Chelsea Handler is Friday's Fun Fearless Female

How could you not love a woman who named her second book Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea (her first book is her memoir, titled My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands ...). Chelsea's certainly not afraid to go there. She hosts a nightly show on E! called Chelsea Lately and is regularly the funniest person on there (sometimes Chuy edges her out). If you haven't ever seen the show, here is a mere sampling of the humor to be found there:

She is too funny. Chelsea is 35 and grew up in New Jersey. She is the youngest in a Jewish family with 6 children. Her mother was Mormon. She has said that she felt like an outsider growing up, which can often lead to humor and obviously did in Chelsea's case.

People started to notice Chelsea when she appeared on Girls Behaving Badly. She was clearly the stand out star on that show and seemed to have no fear when it came to making a fool out of herself.

Chelsea is dating Ted Harbert, who oversees E! television. Her best friend is Jenny McCarthy. But even though she's got friends in high places, she's still keeping it real.

Let's here it for Chelsea Handler, Friday's Fun Fearless Female!

Have a great weekend!

Love,

Elle Bunny

Last Saturday, I watched Little Ashes

Unfortunately, they postponed bringing Little Ashes to my local theatre so I broke down and watched it on the interwebs. If you are interested in checking it out, let me know and I will send you the link. It honestly took me awhile to figure out how I felt about it and Rob Pattinson's performance. Here is what I took away from it.

1) It is a beautiful movie. The cinematography is amazing and for a low-budget indie I'm surprised to find it looks so pretty and glossy.

2) Javier Beltran is going places. He played Frederico Garcia Lorca with such depth you truly believed he was a poet. His was a hard role to play and he did it beautifully. He broke my heart at the end.

3) Rob is a good actor who is on his way to being great. His performance in this movie was excellent and this is the first time I watched one of his movies and saw his potential to become a great actor. Have you ever gone back and watched one of the first movies by a well-known actor? Leonardo Dicaprio in This Boy's Life comes to mind. There is an eagerness, a hunger to learn and be great that exists in Leo in that movie. It took time for him to fully hone his skills, but there is also something really beautiful and raw about that performance, which was one of his first movies. Sometimes you can see the wheels turning in his head, but he's really good and you can tell he's going to be great.

That is how I felt watching Rob in this movie. His was definitely the hardest role to play--Salvador Dali is such a caricature, such a part of the world-wide lexicon. Dali once created a lobster telephone and called it art. It's a hard role to play. But he couldn't just play the caricature that Dali would become--he had to show Dali's journey to becoming that, and the motivations behind it. Rob did that beautifully. I felt proud of him. Mind you, there were definitely times when I laughed out loud at how ridiculous he looked/acted. But I think you were kind of supposed to feel that way. And I must say, the physical transformation was well done; it's hard to believe that this is the same boy who played Cedric Diggory.

And his last scene was sensational and utterly heartbreaking. That is where he becomes the Dali we came to know.

4) This movie had the potential to be great-but the script and the production/director were lacking. The movie was very poorly paced; I was quite bored at times, while at others I found myself having to rewind to catch everything. They could have gone in there and cut out plenty of scenes. I felt they didn't know which story they wanted to tell. At times it felt like a historical drama; at other times they seemed to want it to be a romantic drama. A movie can be both, but it would take a stronger set of ideas. This movie had the potential to be a Spanish Brokeback Mountain which is the direction I think they should have gone in.

5) The movie is really weird. Which is to be expected when you're talking about an art house film made on a small budget about Salvador Dali. Throw in a homosexual relationship in a repressive historical Spain and you have some awkward scenes. Some of it is really hard to watch. But the majority of it is really beautiful. This scene gives me chills.

6) I'm now kind of obsessed with the people that serve as the subjects of this movie. I've watched two documentaries on Dali on YouTube and read several of Lorca's poems. They were fascinating artists with fascinating lives. It's a shame that this movie didn't do a better job of bringing those lives to light. But there is something really beautiful about an imperfect movie. And there are some scenes in this movie that are so magnificently beautiful that you could almost excuse the less complelling ones.

Would I recommend seeing it? I'm not sure. You might enjoy it, you might not. I would give the acting a B-, the subject matter an A+, and the overall movie a C-. If you're open to the completely weird factor and not afraid of some awkward scenes, then I think it's worth watching.

