Scarlett Johansson

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson may be much raved-about for her acting skills, but her directorial efforts seem to have fallen short of the standards set by the powers-that-be behind the upcoming anthology, New York, I Love You.

The 24-year old, best known for her great acting performances in Lost in Translation and Horse Whisperer, directed a short indie for the said anthology, starring Kevin Bacon. The entire film was shot in black and white, somewhat like the films of old.

However, various internet rumors came out that the film was “unwatchable” and that it was cut from the anthology because it was simply horrid. The film, however, will be shown in the DVD release as a special feature and will be released ahead to act as an appetizer for the anthology.

Tthe film’s producer, Emmanuel Benbihy hurriedly came to the actress’s defense and explained that the film’s exclusion wasn’t because of the film itself or even Scarlett’s directing. It simply did not fit with the other films’ concepts and the black and white footage did not really go together with that of the other films.

So it wasn’t Scarlett’s lack of directorial prowess! It’s just that her black-and-white film about an obsessive-compulsive man (Kevin Bacon) who only finds peace and satisfaction when he comes to Coney Island and buys a hot dog, “did not specifically involve an interpersonal relationship, and it was conceptualized to be filmed in black and white - both of which were extreme departures from the other films,” as pointed out by the producer.

The anthology was inspired by Paris, je t’aime (2007) and features twelve short films by an international crew of filmmakers, including Fatih Akin, Yvan Attal, Mina Nair, Joshua Marston, and actress Natalie Portman.

Ryan Reynolds is, without a doubt, one of the most-talked about celebrities these days, thanks to his part in the new Wolverine movie. I guess that it’s only now that people have actually stopped to look at the hunky man that Scarlett Johansson snagged as her husband.

Ryan’s droll humor and dry but biting jokes, have made into numerous interviews. Let’s take a look at how he answered the interview by Kelly L. Larter of USA Today about making a book about memoirs, tabloid journalism, and of course, the ever lovely, Scarlett Johansson.

On making a book of memoirs: “Blood and Alabaster,” he answers to the query of what would be the title of his memoirs, if ever he decides to publish one (which according to him, is unlikely). “It just sounds dramatic. There’s been no blood and not a lot of alabastering these days, though. It’s a dying art.”

On Hollywood actors and actresses: “I feel like we know so much about every actor on the planet. We know their religious preferences, their dating preferences, their babies’ names. I personally don’t want to know these things about my favorite movie stars. I just want to watch them save the world on film,” he says. “So for me, it’s a catch-22, because a lot of the things I like to write are personally revealing. And I don’t necessarily want to put that out there.” Oh well, there is a truth behind what he said. I just want to ask one thing though: Ryan, how did Scarlett react to what you said that you won’t be naming your babies?

On his marriage with wife, Scarlett Johansson: “It’s fantastic!” Wow, so revealing, isn’t it?

On tabloid journalism: “I think tabloid journalism has become so pervasive is that it gives people the chance to feel better about themselves in a slightly sick way. A lot of it is ‘Stars are just like us! They have cellulite and bad eating habits and drug problems!’ There are a lot of celebrities that are more than happy to share every last detail about their lives until there’s no mystery left whatsoever.”

Deadpool fans, your dreams are about to come true!

For those of you who wanted more of Ryan Reynolds in the Wolverine movie, well you’re about to get more of him. Why? Because he’s going to do a movie of his own! A source close to Fox disclosed to MTV News that the spin-off will be produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Marvel. The movie will be “a complete exploration of this unique character — his origins, his emergence as the Merc with the Mouth.”

Wow! Are you getting excited already? I know I am. And I bet Scarlett Johansson’s hubby is too. He has been very vocal about his desire to do a Deadpool movie and I guess the “people that be” listened to him and the hundreds of fans clamoring for more of Wade Wilson.

There have been a lot of voice chiming in the last couple of months for a Deadpool spin-off, and aside from Ryan Reynolds himself, there was the character’s co-creator, Rob Liefeld and Fox chairman, Tom Rothman.

But with the complexity of Deadpool and Wade Wilson’s story, I wonder which part of his life will the story tell? Will we get to know more about the disease that made Wade Wilson agree to the Mutant X project? Or will we get a glimpse at his life as the Merc with the Mouth, Deadpool? Because, as Ryan Reynolds pointed out, Deadpool and Wade Wilson are somewhat different characters because the drugs used for Mutant X have addled Wade’s brain and turned him into the more psychotic Deadpool.

