Alice In Wonderland News: Johnny Depp As The Mad Hatter!

Oh boy! Finally there's a peek into the world of Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland remake. This is the first photo released of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. He looks like the ghost of Mad Hatter's past. Looks like it had the potential to be as spooky and crazy as I want it to be! 

Skip It: The Changeling

It's true I went into this film skeptical. I already knew how the true story it was based on ended, and wasn't too interesting in investing over two hours into it. 

I must say though, that the period elements of this film, such as costumes and sets were lovely and on the mark. Sadly, setting is not everything. While John Malkovich, as a radio preacher helping Christine(Jolie), is solid in his supporting role, I found most of the acting over the top, especially from Angelina Jolie. She spends most of the movie crying hysterically, screaming, or being severely stoic to pinpoint the absence of hysterical crying. I found none of these emotions particularly effective, and more bluntly, pretty damn irritating.  

She wasn't the only actor who fell flat though. Michael Kelly, as one of the film's de facto bad guys, plays the worst Irish cop stereotype I have witnessed since childhood Bugs Bunny cartoons. We are also never given a peek behind his cruelty to find out what his motive are for the endless tortures he inflicts on Jolie's Christine.  

While there were redeeming elements to the film that I wish they had focused on more, such as the politics behind this case and the systemic corruption of the LA police force, I guess that would have been another movie all together. A more interesting, less sentimental, and less emotionally manipulative movie. "I WANT MY SON BACK!" Yes, I know, we get it.

Colbert In The Fast Lane

Today I was browsing through the Urban Outfitters website and found a clear case of, well let's call a spade a spade, identity theft. There on there website, disguised as "Carpool Kenny," is a clear likeness of Stephen Colbert. 

Dun dun DUN!!!

Look at the stern masculine jaw! The perfectly groomed head of hair! All it needs is asymmetrical ears and it would be a dead ringer. Not that I wouldn't rather stupidly try to break the law with an inflatable Colbert as opposed to some random guy named Kenny, but they should clearly be giving him a cut. And he should talk.

Let There Be... Priate Ship and Penis and Bombs!

Have over three thousand euros burning a hole in your pocket and a love of luxury and of penis? Then look no farther! Netherlands artist Hans van Bentem has created the perfect sculptural art piece for you. The Daily Candy is showcasing the beautifully phallic chandelier and led me to the page where I found that it's also available in gun, pirate ship, skull and crossbones, and more! Check these out! Ok I am definitely going to be needing one of these as soon as I filthy rich.