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Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Rounds at the Weinstein Co. SAGs Bash

Jennifer Lawrence was the woman of the hour at The Weinstein Company's post-SAG Awards party hosted by Fiji Water at Sunset Tower in LA last night.

Jennifer Lawrence was the woman of the hour at The Weinstein Company's post-SAG Awards party hosted by Fiji Water at Sunset Tower in LA last night. She picked up the award for best actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook and celebrated with costars Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro at the bash. Jennifer also posed alongside fellow nominee Naomi Watts, who presented at the show with Liev Schreiber. Jennifer's big night wasn't dampened by her recent walking-pneumonia diagnosis, which she's battling with "a lot of medication," or by the fact that she almost ripped her dress while heading to the stage to accept her statue.

Plenty of other stars kicked back after the SAGs at another soiree held at the Chateau Marmont. Ben Affleck and his wife, Jennifer Garner, toasted his Argo win while the cast of Les Misérables met up with winner Anne Hathaway — make sure to check out the full list of SAG Award winners!

movie reviews

Silver Linings Playbook: Sweet Insanity

It's nearly impossible to pigeonhole a movie like Silver Linings Playbook.

It's nearly impossible to pigeonhole a movie like Silver Linings Playbook. Is it a drama? A comedy? A sports film? A romance? The truth is, David O. Russell's latest movie is all of those things — and more. The film, about a bipolar man named Pat (Bradley Cooper) looking to get his life back on track after a stint in a mental institution, examines Pat's illness as Russell takes us through the sometimes hilarious, sometimes horrifying process of healing. Russell and his impressive cast strike such a perfect balance between drama and comedy that it doesn't matter how the movie's categorized; the easiest way to label Silver Linings Playbook is as a great movie.

After eight months in the hospital, Pat moves back in with his parents, ready to start fresh. He's determined to embrace a more positive attitude in the hopes of winning back his wife, but he's continually haunted by the memory of beating her lover to pulp — not to mention the fact that the filter between his brain and mouth appears to be completely broken. His belligerent (and often insensitive) comments provide easy chuckles from the audience, but it's not until Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) enters the picture that the film really becomes a joy to watch — in all its idiosyncratic glory.

To see the other reasons I loved Silver Linings Playbook, just read more

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Bradley Cooper Debuts Silver Linings Playbook With Robert, Without Jennifer

Bradley Cooper enjoyed the last days of his reign as People's Sexiest Man Alive last night on the red carpet at the NYC premiere of Silver Linings Playbook.

Bradley Cooper enjoyed the last days of his reign as People's Sexiest Man Alive last night on the red carpet at the NYC premiere of Silver Linings Playbook. The magazine announces their 2012 pick tomorrow! Yesterday, Bradley was in the company of costars Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, and Julia Stiles. We spoke with Bradley about the joys of shooting the picture in his hometown, Philadelphia. He said, "This was a good chance to shoot Philly for Philly . . . the neighborhood, the people. It felt very close to home. My uncles were there. My uncle read [Robert De Niro's] lines for [Robert] to get the accent. Jacki Weaver hung out with my mom. It was kind of a family affair."

Absent from the film's Big Apple premiere was Bradley's leading lady Jennifer Lawrence. Jennifer was able to promote their film over the weekend, though. Jennifer Lawrence showed off her dark hair, and an all-black outfit, for a special screening on Sunday. She was nonetheless present in the minds of her costars last night. Costars like Chris called Jennifer's performance in Silver Linings Playbook "great" and "fantastic" — stay tuned for more on Jennifer and Bradley in this afternoon's PopSugar Rush.

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Bradley, Ben, and Marion Win Big and Catch Up at the Hollywood Film Awards

Last night's Hollywood Film Awards brought plenty of stars to the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Last night's Hollywood Film Awards brought plenty of stars to the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Few attendees went home empty-handed — Bradley Cooper won the Hollywood Actor Award, Marion Cotillard the Hollywood Actress Award, and Amy Adams the Hollywood Supporting Actress Award. Ben Affleck also added to his statue collection, since he and the cast of his third directorial project, Argo, won the Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award. He accepted the prize in the company of Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin. Judd Apatow, meanwhile, accepted his Hollywood Comedy Award.

We caught up with Bradley on the red carpet before the show began. He spoke about working with Jennifer Lawrence in their forthcoming Silver Linings Playbook, revealing that on their very first day on set, the ice was broken right away since they had to practice a dance scene. Many of the attendees' minds were on the third presidential debate, however. Bradley told us his advice to young people this election season is to vote, while Kerry Washington showed off her Barack Obama 2012 iPhone case.

— Additional reporting by Lindsay Miller

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Ben Affleck, Marion Cotillard, and More Stars Light Up the Hollywood Film Awards Red Carpet

Ben Affleck and Marion Cotillard were among those who stepped out for last night's Hollywood Film Awards in LA.

