LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #30: "Imagine Me & You" (2005)

With today being June 30th, today is the last day of LGBT Pride Month. I hope everyone had a fun and safe Pride Month.

For the final entry of my month long LGBT movie recommendations, I saved one of my favorite romantic comedies for last and I think it's a great way to close out LGBT Pride Month.

Imagine Me & You (2005)

Directed by Ol Parker

Starring: Piper Perabo, Lena Headey and Matthew Goode

"Piper Perabo lights up the screen as Rachel, a blushing bride whose perfect nuptials take a surprising turn at the altar. An innocent glance between Rachel and an unexpected wedding guesst is all it takes to spark a love-at-first-sight romance with a surprising twist - the object of Rachel's affection is a smart and sensuous...woman! Their shocking romance causes quite a stir amongst her family and friends as Rachel is forced to choose between her husband and the girl of her dreams."



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #29: "In & Out" (1997)

In & Out (1997)

Directed by Frank Oz

Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillion, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley and Bob Newhart

"Welcome to Greenleaf, a picture-postcard Indiana town where the high school is the proud focus of attention and "alternative lifestyle" means you bowl on alternate Tuesdays. But on the night of the Oscars telecast, the town's - and the world's - center of attention is Greenleaf teacher Howard Brackett. A former student who's now a superstar actor tells an audience of millions that Howard is gay. Poor Howard. He's outted when he didn't know he was in!

Kevin Kline plays stunned Howard, scrambling to go forth with his wedding to devoted Emily (Joan Cusack) and doing his frantic best to assert his manliness."





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #28: "For the Bible Tells Me So" (2007)

For the Bible Tells Me So (2007)

Directed by Daniel G. Karslake

"The place of gay and lesbian congregation and clergy within various Christian denominations has become an increasingly controversial issue in recent decades, and many conservative Christian leaders have justified church polices which limit the participation of homosexuals in the church (as well as support of legislation against gay marriage or civil rights for gays) by citing certain passages of the Holy Bible. But what do these passages really mean? How accurate is their translation from the original holy texts? And have they been used outside of proper context to justify a political agenda that runs counter to Christian ideals of acceptance and forgiveness? For The Bible Tells Me So is a documentary which looks at the ongoing battle of gays and lesbians to celebrate their faith without denying their sexual preferences. The film includes interviews with a number of conservative Christian families as well as V. Gene Robinson, who became the first officially ordained Anglican bishop; political activist and spiritual leader Bishop Desmond Tutu; and Chrissy Gephardt, the openly lesbian daughter of Congressman Dick Gephardt." (Mark Deming, Rovi)

First Look: Chloe Moretz as Carrie

Thanks to Splash News Online, we get a chance to see the first pictures of Chloe Moretz on the set of the Carrie remake. It was recently announced that filming on the remake has begun in Toronto, Ontario and a release date on March 15, 2013 has been set.

Photo via Splash News Online

Filming Has Begun on the 'Carrie' Remake



Lionsgate has announced through a press release that the remake of the 1976 horror movie Carrie has begun filming in Toronto, Ontario. The press release includes information about the cast, story and crew which you can read below:

"Principal photography has commenced in Toronto, Ontario on the highly anticipated horror film CARRIE, it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Screen Gems. Director Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry; Stop-Loss) reimagines Stephen King’s best-selling novel for MGM and Screen Gems’ take on the enduring genre classic. Starring Chloe Grace Moretz (Hugo), four time Oscar-nominee Julianne Moore (Crazy, Stupid, Love; The Kids are Alright) and Judy Greer (The Descendants), CARRIE tells the supernatural tale of a telekinetic teenage girl tormented by her peers. CARRIE is slated for a 2013 theatrical release.

The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc. Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of CARRIE earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie.

MGM and Screen Gems’ CARRIE is directed by Kimberly Peirce and produced by Kevin Misher (Public Enemies). J. Miles Dale (The Vow) serves as executive producer and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Big Love) wrote the script from King’s original story. CARRIE’s creative team includes Director of Photography Steve Yedlin (Looper), Production Designer Carol Spier (Eastern Promises),Costume Designer Luis Sequeira (The Thing) and Editor Lee Percy (Boys Don’t Cry)."

