James Franco, '127 Hours' scale the heights of filmmaking

Only a truly visionary filmmaker would a story set largely in a narrow canyon, and sent a sense of openness and hope.
In 127 hours, the director Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire") deftly avoids claustrophobia with its beautiful photos and a quick-fire kinetic. He has cast the perfect actor for his paintings of the master.

James Franco is quite fascinating as Aron Ralston, a mountaineer who in 2003 suffered a crash near Moab, Utah. This Oscar-worthy performance, taps Franco in a spectacular range only hinted at in his previous roles.

While hiking solo, Ralston fell into a ravine and took over there, his arm pinned by a boulder. It was in this remote cave for five days trapped in human sight or earshot, with limited water and supplies. He needs to develop a way to free himself or die.

Working with screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, Slumdog filmmaker Anthony Dod Mantle, and composer AR Rahman, Boyle comes with creative ways to present the essence of the story to develop. It uses a video camera genius, Ralston to provide an additional view of this shocking story. It cuts between static compression Ralston with a lot of movement in the form of flashbacks, dreams, and even a talk show amazing.

If not for those times when we could simply consider Ralston Thrillseeker pompous risk to the courts of man linked to the escape. But because Boyle gives us a glimpse of the mind and Franco Ralston gives it to humanity, we are moved by his courage. He welcomed a few minutes of sun a day, his sense of humor keeps intact and has a life-changing revelation on the inclusion and engagement.

It may seem a strange choice but after his Oscar Boyle Slumdog remarkably eclectic work. The surreal dream sequences in the middle of the painful ordeal remember Boyle in 1996 film Trainspotting.

As this is a well documented history - Ralston made headlines and has written a book - not a spoiler, a highly controversial scene in which Ralston forced to free his arm amputated itself is mentioned. But the graphic nature that emphasize climactic scene is to reduce this fascinating story to a gimmick. As visceral as a horror movie, the scene is over stabbing stomach turn. Ralston tried everything to the immovable rock, before being forced to make the move unthinkable.

Although it may be hard to avoid flinching, we are only witnesses Ralston means of survival for his permanent incarceration imposed on him. It feels like an insult to turn bright Franco and Ralston in real life nightmare to look away.

Nick Lachey And Vanessa Minnillo Are Engaged 'Vanessa and I couldn't be happier,' Nick tweets after confirming his engagement to the former MTV 'TRL' host.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are engaged. Thursday (Nov. 4), the pair announced the news in a joint statement that read People.com: ". We are very excited and happy about our commitment and we look forward to a bright future"

According to sources, appeared Lachey, 36, the host of the question to former MTV "TRL", 29 ", near a beach in California on Thursday.

Former Article 98 degrees singer, who has played with his ex-wife Jessica Simpson on MTV's "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica", took his Twitter good news to share with his fans.

"Hi everybody," he writes. "If anyone has heard the rumors about my commitment, they are absolutely true! Vanessa and I could not be happier. Thank you all for love. "

The couple began dating in 2006 and together to meet solo video Lachey "What's Left of Me"; Minnillo played his love interest. Lachey and Minnillo romantic suffered a setback when she called just cut in mid-2009, but later reunited.

In addition to celebrating their engagement in November, the duo celebrate their birthday this month, as the stars rotate at the same time a year older, Nov. 9.

Director Todd Phillips has another 'Due Date' with the guys

Todd Phillips remembers the time the inspiration came. He turned his comedy due date, the day of being disgusted, and a stage for star Robert Downey Jr. as Bulldog French co-star Zach Galifianakis.
"I told Robert:" Why do not you go into the pin dog in the face? "Phillips recalls. "He thought it would be a good idea, too." It was a strange comedy Phillips model was born.

Probably not the best out there, though. There's the scene in Old School where the frat pledges cement blocks tied his soldiers. Or he bonked a toddler in the head in cats. Or if he had wanted to erase Horatio Sanz with toast for customers of Road Trip.

Welcome to the world Todd Phillips, where men like each other but they do not know how I express it. At least sober.

