to good use as she recreated a scene from hit chick flick Dirty Dancing - with a little help from TV host Jonathan Ross.Looking striking in a deep rose ruffled dress, the 28-year-old gamely put herself...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
MULLET haircuts and shoulder pads have not stopped Brits voting the 1980s the coolest decade since the 50s.
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
MULLET haircuts and shoulder pads have not stopped Brits voting the 1980s the coolest decade since the 50s.
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
Kelly Brook gave Jonathan Ross a real eyeful when the pair recreated the famous lift from the 1980’s film Dirty Dancing.
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
Kelly Brook gave Jonathan Ross a real eyeful when the pair recreated the famous lift from the 1980’s film Dirty Dancing.
Cinema Blend (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
Who would've thought that Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and filmmaker David Mamet would ever make a martial arts film? The Bard of the "F" word usually restricts his fights to the verbal arena, watching as predators try to out talk one another in a game of metronomic one-upmanship. So, what's he doing making a martial arts film with a plot that sounds like American Ninja 4 ?
Usmagazine (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
The cancer-stricken actor parties with his wife and cast of A&E's The Beast
Concurring Opinions (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Evolutionary theory playfully calls bearers of major mutations "hopeful monsters." I couldn't help but think of the term when I read this item about recent developments in cosmetic surgery: There are . . . recent examples of women who have...
Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
Live reviewsBjorn Again at Party! at Tatton Park.Bjorn Again @ Party! at Tatton ParkGlenn Meads 4/ 8/2008TATTON Park's pop picnic concerts are loved by thousands every Summer. Last year, we went back to the 1980's with the likes of Nick Heywood, Belinda Carlisle and Bananarama. This year, Dirty Dancing and Abba Tribute band, Bjorn Again were on the musical menu. But, as always, the music is no good...
In Case You Didn't Know (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
Patrick Swayze has reportedly been approached to star in a sequel to his hit 1987 movie Dirty Dancing...