A release date of March 15, 2013 has been set.

Source: Daily Dead

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #27: "Common Ground" (2000)

Common Ground (2000)

Directed by Donna Deitch

Starring: Brittany Murphy, Jason Priestley, Eric Stolz, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Steven Weber, Ed Asner, Beau Bridges, Helen Shaver, Mimi Rogers, Brian Kerwin, Harvey Fierstein, Margot Kidder and James LeGros

"This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man." (John Sacksteder)





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #26: "The Birdcage" (1996)

The Birdcage (1996)

Directed by Mike Nichols

Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest

The great improvisational comedy team of Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited to (respectively) direct and write this update of the French comedy La Cage Aux Folles. Robin Williams stars as a gay Miami nightclub owner who is forced to play it straight and ask his drag-queen partner (Nathan Lane) to hide out when Williams's son invites his prospective--and highly conservative--in-laws and fiancée to a meet-and-greet dinner party. Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest play the straight-laced senator and his wife, and Calista Flockhart (from television's Ally McBeal) plays their daughter in a culture-clash with outrageous consequences. May's witty screenplay incorporates some pointed observations about the political landscape of the 1990s and takes a sensitive approach to the comedy's underlying drama. Topping off the action is Hank Azaria in a scene-stealing role as Williams's and Lane's flamboyant housekeeper, "Agador Spartacus." (Jeff Shannon)

Movie Recommendation of the Week: "The Muppets" (2011)

My movie recommendation of the week:

The Muppets (2011)

Directed by James Bobin

Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and Rashida Jones

"With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon." (IMDB.com)

So much better than I was expecting. Don't get me wrong, I was expecting to enjoy it becuase I grew up with The Muppets, but it surpassed my expectations. Lots of laughs, I actually laughed out loud a few times. Great cameos, Emily Blunt and Neil Patrick Harris just to name a couple.  Kudos to Segel and Nicholas Stoller for writing a wonderful script because they did The Muppets justice.

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #25: "Amour de Femme" (2001)

Amour de Femme (2001)

Directed by Sylvie Verheyde

Starring: Helene Fillieres, Raffaela Anderson and Anthony Delon

"A lonely wife secretly starts an affair with a female dance teacher, at the distress of her husband." (IMDB.com)





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #24: "The Kids Are All Right" (2010)

The Kids Are All Right (2010)

Directed by Lisa Cholodenko

Starring: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson



"Nic and Jules (three-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening and four-time Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore) are married and share a cozy suburban Southern California home with their teenage children, Joni and Laser (Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson). Nic and Jules – or, when referred to jointly by Joni, “Moms” – gave birth to and raised their children, and built a family life for the four of them. As Joni prepares to leave for college, 15-year-old Laser presses her for a big favor. He wants Joni, now 18, to help him find their biological father; the two teenagers were conceived by donor insemination.

Against her better judgment, Joni honors her brother’s request and manages to make contact with “bio-dad” Paul (Mark Ruffalo), an easygoing restaurateur. The kids find themselves drawn to the confirmed bachelor’s footloose style – especially in contrast to Nic, a principled doctor who has long established their house rules. Jules, who has been looking to start a new career in landscaping, also strikes up a rapport with Paul. As Paul comes into the lives of the forthright four, an unexpected new chapter begins for them as family ties are defined, re-defined, and then re-re-defined." (Official Website)



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #23: "Fingersmith" (2005)

Fingersmith (2005)

Directed by Aisling Walsh

Starring: Elaine Cassidy, Sally Hawkins, Rupert Evans and Imelda Stauton

"Susan "Sue" Trinder is a fingersmith (British slang for thief) who lives in the slums of London with a baby farmer (person who looks after unwanted babies) Mrs.Sucksby. When a once rich man, who gambled all his money away, presents them with a scam that has a payout of 40,000 pounds, Sue signs on to swindle rich Maud Lilly. Maud is an orphan who lives with her uncle, but what exactly is going on in the Lilly house? Sue will pose as Maud's maid so that Mr.Rivers (the gentleman) can get close to and eventually marry her. Their plan is to put Maud in the madhouse and take the money for themselves. All goes astray though when Sue falls in love with Maud. And the question is: Who can you trust?" (Clark Jin)

