The stars shone brightly at the screening of “Cheri” at the DGA Theater in New York City this week. Directed by Stephen Frears, the romantic drama is set in 1920s Paris and follows the son of a courtesan who escapes into a fantasy world after being forced to end a relationship with an older woman.
Frears has several British films to his directorial credits, including “The Queen” and “Mrs. Henderson Presents,” not to mention “The Grifters,” “Mary Reilly,” and “High Fidelity,” to name a few. And you couldn’t get a better cast, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, and Rupert Friend. … [Read More]

Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Keira Knightley, Tilda Swinton and director Stephen Frears attended the premiere of their film "Cheri" at the 59th International Berlin Film Festival "Berlinale" in Germany this month.
The Miramax film will hit theaters in limited release on June 19, 2009. It’s a romantic drama set in Paris in the 1920s, about the son of a courtesan who escapes into a fantasy world after he’s forced to end his relationship with an older woman. 
And I want whatever Michelle Pfeiffer is having, because she looks lovelier and lovelier with each passing year! That’s just crazy! Here she is … [Read More]

I’m starting a new feature called “Film Gecko Five” – Top Five Movies in various categories. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with your ideas! Today’s list is my Top Five Sexiest Movies. See if you agree, and if not, what are YOUR favorite sexy movies? Tell me in the comments section below!
5. Gone With the Wind. What could be sexier than stepping over bodies strewn about the streets of Atlanta? Ok, maybe that’s not the sexiest scene of this classic 1939 film, but the banter between Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable more than makes up for it. … [Read More]