The Useless Critic 2.0

A few days ago, I caught wind that one of my childhood heroes was reaching the 40 mark in her life. NO ZOOEY IS STILL SAFE, and I secretly anticipate the day I turn 40 with much eagerness.  I'm talking about Winona Ryder obviously if that picture didn't tip you off. Yes, Noni, the symbol of Generation X, the star of Reality Bites  and Girl Interrupted , the sometimes klepto, the OLD SWAN in Black Swan , is middle-aged. To me, and countless others, I'm sure she'll always hover somewhere between 16 and 28. I would just like to take the opportunity now to say WHAT happened to Alec Baldwin. damn! age, you cruel mistress! My personal favorite Winona moment is basically everything about Girl Interrupted  which I see as a prelude to the craziness that is Black Swan . I would really love for this girl to make a proper comeback. It seemed like it was about to happen with Black Swan  but then came the shitstorm of The Dilemma. Yup. Not happening anyti...

first of all, I cannot WAIT to see this film. oh my god. if I was a teacher, you know this would be me. I don't think you understand how much. also, in high school I was convinced I was going to get new boobs at some point, but I never did. anyway. REASONS FOR WANTING TO SEE THIS FILM: - Cameron Diaz is such a badass - PHYLLIS FROM THE OFFICE   ("and you need two of them") - Justin Timberlake plays the guy she likes! ha! that's cool the two of them remain on good terms all these years later. it's very Tony and Gwen, no? also, Cameron Diaz is pushing 40 here. but hell: let's face it, none of us will ever look that good. I mean I know she's probably had some work done but I WOULD HIT IT. hit it so hard your mother would feel it. yes:  your mother. that's also my subtle way to remind you Mother's Day is fast approaching. who among us watched the Office  where Michael Scott departed? I did- it's been growing on me again lately, does...