''Lives of Others'' director remembers his star

The Lives of Otherswas your first film. He interviewed me for several hours to see if I was up to directing my own script! How much I knew about all the details of the GDR [German Democratic Republic]. I said to him, I dont think you act it at all. And then he said, Okay, Ill do it. Were going to make this work. That really gave me a lot of faith....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Dale Garcia

''Lost'': The great heroin hunt

Previously onLost…Charlies a drug addict! And the actor playing Mr. Eko has too many letters in his name. I tried to write it down and only came up with Aaaaaaaa Aaaaaa-Aaaaaaa. Credit: Lost: Mario Perez I hope hell forgive me for that and doesnt come beat me with his Scripture Stick. Because what we learned tonight, kittens, is that Mr. Ekowillbeat you. He is not afraid. In fact, he is a bold killer!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Becky Craig PhD

''Lost'': The hunters and the hunted

Thatll wake em up, trust me. Oh, while Ive got you here: Did we all read thelatest conspiracy roundupby EWs Jeff Jensen? So once upon a time, Jack was a doctor. Credit: Lost: Art Streiber/ABC Enter Boris and Natasha! Natasha (clearly experiencing some significant grief, duh) makes out with Jack. Jack goes home to discover that Carol Vessey is leaving him for another man anyway. And there, my friends, is whats wrong with Jack....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Lisa Gardner

''Nip/Tuck'' premiere recap: We love L.A.!

Could this possibly be the greatest season ofNip/Tuck? Yep, Im starting this initial TV Watch off with a potentially controversial query. But judging by the premiere episode, I think the answer is unequivocally yes. (Also check outGillian Flynns review.) This is theNip/Tuckweve always hoped for. But its not just these two fellas who look rejuvenated. The shows trademark blend of campy comedy and melodrama is perfect in the premiere. The only thing that could make things better is if Ava (Famke Janssen) returned....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Christopher Mendoza II

''Nip/Tuck'' recap: Honeymoon from hell

Cannibalism doesnt typically figure into them, but Im not one to judge. Oh, who am I kidding? Im totally judgmental, and eating your spouses flesh is definitely a mood killer. Not so surprisingly, it made him ill. And even worse, the gal has incredibly janky feet. Hobbits have nicer extremities than this broad. Personally, I thought the portrayal of the agents was a tad cliche. I would have been out the door....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Mrs. Amy Meyer DVM

''On the Lot'': The guys hit the road

Frankly, it was about time you guys started pulling your own weight out there. Last week, at least, I poked at you with a stick, and we got something going. So lets see how it pans out this week. Credit: Brian Bowen Smith Now lets do this dance of death, thistango muerte. 8:01Coming up in the next hour: Its Run Week, booms the announcer man. What the hell is Run Week?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Frederick Mason

''Prison Break'': Deadly rest stops

This episode, T-Bag, Abruzzi, and Tweener all ended up at roadside motels. What a strange coincidence, but I guess thats life on the run. Well, for everyone but Michael and Lincoln. You dont check in with the brilliant escapees green-card-gifted wife? Kellerman also should have been all over that. Hes not as smart as Mahone, but hes had some experience with finding significant others. (He shot LJs mother and stepfather, after all....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Garrett Sanchez

''Private Practice'' recap: Lost shoes, babies

But lets not get ahead of ourselves (or should I say behind?). In dealing withlast weeks interoffice dalliances and attempted dalliances, the ladies of Oceanside Wellness joined forces (Women! Will never be defeated!) and complimented each others body parts. (I like your breasts. You have a good ass.) Then they got some out-of-office coffee. And Dell watched it all unfold, becoming exasperated by the strange goings-on among his employers. Oh, Dell, so cute but sometimes so clueless....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · George Ward

''Semi-Pro'' semi-scores at No. 1

1, you could hardly call its victory a slam dunk. Why didSemi-Proshoot such a financial air ball? With the sports flick racking up such a soft point total,Vantage Point(No. held on well in its third weekend, banking $8.8 mil. Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johanssons period dramaThe Other Boleyn Girlopened well at No. And on this leap-day weekend,Jumperclung to the fifth rung with a $7.6 mil take. Elsewhere, the modern fairy talePenelope(No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Kyle Henderson

''Speed Racer'': Bumpy box-office road ahead?

No cutesy salutation this week. I just want to get straight to the point:Speed Racerisnt going to beatIron Man. It may not even come close. So thats one thing. Go, box office fans, go! I mean, good for Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, the folks at Marvel, everyone involved. So a giant second weekend is a certainty, of course, but just how well will it do? The superhero movies midweek numbers have been strong: It has been banking around $6 mil per day....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Deborah Wheeler

''The Apprentice'': A sort-of-shocking shocker

It must be rubbing off on me already, this show. You know, since all anybody ever does is TALK LIKE THIS! I could put the show on mute and still hear them. Credit: Michelle S.: Mitchell Haaseth She was always being wishy, then washy, soliciting help instead of making her own decisions. Were creating a process and helping one another fill in the holes. She certainly has a future as the next Paula Abdul woman, what were you saying?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Nathan Nelson

''The Golden Compass'' controversy

Some Christians thought Philip Pullman’s novel was blasphemous. But now some of the author’s fans may think the film adaptation’s not provocative enough. He spent the next nine days writing the script by hand. Looking back on it three years later, Weitz says, It was a romantic induction into the process. But maybe he should have considered it an omen. Sure, theres a plucky kid hero, lots of talking animals, and piles of pretty snow....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Mary Johnston

''The Hills'' recap: Girls' night outrage

If you answered D, then give yourself a pat on the back youre a winner! You should know better by now. So heres the lowdown on this terrible night. Heidi, in her cheeriest I really need a girls night! voice, persuaded Audrina to come out to this seasons Les Deux, S Bar. (Yeah, so guess the friendships back on. That didnt take too long.) This news drove Beavis to shave, grab his random pal Kevin, and head to S Bar too....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Richard Vazquez