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #22: "Shelter" (2007)

Shelter (2007)

Directed by Jonah Markowitz

Starring: Brad Rowe, Trevor Wright and Tina Holmes

"Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach spends his days working a dead-end job and helping his needy sister care for her son. In his free time he surfs, draws and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe, who lives on the wealthy side of town. When Gabe's older brother, Shaun, returns home, he is drawn to Zach's selflessness and talent. Zach falls in love with Shaun while struggling to reconcile his own desires with the needs of his family." (Bill Stephens)

Charlie Sheen Joins "Machete Kills"

Robert Rodriguez took to his Twitter yesterday to announce that Charlie Sheen will have a role in the upcoming Machete Kills that is currently filming in Austin, Texas.

In the same Twitter post, Rodriguez also announced that Sheen will be playing the President of the United States.

"I just cast Charlie Sheen in #machetekills as the President of the United States! Who better? More soon..."

Rodriguez isn't the only one sharing videos/pictures from the set. Jessica Alba and Sofia Vergara are also sharing their pictures. Alba shared one that shows her and Danny Trejo (Machete) on set with an all-female mariachi band.

Sources: ComingSoon.net and Twitter

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #21: "The Four-Faced Liar" (2010)

The Four-Faced Liar

Directed by Jacob Chase

 Starring: Marja Lewis Ryan, Emily Peck, Todd Kubrak and Daniel Carlisle

"A girl and a guy walk into a bar. They meet a girl and a guy. The guys talk about the girls. The girl falls for the girl. The guys don't know...until they do. THE FOUR-FACED LIAR is a coming of age story about four friends and the chances they take on love."





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #20: "Another Gay Movie" (2006)

Another Gay Movie (2006)

Directed by Todd Stephens

Starring: Michael Carbonaro, Jonah Blechman, Jonathan Chase and Mitch Morris

"In the dirtiest, funniest, most scandalous gay-teen-sex-comedy-parody ever, four young gay friends make a pact to lose their virginity by the end of the summer. The boys soon face giant sex toys, naked celebrities, masochistic teachers and an uncontrollable romance with a quiche. With a dozen jokes a minute and a who's who of gay celebrities as you've NEVER seen them before, "Another Gay Movie" is a candy-colored ramp where getting laid is all that matters!"





Jim Carrey Exits "Dumb and Dumber" Sequel

Three months ago, Peter Farrelly confirmed that a sequel to the 1994 comedy Dumb and Dumber was in the works and the two stars from the film, Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, would reprise their roles. It now looks like that the fate of the sequel is up in the air because Entertainment Tonight is reporting that Jim Carrey has exited the project.

Sources are saying that Carrey grew more and more frustrated with New Line and Warner Brothers because he felt that the two studios didn't show enough enthusiasm towards the project.

Entertainment Tonight contacted Carrey's publicist, who confirmed the story and provided them with a short statement by the actor which said, "I would have thought Dumb and Dumber To was a no-brainer, after all it's implied in the title."

As much as I was looking forward to the sequel since I loved the first one, I think that the project should be scrapped completely since Carrey has dropped out.

Source: Entertainment Tonight

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #19: "Better Than Chocolate" (1999)

Better Than Chocolate (1999)

Directed by Anne Wheeler

Starring: Wendy Crewson, Karyn Dwyer and Christina Cox

"Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together. Meanwhile, Maggie's well-meaning but naive mother Lila gets divorced and decides to move to Vancouver and join the household. Soon after, Lila is befriended by Judy, a transsexual about to undergo a sex-change operation. Complications ensue as the conservative Lila learns the truth about Maggie, Judy, and their diverse group of friends." (Eric Sorensen)

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #18: "Beautiful Thing" (1996)

Beautiful Thing (1996)

Directed by Hettie MacDonald

Starring: Linda Henry, Glen Berry, Scott Neal and Tameka Empson

"Beautiful Thing is a heartwarming story of two young men coming to grips with their sexuality and the effect it has on the people in their lives."



