New World (the movie); SAG Awards 012906

Ok, I made it to New World this afternoon. The cast: Christopher Plummer, Colin Farrell, and a newbie--a 14-year-old girl from Hawaii--she played Pocahontas. I saw her recently on the Ellen Degeneres show...she is a cute kid who has a set of lungs on her. I was a little worried about her though--can you imagine Colin Farrell around a beautiful 14-year-old girl??? Oh my goodness. I hope the girls mother was on set at all times--the actress didn't mention a father when she was on Ellen. I adore Christopher Plummer. Ever since The Sound of Music, I've had a semi-crush on Mr. Plummer. He is a stunning-looking man--sort of craggy looks--sort of distinguished. New World is a fairly good movie. Roger Ebert rated it four stars. Did I tell you that I never read critic reviews or synopses before a movie or live show. NEVER! I make my own opinion from what I see on screen or stage. I do not want to be influenced--especially from people who see it in his/her own eyes with his/her background history. I went to this movie to break out of my regular genre of movie watching. I will see any movie, don't get me wrong, but of late, I've been going to many indie films and not too many widely distributed films. I'd rather see Junebug, The Squid and the Whale, than some lame over-budget, widely distributed piece of crap someone made b/c he/she has it in good with a movie producer or studio. Jennifer Aniston has made several movies in a row...were any of them good? Nah...not really! I'm looking for the movies that were made on tight budgets w/fantastic actors or actresses but most importantly, that have a TERRIFIC storyline. Creativity...where is it? I know we can't all be cookie-cutters and do cookie-cutter writing. Where are you bipolar-type personalities? Start writing! Get those scripts written, purchased, produced.

Are you watching the SAG Awards tonight? I had a difficult time finding what channel was playing the awards show. I started out with E! since it always has a pre-show for awards shows. Ryan Seacrest and that Giliani Depandi girl from E! are hosting the pre-show. Please-Giliani is not what I call an actor, a host or hostess or an entertainer. She's not cute or stunning--just unusual! Wonder if she had some sort of oral surgery and that is what makes her mouth so unusual looking? She has a big head for her little body--sort of Vanna White like. The actual awards show is on TNT starting at 7 pm central. Wow...the women from Grey's Anatomy look horrible. The LOST crew dressed well--one dude--the older gentleman, has on flip flops with bling. You know Patricia Arquette is going to get reamed for her hair. When will she get a decent stylist? She's a wonderful actress--why can't she get help with dressing for awards shows? Eva Longoria is way more into that ball player (Tony Parker) than he is into her...did you check them out on the red carpet? She was all over him and he was standoff-ish. TP comes off as a jerk--at least tonight. Maybe he is a shy guy! Nicollette Sheriden brought the newest boyfriend--the crooner. The women on the carpet tonight certainly need some different makeup. WOW! All that money & attention and they look old & wrinkled and under made up--or just plain over made up. Naveen from Lost--missing his older woman friend tonight. Hmmm? Keifer Sutherland is signing lots of autographs for the fans along the red carpet...what a sweetie. Some actors & actresses know what makes them famous. Publicists are an unusual bunch aren't they? So many of them are plump, sort of in their 40's, with horrible haircuts. Anne Hathaway--TOO much eye makeup--too dark for her fair complexion--and for her age--23 years old. Marg Helgenberger--one word, SPANX--bad choice on dress for your body. How come Alfre Woodard is getting so much attention? I don't watch LOST, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, CSI, and so many of the popular shows. You can't watch everything, you know? I love television, but come on...there are only 24-hours in a day. I can't wait to see Shirley Temple Black--who gets the Lifetime Award. I love every single movie made with Shirley Temple Black in it. And she is a humanitarian--not just an actress--not just a rich person spending money on herself. There should be more goodwill ambassadors like Shirley Temple Black. Oh, Angelina Jolie...well she is sort of like Josephine Baker, right? A rainbow of children through ambassador work. I hope her heart, brain and soul are in the right place. I'm not one to judge or criticize when someone is helping others!!! Marcia Cross is in a purple-ish dress. I suppose she is pretty---just doesn't do anything for me. *smile* I'm sooo tired of Desperate Housewives. I'm so tired of Nicollette, Marcia and Teri Hatcher. Teri Hatcher--can we say plastic surgery? I do respect Felicity Huffman--she's a wonderful actress! Eva Longoria is a cutie-I've not seen her in anything-as an actress, but she seems happy & bubbly, and that "ain't" all bad in life. Terrence Howard-so slick looking--in Dolce & Gabbana. I enjoy his work; I hope he is rewarded for his fanastic roles--Crash, Hustle & Flow, etc.

OK, more later, my friends.