Karen Basta enjoys the river, Rand Park Jul 23, 2009
I watch very little TV I like CSI. I would say Kathy Bates is my favorite film actress, and Hugh Jackman is a great talent and nice eye candy. If you could have dinner with any three people (living or dead) who would they be. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
What's Playing Jul 23, 2009
Set in Paris in the early 1900s, the film begins as retired courtesan L;a (Pfeiffer) enters into a six-year affair with Cheri (the excellent Rupert Friend), 19, the son of her colleague Charlotte (a wickedly frisky Kathy Bates). L;a and Cheri will pretend there is no such thing as love, and ultimately be scarred by it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
"16 And Pregnant" Prod. on Filming Barton Jul 22, 2009
In a nod to Kathy Bates' role in "Misery," Shelby even kidnaps and tortures a perceived threat of hers in her isolated home deep in the woods. Freeman noted the level of intensity of Barton's performance. (CBS News)
Mischa Barton is laughable in Homecoming Jul 18, 2009
The film tries to be Misery for teens, but O.C. actress is no Kathy Bates ... And now, sadly, he returns to theaters with Homecoming, a ludicrous and tawdry teen thriller that rehashes Misery for audiences who wanted to see that Kathy Bates-James Caan movie only with two hot babes instead. (MSNBC -- Movies)
A tailor-made role where beauty meets experience Jul 18, 2009
Leal is a cougar, to use the American slang Pfeiffer so dislikes: an older woman who finds her passions matched by a much younger man, in this case the louche, wayward and remarkably beautiful son of one of her former rivals, the latter played by Kathy Bates. It is only after his mother quite properly marries him off to a girl of more suitable age and respectable social standing that Lea and her brattish toy boy (Rupert Friend) realise that their involvement is more intense, complicated and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In honor of Stephen King's Portsmouth visit ... Jul 17, 2009
"Misery." This one is all for Kathy Bates and her cockamamy Annie Wilkes. 10. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Today in the Kitchen: On the road with Kathy Bates and wild geese Jul 14, 2009
It was hard to pass Towanda and not think of Kathy Bates in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes. What a great film. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 9, 2009
"As April and Frank Wheeler, a '50s couple locked into the monotony of traditional provider/homemaker gender roles, Winslet and DiCaprio each convey their own form of desperation that fuels a decision to leave their safe suburban world behind and move to Paris. The change in scenery will not only give grounded actress April a chance to bear the economic weight of their existence, it'll allow Frank the free time to find his calling in life - which most certainly isn't selling computers.Their... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009
Here, American actresses Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates don't quite match up with a cast of Brits, including the title character, Rupert Friend. Even the MGM classic Gigi, while patently stylized and shot on a back lot, offered real Frenchmen Maurice Chevalier and Louis Jourdan and singer/dancer Leslie Caron to sell the audience. (Variety)
Was that Sandra Bullock? Jul 3, 2009
Kathy Bates plays Oher s tutor. Quinton Aaron, who plays Oher, trained for his role at Georgia Tech spring practice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lighten the sordid with “Chri” Jun 27, 2009
The story, set in 1920 s Paris, centers on Lea de Lonval (Michelle Pfeiffer), an aging, childless courtesan who plays at seduction with Chri (Rupert Friend), the youthful son of rival pleasure woman Madame Peloux (Kathy Bates). Peloux remains the most intriguing character and Bates the best performer, though her appearances are limited. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Pfeiffer at her peak Jun 27, 2009
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates and Rupert Friend ... Lea takes up with the son of a former courtesan, her friend and sometime rival Madame Peloux (Kathy Bates). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cougar Courtesan Stalks Prey Jun 26, 2009
ri's mother Charlotte (a very funny Kathy Bates), Lea's bitchy and less well-preserved rival. Lea is surprised to find that her feelings for Cheri run deeper than lust, and she's still hitting the sheets with her sexual prot. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
As the older woman, Pfeiffer shines in ‘Cheri’ Jun 26, 2009