If it is a sponsor of "Bromance" genre, it is Phillips. Judd Apatow told us years before women of 40 years, had the young Brooklyn-born director crashed the party in Hollywood in 2000 with the comedy road trip was $ 15,000,000 on to win $ 69 million.

He followed with Old School, Starsky & Hutch, School for Scoundrels and cons mouth surprise success of last year. Shot for $ 30,000,000 and a cast list B, Hang Over $ 277,000,000 won. A sequel is in preparation and scheduled for release May 26th

If it is always the awkwardness of relationships between men "a continuous line on the work of Phillips," says Phillips. "It may be there by my mother and two sisters. There was a lot of feminine energy. "

Phillips again concentrated his energies on the emotional ties between men, starting with the 1998 documentary Frat House, a condemnation of the Greek life on campus.

"I never really understood the relationship between men and heterosexuals," said Phillips, 39 "There is an elegance in the way they relate to each other."

Of course, if you think tighty whities sprint Galifianakis in his elegant Vegas.

Downey added. The actor met with Phillips two years ago at the ShoWest convention of theater owners, where Phillips was celebrated with a hangover. "I was a fan, and told him," said Downey. "We understood right away."

Downey, "he said with amusement that the dog spitting incident has gained more than contempt," as a child with his fists. It is very nice, actually. Incidentally, these two were thought to Todd. "

By date Downey plays an expectant father who comes home in time for the birth with the offset Galifianakis tried in tow. The film is reminiscent of John Hughes '1987 planes, trains and cars. As in the film is the comedy Date due to the difference of emotionally raw scenes, including one in which Galifianakis bursts into tears. "I wanted the actors to go as far as they were ready to push," said Phillips. "They say if you went too far. It is the public. "

But Phillips believes that his films reach male viewers. "In reality we are all equal," he said. "But the way society puts on men in these assumptions, things are expressed differently. I always felt that guys can not have relationships."

What's Next For Demi Lovato? The Disney star is seeking care for personal issues, but she has a slate of TV and music projects in the works once she recovers.

Demi Lovato is a treatment for what was described as "emotional and physical problems, but the star of Disney is waiting for a number of high-level concerts once they have recovered.

Lovato, shooting 18 in August, has always had a full list of projects between their music and acting career. More episodes of the Disney Channel "Sonny with a Chance" will run the pipeline, including a holiday should follow later in the air this month a special appearance by tour mate and ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas characteristics.

But Lovato is also focused on their music, including a third album work. It is admitted that they step away from their love for rock music and try a home "radio friendly" sound. It has revealed some unexpected cameo ideas, even if they spoke to MTV News last summer.

"I'd be happy to Drake on the album," Lovato shared. "It's like a dream. I want a song with Trey Songz do. It would be hot! Yes, it would be really good. "

The singer added that she wanted to show her great voice on the new album. "It's really nice to kiss," she said. "I grew up singing R & B, and then I grew up with rock, so it was kinda funny. But I'm just learning to handle both, and I'm a good time with him. "

Lovato said she is open after the first two successful "Camp Rock" movie with a third party, perhaps even on the big screen.

"We do not know! It could be. It could be the end," she told MTV News caught on a rock "Camp 3. "This could be the next chapter, I want to see another movie" Camp Rock "has arrived. This could be a really cool stage. It can reach a point where we all do our own things, or maybe it No is not working because "Camp Rock" is now closed. You never know, you will not find, "she revealed." Maybe I'm just trying to get started. "

Lil Wayne Is 'New And Improved' Post-Prison, Mack Maine Says Young Money chief breaks down ways Weezy has changed in jail on 'RapFix Live.'

Lil Wayne is finally released from prison and after his close friend, the experience of CD changed in some important respects.

During his recent "Live RapFix sit-down, Young Money leader and longtime homie Wayne Mack Maine down to some of the habits of the Gargoyle Super Star raised in the pen. Maine said the rapper from New Orleans, whose inventive lyrics make him a hip-hop's most respected MCs, filmed during his confinement provide documentation.