Ben Affleck and Marion Cotillard were among those who stepped out for last night's Hollywood Film Awards in LA. Marion hit the red carpet in a strapless gown from Dior, while Amy Adams also attended in a long Oscar de la Renta number. A Prabal Gurung-clad Amanda Seyfried, Kerry Washington, and Irish actress Kelly Reilly rounded out the list of ladies heading into the show. Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, and Bryan Cranston were also on hand. The Hollywood Film Awards are generally regarded as the first of award season, which gets into full swing in early 2013. Argo was honored for the acting skills of their cast, while Robert and Bradley picked up statues for their forthcoming Silver Linings Playbook. Richard Gere received a lifetime achievement award, while Amy and Marion got individual acting honors.

Toronto Film Festival

Jennifer Brings a Touch of Katniss to Her TIFF Premiere With Bradley

Jennifer Lawrence, in a dramatic Dior Couture gown, and Bradley Cooper teamed up in Toronto to show off Silver Linings Playbook at the city's film festival tonight.

Jennifer Lawrence, in a dramatic Dior Couture gown, and Bradley Cooper teamed up in Toronto to show off Silver Linings Playbook at the city's film festival tonight. It was Bradley's second red carpet at the event after premiering The Place Beyond the Pines with Ryan Gosling yesterday. Jennifer made an appearance at that screening as well to show her support for her costar. She's sporting darker hair for her role as Katniss in the second installment of The Hunger Games, which she'll start filming next week. Sam Claflin was recently added to the cast, as was Jeffrey Wright.

Movie Trailers

The Big Wedding Trailer: Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton Throw a Star-Studded Event

There's a good chance the trailer for The Big Wedding will feel very familiar to you, because it features a ton of stars in roles we've seen them play before.

There's a good chance the trailer for The Big Wedding will feel very familiar to you, because it features a ton of stars in roles we've seen them play before. Amanda Seyfried as a bride-to-be? Check. Robin Williams as a wedding officiant? Check. Diane Keaton as the mother of the bride? Check. The list goes on, as the huge cast also includes the likes of Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon, and Katherine Heigl, to name a few. The ensemble is drawn together in the name of Alejandro (Ben Barnes), who wants to invite his birth mother to his wedding to Missy (Seyfried). Ready for the wacky twist? He wants his adoptive parents (Keaton and De Niro) to act like they're still together because his birth mother doesn't believe in divorce.

Though the trailer is filled with clichés (think awkward sexual scenarios, uptempo classic songs, and kids who seem to be more mature than their parents), it's still kind of charming. Maybe it's because the preview reminds me of It's Complicated, which is a movie that I love despite its predictability, or that I just resist the cast. The film hits theaters on Oct. 26, but watch the trailer when you read more

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Silver Linings Playbook Trailer: Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence Are Crazy For Each Other

Falling in love can make some people act crazy, but what if the two people in question are already a little crazy before they meet?

Falling in love can make some people act crazy, but what if the two people in question are already a little crazy before they meet? That's what happens to Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in the rather charming trailer for the dramedy Silver Linings Playbook, from filmmaker David O. Russell. Cooper stars as Pat, a man who moves back in with his parents after spending a few years in a mental institution. As he's getting his bearings, he meets Tiffany (Lawrence), who has a similar experience with depression, behavior-altering meds, and getting herself into trouble. Match made in heaven, right?

I kind of love this trailer; I was surprised by Cooper and Lawrence's chemistry, as well as how funny Cooper is as a guy who's a little unstable (his lack of a filter leads to some laughs in the preview). While it's obvious where Pat and Tiffany's relationship is going, I'm looking forward to seeing the two leads find love, along with the stellar supporting cast that includes Robert De Niro and Chris Tucker. Silver Linings Playbook comes out Nov. 21, but you can watch the trailer after the jump.

Cannes Film Festival

Petra Nemcová and Karolina Kurková Join Hot Guys Adrien and Ewan For Cannes Bash

The stars came out to celebrate during the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday.

The stars came out to celebrate during the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday. Gerard Butler, Adrien Brody, and Karolina Kurková were just a few of the guests at IWC and Finch's Quarterly Review filmmakers dinner, which was held at the Hotel Du Cap. Model Karolina — who tweeted of the event, "What a night!" — and Petra Nemcová got together for a playful photo, while Gerard met up with pals Robert De Niro, Ewan McGregor, and Adrien. Petra's boyfriend, Sean Penn, wasn't by her side for this bash, though they were together for the Haiti: Carnival in Cannes event. There's been so much excitement at Cannes so far, but there's even more to come, as both Brad Pitt and Kristen Stewart are still expected to hit the red carpet this week.

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Naomi Watts and Liv Tyler Get Fancy For a Dinner With Chanel and Tribeca

Chanel played host last night at its annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner held inside NYC's Odeon restaurant.

Chanel played host last night at its annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner held inside NYC's Odeon restaurant. Many of the ladies donned Chanel for the occasion, including Alexa Chung and Leelee Sobieski — who's your pick for best dressed at Chanel's dinner? Naomi Watts went with a simple LBD to pose alongside Liev Schreiber, while Liv Tyler posed solo. Many of the film festival's jurors turned out, like Kellan Lutz and Camilla Bella, and founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal swung by as well. The cinema fun wraps up Sunday, April 29. Make sure to check out all the Tribeca Film Festival pictures, and click through to see what Leelee, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, model Lily Donaldson, and more wore to Chanel's soiree.