Car Dealers of the Silver Screen Aug 31, 2009
Paxton is subjected to terrible abuse for pretending to be a spy to get busy with real spy Arnold's wife, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. No doubt audiences felt a sympathetic urge when Schwarzenegger and his partnerTom Arnold, at a career highsent Paxton on his humiliated way. (Slate)
‘Not Quite Hollywood’ an over-the-top look at films from down under Aug 21, 2009
The movie gets into issues of why, problematically enough, so many Australian productions starred so few actual Australians (who can forget Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis in 1981 s Rear Window knock-off, Roadgames. and introduces the unfamiliar to the certifiably death-proof stuntman Grant Page. (Boston Globe)
Sex, action and violence Aug 14, 2009
"Not Quite Hollywood" is generously laced with clips and interviews with the people who made them - soft-porn actresses, stuntmen, directors, American actors who were guns-for-hire (Stacy Keach, Dennis Hopper, Jamie Lee Curtis) and one superfan, Quentin Tarantino. Hartley, 40, watched these movies as a kid in Melbourne and got the idea for the project while making music videos with crew members who worked on those films, who regaled him with stories of the all-or-nothing days. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A G'DAY FOR MOVIES Jul 31, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach offer similarly hair-raising stories from "RoadGames," one of several attempts to woo an international audience with Americans stars. The stories are so funny and engrossing that you don't mind that the film often seems like an extended DVD feature -- indeed, writer-director Mark Hartley spent a decade collecting interviews for DVD releases of these films. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'The Hurt Locker' Jul 31, 2009
Bigelow may be a woman but she's no rom-com specialist or shrinking violet -- not with movies to her credit such as "K-19: The Widowmaker" about a jinxed Soviet submarine, "Blue Steel" starring Jamie Lee Curtis as a rookie cop, and the action thriller "Point Break" with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. She has made an action movie about improvised explosive devices that don't go off because some fearless unit disarmed them and the ones that do, no matter how hard the men try. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parenting People Jul 28, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis says her morphine addiction was a "warm bath from which to escape painful reality". --> Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jamie Lee the addict Jul 22, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis says morphine became her "warm bath from which to escape painful reality". The 50-year-old actress - who became addicted to painkillers after a cosmetic operation on her eyes when she was 35 - has opened up about her struggle with prescription medication, and now believes it was rooted in problems she suffered when she was younger. (iAfrica.com)
Guide to today's TV movies Jul 12, 2009
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NWA flight attendants challenge uniform sizes Jul 11, 2009
Tyler, whose dresses have been worn by stars such as Julia Roberts, Heather Locklear and Jamie Lee Curtis, promised a classier and in some cases, sexier look for flight attendants, airport agents and other workers. "I want them to look sexy and great, but you have to keep that classic look as well," Tyler told The Associated Press at the time. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Some NWA Flight Attendants Want to Wear Red Dress Jul 11, 2009
Tyler, whose dresses have been worn by stars such as Julia Roberts, Heather Locklear and Jamie Lee Curtis, promised a classier and in some cases, sexier look for flight attendants, airport agents and other workers. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Harry Potter Faces Love And War In 'Half-Blood Prince' Jul 11, 2009
He had already appeared in a BBC production of "David Copperfield" with his future "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" co-star Maggie Smith, as well as "The Tailor of Panama" with Pierce Brosnan and Jamie Lee Curtis. His age synced up with the part in a way few actors get to experience, and he's grown up along with Harry through each sequel. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Provocative characters, not violence, entice director Jul 4, 2009
"Near Dark," (1987) was a horror film, followed by "Blue Steel" (1990) starring Jamie Lee Curtis, followed by the Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves surfer gang-crime action flick, "Point Break" (1991). (And yes, she has seen the comedy-parody play based on "Point Break" and called it, "Fabulous. An improvement on the original."). (San Francisco Chronicle)
