Posted in The Rant on Apr 26th, 2010

Padma Lakshmi does the “What I’ve Learned” feature in this month’s Esquire (the Women issue). Some of what the hostess and author has learned:
“The best thing you can do for someone is make them a beautiful plate of food. How else can you invade someone’s body without actually touching them?”
“Sex is an act. Love is [...]
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Posted in The Rant on Dec 19th, 2009

Sarah Jessica Parker has lived in New York for 32 years and proudly calls herself a “New Yorker.” The actress, whose latest movie “Did You Hear About the Morgans?” opens today, defined “New Yorker” in a recent AP interview:
“Independent, candid, devoted, impatient, hospitable, proud.”
Joyhog New Yorkers, did she nail it?
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Posted in The Rant on Nov 26th, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at JoyHog! We’ll be back soon with more film and TV news, trailers and magazine covers.
Also, next week we kick off our great 2009 Holiday Gift Guide!!
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Posted in Television, The Rant on Nov 19th, 2009

There is so much to say about last night’s “Glee” (”Ballads“) — great songs, funny lines, where was Jane Lynch? — but, most of all, we want to say: BRING BACK SUZY PEPPER. Sarah Drew, such a sweetheart on “Everwood,” was perfect as Mr. Shue’s infamous crush. Don’t let this be a one-shot deal. Make [...]
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Posted in News, Television, The Rant on Nov 13th, 2009

Did you hear that ABC is planning to remake “Charlie’s Angels?” We offer some free casting suggestions:
“Smallville’s” Kristin Kreuk in the Kate Jackson role.
“Friday Night Lights‘” Minka Kelly in the Jaclyn Smith role.
ESPN sports reporter and internet sensation Erin Andrews in the Farrah Fawcett role.
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Posted in News, Television, The Rant on Nov 12th, 2009

“Glee” creator Ryan Murphy, in a recent interview in the Los Angeles Times, said that Wednesday’s brilliant episode “Wheels,” which he wrote, is “the turning point for the show.”
“Certainly, after this, it remains a comedy, and it’s fun. But writing this made me feel the responsibility of showing the truth of the pain that outcasts [...]
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Posted in Television, The Rant on Nov 6th, 2009

“Grey’s Anatomy” has suddenly gotten good again. After a few lackluster seasons, in which watching felt like a chore, the hospital drama is back on its game, mixing compelling medical stories with solid soap opera. In last week’s episode, Derek defied authoity and saved a co-worker’s life. This week, Arizona faced a test of ethics [...]
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