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #17: "The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love" (1995)

The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love (1995)

Directed by Maria Maggenti

Starring: Laurel Holloman and Nicole Ari Parker

"Touching and poignant, this acclaimed coming-of-age comedy is the story of two teenagers who unexpectedly experience the excitement, surprise and romantic fantasy of first love. Randy, a rebellious working class tomboy, meets the beautiful, well-to-do Evie when she brings her Range Rover into the repair shop where Randy works after school. Immediately intrigued by each other, the two girls discover their subsequent friendship develops into an unlikely romance that impacts their lives in ways they could never have imagined."





'Bachelor' Creator Says Most of Reality Shows are Fake

Mike Fleiss is the creator and executive producer of The Bachelor and according to him, the majority of reality TV shows are fake.

"I think most of the shows are fake," said Fleiss during a talk at the Banff World Media Festival. However, when it comes to his show, it's not fake.

"I think there's all kinds of (bull) going on behind the scenes with, I would say, outside of the talent shows and 'The Bachelor,' where we really kill ourselves and spend a lot of money and time and destroy our staff to make sure it's real, that 70 to 80 percent of the shows on TV are (bull). They’re loosely scripted. Things are planted. Things are salted into the environment so things seem more shocking."

Fleiss went on to say that producers and the networks aren't the only ones at blame, but that the viewers are to blame as well.

"(Viewers are) not requiring a pure delivery of non-fiction content (from the shows). They know it's somewhat fake, but they're OK with it."

Hearing Fleiss say that the majority of reality TV shows out there are fake is some of the least surprising news I've heard. Of course most of reality tv is fake and things are planted. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out.

Source: The Clicker

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #16: "Edge of Seventeen" (1998)

Edge of Seventeen (1998)

Directed by David Moreton

Starring: Chris Stafford, Tina Holmes and Anderson Gabrych

"A gay teen finds out who he is and what he wants, who his friends are, and who loves him, in this autobiographical tale set in middle America in the 1980s. Growing up, learning about life, love, sex, friends, and lovers." (Matthew Fillmore)





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #15: "Itty Bitty Titty Committee" (2007)

Itty Bitty Titty Committee (2007)

Directed by Jamie Babbit

Starring: Melonie Diaz, Nicole Vicius and Carly Pope

"This latest fabulous movie from Jamie Babbit is a dynamic, romantic, funny and politically astute movie with a smart script, rockin' soundtrack and terrific ensemble cast that includes sexy young Melonie Diaz as the new grrl on the block who falls in with a gang of feisty feminists and then falls in love with leader of the pack, Nicole Vicius. Unfortunately, Nicole has a girlfriend - Melanie Mayron - and, as they say, drama ensues. With Carly Pope, Daniela Sea, Guinevere Turner, Deak Evgenikos, Jenny Shimizu and Lauren Mollica."





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #14: "All Over Me" (1997)

All Over Me (1997)

Directed by Alex Sichel

Starring: Alison Folland, Tara Subkoff, Cole Hauser, Wilson Cruz and Leisha Hailey

"If you've forgotten what it's like to be fifteen, it all comes crashing back in this wonderfully edgy look at the relationship between a sensitive, vulnerable young girl named Claude and her beautiful, quick-witted best friend Ellen. Filmed on the streets of New York City, this raw and realistic account follows an adolescent girl's struggle to find friendship and love in a world where kids don't count. Crossing the line between sexuality and friendship, innocent discovery and lifelong regret, she discovers what coming of age is really all about."





New Trailer for "Resident Evil: Retribution"

Sony Pictures has released the new trailer for Resident Evil: Retribution. You can check it out at the end of this post.

Synopsis via ComingSoon.net:

"The Umbrella Corporation's deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race's last and only hope, Alice (Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella's most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun."