GMA's Roberts to keynote Business Women's Forum Jul 2, 2009
That list includes Goldie Hawn, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jane Seymour, the featured speakers for the past three forums. The forum, which was first held in 1983, is the state's largest and longest-running full-day annual conference for women. (Republican-American)
Kathryn Bigelow filmography Jun 28, 2009
Blue Steel (1989) This tough feminist thriller about a lady cop (Jamie Lee Curtis) fending off a psychopath (Ron Silver) was Bigelow s bid for the big time. Point Break (1991) Hugely enjoyable surfer crime action movie starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. (Boston Globe)
100 Percent Pure Adrenaline Jun 26, 2009
rookie cop Megan (Jamie Lee Curtis) is both authority figure and vulnerable target, hero and damsel-in-distress. Even in Point Break, football star-turned-fearless Fed Johnny Utah (Reeves) has at least two wide-open chances to get his man, bank-robbing surfer swami Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). (Slate)
Funny ladies Jun 23, 2009
"I'm 87 and a half, and I'll soon be 87 and three-quarters. I just can't believe I'm working. I'm starting another Disney movie in July, You Again, with Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis.". Leachman isn't sure why or how she earned the response she did while on Dancing With the Stars. (USA Today)
Anxiety Tests Jun 22, 2009
In her Blue Steel (1989), as Jamie Lee Curtis, playing a cop, geared up for a day s work, Bigelow focussed on her revolver, her leather holster, and her shoes, in gleaming closeup. The sequence hovered somewhere between fetish and parody. (New Yorker)
10 must-see John Travolta performances Jun 16, 2009
Its kind of like hes the waffle and Jamie Lee Curtis leotard is the butter and syrup. Perfect is not only exciting to watch, its educational. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Tickets on sale today for Ziggy Marley reggae show at Waikiki Shell Jun 16, 2009
Most recently, the father of five released the critically acclaimed children's CD "Family Time," which features special performances from family and friends including Ziggy's mother Rita Marley, daughter Judah, sister Cedella, Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and Jamie Lee Curtis. B Is for Bob,' a second children's album, executive produced by Ziggy, is a collection of his father's classic tunes re-imagined for kids and their parents, coming out June 23. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Horror Movies That Should Get Remad... Jun 6, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis other 1980s slasher flick is surprisingly good, although not fantastic by any means. The concept is full of opportunities for tension the killer is trapped in here with us. (Suite101.com)
Some Like It Here Jun 6, 2009
He dated Marilyn Monroe and in 1952 married actress Janet Leigh (one of his five marriages) with whom he had daughter Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis, who now spends most of his time painting, spoke with Los Angeles Downtown News about his film career, his art, meeting fans and young Hollywood. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Marley recruits family members for 'Family Time' Jun 3, 2009
Outside of the Marley household, the album also has guest appearances from Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson and Jamie Lee Curtis. The Associated Press: Why did you decide to record a children's album. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Drag Me to Hell: The Mortgage Crisis Is Even Scarier With Demons May 30, 2009
It harkens back to the kind of scary movies that seem almost innocent now with their earnest occult mumbo-jumbo (think ) and terrified but plucky heroines (think Jamie Lee Curtis in ). Drag Me's production values are far nicer than those of the movies, but beneath its moderately plushy exterior beats that same telltale heart. (Slate)
Sunk in the Keys May 28, 2009
After its Cold War missions as the Vandenberg, it was a Russian science ship invaded by robotic aliens in the sci-fi thriller Virus, starting Donald Sutherland and Jamie Lee Curtis. (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/Associated Press) Album ID: 764092 Photo ID: 23832619 Share this photo. (The Palm Beach Post)
15 years later, Nicholas' gift is still giving May 24, 2009