"For a change, he reads everything. Before, he had not really read much," said Maine. "He'd rather see a movie or something, or watch television."

Weezy pre-prison aversion to writing his lyrics on paper instead considers his rhymes in his head, has also changed.

"It is written. He writes to purchase music. Everyone knows that Wayne did not write before he entered," Maine said, adding that it will be difficult to learn all her lyrics by heart, so that it was locked. "For eight months [It was] arrested. You do not remember eight months of the matter up. "

Maine has also assured fans they can expect "a new and better, Wayne hunger" which, with scientific expertise in armed conflicts innate creativity.

weezywatch.mtv.com bookmark for complete coverage, day and night MTV News "of the release of Lil Wayne and celebrations back later.

"It is better trained. He was wise, [but] there is no such thing as too much knowledge," he said. "Expect more intelligent Wayne is writing."

In addition to beefing up its mind, "said the megastar Maine won a Grammy, he pumped his physique.

"Honestly, it works, and I can not really tell because it has a large deck. He said he received a package of eight, but said Maine." He said he had been on his grizzly . It was a situation, "Jersey Shore". "

Fergie Taking Her 'Own Journey' Away from Addiction

Fergie has his battle against addiction to crystal meth addressed, but they will make a thing clear about his recovery.

"I do not pretend to be sober," the singer tells Glamour in its December issue. "I think it would be misleading. I drink alcohol. My father has a vineyard, and [the wine] really delicious, by the track. "

"Anyway, for most addicts, they never recommend any type of substance have," she said. "I have my own way, and I am very happy this day of be alive. "

As part of this journey, Fergie shares her advice for young women to stay as positive and dreams.

"There were times in my life, if not many people believe in me," she told Katie Couric that she interviewed. "I always had confidence in me. I really had to ask questions of life. When I see myself in five years? Create a scale for you, and up the stairs. Climb the ladder. "

What is her relationship with her husband, Josh Duhamel, "said the musician weathering a scandal and infidelity solidified their bond.

"Our relationship was stronger than she says. "We live in a world of voyeurism and that's part of our business. But I want to [focus on] all the advantages I had in this case. "

Jake Pavelka Steps Out with New Girlfriend

Former Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars candidate Jake Pavelka had with his new girlfriend, based in Dallas Wedding Planner Meghan Jones on Monday night.

Pavelka and told people that Jones held hands and sat in the room for 200 Episode's Dancing Extravaganza, met "a few months ago and we clicked." Meeting his new girlfriend away from the cameras "is beautiful," he said. "It's normal."

The pilot of Dallas - who suffered a nasty split with his fiancee Girardi Vienna in June - was a low profile in recent months, with an emphasis on "aircraft and flying training and competing in triathlons."

Pavelka, living cottages with about Drop Dead Diva had last August, he says deal still haunts and his work on a new series. "I can not tell you anything yet," he said, adding that "it is 18 episodes."

Currently, he focuses on the budding relationship. The game couple - Pavelka has homes in Los Angeles and Dallas - has not been a problem.

"I'm here. I have family in Orange County, "said Jones, noting that the two spend Thanksgiving together in California.

"My parents are coming and my brother is still there," said Pavelka. He is also under his special lady in a spontaneous adventure.

"I think we can skip town tomorrow. One of the best things about a pilot is able to jump on a plane to Australia at the moment," said Pavelka. "We can go there or Bangkok or Bali. We have time so we decide to help the search."

Mariah Carey Won't 'Impose' Pink on Her Daughter

Mariah Carey does not know the sex of their unborn child, but she knows that the road is not predictable pink or blue to go to kindergarten.

"I will not impose a pink girl," Carey told Ellen DeGeneres show on Tuesday. "Do you think I'm really too heavy to go with it? That's how you get exactly the opposite. "

DeGeneres to buy their protests, however. "If the baby comes you will immediately like High Heels," she said Carey. "Little, little shoes with high heels on a baby."