Cheri s mother, Madame Peloux (Kathy Bates), is a former courtesan herself, living opulently on the earnings of a professional mistress ... Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy Bates. (Boston Globe)
Beautiful 'Cheri' is endearing, but only on a superficial level Jun 26, 2009
Cheri* * 1/2 (our of four)Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy BatesDirector: Stephen FrearsDistributor: Miramax FilmsRating: R for some sexual content and brief drug useRunning time: 1 hour, 40 minutesOpens Friday in select cities ... Lea initially approaches the romance as if she were merely training Cheri, the son of her archrival, Charlotte (Kathy Bates), in the art of lovemaking. (USA Today -- Life)
Chéri: Michelle Pfeiffer, Not Showing Her Age Jun 26, 2009
She first gets involved with the 19-year-old Ch;ri, the indolent son of another highly successful retired courtesan (Kathy Bates) because she enjoys his youth and beauty (with his cheekbones and Cupid's bow of red lips, he looks as though he could be her in men's clothing). She tells her masseuse that she can't complain about Ch;ri's character, because she's not sure he has one. (Time.com)
"Chéri" Jun 26, 2009
ri (Rupert Friend), the son of one of her former rivals, Madame Peloux (played, with too much comic eye-rolling, by Kathy Bates). L. (Salon)
Movie Review: Michelle Pfeiffer is radiant, but 'Cheri' fails to shine as a romance Jun 25, 2009
Her longtime rival, the catty gossip Charlotte Peloux (a shrilly over-the-top Kathy Bates), asks Lea to knock some sense into her 19-year-old son (Rupert Friend), an incorrigible party boy whom Lea long ago nicknamed Cheri. Trouble is, they fall in love with each other and end up in a six-year romance, despite the difference in their ages, personalities and life experiences. (FOX61, CT)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 28-July 4 Jun 25, 2009
Actress Kathy Bates is 61. Actress Alice Krige is 55. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chri should be titled Preposterous Liaisons Jun 24, 2009
Chris mother Charlotte (Kathy Bates) a former rival of Las who married well cant cope with the lazy wastrel her 20-something son has become and hopes that La can teach the boy a thing or two about life at Las country estate ... Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy BatesDirector: Stephen FrearsRun time: 1 hour, 32 minutesMPAA rating: R ... Kathy Bates, on the other hand, gives the kind of terrible performance that only a great actress can deliver, arching... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Q&A with Michelle Pfeiffer, starring in 'Chéri' Jun 21, 2009
Set in belle epoque Paris, "Chri" offers Pfeiffer as Lea, who, in her middle years, has an affair with the much younger son of another retired woman of the night (Kathy Bates). The lover is a handsome, jaded hedonist played by Rupert Friend ("Pride dice," 2005). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Tidbits: Britneys dad demands the show go on Jun 18, 2009
" Sandra Bullock bashes her rom-com roots Romantic comedies may have put her on the movie map, but Sandra Bullock is no fan of the genre. While promoting her latest rom-com, The Proposal, Bullock bashed the films that made her famous. I stopped doing (romantic comedies), Bullock told . They are terrible; they are bad. They are not funny, so they shouldn't be a romantic comedy and most of the time they are not romantic. So they shouldn't be called a romantic comedy. They should be... (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Michelle Pfeiffer A Celluloid Cougar Jun 18, 2009
Pfeiffer made a rare appearance for the likes of Donald and Melania Trump, Michael Imperioli, Jean Reno, Dana Delany, Bob Balaban, Richard Meier and the newest (and youngest) A-listers in town, Scout and Tallulah Willis, who partied outdoors with co-stars Kathy Bates and director Stephen Frears at the Noilly Prat-sponsored after-party at the Hudson Hotel. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Miami slips from worst drivers list Jun 17, 2009
And, like a scene from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes, one percent admit to slamming into the car in front of them when enraged, a la Kathy Bates character. Reader Comments. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
STARS PLAY CALL GIRLS THIS TIME, MO... Jun 16, 2009