Have a great day!

Don't forget to watch the footage from Comic-Con's New Moon panel tomorrow; word is, Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart should be showing up. I hope they remember their ear plugs.

Love,

Elle Bunny

5 reasons you should go see Public Enemies

Mr. Bunny and I saw Public Enemies on Monday. I really loved it. It's one of those movies that sticks with you. I've heard that some of the critics didn't like it that much, but I don't know what's wrong with them. Did they see the same movie as me?

The move was made of awesome. A total shoot-em-up, but there is a lot there under the surface. I cried twice (but most people probably wouldn't--I'm a sap). Anyway, here are 5 reasons to see the movie:

1) Johnny Depp. I'm certainly not the first person to say it, but Johnny is a breathtakingly beautiful man. And thank goodness. This is what the real John Dillinger looked like. I prefer the Hollywood version any day. Beyond the looks, though, he is so good in this. Watching his face during one of the final scenes (when he watches Manhattan Melodrama) is so incredibly heartbreaking. He brings humanity to a character who, in reality, was a murderer. In my opinion, this is something only the best actors can really pull off (ex: James Gandolfini).

2) Marion Cotillard. She gives a sensational performance as Billie Frechette, the love of John Dillinger's life. Their relationship is very believable onscreen and her performance is the one that drove me to tears twice. From what I understand, this is one of her first performances in English and I was quite impressed. And she is one of the few women beautiful enough to make you look away from Johnny when she's onscreen.

3) The supporting cast. Christian Bale is really great in this movie, and whatever your feelings might be on him as a person, you have to admit that he is one of the best actors of our generation (go see American Psycho immediately if you disagree with me). He does a great southern accent, and he looks good in the suits.Emilie de Ravin also has a minor role in this movie (she plays a hostage in one the Dillinger bank heists). In case you don't recognize the name, that's Claire from "Lost" and Ally from Remember Me. Lucky girl.

But the best supporting actor by a mile was Billy Crudup. Now I dislike him way more than Christian Bale based on what I know of his personal life (he left Mary Louise Parker when she was pregnant for Claire Danes; Ew!) but he is insanely talented and gives and incredible performance in this movie. He plays J. Edgar Hoover, a hard role to pull off, but he did it with style. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets nominated for an Oscar.

4) The history. After watching this movie, I felt the need to research every aspect of it. Some of it just seemed impossible to believe. But there are only minor changes based on what I've read (and the minor changes that they made added to the story). My conclusion-all of the men involved were incredibly complicated, interesting characters with giant egos. Dillinger was able to justify stealing money from banks but wouldn't take the money from a "little man" making a withdrawal. Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale's character) seemed to have a kind of awed fascination with Dillinger, and at the same time seemed intimidated by both Hoover and Dillinger. In the end, he is forced into the middle man role, constantly dealing with bureaucracy making it more difficult to do his job at the same time that they pressured him to get the job done. Perhaps the most insane is J. Edgar Hoover, although they didn't necessarily know the extent of it back then. He was obsessed with persecuting individuals like John Dillinger. It has been reported by numerous sources that he was homosexual, and possibly even a crossdresser. I think I might be reading more on each of these men as they are all fascinating. If you would like to read more on the topic of John Dillinger, check out his FBI page.
5) The fashion. The suits are beautiful and reflect each character so perfectly. They are perfectly tailored. Marion's wardrobe is also beautiful. The costume designer deserves an Oscar as well.

Go check out the movie! It's great!

Love,

Elle Bunny

Liz Lemon is Friday's Fun Fearless Female!

I love Liz Lemon from 30 Rock. In my opinion she is by far the funniest female character on television. An obvious extension of Tina Fey, Liz Lemon is also a character I find myself identifying with time and time again, despite the fact that I don't live in NYC and I'm not the head writer on a late-night television show. It might have something to do with her love of food and television, or possibly her extreme awkwardness or the way she dresses for work. It's likely that I identify with her because I often break into showtunes and my name is Elizabeth. Whatever it is, I feel like we were separated at birth.

