Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Porn Affects Me Just as Much as the Media
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Relativity, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Celeb News, New Releases,
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt has "probably" been affected by porn.
The actor plays a man addicted to X-rated videos in his new film Don Jon - which he also wrote and directed - and while he has watched some adult movies in real life, he doesn't think they have affected him any more than adverts:
"I don't think I'm particularly for or against [porn]. I watched it. Has it had some kind of effect on me? Probably, but I don't think it's had any more of an effect on me than images from all over the media. Commercials, especially - there's a [very lewd] commercial in Don Jon, and that's a real commercial - we didn't shoot that"
Unlike other movies about sex addiction, Don Jon takes an approach allowing for humor, and Joseph says the heart of the story isn't even really about sex. "It's about how we treat each other like things, rather than people. Media can contribute to that, and that's a personal story for me because I grew up working in TV and movies. So having this Don Jon character who watches lots of pornography and this princess type [Barbara, played by Scarlett Johansson] who watches lots of romantic Hollywood movies seemed like a funny way of talking about these things," he added.
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James Franco: Sex Films Lost Me Advertising Deals
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrity Gossip, Filmmaking,
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James Franco has lost advertising deals because the companies were unhappy with him backing films about gay sex and the porn industry.
The Oz the Great and Powerful star recently produced Kink, a documentary about a hardcore porn studio, and directed Interior: Leather Bar - which features gay sex scenes - and he admits working on such daring projects is always a "risk" because of how it impacts other elements of his career.
"It is a risk. The films I have did get a lot of praise, but I did get some pressure from other areas. I was supposed to do a commercial with this company and they pulled out because they weren't happy, they didn't like the subject matter of the films. It was a champagne company. You'd think they'd be grown up enough but I've had it happen with this company and a car company as well," he admitted.
However, the 34-year-old actor insists he will never let the decisions he makes on projects to be influenced by how they will impact on his later career: "If I'm at the threshold of doing a project and the question comes up, 'Will this be harmful to your career?,' I never want that to be a deciding factor."
Elizabeth Olsen: ‘Women Need to Watch More Porn’
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Drama, Romance, Casting, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases,
The actress has ruled out taking on the lead role of Anastasia Steele, a young woman who is introduced to the world of bondage and kinky sex by manipulative billionaire Christian Grey, in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, and thinks that its impact on society means people need to watch more porn.
"It's had a huge impact on society. Apparently rope sales have skyrocketed because women who've read the book are really getting into bondage, which is kind of great. It's such a taboo for women to actually discuss sexuality without the help of Cosmopolitan. All of a sudden, this book has become a sensation because the women reading it haven't had access to this kind of thing before. I was talking to a guy who was making a joke about it, saying, 'Clearly, these women just need to watch porn.' In a way, he's right."
While Elizabeth doesn't want the role, Emma Roberts recently revealed she would jump at the chance to star in the movie: "Everyone says read Fifty Shades of Grey. I don't really understand. But everyone on the plane was reading it, and I was like, 'I should probably just get it.' I haven't read it, I don't even understand, but yeah, it sounds awesome. Anything racy, hot. Sure, let's get hot."
Cinema Scene: Fishburne’s Daughter Turns to Porn, Amy Fisher Does Too
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors,
-Laurence Fishburne’s daughter, Montana, has decided to get into the porn industry. The 19-year-old apparently believes a sex tape will make her famous like Kim Kardashian. Sigh.
-“Long Island Lolita” Amy Fisher is also seeking fame through adult films. Fisher - already the subject of a homemade video - has struck a deal to star in four new movies.
-According to actor Scott Patterson, a big screen Gilmore Girls movie might still be in the future. “I think the fans are so loyal and so faithful, that it probably will happen,” he told EW.
-Inception‘s Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly dropped out of a movie that was to be directed by Mel Gibson. The actor claims his participation in the project was only part of Mel’s dream.
Lindsay Lohan Lands Porn Star Role
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Biopics, Drama, Independent, Period, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases,
UPDATE: Fox411.com is now reporting that Lohan has some “reservations” and has not yet officially signed on.
Lindsay Lohan‘s come a long way since her years as a Disney star. It’s just been confirmed that the troubled actress will play Linda Lovelace in the independent movie Inferno.
Lovelace, real name Linda Susan Boreman, was a porn star best known for her work in 1972’s Deep Throat.
“We’ve all thought that Lindsay would be a great choice for a while now, and we’re all convinced that she is going to do it,” producer Wali Razaqi said. “For at least a year, the director Matthew Wilder and I have gone back and forth imagining how awesome of a performance she could give if she was in the movie.”
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Cinema Scene: Kim Cattrall Gains Weight, 50 Cent Loses Tattoos
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: New Line, Warner Bros, Horror, Independent, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Filmmaking,
-Kim Cattrall said she had to gain 15 pounds to play a washed-up prostitute in Meet Monica Velour. Great - now 115 pounds is the new “washed-up” point.
-Speaking of Cattrall, advance tickets to Sex and the City 2 have already been selling like hotcakes. That movie doesn’t even open until May 27!
-Afraid True Blood‘s June 13th return won’t have enough “action” for you? Then maybe you should be checking out Tru: A XXX Parody. (The hilarious clip’s got language, no nudity.)
-Lindsay Lohan was cut from The Other Side because financiers didn’t deem her to be “bankable.” But did they take into account how cheap she probably is?
-50 Cent is working hard to get less noticed. The rapper/actor has started removing his tattoos to help his growing film career. What? Men don’t like makeup?
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