RI," starring Michelle Pfeif fer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend, opens June 26. So, what's this movie about? "I play a turn-of-the-century courtesan, which is the elegant term for what's basically considered a modern-day call girl," said Michelle Pfeiffer. Visions of glorious gorgeous Michelle Pfeiffer and today's Spitzer shpritzer Ashley Dupre danced in my head. "In those days women weren't allowed to own real estate, so my character's an unexpected type ... " So, Kathy Bates, what role do you... (New York Post -- Gossip)
New On DVD: 'Revolutionary Road,' More Jun 6, 2009
Revolutionary Road" (R): The reunion of the two stars that helped make "Titantic" a box office monolith gleamed with promise: but not even Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio can't keep a movie like "Revolutionary Road" from sinking into the vast depths of a missed opportunity. Overrated by the critical mass, director Sam Mendes' complex family drama fails to pick up any real creative steam until its final act, long after you really stop caring about the movie's characters.DiCaprio and Winslet... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
NEW ON DVD: DiCaprio and Winslet light up 'Revolutionary Road' Jun 5, 2009
As in "Titanic," they light up the screen like few stars of their generation can, and they benefit from strong supporting performances by Kathy Bates, David Harbour and Michael Shannon. The latter received a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of an explosive psychiatric patient. (Florida Today)
Original 'King Kong' roars into Portsmouth tonight Jun 3, 2009
Set in Paris before World War I, Rupert Friend, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates star. Saving Private RyanSept. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Palmer hangs out in Lexington May 11, 2009
An admittedly often-starstruck Kaling said she'd also love to rope in a serious movie star, someone who's known for drama and can do what Alec Baldwin does for "30 Rock." "Kathy Bates, Chris Cooper, Ben Affleck," she said. "These are people who are deeply, deeply funny. You watch 'Good Will Hunting,' and [Affleck] has such amazing comedic timing." Kaling, of course, got her big break mocking Affleck in her critically acclaimed, off-Broadway show "Matt & Ben.". (Boston Globe)
Summer 2009 movie preview: Ho-hum? Apr 30, 2009
Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates. The plot: An aging courtesan has a romantic relationship with a wealthy young man. (Winona Daily News, MN)
May-September romance – straight to video Apr 28, 2009
The daughter of her friend (Kathy Bates) was raped and murdered, and the daughter's distraught twin brother (Kutcher) gave up a promising wrestling career and now wears a chicken costume and hands out flyers on a street corner. So, not a musical comedy. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Watertown senior notes Apr 28, 2009
With Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly and Kathy Bates. June 4, Yes Man. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Blu-Ray Review: The Day the Earth S... Apr 19, 2009
In the United States, the largest of the spheres is headed straight for New York City's Central Park, quickly prompting the Secretary of Defense (Kathy Bates, Misery) to summon the armed forces and call in various scientists shortlisted for service, should a first contact ever take place with an alien race. Among these scientists is Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly, He's Just Not That Into You), an astrobiologist teaching at Princeton. (Suite101.com)
New On DVD: 'Bedtime Stories,' 'Doubt' Apr 11, 2009
Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates co-star. Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
* OTHER RELEASES Mar 27, 2009
Also stars Kathy Bates. Thomas ds: The Great Discovery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
At the movies: Sept. 18 (15) Mar 15, 2009
Alfre Woodard, Kathy Bates, Sanaa Lathan, Tyler Perry. PG-13 for thematic material, sexual references and brief violence. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tyler Perry has his moments in 'Madea Goes to Jail' Feb 21, 2009
Regrettably, "Madea Goes to Jail" doesn't have Kathy Bates or Alfre Woodard, who were so good in "The Family That Preys; or Tasha Smith, who was the best thing in "Why Did I Get Married. " and now that I think of it, "Daddy's Little Girls," too. There is, however, Viola Davis, who might win an Oscar tomorrow for her one scene in "Doubt. (Boston Globe)
We know their faces, but not the names Feb 20, 2009