Liz is from White Haven, Pennsylvania. She comes from an optimistic family, which is surprising considering her acerbic wit. She majored in theatre tech at Smith and she spent her Junior year abroad in Frankfurt, Germany. Liz and Jenna Maroney met an audition for a car dealership commercial in Chicago in 1993. They became roomates and lived in an apartment in the "little Armenia" area of Chicago. They started "The Girlie Show" together on Second City. They moved to NYC and put the show on TV, with Jenna as it's star and Liz as the head writer. Liz tends to be the rock for Jenna who is usually having an emotional breakdown over one ridiculous thing after another.

Liz has terrible luck with men. She was rejected by not one, but two men who went on to attend clown college. She didn't lose her virginity until she was 25. She has dated many losers on the show, the most impressive in his loserness being Dennis, who was once featured on Dateline's "To Catch A Predator."
Liz has an interesting relationship with Jack Donaghy, her boss, who is played to perfection by Alec Baldwin. They have undeniable chemistry, but in many ways they have a typical boss-employee relationship. While they frequently mock each other and their respective inadequacies, they're also each others closest confidante.
Here are my top five favorite Liz Lemon quotes:

1) "Jack Donaghy is gonna kill me and then he's gonna kill you and then he's gonna fold us up in a pizza and eat us."

2) "Once in college, I pooped my pants a little bit at a Country Steaks All-You-Can-Eat Buffet...and I didn't leave until I finished my second plate of shrimp."

3) "Thanks, it's my own recipe. I use cheddar cheese instead of water."

4) "Hi, my name is Liz Lemon and I received flowers from your shop tonight and I can't tell who they're from. [pause] No, no, I did read the card but it's not signed.... no, I'm not with so many men that it's impossible for me to guess... well, that is just... oh, well you know what, I found the card, actually, they're from your mom, so tell your gay mom I said thanks! [hangs up]"

5) Jenna: "That guy wanted to buy you a drink!" Liz: "Really? But I already have a drink. Do you think he'd buy me mozzarella sticks?"

Here's a video of some of my other favorite Liz Lemon moments:

Love her!

Have a great weekend and enjoy the fourth of July!

Love,

Elle Bunny

Bummer Summer?

Has anybody else been completely bummed out by the news and television this summer? At this point the only thing getting me through to Labor Day is So You Think You Can Dance. Everything else gives me a major case of the sads or the bitchface.
Exhibit A:
Jon & Kate Plus 8.

I thought I was over these bitches and fine with them getting divorced and going off into non-televised oblivion. But then they showed the footage of the kids when they were babies and I'm not made of stone, so it brought a tear to my eye. And now I'm kind of curious what will happen when they come back from hiatus. I stand by my previous statement that Jon & Kate Plus 8 is more depressing than Intervention.
But at least I have The Little Couple to tide me over. I've decided that if the LC (as I like to call the Little Couple) were average sized, I would be annoyed by them. But because they are little, I like them and think they are cute. Kind of a reverse discrimination. An old friend of mine is scared to death of midgets, so I guess this just kind of evens things out for them.
Exhibit B:
Rob Pattinson keeps getting attacked by fangirls and taxi-cabs.

This bums me out and makes me worried for his safety. Knowing his fear of being stabbed I'm sure he his currently in his own personal version of hell. And KStew is stuck far away on the west coast, with this hair: and giving us further proof as to why she was picked to play Bella Swan:

I always laugh when I see someone fall, then I feel bad for laughing and end up crying. But that uncomfortable cry where you're laughing the whole time and feel like you are going to pee in your pants. Does anyone else feel this way?
Exhibit C:
Real Housewives of New Jersey. It's over. No more table flipping for at least another six months. Yes, they are currently showing the reunion shows, but the ladies don't seem as fired up as they did before, although I'm looking forward to the 2nd part of the finale; looks like there will be some major dramz there.

So yeah, other than that: Economic downturn, everybody seems to be losing their job and their house, North Korea is threatening to bomb Hawaii, people are being killed in Iran for protesting the fact their votes were totally ignored in an election that was fixed. All in all, I would say it's been a crazy summer. But as Americans, we are conditioned to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and find a solution for each problem. We could always send Danielle from RHONJ over to North Korea; I guarantee the majority of the leadership over there would give up and kill themselves after spending 20 minutes listening to that woman complain about how Dina must have been the one who revealed the fact that she was written about in Cop Without A Badge.