The fifth film in the successful franchise with earning close to $700 million worldwide will hit theaters on September 14th in 3D and IMAX 3D.



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #13: "Guys and Balls" (2004)

Guys and Balls (2004)

Directed by Sherry Hormann

Starring: Maximilian Bruckner, Lisa Potthoff and Dietmar Bar

"A battle for gay rights is fought on a small-time football field in this comedy drama from Germany. Ecki (Maximilian Brückner) is a talented soccer goalie who plays with a semi-pro team in a small German town, but he finds himself on the outs with his teammates when he fails to block a kick that costs the team the league championship. Ecki's relationship with the team goes from bad to worse when they discover he's gay, and they give him his walking papers. Furious, Ecki challenges his former team to a special match in which they'll face off against an all-gay team he'll assemble for the occasion. The homophobic team agrees to the match, but Ecki soon discovers finding ten capable gay footballers is no easy task, and making them into a competitive team is even harder. Making matters a bit easier for Ecki is his sister Susanne (Lisa Maria Potthoff), who introduces him to one of her co-workers, Sven (David Rott), a good-looking male nurse who can play soccer...and happens to find Ecki attractive." (Mark Deming, Rovi)



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #12: "D.E.B.S." (2004)

D.E.B.S. (2004)

Directed by Angela Robinson

Starring: Jordana Brewster, Sara Foster, Meagan Good, Devon Aoki, Jill Ritchie, Jimmi Simpson and Geoff Stults

"Sultry crime boss Lucy Diamond (Brewster) is back in the states and the D.E.B.S. - an elite team of paramilitary college co-ed superspies - are hot on her trail. But when their top agent, gorgeous Amy Bradshaw (Foster), mysteriously disappears after coming face to face with the attractive young villainess, the D.E.B.S. begin a full-scale search for Lucy's secret lair, never suspecting that Amy may not want to be rescued after all, in this smart and sexy spy spoof."

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #11: "Desert Hearts (1985)

Desert Hearts (1985)

Directed by Donna Deitch

Starring: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau and Audra Lindley

"It is 1950s Nevada, and Professor Vivian Bell arrives to get a divorce. She's unsatisfied with her marriage, and feels out of place at the ranch she stays on, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Cay Rivers, an open and self-assured lesbian, and the ranchowner's daughter. The emotions released by their developing intimacy, and Vivian's insecurities about her feelings towards Cay, are played out against a backdrop of rocky landscapes and country and western songs." (Neil Lewis)

Movie Recommendation of the Week: "Jersey Shore Shark Attack" (2012)

My movie recommendation of the week:

Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012)

Directed by John Shepphird

Starring: Jeremy Luc, Melissa Molinaro, Tony Sirico, Jack Scalia, Paul Sorvino, William Atherton and Joey Fatone

"Albino bull sharks are no match for attitude, fist pumps and spray tans."

I'm making SyFy's Jersey Shore Shark Attack my movie recommendation of the week because it's awesomely bad and had me laughing! The acting was actually not as bad as I was expecting and the parody of the characters from Jersey Shore was perfect. The dialog and CGI were bad, but I wasn't surprised because like all SyFy flicks, they're not meant to be taken seriously and that's what I like about them. Anyone who likes the flicks that SyFy puts out there and/or enjoys a good laugh, check out Jersey Shore Shark Attack.

This coming Saturday, June 16th, SyFy will air Piranhaconda and you better believe that I'll be watching.





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #10: "Torch Song Trilogy" (1988)

Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

Directed by Paul Bogart

Starring: Harvey Fierstein, Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick and Brian Kerwin

"Torch Song Trilogy is a 1988 comedy-drama film adapted by Harvey Fierstein from his play of the same title."





