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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Overweight Women: Stop Looking At Models

From new research in the Journal of Consumer Research:

"We recommend that overweight consumers attempt to avoid looking at ads with any models, thin or heavy (perhaps by avoiding women's magazines),"

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Scant New Details Emerge on Tom Tykwer's New Feature, Drei

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In the months since The International opened to generally dismissive reviews, there have been a few really intriguing hints about future projects from director Tom Tykwer. He's been linked to films based on Cloud Atlas, the postmodern novel by David Mitchell, and What is the What, the Dave Eggers book about the Lost Boys of Sudan.

But he's also been quietly filming a new feature called Drei (Three), which wrapped last week. We don't yet know much, but what we've got is after the break.

In an article about sales agents The Match Factory dealing with international sales for the film, Screen Daily offers a tiny bit more plot recap than we've previously known. Producer Stefan Arndt says the film "centres on three characters in their mid-40s and the appearance of obsessions one had never imagined existed." Sophie Rois, Devid Striesow and Sebastian Schipper star as the three primaries.

We'd previously seen the film described as "a tragicomic film about love, morality and gender in late modern Germany, set against late modern Berlin backdrops — a story of a love triangle with social and cultural-philosophical depth." Between those two descriptions there's still not a lot to go on.

But the film is Tykwer's first German project in a decade, and the first film he's written himself since 2000's The Princess and the Warrior. That's reason enough to stay curious. While I'd be really interested to see either What is the What or Cloud Atlas, I'm more excited by the notion of Tykwer stepping away from big fare like The International to return to his roots. That one seemed like it just got away from him, and I hope this film sees him with bearings back intact. Tykwer is an interesting director, and can be a great one, so more material from him is always welcome.

Tom Tykwer Adapting Dave Eggers' What is the What
Tom Tykwer Adapting Cloud Atlas for the Wachowskis; Is Natalie Portman Involved?
The International Movie Trailer

Corey Feldman Fights For Custody Of Son

Corey Feldman Fights For Custody Of Son Corey Feldman is fighting back in his divorce battle - the actor wants custody of his son. The Lost Boys star split from his wife Susie,

Arthritis: A Good Excuse for Not Exercising

The middle-aged may risk arthritis and knee problems if they overdo exercising, a new study suggests.

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Video Premiere: Travis McCoy's 'One at a Time'

'One at a Time' music video sees Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy meeting local heroes in Africa, Philippines and India who dedicate their lives to fight against HIV/AIDS.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Video: Adam Lambert on 'Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Adam Lambert admits maybe he went too far when closing 2009 American Music Awards and thinks that ABC was a little mad at him.

Kimora Lee Slams 'Big Mouth' Russell Simmons

Kimora Lee Slams Russell Simmons Model Kimora Lee has hit out at her "big mouth" ex-husband Russell Simmons - insisting the hip-hop mogul's allegations he gives her $40,000 a month in child support are inaccurate.

What Would Jesus Eat?

Coined "The Jesus Diet", "What Would Jesus Eat?" written by Dr. Don Colbert is one of the latest diets based on biblical principles.

The author believes that if we are looking to Jesus as an example on how to live, this should naturally include what Jesus ate as well. He looked at the life of Jesus, the culture in which he lived, and references to food made in the bible in order to come up with "What Would Jesus Eat?"

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