And I think the best things we could do for the citizens of Iran is force the Ayatollah Khomeini and Ahmadinejad to both marry Kate Gosselin. Chances are, they would both give up as well (they may even look into moving into Trump Towers).Another note on Peace in the Middle East: if they really want to find Osama bin Laden, they should just sic Twilighters (especially Twilight Moms) on him. Tell them that Rob will make out with them if the find Osama. I would bet someone $10 (the only expendable money I have at the moment) that he would be found within 2 weeks.
And if all else fails, it's hard to beat the ultimate healing powers of So You Think You Can Dance.

Have a great day!

Love,

Elle Bunny

Why are they famous?

1) Paris Hilton. Does anyone actually like her? She has a perfume. Who is buying it?
2) Heidi and Spencer. They were on that "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here" show and everybody talks about them all the time. I don't think they are celebrities. Why does anyone care about them?
3) Miley Cyrus. JUST GO AWAY. (This pic makes me giggle though. It can stay).
4) Katy Perry. Her songs are mediocre, she would look better if she let her hair go back to her natural color, and everybody goes on and on about her being provocative because she sang about kissing a girl. Funny, I remember a song by the same title coming out 13 years ago. In fact, after searching YouTube, I found a very grainy video of Jill Sobule's "I Kissed a Girl" being featured on Beavis and Butthead.

Memo Re: Katy Perry-you are not original.
5) Lady GaGa.

Her songs are catchy. I think she's kind of funny in interviews. But why is anyone taking her opinion on the world seriously? She makes poppy music about dancing and poker faces. And this recent quote about the Jonas Brothers:

“I love The Jonas Brothers, they’re very talented. I met them once. I’d like to have a foursome with them.”

Well, that just makes me want to vom. But I don't understand why you are famous. It's not like I knew who the members of La Bouche were.

Do you have anybody that you feel this way about? Is there someone you see on television and wonder why they are there?

Have a great day!

Love,

Elle Bunny

Teresa Giudice is Friday's Fun Fearless Female

If you have no idea who I am talking about, take a second to watch this video from the Real Housewives of New Jersey finale:

The one screaming "Prostitution Whore!"--that's Teresa Guidice. She is hilarious. She just got her "bubbies" done and she and her husband Joe are first-generation Italian-Americans. She has three daughters named Gia, Gabriella, and Milania. She will have her fourth child in September (she doesn't know what she's having yet). Guess her "delicious and juicy" husband Joe liked the bubbies. She has come out with her own line of clothing and accessories called TG Fabulicious (check it out at http://www.teresagiudice.com/). The stuff is kind of tacky and Jersey but at least it is reasonably priced, unlike Lynne with her stupid $300 cuffs.

Teresa was the source of comic relief on the show and never had an attitude--until she flipped the table over. As many times as I have jokingly said "I will flip the table over," I have never actually seen someone do that in "real" life. I think she must have been pushed to her breaking point and just went off on Danielle. And who could blame her? Bitch is crazy.

Oh, and Danielle? How come when you were talking to your daughters you mentioned three things from the book were true-you used to be a stripper, you changed your name and you got arrested; yet when you were talking at the "last supper" you only admitted to the last two? I'm with Teresa-there has to be something else.

This show is by far the best of the Real Housewives franchise. For one thing, they had an all-out screaming match between all of the ladies in the last episode of the season. While many of the other housewives have ongoing fights, they rarely actually talk to each other about it, and even if they do they've never had anything like this.

Also, these ladies are the closest thing to Real Housewives. They actually have kids, and the majority of them stay at home and cook and take care of said kids. Mind you, their houses are mansions and their kids are auditioning for movies with the Rock, but they are actually housewives. I thought it was kind of sweet on the next-to-last episode when Teresa said that she cooks Monday-Thursday and they go out to eat every Friday night at their favorite restaurant. Who knows if that's true, but I would be more likely to believe it coming from her than Laurie from the OC.

Here is a clip from the upcoming RHONJ reunion show.

I can't wait! Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Love,

Elle Bunny

Zack Morris/Mark-Paul Gosselaar is Friday's Fun Fearless Male

If you haven't seen this yet, you must stop whatever you are doing and devote the next few minutes to watching it.

