You Say It's Your Birthday!

Happy 28th Birthday, Ari Graynor!!!!!

just taking a rest

with Ellen Page on the set of "An American Crime", 2007

with Steve Buscemi in "Youth in Revolt", 2009

at the premiere of "Conviction" with costar

Sam Rockwell and director Tony Goldwyn

with Kat Dennings and Alexis Dziena at the premiere

of "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist", 2008

playing 'Rachel' on Fox's "Fringe" with costar Anna Torv, 2010

chilling on the set of "Whip It", 2009

taking a twizzler break

Skip It

Film: THE HOUSE BUNNY

Director: Fred Wolf

Actors: Anna Faris, Emma Stone, Beverly D'Angelo, Kat Dennings, Colin Hanks, Monet Mazur, Rumer Willis, Katharine McPhee, Christopher McDonald, Hugh Hefner

Year: 2008

Although I love Anna Faris... and Emma Stone is super cute, this movie did not cut it. First off, I'm not sure what Faris is thinking, but the fake boobs and plastic face she's been sporting in the last few years are NOT attractive. Why couldn't she stay the same? She was the fun, cute, pretty, hilarious girl (from "Smiley Face" "Lost in Translation", and "Scary Movie") that we all liked. Secondly, the script is ridiculously dumb. I couldn't find any funny parts and this is a freaking... comedy. I might have giggled at the scene where Faris repeats names in an Exorcist-like voice, but I already saw that in every damn trailer. I am still cringing thinking about the horrible performance by unknown Dana Goodman, who plays awkwardly man-ish Carrie Mae. What was the director thinking? I'd say pull it WAY back, Goodman. Ughhh. On a small positive note, it was the first time we really got to see up-and-comer Rumer Willis (Bruce and Demi's eldest) and she was decent (but what a way to start your career). If you are looking for a funny sorority flick, Netflix "Legally Blonde" or "Pumpkin". Stay away from this hot mess.

Performance of the Day

Actor: ARI GRAYNOR

Film: "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist"

Character: Caroline

Year: 2008

This little lady came out of nowhere with her hilarious performance as Norah's best friend, Caroline. When she gets too drunk and wakes up in a van with a bunch of strange guys, Caroline books it and makes her way around Manhattan looking for her lost friends. The best scene (hands-down): Inebriated Caroline drops her gum in a disgusting, clogged Penn Station toilet, fishes it out, and... well you can imagine what she does next. Ughhh!!!