I haven't gotten around to watching Lipstick Jungle yet, despite the fact that its leads make a gorgeous three-way trio.

The reviews have not been kind, just as our resident TV ranters, Sarah and Lori, predicted. But an upcoming guest may motivate me to give the show a chance.

Lorraine Bracco plays Janice Lasher (love the name), a venomous, Judith Regan–like book publisher with a grudge against Wendy Healy (Brooke Shields) and a tell-all manuscript by Wendy's former nanny. In a funny scene on a show that takes itself too seriously, Bracco delivers a meta zinger when Wendy tries to convince Janice not to publish the book. Wendy goes on and on about the trials of trying to balance the demands of being a movie mogul and a good mom. When she finishes spilling her guts, Janice waits a beat and says, "You must have me confused with your shrink." You go, Dr. Melfi. … continue reading

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Switch again.

If you haven't seen this 1991 film, you're missing out. Here's the short version of the plot: A sexist dude dies and is reincarnated as a woman. But no summary can reveal how entertaining and endearing the movie is — not to mention exciting. When Ellen Barkin flirts with Lorraine Bracco, you'll gasp with delight. (Or at least my girlfriend did.) See for yourself: … continue reading

Therapists are speaking up about Dr. Melfi's (Lorraine Bracco) behavior in the most recent episode of The Sopranos. [Warning: Spoilers ahead.]

Before we get to that, let's take a moment to appreciate Bracco's legs:

I really don't think I'd be able to concentrate if she were my therapist. I do know I'd never miss an appointment. … continue reading