In an atmosphere of guessing, even if Carey and husband Nick Cannon is not, DeGeneres says, "I guess the sex you have something?"

"I'd rather not," says Carey. Want to "imagine, because if you're a baby in her body. Do you really want someone to introduce the concepts of sex on you? Not really?" I'm just saying. Would they want is really a girl ... yes?

Carey, 41, finally gave her pregnancy last week and says she still feels sick again. "I get sick a little," she said. "It's like a constant ugh."

Kate Middleton's Parents Join Prince William at Balmoral

If the launch was Prince William and Kate Middleton was shot in the race to the altar?

That is the question of the royal guard to ask how the new photos emerged, William and his possible future in the regulations take a shot on the weekend together on the royal estate of Balmoral.

One of the pictures published by British newspaper the Daily Mail, shows Carol Middleton lying in the grass, how to aim a gun, while her husband Michael is watching.

Speculation if it was more important to the public on a friend's wedding last month - the holiday is considered common as another sign that could be a commitment to William and Kate, the next two 28.

A spokesman for the office of Prince William said: "We do not have time Prince William's private comment."

For the prince, can all chatter to exhaust his private life and any decision to come. "There is a slight disadvantage," he recently told a Sky One documentary, "but I am very happy for me. So I will not complain.

Bethenny Frankel and Vince Neil Will Compete on Skating With the Stars

What is the Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel with rocker Vince Neil and former Olympic ski champion Jonny Moseley? They, along with three other celebrities who are actors in the new ABC reality competition, Skating With the Stars.

Announced Tuesday at the DWTS show live results, soap opera star Rebecca Budig, the actress Sean Young and Disney Channel Michael Brandon Smith to fill the top round up their skates and competition in the show, the first of November 22.

"Most things I do are commercial decisions, but when I heard what I thought:" I just want to do. "It's so unbelievable," said Frankel.

While world class athletes, Moser said that the first two weeks of training called their toll.

"I always work very hard, but it's tax," Moser said, adding he was "the number of times I have walked on two hands."

But the adventure of ice is not too far from the comfort zone of Neil.

"I was doing figure skating when I was 12 years," the rocker, 39, "she said. "If they put these people laughed at my office mentioned, but I told them," I actually used to skate. I have not opted for a very, very long time. I like doing things the sounds seem fun, and fun like this. "

Budig also a bit of experience has taken lessons for several years as a child. But is strapping on the skates in adulthood, a feeling very different.

"I really feel that fear factor," she said. "It's exciting, but it's also scary. They have brains much more than a child. "

Moseley, who has been rehabbing a broken ankle since June, he admits that the muscles he did not hit in a long time.

"I feel close, but it's an experience that will have me," he said. "I want to be a good skater. I'm a sucker for a contest. "

Did Eddie Cibrian Propose to LeAnn Rimes on Halloween?

LeAnn Rimes is involved?

In relation to their Twitter feed, the singer wants people to think it is.

In an image of live-in boyfriend Twitter Eddie Cibrian - then again by Rimes Twitter - the actor kneels in front of a sign that reads Whitechapel Lunatic Asylum. Moreover, the fact that Rimes Cibrian has his right hand in his, while she covers her mouth in shock excited.

It turned out, was the stunt trick than treat.

"They are not engaged," says a source close Rimes. "It was just part of the fun of Halloween."

Courteney Cox: I'm Not Getting a Divorce

Courteney Cox speaks for the first time on her separation from her husband David Arquette.

"I do not know what will happen, but it's not the way we divorce," Cox said in a recent interview with Australian TV Week. "This is a separation and I think it takes courage ... Whatever should happen is always the best for us. "

However, Cox said, is that she and her husband of 11 years is not on the same page. "Sometimes, you just realize, 'Wow, we actually grew apart," she said.

