The Reader Review

The Reader is the film adaptation of Bernhard Schlink's critically acclaimed best selling novel about a young man's affair with a much older woman. The Weinstein Company, who also produced the film describes:

The film opens in post-WWII Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another.

The film was directed by the brilliant Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot & The Hours,) and stars the always amazing Ralph Fiennes as the older Michael Berg, and the "Best Actress of her Generation" Kate Winslet, who actually won a Golden Globe Winner for her performance in the film. German newcomer David Kross does a phenomenal job as the younger Michael Berg, and was utterly delightful, perfect and beautiful in the role. Despite all the production issues and disputes that surrounded the film during production and post production, it was nominated for Best Picture Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. The film is incredibly powerful and pretty exquisite before it even comes to end. I highly recommend this movie, to anyone who has found out the person you once loved isn't really who you thought they were, but are willing to live with that. My rating: 9.3/10

It's Monday

It's Monday, so you know what that means, time for a Liev Schreiber post & this week it's actually relevant since he has a movie opening Friday! Defiance, which also stars,

Daniel Craig and Jamie Bell. The pics are from the Paris and Berlin Premiere's of the film, which has gotten great reviews, is based on a true story and I totally intend to see it this weekend.

Prepare yourself- Jack Bauer has returned

So I drafted this last week and didn't get a chance to post it until now, but since 24's 2 night 4 hour premiere began last night I figured I should get it out there. These tidbits are from the EW feature Ask Ausiello, THE place to go for TV Spoilers and info. If you missed the premiere you can watch it and plenty of other episodes online. I also have to give props to Rhys Coiro (you'll remember him from Entourage as Billy Walsh, the maniac-director of Medellin) he plays a bored snarky data analyst.

Question: 24 season 7 premiere screeners were recently sent out to the press, and I'm pretty sure the mighty Ausiello got one. Mind giving us a tidbit about this weekend's premiere? -- YongAusiello: If it's okay by you, I'd rather give you four tidbits, one for each hour of the two-night premiere.

1) Listen closely for the words "deep sky," because one of 24's coolest twists ever occurs shortly after they're uttered.

2) A bombshell secret about Tony Almeida gets revealed around Hour 3: He's got pectoral muscles for days. Janeane Garofalo even gets to touch one of them!

3) Speaking of Garofalo, her chemistry with doppelganger Mary Lynn Rajskub is so off the charts that there's buzz Fox may spin them off into their own show. In related news, if I make a wish in Ask Ausiello, it officially qualifies as buzz. Totally true.

4) I've come to the conclusion after watching the first four eps that James Morrison is Neil Patrick Harris' biological father.

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The handshake's stuck on the tip of my tongue, it tastes like death but it looks like fun...

"The Handshake"

Wind It Up!

This song immediately popped into my head this morning while talking about old school wind up alarm clocks

And after watching that I just had to post more of Gwen's solo stuff.
I’m kind of ashamed of how much I love this remix to “Yummy” featuring Pharrell who I still need to say this to.

"What You Waiting For"

Moby featuring Gwen Stefani “South Side”

“Cool” (Which happens to be one of my favorite songs period and aspirations)

Ad Fad - Chanel

I can totally see myself in this outfit, but not so much in this desolately empty house.

Ad Fad - Versace

Ad Fad - Balenciaga

Spring campaign ads are rolling out each day and some are so just so dope I had to share.

Be on the lookout for- Bliss Lau

"Diamond Top"

"Tuxedo"

Bliss Lau is an accessories line with an innovative and antiquated aesthetic. There was some controversy last summer when model Erin Wasson debuted her new Jewelry Line LowLuv at Alexander Wang's Fall '08 show because her pieces looked very,very similar to those of Bliss'. Elle Magazine actually features the same diamond harness necklace in every shot of the "Lounge Act" spread.

January '09 Issue

Erin Wasson's Diamond Harness (above & below)

E. Wass aside, Bliss Lau's collections are exciting, innovative, provocative and just downright cool (so much so MGMT was styled in some Bliss Lau and almost nothing else in Interview Magazine back in October.)

I tried on these "Sleeves" on my birthday and they were beyond cool, but like 600 something dollars.

1/thin chain belt 2/cobra 3/spawn 4/infinity

1/lattice tote 2/bijou small & clutch 3/fortune cookie corn purse 4/disco accordian 5/decoy bowler



MGMT Shoot from Interview Magazine. Bliss Lau featured in photos 2,3& 4

**UPDATE: Be on the Lookout has now been appropriately monikered BOLO.