Bride Wars

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Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson star in this abysmal romantic comedy directed by Gary Winick, the plot?

According to IMDB: “Two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day.”

The film, which was released on January 8th 2009 and had a budget of $30 million and which shockingly grossed $115,049,554 dollars worldwide.

In a genre which has gained such negative reviews since the noughties, it is a shame to see a genre so poorly treated. It is a sad moment when you see Hathaway and Hudson competing in a dance off at a strip club, to Tambourine by Eve. Or seeing Hathaway spray tanned bright orange, or Hudson’s blonde hair turned blue.

Hathaway and Hudson give poor performances, barely believable and hardly likeable. Whereas Chris Pratt and Steve Howey play the respective fiancée’s as best as they can.

Hollywood churns out so many movies a year, some good, most brilliant, with a few precious gems and of course, those that ultimately fail. It is sad to wonder what film was discarded in order for this distinctly average film to be released all those years ago.

Naomi Jeffreys, Film Editor

Why ‘New Girl’ Is The Best Thing On American Television

‘New Girl’ creator, Elizabeth Meriwether has tapped in to something unique in her quirky and funny ‘New Girl’ which aired on Fox in September of 2011.

Since then, its stars, Zooey Deschanel ((‘500) Days of Summer’), Jake Johnson (‘Paper Heart’) and Max Greenfield (‘Veronica Mars’) have reached new heights of fame, and a legion of followers in America and across the Globe.

The best thing about this comedy programme? Jessica ‘Jess’ Day, the titular character, who is portrayed by Deschanel. Nowadays, if you’re quirky, or have an odd sense of humour, society asks you to quieten down, to be ‘normal’.

Jess is a genuinely nice person, who only wants to give, who isn’t slimy or sneaky. And who, most importantly likes to be herself, quirks and all. She often sings, has her own theme tune, has comedic teeth, dances the chicken dance in her own unique way, and is open and honest. It is refreshing to watch a normal person on television.

Deschanel has already been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in 2011. Since then, the show has been nominated for five Primetime Emmy Award Nominations.

The Episodes, are standalone, but are brilliant little gems. Each with a moral to them. With a mix of romance, friendship and weirdness, this is definitely the best comedy on American television today.

The next episode of ‘New Girl’ airs on 30th April.

Make sure you watch it.

Naomi Jeffreys, Film Editor

Man of Steel – Official Trailer 3

The newest trailer for the highly anticipated ‘Man of Steel’, this trailer shows a little more of Clark Kent’s journey, his parents (played by Russell Crowe) and Amy Adams as Lois Lane makes a brief appearence near the end of the trailer.

One of the most anticipated films of the Summer.

It is out in cinemas on June 14th.

Naomi Jeffreys, Film Editor