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #9: "Bound" (1996)

Bound (1996)

Directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski

Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon and Joe Pantoliano

"Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly nearly set the screen on fire in this clever, female-powered twist on the standard Mob caper film. Gershon is Corky, an ex-con renovating the apartment next door to where Tilly's Violet lives. Violet is the moll of psychotic gangster Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), who uses the apartment as an occasional location for meetings and beatings, and also uses Violet as an occasional plaything for his Mob cronies. Violet is attracted to the super-sexy Corky, and the two begin an intense affair. Corky hatches a plot to escape with $2 million that Caesar is planning to give to a Mob boss, and the mayhem escalates from there." (Don Kaye, Rovi)



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #8: "Latter Days" (2003)

Latter Days (2003)

Directed by C. Jay Cox

Starring: Steve Sandvoss, Wes Ramsey, Rebekah Johnson and Amber Benson

"Christian (Wes Ramsey), a hunky, 20-something, West Hollywood party boy gets more than he bargains for when he tries to seduce 19-year-old Elder Aaron Davis (Steve Sandvoss), a sexually confused Mormon missionary who moves into his apartment complex. When Christian exposes Davis' secret sexual desire, Davis' rejects Christian for being shallow and empty, The encounter shatters each boy's reality and draws the two into a passionate romance that risks destroying their lives."





"The Hangover III" Heading Back to Vegas

It appears that The Hangover III will be heading back to Las Vegas when production on the final film of the series begins next month.

The crew is set to film at Caesar's Palace, where quite a bit of the first film took place, along with locations in Los Angeles and Tijuana.

The third film will find Alan in a mental institution while the rest of the Wolf Pack look to spring him out.

A release date has been set for the comedy, May 24th, 2013.

Source: IGN

Grey's Anatomy: My Predictions for the Season 9 Premiere

WARNING: The post will contain spoilers from the season 8 finale, so if you haven't seen it yet, you may not want to continue reading!

While filming hasn't begun on season 9 of Grey's Anatomy, the show's creator Shonda Rhimes tweeted that writing for the upcoming season has started.

"Sitting in the PP writers room today! Was at GA yesterday and will be at Scandal tomorrow! Loving seasons 9, 6 and 2!"

So, the big question is, what will happen to the survivors (Yang, Grey, Shepherd, Robbins and Sloan) of the plane crash during the season 8 finale?

A sixth person, Lexie Grey, was on the plane, but she didn't survive and died about 20 minutes in the finale. While fans knew that someone was going to die, unless they didn't read anything about the show leading up to the finale, they were upset and angry which wasn't surprising since Lexie was a fan favorite. Two weeks after the finale episode aired, the actress who played Lexie, Chyler Leigh, released a statement about her departure from the show where she said it was her decision to leave.

"Earlier this year, I made the decision that Season eight would be my last on "Grey’s Anatomy." I met with Shonda and we worked together to give Lexie’s story appropriate closure. I am very lucky to have worked with this amazing cast and crew for five seasons. My experience on "Grey’s Anatomy" is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I want to take this time to say thank you to the fans. Your unconditional love and support have made these last five years very special for me. I look forward to my next chapter and I hope you will continue to follow me on my journey."

I think and hope that her statement helped some fans know that she made the decision to leave, but I know from what I've read on Twitter is that while they are okay with Leigh leaving the show, the problem they have is how Rhimes decided to kill off the character instead of just having her leave. I get that, but Rhimes made the decision for a reason and nothing can be done about it. It's just how it is.

On May 18th, Rhimes did an interview with E! From her interview, I'm going to give my predictions on what's going to happen in the season 9 premiere which I assume will air sometime in September. She didn't much away in the interview, but what she did give away wasn't good news.

A question she was asked was, "What kind of reaction have you seen today about the finale, and is it what you were expecting?" She answered the question, but the last thing she said which was, "Everyone is still so immersed in ‘Who died?' and no one is talking about the thing that I actually think is important and was the point of the episode." That prompted the interviewer to ask, "Which is?" and Rhimes' answer to that question shows that despite surviving the actual plane crash, the five who remain out there in the woods aren't safe.

"Which is they are still out there. They're still out there in the forest, and we don't know if they are going to be OK. We left it open for a reason because…I hate to say this, but just because you saw people alive at the end of the finale doesn't mean they're going to be alive when the season starts up. We are completely jumping off into the unknown next season."