Can I just say that I love Mark-Paul for doing this? Most child/teen actors want to leave their well-known character behind and never talk about it interviews. Mark-Paul not only talked about it, he WAS Zack Morris in this interview. And he agreed to come to the Saved by the Bell reunion that Jimmy Fallon is planning.

Isn't it kind of amazing how he looks exactly the same? He looks at least 8 years younger than he did on Saved by the Bell: The College Years (not to mention 30 pounds lighter). Don't get me wrong, you can tell that he's wearing some heavy makeup. But he looks good (and the hair. GOD, the hair).

Mark-Paul Gosselaar has gone on to a fairly successful career. He's had recurring roles on many long-running television shows, including NYPD Blue, John from Cincinnati, and his newest show, Raising the Bar. And it must be acknowledged that he is still super good-looking.

So basically, Mark-Paul Gosselaar played an archetypal figure in the minds of many people around my age. The rambunctious, scheming good-looking guy who was always getting into mischief, but always got away with it because he was so gosh-darn likable. I realize that there were others before him and there have been others since, but for people of my generation, it just doesn't get any better than Zack Morris.
We didn't have the same over-saturation that kids have today. As the only live-action Saturday morning show for many years, SBTB looked different than anything else in the morning lineup. It was appointment television viewing for every kid my age. Who doesn't remember the prom that Kelly Kapowski couldn't afford to go to because her father lost his job and so Zack held an outdoor prom/picnic for the two of them right outside the gym? And there was that epic moment when Jessi and Slater were lip-syncing/singing Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" in their gladiator gear and off-the-shoulder sweatshirt-clad Kelly breaks up with Zack because she wants to go out with the older guy, Jeff. These were life-changing moments for kids my age. And everybody talked about it.

Saved by the Bell is one of the shows that defined my generation. Actually, now that I think about it, I challenge anybody around 25 years of age to come up with any other show that so clearly represents our age group. One could make an argument for Beverly Hills, 90210, but boys didn't watch that show in large numbers. And there was lots of sex in that show. Saved by the Bell had sexy cast members (well...they were sexy by 90's standards) but the show itself never got too sexy. After all, they showed it on Saturday Mornings. But I digress; what I mean to say is it is hard to find a person around my age who doesn't know what the Max is (or for that matter, who Jeff Hunter is). You could go to any hip, downtown bar on a Friday night and suggest everyone do "The Sprain" and the majority of the people would know what you were talking about.

Thank you, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, for having the courage to don your Zack Morris gear again. And God bless you, Jimmy Fallon, for trying to get the gang back together.

Zack Attack!+The Roots=AWESOMENESS.

Have a great weekend everybody and remember to take a TIME OUT to acknowledge Mark-Paul Gosselaar as a fun, fearless male (TIME IN).

Love,

Elle Bunny

Ellen Degeneres is Friday's Fun Fearless Female!

There are about a million and one reasons why Ellen is fun and fearless. She's not afraid to make fun of herself and other people, but it's never in a mean way. She came out as a lesbian on TV at a time when no one else had. Everyone hated the show after that, and it was cancelled. She spent a few years off of TV, then came back with her amazing talk show. On her show she dances like there's no one watching. Her being gay is just a fact on the show; she doesn't make an issue out of it. But she's not afraid of standing up for what she believes in. She's one of the most recent models for Cover Girl Cosmetics. And she campaigned her way into being on the cover of December 2009's issue of "O" with Oprah (if memory serves, Oprah has only shared the cover of with one other woman-Michelle Obama). Ellen generally makes the mornings of the many people who watch her better.

Most importantly, Ellen is funny.

If you haven't seen Ellen's commencement speech at Tulane, please watch this video. It's funny, heartbreaking, beautiful and thought-provoking.

Have a great weekend!
Love,
Elle Bunny

Jon & Kate Plus 8: More Depressing than Intervention?

I'm a fan of all of the TLC family shows. I haven't gotten a chance to watch the Little Person couple show yet (it conflicts with my very important Real Housewives of New Jersey viewing) but I watched their special and loved them. I'm a long time viewer of Jon & Kate Plus 8, Little People, Big World, 18 Kids & Counting, etc. The question I would like to pose today is whether or not it is possible for a reality show to jump the shark?