Much of that continuing impact comes from the 1998 TV movie based on his son's story, "Nicholas' Gift," starring Alan Bates and Jamie Lee Curtis in the roles of Mr. Green and his wife, Maggie. "The movie continues to pop up on cable all over the world," he said, "and we always know when it's been shown somewhere, because people will e-mail us and say 'It changed my mind about organ donation' or 'I'd never thought about this issue before.' ". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tubac resident Dan Franklin has fond memories of a rewarding career in television and movies, working at various times as a production manager, assistant director and associate producer with various actors and earning two Emmy nominations. Photo by JAIME RICHARDSON | SANTA CRUZ VALLEY SUN May 22, 2009
Among his other projects were 1978 s Blue Collar with Richard Pryor and Harvey Keitel, several Danielle Steele movies of the week that included actresses Cheryl Ladd and Eva Marie Saint, and the 1994 film Mother s Boys with Jamie Lee Curtis and Vanessa Redgrave. Franklin s last movie of the week, before he retired 11 years ago, was Monday After the Miracle, a 1998 CBS production with Roma Downey. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Open Road: Fuel-cell cuts may make Jamie Lee Curtis scream May 16, 2009
Bad news for actress Jamie Lee Curtis and all the other fans of hydrogen fuel-cell cars ... One early taker was Jamie Lee Curtis ... Photo of Jamie Lee Curtis and the FCX Clarity car by Honda. (USA Today -- Money)
"The Ticket that Rocks!"Auction to Benefit AAPD May 8, 2009
online charitable auction is the second auction held by AAPD. The first auction was held in March 2009, 'Bid for a Change,' and featured tickets to 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and an autographed book by Jamie Lee Curtis in addition to items from John Mayer, James Taylor, Margaret Cho, Shakira, Melina Kanakaredes, Natalie Merchant, Jay Leno, Carlos Bernard, Rockmond Dunbar, Norah Jones and Martha Stewart. In addition to organizing the disability community, AAPD runs the national disability... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pop Quiz with Ziggy Marley May 5, 2009
Ziggy Marley, the eldest son of the late reggae musician Bob Marley, returns this week with his third solo album, "Family Time." A collection of children's tunes, the disc features guest spots from boldfaced names such as Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson and Jamie Lee Curtis. But Marley says it was his own children - all five - who really inspired him to make it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gettin' Ziggy With It May 2, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis, the actress and children's book writer, is also on board for some spoken-word numbers that recall her writing, which Marley admires for being "deep, but not too deep for kids.". Altogether, "Family Time" is a great entry point into the world of reggae for people of any age. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Vandenberg arrives for sinking as artificial reef Apr 30, 2009
The ship received its most public exposure when cast as a Russian science ship in "Virus," a 1999 motion picture starring Jamie Lee Curtis, William Baldwin and Donald Sutherland. The project is being funded by Monroe County, the Florida Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development; City of Key West, U.S. Maritime Administration, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Keys est tourism council, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as well as... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Disneynature EARTH World Premiere Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the El Capitan Theatre Apr 15, 2009
Jodie Foster, Jamie Lee Curtis, Wendie Malick, Cloris Leachman, Hector Elizondo, Mimi Rogers, Sean Astin, Christopher Guest, Abby Brammell (The Unit), Jim Cummings (The Princess and the Frog), Noah Gray-Cabey (Heroes), Ioan Gruffudd (W.), Chelsie Hightower (Dancing with the Stars), Edyta Sliwinska (Dancing with the Stars), Ty Murray (Dancing with the Stars), Justin Martin (HSM3), Luke Grimes (Brothers rs), Jeff Marsh ("Phineas and Ferb"),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Discovery visits Palin country Apr 1, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis hosts. If you'd like more examples, I'll try to find some and I'll bring 'em to ya. (Variety)
Malibuite Cheryl Saban shakes up paradigm of true value of women (6) Apr 1, 2009
"With her book, Saban aims to shake up that paradigm and remind women of their true value. She has solicited commentary from a wide range of powerful female contributors, including actress Jamie Lee Curtis, former Paramount Pictures CEO Sherry Lansing, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, Malibu actress and women's health activist Fran Drescher, and political commentator and publisher Arianna Huffington (Saban blogs regularly at The Huffington Post online). Former first lady of Egypt, Jehan Sadat, and... (Malibu Times, CA)
