Posts

Showing posts from June 19, 2009

The Proposal finds that love is a difficult proposition

Image
How are the elements of the charming, traditional romantic comedy "The Proposal" like the checklist of a charming, traditional bride? The request of a romantic comedy lies mostly in the chemistry between the starring lovebirds. In that regard, The Proposal has what it takes. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds prove a likable duo. A veteran of the genre, Bullock shows she still can be an endearing America's sweetheart, even if she's no longer quite the girl next door. Reynolds has the appropriate good looks, easygoing charm and comic timing to be a natural in this setting. The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible. In her mid-40s, Bullock has finessed her dewy America's Sweetheart comedy skills to a mature, pearly texture; she's lovable both as an uptight careerist in a pencil skirt and stilettos, and as a lonely lady in a flapping plaid bathrobe. Reynolds, meanwhile, is just refining his dry comedy thing, learning to get the most

Robert Pattinson hit by a taxi while running away from fans

Image
Tween girls across the planet can breathe a sign of relief: "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson was unhurt after being clipped by a cab Thursday in Manhattan. Robert Pattinson was grazed by a taxicab today in New York City, as his bodyguards maneuvered him quickly across a street to avoid a crowd of fans.One of the site's staffers witnessed the incident, which left Pattinson momentarily stunned but unharmed. One of his security team allegedly yelled "You see what you did, you almost killed him!" to the crowd, but we'll have to wait until the footage shows up on YouTube to confirm that. Pattinson, 23, did not appear to be injured and was able to walk away from the incident. Production sources on the Remember Me set claim that Pattinson regularly attracts mobs of fans throughout the city wherever they're filming. "It's been nonstop busy all day with people trying to get a glimpse of him, and the crowd goes nuts when they do see him," a set sourc