I get what Rhimes is saying, but I have a feeling that if anyone dies, it won't be Shepherd, Grey or Yang. Why? The three actors (Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh) who portray those characters have signed on for two more seasons. They're not going anywhere and the same can be said for Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey), Justin Chambers (Alex Karev) and James Pickens, Jr. (Richard Webber) because they also signed contracts. So, by process of elimination, if anyone from the crash dies, it will either be Arizona Robbins or Mark Sloan. Both characters, played by Jessica Capshaw and Eric Dane, were in bad shape, so at this point, it's not looking good for either one of them.

In regards to Arizona, we last saw her with a bad leg injury (the bone was exposed) and coughing up blood. In the episode before that, she tells Callie to never leave her, so that has me thinking that it's possible that in the season 9 premiere Arizona will be the one to leave Callie by dying from her injuries. Then, in the finale, Callie kept talking about how wonderful her life was with Arizona and the baby. It's definitely not looking good for her. I hope I'm wrong, though!

With Mark, he had a gash on his chest and needed surgery to empty a pool of blood that was building up in his heart. Cristina and Meredith save his life, but his survival isn't guaranteed because at one point, he told Arizona to take care of their baby because Lexie was waiting for him. Arizona kept talking to him and told him to fight because Callie and their baby Sophia were waiting for both of them to come home.

However, what if a death in the season premiere happens to someone in Seattle and not any of the crash victims? There was lots of talk about the possibility of April Kepner, played by Sarah Drew, committing suicide. People came to that conclusion because she failed the boards and then had issues about not being a good Christian for losing her virginity before marriage. Is it possible that she somehow dies in season 9? I guess it's possible, but it's a far-fetched possibility.

Ok...let's get into my predictions for the season 9 premiere.

1) As much as I would hate for this to happen, I think that if anyone from the crash dies, it'll be Arizona.
2) Derek and Meredith stay in Seattle, but Derek won't be able to perform surgeries for a while due to his injury.
3) Cristina stays in Seattle and will work things out with Owen over the course of the season.
4) Whether Arizona lives or dies, Karev stays saying that he owes it to Arizona because it should've been him on the plane.
5) Mark lives.

My one hope for the premiere: no one dies!

Well, those are my early season 9 premiere predictions. I'm going to keep an eye out for contract news concerning the actors, especially when it comes to Capshaw and Dane because that would definitely help with trying to figure out what's going to happen to their characters.

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #7: "Loving Annabelle" (2006)

Loving Annabelle (2006)

Directed by Katherine Brooks

Starring: Erin Kelly, Diane Gaidry, Laura Breckenridge, Michlle Horn, Gustine Fudickar and Ilene Graff

"Erin Kelly is Annabelle, a precocious Senator's daughter who falls for her Catholic school teacher, Simone (Diane Gaidry). After Simone is assigned to control the rebellious student, she instead finds herself drawn into Annabelle's world. As their attraction builds, the two women must cope with the reactions of those around them."



LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #6: "Get Real" (1998)

Get Real (1998)

Directed by Simon Shore

Starring: Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton and Charlotte Brittain

"Tells the story of 16-year-old Steven (Ben Silverstone), a boy who can't tell anyone of his sexual preference except an overweight girl named Linda, who is also unlucky in love. Steven (and most of his school's female student body) have a crush on John, the school hunk, who dates a model. Before long, John and Steven finally meet and start a private romantic tryst. The lies, secrets, and deceit build to a head at the school's commencement ceremony, where John is to be presented a prize for athletics, while Steven reads his award-winning essay on growing up. All is finally revealed."





LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #5: "Saving Face" (2004)

Saving Face (2004)

Directed by Alice Wu

Starring: Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen and Joan Chen

"When 48-year-old widow Hwei-Lan Gao informs her less-than understanding father she's pregnant, he banishes her from Flushing until she remarries or proves Immaculate Conception. With nowhere else to go, Hwei-Lan moves in with her grown daughter, Wil, a Manhattan doctor who doesn't want a roommate, especially since she's met Viv, her sexy young lover. So Wil does what any dutiful child with an expectant, unmarried mother on her hands would do: she proceeds to set Hwei-Lan up with every eligible bachelor in town."