Referring to an interview with Arquette radio host Howard Stern, who was released immediately after their separation, if known (for which he apologized later) did, Cox said: "[David ] is a Kook It is not shocking and Howard Stern. he loves it and I'm a fan of Howard Stern ... David is an artist, and I'm sure entertaining people to listen to the radio in its history. "

While her husband - the couple wanted their daughter Coco, 6, make this Halloween weekend Halloween, said - was talking Stern, Cox was apparently based on his best friends costar, Jennifer Aniston.

"We just have fun, we laugh, we are inseparable and it's great," said Cox. "Traverse Funny, a lot of very good friends are a bit at the moment, or as Jennifer, [which] has been there. I do not know what is happening on the planet or what, but things are under construction and shaken, I do not know what will happen, but yes, Jennifer was incredibly strong. "

Kendra Wilkinson: Long-Distance Marriage Is a 'Blessing in Disguise'

Do not feel bad for Kendra Wilkinson, because her husband, Hank Baskett is still playing football in the street. Ironically, she says, it's a great way to have again.

"It's fantastic. This is not a bad thing. In fact, it's a good thing, "Wilkinson, 25, told people on the" Save Kendra "Halloween Party on Saturday at LAX nightclub in Las Vegas." It's a way to step back [to] by all and really get the chance to experience again. "

In this sense, she says, it is a "blessing."

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If anything, it feels like it back in the dating phase - a return to the days when they met and Baskett was often on the road for work. "We're back on that" star Kendra on E! she said. "We're back, not the physical part of the communication."

Despite the distance, the couple will remain at the center of the same: the son of 10 months, Hank IV, who was a giraffe for Halloween - chose an outfit that Baskett.

"It is the heart of our lives. It is central to our family," said Wilkinson. Him: "What brings us together to share all that he is already, it is a nice little boy He has a such ...." big heart

Lily Allen Loses Her Baby

Lily Allen has once again mourning the loss of a child during pregnancy suffered.

"It is with great sadness have we confirm that Lily Allen and Sam Cooper lost her baby," the British singer told People in a statement. "The couple asked that their privacy respected and left alone on that date very painful. No further comment can be made."

Allen, 25, announced a few weeks ago that the boy is due in January. This is his second such heartbreak - are nearly three years after a miscarriage during her relationship with musician Ed Simons.

Allen Cooper, a high-end decorator, had announced her pregnancy in August. Allen tweeted a photo of himself with enthusiasm in a newspaper with good news.

Allen has on children as "ultimately my main goal," spoken in life.

On Saturday, the singer was to perform in a Winter Ball fundraiser for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. At the event, John was not the reason Allen was not able to afford, but his best wishes for the next term, "said the crowd," Godspeed, Lily. We wish you good luck and send you all our love

Charlie Sheen Seeks Joint Custody of Twins

After the game, the marriage was never the same.

Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are bad since that fight on Christmas Day, which was conducted separately to the arrest of the actor at the expense of domestic violence, said Sheen in divorce papers filed Monday.

The actor, 45, said he was guilty of serious offenses, in exchange for probation and rehabilitation, was that all the money he is after 25 December last him only and is not subject to community property laws, according to the filing.

These include the money he made from his hit show, two men and a half in the last 10 months. It is also considered "special funds" everything he did before her wedding May 2008. The documents confirm that the couple has a marriage contract.

Sheen is also your interest in the physical and custody of their 1 1/2-year-old twins Bob and Max, in a separate divorce, Mueller sought primary custody of the boys to visit Sheen.

Documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, cited work out the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the division without. Sheen did not complete the section of documents on child support payments, but he wants to Mueller, 33 to pay for legal fees.

Last May, when cases of domestic violence was still pending in Aspen, the couple reached a private agreement about money and children in divorce cases, the documents TMZ obtained and confirmed by a source to another.

Under the settlement Mueller Sheen would pay $ 757,000 plus $ 1,200,000 of shares in their home country. He also to support $ 55,000 per month in the children.

While the couple have joint custody, the twins live primarily with Müller, the many visitors on weekends and holidays Sheen States concerned. It was not immediately clear why the divorce Sheen filling different from the agreement on the issue of physical custody.