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Movie Preview: Broken Embraces
Broken Embraces looks like classic Pedro Almodovar: a sweeping story with a heavy dose of film noir, beautiful to look at, and a dazzling Penelope Cruz. There's a reason the director and his muse always work together — he brings out her strongest performances; she serves as a captivating leading lady. (She even got an Academy Award nomination for his film Volver.)
If the trailer for Broken Embraces is any indication, Cruz may just have critics whispering Oscar again.
Decorating Ideas to Steal From the Set of Broken Embraces
Broken Embraces opens tomorrow in the US, and I'm so excited to see Penelope Cruz working again with director Pedro Almodovar. The film follows an aspiring actress who's secretly in love with a director, but is stagnating in a bad marriage. It's also chock-full of fun, colorful interior design ideas.
Penelope Cruz Has Two Things to Talk About in Vanity Fair
Penelope Cruz has made headlines lately due to speculation over her possible pregnancy, but she's on the cover of November's Vanity Fair to discuss her two upcoming films, Nine and Broken Embraces. She showed off her sexy back and even touched on Javier Bardem, revealing that he's the superior air guitarist in the relationship. Here's more:
- On being a worrier: "I've always been a worrier.
Penelope and Pedro Put Their Friendship on Display
Penelope Cruz posed for another Spanish magazine, and this time Pedro Almodovar joined her for the April cover of Vanity Fair. The pair has been in nonstop promotional mode for Broken Embraces, and their close relationship shines through in the interview. Penelope never misses a moment to talk about her love and admiration for Almodovar, including in her Oscar acceptance speech last month.
Power Couple: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem. Their names alone conjure up images of sexy. Separately they're steamy, but together you need a fire squad to tame the flames.
Penelope Brings Her Broken Embraces and Oscar to Spain
Penelope Cruz held on tight to her best friend and director Pedro Almodovar at a Barcelona screening of their latest collaboration, Broken Embraces. The inseparable duo, along with some of the film's other stars, have already started promoting the movie in Spain, though it won't be hitting theaters stateside until November. With her Oscar win fresh on everyone's mind, Penelope has been fielding lots of questions about her new little gold man.
Penelope Embraces Pedro as They Start Promoting in Madrid
Penelope Cruz touched down in Madrid yesterday afternoon after spending some time in LA this week. It's time for her to start promoting Broken Embraces before it opens in Spain next week, and earlier today she joined her best friend and the film's director, Pedro Almodovar, and a costar, Blanca Portillo, at their first photo call. There are sure to be many photo ops in store for Penelope and Pedro, as she expects to be traveling on behalf of the movie until November.
Penelope Is Just Another Oscar-Winning Basketball Fan
Penelope Cruz sat courtside as the Cavaliers defeated the Clippers in LA last night. She's not one of the usuals we see taking in basketball games, but she looked gorgeous chatting with a friend and munching on snacks as she watched. Pretty soon she'll be heading home as her newest Pedro Almodovar movie, Broken Embraces, premieres in Spain on March 18.
Penelope's Pseudo-Booty
Penelope has been promting Volver for what seems like a decade already. The actress who was recently seen with her ex is now in Toronto for the film festival. She knows how to make the movie relevant to the American press - she talked about her ass.
Penelope Cruz Is About to Get Canned
Penelope Cruz chatted away on her phone after leaving the Dolce & Gabbana store in Madrid on Wednesday — we can think of one person in particular who might be responsible for that smile. She's been busy prepping for her next collaboration with Pedro Almodovar, but at the end of May the Spanish beauty will be off to Cannes! Her Vicky Cristina Barcelona will be premiering at the film festival, and we'll be getting double the fun since her man Javier also stars in the movie.
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