So many actresses in their early prime seem in arrested adolescence. Their coquetry and little-girl voices suggest they’re campaigning for prom queen, not great film roles. Cate Blanchett is gloriously different. She’s a grownup, radiating an aristocracy that has no fancy airs, just a warm, alert intelligence. Beauty helps, and height (she’s 5 ft. 8 1?2 in.), but what’s crucial is that regal poise. Onscreen her magic can ennoble those in her orbit (when she’s a virgin queen in Elizabeth or the Lady of Lórien in The Lord of the Rings). Sometimes it dashes them on the rocks of malice (as in Veronica Guerin and Notes on a Scandal). Either way, as an icon or a threat, the Blanchett woman is a prize worth fighting, scheming, dying for. [More]
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Galadhorn writes: Hyalma (Moscow), our co-redactor presents only here (and in print in next Simbelmynë #28) her analysis of the text of The Children of Húrin compared with The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and HoMe. This is a very interesting list of divergences which should be known to everyone who is interested in the similarities and differencies between these books. Thanks to Hyalma’s work you can find out what new can be found in the newest Tolkien’s book. [More]
Take an early look on our ‘DVD Tuesday’ feature…every Monday! Check out some TV on DVD goodies like ‘4400 Complete Third Season’, ‘Battlestar Galactica : Seasons 2.0 & 2.5’ & ‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Complete Eighth Season’. There are a few compilations out tomorrow including; ‘Pirates of the Golden Age Movie Collection’ & ‘John Wayne Action 4pk Collection’. The big releases of the week are ‘Breaking and Entering’, ‘The Painted Veil’ & ‘Catch and Release’. Personally I’m interested in ‘Donnie Brasco (Extended Cut)’ & ‘Deliver Us from Evil’! Check out the whole list here! [More]
Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]
Mary writes: I was checking out Entertainment Weekly’s website & found this update on Liv Tyler. She’s set to star in the next Incredible Hulk, playing Betty Ross, opposite Ed Norton. Here’s the link to the article. [More]
Today is John Rhys-Davies’ Birthday! John was born on May 5th, 1944 in Salisbury, England. That makes him 63 years old today! Happy Birthday John!