Ashley Tisdale to Star in "Scary Movie 5"

Dimension Films has announced that Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical) will star in Scary Movie 5.

Malcolm Lee (The Best Man, Soul Men) is set to direct. Co-writing the sequel will be the writer and director of Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4 David Zucker. He'll also serve as a producer.

Production is set to begin this summer and it's been given a release date of January 11, 2013.

Source: Deadline

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #3 and #4: "But I'm a Cheerleader" (1999) and "Adam & Steve" (2005)

But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

Directed by Jamie Babbit

Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul and Cathy Moriarty

"Megan is an all-American girl. She's a cheerleader, she has a boyfriend, etc. But she doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. And she only has pictures of girls up in her locker. Her parents and friends conclude that she *must* be gay and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, full of admittedly homosexual misfits, where she can learn to how to be straight."

Adam & Steve (2005)

Directed by Craig Chester

Starring: Craig Chester, Malcolm Gets, Parker Posey and Chris Kattan

"In the 1980s, Adam and Steve had a horrifically embarrassing one-night stand. When they meet again years later, they fail to recognize each other, and fall in love - as do their wisecracking best friends."

Movie Recommendation of the Week: "Saturday Night Fever" (1977)

My movie recommendation of the week:

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Directed by John Badham

Starring: John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Paul Pape, Joseph Cali and Donna Pescow

"Travolta plays Tony Manero, a Brooklyn paint-store clerk who'd give anything to break out of his dead-end existence. In life, Tony is a peasant; on the disco dance floor, he's a king. As the soundtrack plays one Bee Gees hit after another (including "Stayin' Alive"), we watch white-suited Tony strut his stuff amidst flashing lights and sweaty, undulating bodies. Tony's class aspirations are mirrored in his relationship with his dance partner, Stephanie (Karen Lynn Gorney), a secretary eager to move into the glamorous world of Manhattan."

Travolta is a great actor and after watching this film, I can see why he was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Tony Manero. He was fantastic. Of course, the dancing and soundtrack have to be mentioned because both are awesome! Don't go into it expecting a happy disco dancing film because it actually has some depressing and dark scenes, but other than that, great film.

I noticed that the sequel, Staying Alive (1983), is available on Instant Netflix. I know I'll end up watching it, but I'm a little hesitant because of some reviews I read, but it's always good to see something despite the bad reviews and have your own opinion on a film.

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #2: "Milk" (2008)

Milk (2008)

Directed by Gus Van Sant

Starring: Sean Penn, Alison Pill, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna and James Franco

"The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official."

Penn was the perfect choice to play Milk and he deserved the Oscar that he won for his performance. The rest of the cast was excellent as well. A powerful and moving film.

In recommending this film, I also have to recommend The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) which is an excellent documentary narrated by Harvey Fierstein.

LGBT Pride Month Movie Recommendation #1: "Show Me Love" (1998)

It was tougher than expected when it came to which LGBT film to recommend first. Do I start with a comedy or drama? Well known or less known? I ultimately decided to choose one of my favorites that after renting it from Netflix, I had to own it and ordered it online. On that note, let's get to the recommendation...

Show Me Love (Fucking Åmål) (1998)

Directed by Lukas Moodysson

Starring: Alexandra Dahlström, Rebecka Liljeberg, Erica Carlson and Mathias Rust

"Show Me Love" is the comic and heartbreaking story of Agnes, Elin and their teenage friends growing up in the small town of Åmål. Nothing ever happens until Elin shows up at Agnes' birthday party and Elin's life takes an unexpected turn. Stuck in the middle of two love interests, Elin tries to come to terms with her real self - and the courage it takes to be different.

A wonderful coming of age tale that I found to be honest and real about teenage/high school life. In fact, I found some parts difficult to watch because of how real I found it to be. However, it does have its sweet moments and the ending should bring a smile to your face.

It is a Swedish film, so there are subtitles, but please don't let that stop you from checking it out.