Okay, okay, I know I’m blabbing here, but I’m thrilled for Ryan because this may be the movie for him. But what’s this I heard that the movie will take about five years to make? Wow, talk about preparation, huh?

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at Twentieth Century Fox Los Angeles Screening of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' on April 28, 2009 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

I just watched the Hugh Jackman-starrer flick, X-Men Origins: Wolverine yesterday. And I have to admit I was really entertained with the movie. And that is speaking from someone who isn’t really a huge fan of the Marvel comic series.

Actually I have two reasons why I so was looking forward watching the superhero film, first the guys, next the story.

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In lieu with Scarlett Johansson winning the “Best Breasts in Hollywood” award, yet again, let us review the infamous Golden Globes Boobs assault that Isaac Mizrahi did on our girl.

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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at Twentieth Century Fox Los Angeles Screening of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' on April 28, 2009 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Ryan Reynolds and the other buff, gorgeous male stars of the sure-hit movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine have worked hard to achieve their firm and beautiful physiques shown in the movie.

You would think, well I thought, that Ryan and Hugh Jackman would not need to work that hard to get into shape. But apparently, we were wrong. The actor who played Deadpool in the movie told how he, Hugh, and the other Wolverine stars spent months in the gym and dieting, and in his words, the experience was just “awful.”

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Dear, dear Ryan Reynolds. How handsome and sexy you are. No wonder Scarlett Johansson fell for you! Some people say that the actor’s luck in movie roles started to turn when he married the actress. Come on, the very name of “Scarlett Johansson” is a pull unto itself. But (there’s a big BUT), it should also be considered that Ryan is a good actor to begin with! Oh alright, his roles before Wolverine are relatively not-so-popular, but hey! The guy has no regrets, as you can see in the previous section of the interview.

So, without further ado, I bring you the last part of Ryan Reynolds’s New York interview:

Ryan on his role as Deadpool: “I’ve always liked the character—I felt like he was a real misfit, like he was this great mixture of the Phantom of the Opera meets Commando,” says Reynolds, who co-stars with Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber.

On Men’s Health’s “Lose Your Gut” issue, where he had to pose shirtless: “I thought, What the hell?” says Reynolds. “It was dipping my toe in something that made me deeply uncomfortable, and then trying not to care about it. But the thing is, that picture never went away. My breasts were in my face every five seconds, ’cause people wanted me to sign it.”

On being married to Hollywood sweetheart, Scarlett Johansson: “Sure, you can ask me about it,” he says, “and yes, I’m going to evade your questions.” (C’mon! did you honestly think that he was going to give a straight answer? The half of the couple who evaded the notorious paps and got married in secret?!)

On other celebrities: “We know so much about every actor on planet Earth. We know how they like to slice their avocado, what they named their baby. When I’m watching them save the world in a movie, I don’t want to be thinking about their baby’s name.”

On his future kids: “I will now go on record to say I’m not going to even name my kid.” (I wonder what Scarlett’s reaction would be to that? Hmmm…maybe he’s not naming the kid, but ScarJo will! Nice thinking Ryan!)

Ryan Reynolds, again.

Ah. You ever wonder why there are so many interviews cropping up when there’s a new movie about to premiere? Well, Wolverine is not an exception, as the cast has been interviewed, left, right, and center by the dauntless reporters. Here’s yet another interview of Ryan Reynolds (you know, bombshell Scarlett Johansson’s hubbie), and this time by New York’s Emma Rosenblum.

This time, I’m taking the summarized approach. Ryan’s answers are in quotes, while the rest of the words not found in quotation marks are the reporters’ (my comments are in ( ), obviously). Enjoy the first part of the interview, guys and gals!

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Scarlett Johansson wins, yet another award for her, erm, breasts! This is the third time (that I know of) that the actress has won the “award” and the second time in this year. She won In Touch Weekly’s poll for the best breasts in Hollywood last January, and she has won it again, this time in Access Hollywood’s TV celebration of Hollywood’s best breasts.

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Now, as you all know, Scarlett Johansson is one of the prettiest, sexiest, and busiest celebrities in Hollywood. She starred in the all-star cast movie adaptation of the popular comic book, The Spirit.

Here are the UK release details of the DVD, uncut version:

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Ryan Reynolds proves that not only his wife, Scarlett Johansson, is the only one involved in good causes. Ryan, who is a long-time friend of Michael J. Fox, is also involved with Parkinson’s Research, and is, in fact, the celebrity chair for Team Fox, the grassroots fund raising arm of the MJFF (that’s Michael J. Fox Foundation).

