GENE KELLY documentary: "The Hollywood Greats" (2011) for BBC

GENE KELLY documentary: "The Hollywood Greats" (2001) for BBC, presented by Jonathan Ross

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Most little girls grow up playing with Barbie dolls. Some even want to look like them. One 21-year-old has become one, or so she says. Valeria Lukyanova has become an internet sensation in her home country of Russia, claiming on her blog to be the most famed woman on the Russian-language internet. Her doll-like features, long blonde hair and ‘perfect’ body make her look like a real life Barbie.

Serious research on the subject has drawn certain conclusions. Academics from the University of South Australia suggest the likelihood of a woman having Barbie's body shape is one in 100,000. So not impossible, but extremely rare. Researchers at Finland's University Central Hospital in Helsinki say if Barbie were life size she would lack the 17 to 22% body fat required for a woman to menstruate. So again, not an unachievable figure, but certainly not a healthy one.

Back on April 18th we were one of the first people to report about "human barbie", Valeria Lukyanova, who looks so doll-like that we weren't sure if she was real or not. Now Lukyanova seems to be making quite a splash all over the news, and it turns out this 21-year-old Russian singer is quite the "hot topic".

You can't help but be fascinated by how this girl looks, and now we have some photos of the girl who claims to be the "most famous Russian woman on the Russian-language Internet" without makeup, and circle lenses. Source: sitchnews.com

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"God Bless America" by Bobcat Goldthwait: a violent movie about kindness

"God Bless America" trailer, (2011) directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, starring Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr, and Bobcat Goldthwait at "God Bless America" screening at the Alamo Drafthouse for SXSW 2012. Aiding in the searing of audience to screen effect that works so well in God Bless America‘s favor is the chemistry found in its lead duo, Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr. Murray plays Frank straight as an arrow. In his opening monologue, we’re introduced to his droll worldview, as personified by the hyper-annoying neighbors on the other side of his paper-thin walls. He’s a tragic figure, but even Murray’s expressionless moments are full of life and energy that move us toward those inevitable, shocking moments of violence. Like any great tragic figure, the lights are on behind Frank’s dead, weathered eyes. The fire rages beneath a stoic disposition. If Murray were not already such a well-regarded big screen player, it would be right to say that this is a map-placing role. Put simply, Murray is exceptional. Opposite Murray’s brilliantly calm performance is lightning in a bottle as personified by Tara Lynne Barr. To say that she’s got spunk is an understatement. And if calling her “Juno” didn’t send her into a homicidal monologue about Diablo Cody that will make the most dedicated fans of 'the stripper with too much self-steem' take up arms, it would be an apt way to describe her wit.

  In press throughout this film’s tour from its premiere at Toronto last year to this re-cut premiere at SXSW, Goldthwait has at times referenced Peter Finch’s speech at the end of Network as an inspiration. With God Bless America, he’s created the feature-length manifestation of Finch’s rant. Agree or disagree with the message — which, again, is simply that the world needs kindness — it’s a magnetic film that provides 100 minutes of subversive, blood soaked fun. It’s the film that so many other directors have tried to make, but failed because they allowed the politics to get in the way. Source: www.filmschoolrejects.com

Christmas Holiday (1944) by Robert Siodmak, starring Deanna Durbin & Gene Kelly

Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly in "Christmas Holiday" (1944) directed by Robert Siodmak

"Right Cross" (1950): romantic rivalry in a boxing drama by John Sturges

"Right Cross" (1950) directed by John Sturges stars Dick Powell as cynical sportswriter Rick Gavery and Powell's wife June Allyson as boxing manager Pat O'Malley. Subbing for her incapacitated father (Lionel Barrymore), Pat grooms prizefighter Johnny Monterez (Ricardo Montalban) for the championship. Johnny holds a grudge against the world because he feels that his Mexican heritage has made him an outcast, though curiously the audience never sees any prejudice levelled against him.

Gradually, Pat falls in love with the tempestuous Monterez, while Gavery, who's always carried a torch for Pat, observes from the sidelines. The film wisely avoids the usual boxing-flick cliches, most commendably during the climactic Big Bout. With Lionel Barrymore (as Sean O'Malley): I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired and Teresa Celli as Marina Monterez.

The romantic rivalry between a boxing champ and a sports writer for the love of daughter of the fighter's wheelchair bound manager. This off-beat drama chronicles the results of that rivalry and is particularly interesting for avoiding most of the stereotypical situations that usually plague boxing movies.

Marilyn Monroe appears unbilled in the opening scene as Dick Powell's dinner companion.

Jake Gyllenhaal: a realistic portrait of a LAPD officer in "End of Watch"

Michael Peña and Jake Gyllenhaal in a publicity still of "End of Watch" (2012) directed by David Ayer


END OF WATCH hits theaters nationwide on September 28

For his upcoming drama "End of Watch," actor Jake Gyllenhaal went to great lengths to believably transform himself into an LAPD uniformed officer. He spent five months in physical and tactical training, he rode along on patrols, and, it should be noted, he shaved his head.

How successful was he at turning himself into a cop? So much so that real police officers didn't realize he was an actor and not one of them.

In an email interview, the film's writer and director David Ayer (who also wrote "Training Day" and "The Fast and the Furious") explained how it happened. He said that the movie's "found footage" shooting style required the camera crew to stay out of sight while Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, who plays his partner, performed their scenes.

Ayer said, "There were times where Jake and Mike are in uniform in a marked police vehicle," and there were no cameras to indicate a movie was being filmed.

Ayer recalled, "Cops in LA will do a hand sign with four fingers to say 'everything's good.' Jake threw a 'Code Four' at some LAPD cops rolling by and they threw a 'Code Four' back. I don't think they had any idea it was Jake Gyllenhaal!" Source: movies.yahoo.com

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard welcome daughter Gloria Ray

Jake Gyllenhaal at "Prince of Persia" Press Conference (May 9, 2010) in London -new additions in IHJ gallery-


Jake Gyllenhaal leaves a private party on Central Park West around midnight last night, then walks to the local subway station.

Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal attending "Death Of A Salesman" Broadway Opening Night on March 15, 2012.

Parenthood just became twice as nice for Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard. The couple welcomed their second child, daughter Gloria Ray, on April 19 in New York City, a rep for Gyllenhaal tells the Daily News.

This is the second child for the “Hysteria” actress, 34, and the “Lovelace” actor, 41, who are already parents to daughter Ramona, 5. The couple, together since 2002, wed in Italy in 2009. Source: www.nydailynews.com