" At that point no one had even seen the movie. Shannon, who plays Kathy Bates' schizophrenic son in "Revolutionary Road," has been nominated, much like Davis, for essentially one powerful scene. Like Davis, he has a long list of credits (including "Law ") and a string of independent films such as William Friedkin's "Bug," co-starring Ashley Judd. He has also appeared on the New York stage, something else he shares with Davis, who has won two Drama Desk Awards and was Tony-nominated for "King... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Do Oscar Nominee Themes Reflect Reality? Feb 17, 2009
"And that is that three of the four acting awards went to villains. It's very rare that you ever see a villainous role win, like Kathy Bates in 'Misery' or Anthony Hopkins in 'Silence of the Lambs.'". Three of the best acting trophies went to villainous characters -- Tilda Swinton scored best supporting actress for "Michael Clayton," Javier Bardem scored best supporting actor for "No Country for Old Men" and Daniel Day Lewis scored best actor for "There Will Be Blood. "For them to all win for... (ABC News)
Bernstein Blog from Hawaii- Coming Home Feb 16, 2009
I dont know what it is, but one of the stars is Kathy Bates. If there is a god, she wont take her clothes off. (InsideHouston.com)
French lovers and Iraq vets Feb 14, 2009
ri (Rupert Friend), the son of one of her former rivals (played, with too much comic eye-rolling, by Kathy Bates). The production values are high: Shot by Darius Khondji, the movie has a satiny, candy-box look. (Salon)
Fabulous Pfeiffer Feb 14, 2009
In truth, the funding was probably secured on the strength of Pfeiffer's name, and that of Kathy Bates, who signed up as Lea's adversary, the bitter, gossiping Madame Peloux. Pride and Prejudice actor Rupert Friend plays Lea's younger lover, the titular Cheri, and completes the cast. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
What's Happening? Feb 12, 2009
iFilms: "Swept from the Sea" - 7 p.m.; based on Joseph Conrad's short story "Amy Foster," with performances by Ian McKellen, Rachel Weisz and Kathy Bates, this film shares the tragic, passionate love affair of Yanko, a Ukrainian sailor, who washes ashore in 19th century England, shocking villagers with his accent and manners. Only Amy cares for his wounds and a passionate love develops between them; 115 min.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pfeiffer says turning 50 has been liberating Feb 11, 2009
Cheri, a melodrama which also stars Kathy Bates, is an adaptation of a novel by French writer Colette. It teams up Pfeiffer and British director Frears 21 years after Dangerous Liaisons, a film of which the actress said she had fond memories. (MSNBC -- News)
DVD reviews: Vicky Cristina, Mirrors Feb 7, 2009
Tyler Perrys The Family That PreysFilmmaker and co-star Perry offers up another domestic tale with this drama about two women (Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates) who hit the road to escape turmoil as their families tumble into adultery scandals, business corruption and other infamy. The DVD comes with deleted scenes and four behind-the-scenes featurettes, among them one on the movies New Orleans settings and one on the cast, which includes Sanaa Lathan, KaDee Strickland, Robin Givens and... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Adventure: The Transporter, Punisher return Feb 7, 2009
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm Director: Scott Derrickson Story: This remake of the 1951 film stars Reeves as Klaatu, an alien from another planet, who arrives as a friend of earth but warns that unless theres peace, the planet could be destroyed. Gort, an indestructible robot, gives a preview of what may be coming, inciting a panic. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Top films: Pitt, DiCaprio, Streep court Oscar Feb 7, 2009
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Kathy Bates Director: Sam Mendes Story: DiCaprio and Winslet star as a young couple in the 1950s who find themselves buying into the conventions of the age: house in the suburbs, two kids, a meaningless job for DiCaprio in the city. But dissatisfaction with the conformity of the life theyve chosen threatens to tear their marriage apart. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DVD reviews: Hancock, 24: Redemption Feb 7, 2009
The holiday comedy from last year also stars Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Miranda Richardson and Elizabeth Banks. The DVD and Blu-ray releases come with deleted scenes and commentary from director David Dobkin. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Stepping out Feb 7, 2009
Directed by The Queen's Stephen Frears, Cheri should also gain favourable reviews for Kathy Bates as a sour dowager, and for Pride and Prejudice's Rupert Friend as the young Cheri. Fashionistas. (BBC News -- Europe)