Jacko Auction Threats Mar 25, 2009
They should be using it one of those TV shows like "Brothers & Sisters" or "One Tree Hill." , directed by Jamie Lee Curtis. And yes, that s Julia Fordham in the brunette wig playing Judith s mom. (Fox News)
Eat Like a King, or President in Hawaii Mar 18, 2009
Island Snow has served up cold, colorful concoctions to NBA athletes, rock stars, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jamie Lee Curtis. Even with its star-studded clientele, the super laid-back, surfer-type crew doesn't bat an eye. (Fox News)
'Duplicity' between spies goes way back Mar 18, 2009
Stolen kisses and stolen computer files bring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis together in True Lies ... In this James Cameron-directed thriller, Jamie Lee Curtis is misinformed when she thinks hubby Arnold Schwarzenegger sells computers. (USA Today)
Ron Silver, 62, persuasive actor and activist Mar 16, 2009
Silver also appeared on Broadway in David Rabe's play, "Hurlyburly," another Hollywood satire, and in movies that included "Enemies: A Love Story" (1989), Paul Mazursky's bittersweet comedy about a Holocaust survivor who somehow ends up with three wives, and "Blue Steel" (1990), directed by Kathryn Bigelow, about a commodities broker who becomes obsessed with a young policewoman (Jamie Lee Curtis) whom he witnessed shooting an armed burglar. On television, he had recurring roles on several... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
UK Not Quite Hollywood Mar 14, 2009
So while Hollywood was waxing lyrical about (the admittedly brilliant) Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tinseltown's stars were heading to Oz for the exploitation fare, with Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis starring in Hitchcockian thriller Road Games, and bad boy Dennis Hopper heading over for the brutal period western Mad Dog Morgan. NQH tells the story of each film with clips, behind-the-scenes footage and talking head anecdotes from all involved (plus the ubiquitous Quentin Tarantino), providing a... (IGN FilmForce)
Film Fun for Friday the 13th Mar 14, 2009
The most recent film version was made in 2003 and stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Sabrina the Teenage Witch. (Suite101.com)
Huskies, Pups and Panthers open at home Mar 10, 2009
It's alumni include political figures Jack Abramoff and H.R. Haldelman, Hollywood stars Corbin Bernsen, Nicolas Cage, Shaun Cassidy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Angelina Jolie, Alicia Silverstone, Tori Spelling and Betty White, musicians Andre Previn and Lenny Kravitz, journalists Liz Claman and Daryn Kagan, and Lyle and Erik Mendenez. The winner of Tuesday's game takes on the winner of a game between Brea Olinda and an outbracket game tonight between Roosevelt (East Los Angeles) and Mt. Miguel (Spring... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
New On DVD: 'Chihuahua,' 'Australia' Mar 7, 2009
A social butterfly, Chloe loves to hang out with her ritzy dog friends, but turns her snout up at Papi (George Lopez), a lovelorn, scrappy Chihuahua-mutt mix who belongs to her owner Viv's (Jamie Lee Curtis) landscaper, Sam (Manolo Cardona). But Chloe's world is turned upside-down when Viv's irresponsible niece, Rachel (Piper Perabo), is given dog-sitting duties while her aunt is out of the country. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Film students set up concert to raise money for thriller film project Feb 19, 2009
"It was like that scene in Halloween where Jamie Lee Curtis runs through the streets screaming and everyone ignores her," Buchbauer said. "It shocked me that in a small suburban neighborhood, people were just that suspicious.". (Daily Orange, NY)
Love your library: See 'Fish Called Wanda,' Aunty Goose Feb 13, 2009
The fact is, the entire cast of this hilarious comedy is perfect: John Cleese as the conservative barrister defending a member of sexy Jamie Lee Curtis gang, Ms. Curtis as the conniving crook out to grab the haul for herself, and Michael Palin as the stuttering, animal-loving hit man whose attempts to murder a little old lady only decrease the size of her poodle pack. Cleese co-wrote the zingy script with British comedy veteran Charles Crichton ( The Lavender Hill Mob ), whose smooth direction... (Somerville Journal, MA)
MAY BLOSSOMS IN MARCH MAG Feb 8, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009 Last Update: 07:45 AM EST. Last updated: 3:08 amFebruary 8, 2009 Posted: 2:30 amFebruary 8, 2009. (New York Post -- Gossip)