Sure, we have examples like The Real World which we may think have lost their mojo, but that might also have something to do with us growing older and no longer relating to the people on the show (because they are all skanks). Oh, and sidenote, I loved the last season of The Real World. It was in Brooklyn and had the best cast since San Diego. The people were normal and didn't have multiple sex partners and get wasted every night. They handled serious issues and it brought back memories of the first season of The Real World in NYC. Apparently that is boring to the MTV Viewers because they appear to be going back to the formula they were using before-I'm assuming that based on the fact that they are having the next season in Cancun.

Anyway, if it is possible for a reality show to jump the shark, I think Jon & Kate Plus 8 jumped the shark when they moved into their big new house. I was excited when they moved because we were moving into our house around the same time and it was new and interesting. But everything changed. Kate's bitching was more annoying, and I think most of us were wondering "You live in this big beautiful home. You have brand new appliances. You have beautiful children--granted, a lot of them, but they are all so adorable. You have people to help you take care of your kids and your home, and you get paid to live your life. You husband can also stay home. Why are you so pissed off all the time?" Jon seemed less interested and interesting and mumbled so much that I had trouble understanding anything he said.
There is also the publicity factor. With Kate's books, she had to do press tours, which heightened the family's overall visibility. Kate went on her book tours by herself, and Jon was left at home with the kids (and oftentimes, other people to take care of the kids). Suddenly, they started appearing in tabloids and both of them were eventually accused of cheating.

Watching the season premiere last week was probably the most uncomfortable I've ever felt watching television. The episode this week was only slightly less uncomfortable to watch, but I started getting pissed off. The problem is Jon is a loser. Kate is a bitch. It can be interesting to watch, but after awhile, something will happen and a crack develops in the relationship. But they aren't doing anything to try and repair it. For people who claim to be Christians, they both act very hateful towards each other. They don't make an effort to speak to each other and they don't spend any time with each other. Jon was even out of town on Kate's birthday for a Pleasure Ski Trip (which, rumor has it, his possible mistress Deanna Hummel was on as well). He also refused to help with any of the planning of the kids' birthday party because he said he needed a "break." I find myself feeling sorry for Kate, even though I know it's very possible I'm being manipulated by editing.
I don't know if either of them have/are cheating, but watching the show, it's clear that Jon has checked out of the marriage. Kate seems obsessed with making money, which to a point, I understand. They have 8 kids to send to college. But in my opinion, she should be focusing on her family's needs in the present first and then thinking about the future. And if this was going on in my family and I had the chance to save my marriage, I would be done with that reality show so fast TLC's bigwig's heads would spin. Kate needs to switch her priorities. And Jon is going to regret it if he lets his family slip away. I find myself very depressed at the end of each of these episodes. I feel so bad for the kids and it makes me really sad that their parent's are airing out all of this dirty laundry. What are your feelings on this show? Do you think it's depressing to watch? Do you think they should take it off the air?

Thank God for the Duggars. I can depend on that family to stay together and keep me happy.

Finally, I urge you to check this out: Buzzfeed. Kate has got some ridiculous hair, and it looks even more ridiculous on other people.

Have a great day!

Love,

Elle Bunny

New Moon Monday: I don't even know where to start.

Suffice it to say, last night was an epic night for Twilighters. The MTV Movie Awards were on, and while they (and the commercial breaks) were quite vulgar, I have to say I enjoyed them. But I do loves me some Andy Samberg. Really the whole show felt like it was Tailor made for me. Twilight won almost every award it was nominated for, they showed the trailer for New Moon, there were multiple references to Twilight and the hotness of Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake made an appearance and Keyboard Cat played a special role (btw, last night my sister told me that KC was named Fatso IRL and is now dead. RIP Fatso/Keyboard Cat. You are missed and I am devastated). So anyway, let me get last night out of the way and then I will talk actual New Moon filming. First and most importantly: the trailer for New Moon

I'm impressed. I have to say, I'm not really a wolf pack kind of gal, but during the last 30 seconds I found myself grabbing Mr. Bunny's arm and saying "please show werewolves, please show werewolves". And I was impressed. Pleasantly surprised, even. I figured they might go the route of Teen Wolf and have them standing up. Overall, everything looks much better (the hair, the makeup, etc) with ONE MAJOR EXCEPTION:

Me no likey Jasper's hair/wig. I liked the old hair better. And what's funny is everybody keeps talking about how this looks so much better than it did in Twilight. I disagree-but maybe that's because I'm an old school JT fan and Jasper's hair a la Twilight reminds me of Justin during his early days with *NSync. Anywho, otherwise, I'm super excited. And my love for Jackson Rathbone is still intact.
Noticeably absent from the awards show-Jackson and Nikki Reed. I think Jackson may have been busy working as he is in about a bajillion movies coming out over the next couple years, but I think the absence of Nikki Reed is very conspicuous, especially since we know she isn't working and was in LA.
I will say one more thing related to this topic and then move on--Rob was there with his publicist Stephanie and Kristen was there with someone the Twilight mafia identified as Miles Simone, her cousin. Michael Angar...screw it, I don't know how to spell his last name and I don't feel like looking it up. Oregano was also noticeably absent from the awards show. Oregano and Nikki--very close friends.

And that's all I have to say about that. The rest of the Cullens were there and looked amazing, especially Ashley Greene.She's so pretty!
Anyway, Twilight won in 5 of the 7 categories it was nominated in. It did not win for Best Song (Decode by Paramore was nominated; Miley Cyrus won for "The Climb". Ugh). Also, Cam Gigandet did not win for Best Villain (but he lost to Heath Ledger, which should be a given). Cam and Rob did win for Best Fight, and Rob was very humble and thanked his Stunt Double for all the work he did to make him look good. But I give Rob and Cam mad props because they are the ones who came up with the idea of using chicken and cheese in order to make it look like Rob was really biting off Cam's flesh. That is equal parts gross and brillz. Rob won for Best Male Breakthrough Performance, a category in which he was nominated against Taylor.Taylor took it like a man, probably because he knew that we would be seeing him shirtless in the trailer about 30 minutes later and would be overwhelmed by the awesomeness of his abs. Oh, and that whole turning into a wolf thing. Call me crazy, but I enjoy Rob being a crazy drunken Brit and rambling onstage about how he thinks he crapped his pants (Kristen and Stephanie's expressions after that were made of awesome). I guess that means I'm Team Edward

Next up: Rob and Kristen won for Best Kiss. I have to say that I would have demanded a recount for if they hadn't won. That kiss was epic. Here is the video from their acceptance speech.

So they didn't pull a Rachel and Ryan. I don't think any super fans of them were shocked by this, because, as I explained to my sister, the only celebrity who is more shy than Rob is Kristen. But I think they made a good effort to make it sexy and funny and these pics of Rob's facial expressions during KStew's turn and burn make me giggle.

Next up, KStew won for Best Female Performance. Which I think was totally deserved. And the most unintentionally funny moment of the night (other than Miley Cyrus's acceptance speech).

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Oh bless your heart, KStew. Anybody who doesn't think you're cut out to play Bella Swan need only look at this picture for proof to the contrary. But I'm glad you were able to move on and have a giggle over it. And honestly, Rob's little giggle at your expense during the process was totally worth the public embarrassment you felt. It was completely adorable.

The thing I love about these two? They seem totally unaffected by fame. They are still two incredibly shy, awkward people who've been thrust into the limelight. But they both love to act and they are really good at it. And they seem really down to earth and calm when they are off-stage and off-camera. I kind of hate Lainey (of Lainey Gossip fame) but one of the things she wrote about Rob while he was in Cannes totally affected me. She said when he isn't be photographed or followed or videotaped, he doesn't ever play with his hair. It is just a nervous tic. I can't imagine Rob not playing with his hair constantly. It's like one of those things I just associate with him. It makes me wonder what kind of misconceptions people would have of me if I was only judged by what I did when I was in the public eye and was suddenly thrust into the limelight. I'm sure I would have plenty of my own nervous tics.

Finally, Twilight won the big popcorn.

It won Movie of the Year. Which is kind of awesome if you think about it. I can't wait for next year-after seeing the preview for New Moon, I think it is going to be even better. As far as the progress of New Moon, it is now officially in post-production. I'm sure Chris Weitz will do an amazing job with it, based only upon my viewing of the Golden Compass (a beautiful movie) and the trailer for New Moon. Here is a pic of Ashley and Dakota Fanning in their New Moon garb.

I'm getting excited!

Have a great New Moon Monday!
Love,
Elle Bunny