So, what does a celebrity have to do to raise money nowadays? Well, Ryan, for his part, is going to auction premiere tickets to two of his movies, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Proposal. All the proceeds will go to MJFF for Parkinson’s Research The lucky highest bidder of the Wolverine movie, will get the chance to attend the premiere on April 28, at Mann’s Chinese Theatre, in Hollywood, California. On the other hand, the highest bidder for The Proposal, will attend the premiere, scheduled on June 21.

Wow! Who wouldn’t want to attend a Hollywood premiere in the arms of sexy hunk, Ryan Reynolds? I mean, odds are, there would be a lot of women who would jump at the chance to be seen at the arm of Scarlett Johansson’s husband.

For those of you who are wondering about Ryan’s affinity with the research, well, it’s because of his close friendship with Michael, and the fact that his father is also suffering from the same disease. In fact, Ryan with Scarlett, attended the foundation’s event last November called, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s. While I can’t exactly figure out what the funny thing is, but what I can figure out is that Ryan and ScarJo sure are nice people to support a worthy cause such as this.

Ryan also participated in the ING New York City Marathon, where he raised $100,000 to support MJFF. He told reporters that “I started the day thinking about my father, thinking about Michael, thinking about the 500,000 other people that have this disease and are dealing with it day-to-day, and I ran because they can’t.”

That was very nice of him. Don’t you agree?

Looks like there’s problem in paradise.

Rumors have abound that Scarlett Johansson and hubby, Ryan Reynolds have been arguing over his motorcycle hobby. Apparently, ScarJo is anxious about him having a serious accident and begging him to quit. But Ryan is saying a flat-out “No.”

“She’s petrified a serious accident is just around the corner. When she asked Ryan to give up motorcycling, he flat out refused. And that led to a pretty heavy argument,” said a source.

The Blade III actor loves his motorbikes and is planning a road trip across Alaska on his new Paul Smart Ducati bike. But this plan has apparently given his wife the jitters.

He recently dodged injury when a car performed an illegal turn and ended up in his path.

“I just like to cruise … I love the fact that on a motorcycle, riding a motorcycle is the only thing you’re doing,” Reynolds said in the Men’s Health interview discussing his motorcycles, a Triumph Bonneville and Ducati.

Ryan, perhaps in an effort to ease his wife’s fears of riding a motorbike, took Scarlett on a date on his sportsbike, which made it to the pages of Clutch and Chrome.

But his is not the only famous face among the Hollywood stars that are hooked on the two-wheel mania, along with Ewan McGregor, Brad Pitt, and Keanu Reeves.

“There’s an old expression: There are two kinds of riders – those who have gone down, and those who are going to go down. I’ve already gone down a few times.”

And I’m sure that Scarlett is glad that the important thing is that Ryan was able to stand each time he fell.

In this part of the interview, we find out why Ryan Reynolds is not your typical Hollywood actor. As his Adventureland director Greg Mottola says, “He [Ryan] is not ruled by vanity, which is amazing for a guy who looks the way he does.” Yeah, and would you look at the way he does look. No wonder wife, Scarlett Johansson fell for him! Oh, and he also talks about paparazzi (that’s the cell-phone-toting elves mentioned in the article). Read on and discover for yourself in this final installation of Ryan’s interview with TheStar.com:

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Every kid has a favorite actor growing up, someone they wanted to be when they grow up. Well, I won’t tell you who mine was, but Ryan Reynolds’s idol was Tom Hanks. In this fourth installment of the interview, Ryan talks about his early start in Hollywood and how it was to grow up with a father who is a retired RCMP officer. Read and enjoy, guys and gals!

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And now, the issues that Ryan Reynolds has so successfully evaded, is inevitably raised up again. His relationships with ex-girlfriend, Alanis Morissette and wife, Scarlett Johansson. Both Ryan and Scarlett have been tight-lipped about their personal lives. Read on in part three of the actor’s TheStar.com Toronto edition interview, to find out what Ryan has to say about ScarJo, the paparazzi, and their married life:

Reynolds, the youngest of four brothers in a family of cops, has a steady, cautious demeanour that makes me think he would rather talk hockey and beer than self-reflect on why so much goodness has fallen into his lap. As for getting him to open up about his famous relationships – first with singer and fellow Canadian Alanis Morissette, to whom he was engaged, and now Johansson, who Reynolds married last September in a very private ceremony – let’s just say it might be easier getting ice-fishing lessons from a moose.

“Pass,” he says.