Brit of the Week

Hugh Dancy (June 19, 1975) was born in Staffordshire, England. His father is a philosopher and professor and his mother is a publisher. He was educated at Dragon School, Winchester College, and finally St. Peter's College. He got his start on the series "Cold Feet" and made his film debut in 2001's "Black Hawk Down". He has since had roles in "Adam", "Confessions of a Shopaholic", "King Arthur", and "Evening". Next up for him: "My Idiot Brother" (with Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, and Elizabeth Banks), "Hysteria" (with Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rupert Everett, and Gemma Jones), and "Dorothy of Oz" (with Lea Michele, Patrick Stewart, and Dan Aykroyd).

Double Take

Film actor Elizabeth Banks resembles television actor Julie Bowen.

*** Elizabeth Banks is best known for her roles in "Wet Hot American Summer", "Invincible", "The Baxter", and the upcoming "The Next Three Days". Julie Bowen had a starring role on the David E. Kelly dramedy "Boston Legal". She currently stars as 'Claire' on the hit show, "Modern Family".

Skip It

Film: SWEPT AWAY

Director: Guy Ritchie

Actors: Madonna, Adriano Giannini, Bruce Greenwood, Elizabeth Banks, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Beattie, David Thornton

Year: 2002

I always make it a point to see the movies that get panned. I wanna see for myself what the fuss is all about. I made a mistake with this one. Everything critics were saying was true. I was highly disappointed in one of my favorite directors, Guy Ritchie and I cringed every time Madonna was on screen (which was 98% of the time). I would have made this a miscast (Madonna), but I honestly don't think changing the actor would have made much difference. The story was bland and shallow and, despite what you may think, watching a movie that takes place on a deserted island beach is not that interesting. I'm definitely advising against this stinker. It's just a waste of time.

Performance of the Day

Actor: PAUL RUDD

Film: "Wet Hot American Summer"

Character: Andy

Year: 2001

This little-known gem of a movie was made before Paul Rudd joined the Judd Apatow crowd ("The 40-year-old Virgin", "Knocked Up", etc) and it was my first introduction to 'Rudd the super funny guy'. The film, set at a summer camp in the 80s, is hilarious and features Rudd as the 'hot' counselor. He's ridiculous and arrogant and a bit of an asshole, but he plays this part to perfection.

Check out Rudd with the camp director (played wonderfully by Janeane Garofalo)

You Say It's Your Birthday!

Happy 42nd Birthday, Paul Rudd!!!!

funnyman Paul Rudd

with Alicia Silverstone in "Clueless", 1995

on the set of "200 Cigarettes" with Courtney Love, 1999

with Elizabeth Banks on the set of

"Wet Hot American Summer", 2001

with Will Ferrell, David Koechner, and Steve Carell

in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy", 2004

with Seth Rogen on the set of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", 2005

on the set of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" with

Jack McBrayer and Jason Segel, 2008

with Jason Segel again on the set of "I Love You Man", 2009

hmmm...