1. Big nasty
Saw “Cloverfield” over the weekend. Without spoiling it, I’m happy to report that the monster is not Gene Simmons, but really the two are only a few body hairs apart.
2. Getting rusty
“Cloverfield” stands to make almost $50 million in its first four days. Hey, now that monster movies are back en vogue, maybe Gene Simmons can — ah, damn. I already used that one?
3. Whoa
There are more reports saying Britney Spears now speaks in a British accent, possibly the worst thing to happen to British accents since Keanu Reeves starred in “Much Ado About Nothing.”
4. Dignitary
Nicky Hilton arrives at Sundance. At least the event has an air of respectability around it now.
5. Strike two
Just one more day until the Oscar nominations. Prediction time: I like Seat Filler No. 3 to accept the best actress trophy and Seat Filler No. 55 looks like a lock for best costume design.
6. Sad but true
Look, I don’t want to say that times are too tough in Hollywood, but I just read that the dad from “Malcolm in the Middle” plays a meth dealer on his new show.
7. Hoora — oooh
Big news for bulldogs last week: They cracked the list of America’s 10 most popular dog breeds for the first time in more than 70 years. Unfortunately, in the excitement over the announcement, many, many more carpets had to be cleaned.
8. Just venting
OK, the Visa check card ad where everybody’s doing “the robot” in the checkout line … it’s gotta go.
9. Whoa 2
We’ve had a weekend to process it, and, yes, Matthew McConaughey still is going to be a father. Fortunately for the future baby, a diaper looks nothing like a shirt, so with any luck Matt will know how to put one on.
