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Do, Dump, or Marry? Spike Jonze
Director, skateboarder and all-around Gen X superhero Spike Jonze was told that turning the beloved children's book Where the Wild Things Are into a movie couldn't be done without serious artistic compromises. Well, not only did he prove his naysayers wrong, his movie was number one at the box office over the weekend!
This iconoclast has been doing his own thing for a while, though, starting out as an untrained videographer for skateboarders, moving on to direct cool videos for bands like The Beastie Boys, and following up on Being John Malkovich and Adaptation with a filmic ballad for the latch-key generation.
Video of the Day: Kanye West and Spike Jonze's "We Were Once a Fairytale"
Spike Jonze is the man today. After Where the Wild Things Are took the top box office spot over the weekend, the Internet is also buzzing with this new short film he made with Kanye West. I'm on a bit of a Jonze kick myself, so I was excited to check it out — especially since I liked their combined efforts on West's video for "Flashing Lights."
Balloon Boy Loses It, Michael's Plea to Lindsay, & Our Weekend Movie Reviews!
The 6-year-old who was hiding in an attic while everyone thought he was carried away in an experimental balloon implies it was a stunt and throws up on live TV, Michael Lohan goes on Maury Povich to reach out to Lindsay, and Kris Allen covers a Britney Spears song!
Where the Wild Things Are: A Passionate Ode to Childhood
There's been a bit of a controversy over how to market Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, Where The Wild Things Are. Is it for kids? Adults?
NYC Is Where Spike, Blake, and Tom Check Out the Wild Things
Blake Lively was one of the few ladies at last night's NYC premiere of Where the Wild Things Are. It's only Wednesday, but this was already Blake's second red carpet of the week after turning out to support boyfriend Penn Badgley Monday at his screening of The Stepfather. Blake was in rather impressive company, as Tom Hanks and Forest Whitaker also turned out to see Spike Jonze's latest film.
Blake, Forest and Tom Know Where The Wild Things Are
Blake Lively spent a second evening at a film premiere last night, joining Forest Whitaker and producer Tom Hanks for the New York premiere of Where The Wild Things Are at Alice Tully Hall. Blake wore her hair in gorgeous curls taking a trend straight from Paris Fashion Week. They were joined by director Spike Jonze and singer Karen O, who provides music for the soundtrack.
Oprah Talks MJ's Skin, Obama Calls Out Kanye, & a First Look at the Harry Potter Theme Park!
Oprah says Michael Jackson's skin was see-through up close, Megan Fox threatens to stab Brian Austin Green, and take a virtual tour of the new Harry Potter theme park!
Say What? Spike Jonze's New Film Is Like a Baby Girl
"It's like the studio was expecting a boy, and I gave birth to a girl. And now they're learning to love and accept their daughter."
— Director Spike Jonze on his struggles with Warner Brothers, who wanted his adaptation of the Maurice Sendak children's classic Where the Wild Things Are to be more like Shrek and Madagascar than an avant-garde film.
Michelle Lets Spike Do All the Matilda Lifting
Spike Jonze carried Matilda on his shoulders while Michelle Williams ran errands around NYC yesterday. Matilda looked happy as can be, playfully pulling Spike's hair and laughing in her yellow mini Hunter wellies. When Michelle finally gets back to work filming Blue Valentine, it looks like Spike will make a great babysitter for Matilda when he's not busy with his own projects.
Michelle and Matilda Brave Rain and Shine
Michelle Williams and Matilda squeezed under Spike Jonze's big umbrella as the trio stepped out for a walk in rainy NYC on Friday. On Saturday, Michelle was all by herself to pick up a few goodies to ensure a successful visit from the Easter bunny for Matilda the next day. Michelle keeps her hands full, but these days Spike always seems to be around to help out.
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