Some casting rumors make me excited; some casting rumors make me perplexed. But it's that rare casting rumor that makes me excitedly perplexed. Cher as Catwoman? Really? Now, this is just a rumor and only a rumor. But still, Cher as Catwoman? How both incredibly weird and incredibly awesome would that be? It's so crazy I can almost see it now.

Of course, Cher may not want to invest in a scratching post just yet. The U.K.'s Telegraph broke the news based on an unnamed studio executive claiming that Batman director Christopher Nolan thinks Cher would be purr-fect for the role. The source also claims that the director wants Cher to play Catwoman as a “vamp in her twilight years.” Interesting concept, but I pity the fool who has to tell the 62-year-old Cher she that she is in her “twilight years.” I think Cher and her wigs might have a thing or two to say about that.

The casting rumors also include Johnny Depp being picked to play the Riddler. But since Nolan hasn't even signed on yet to direct the third film, it's hard to take any casting news too seriously. Heck, just last month a rumor made the rounds that Angelina Jolie had inquired about playing the role of Catwoman. It's enough to drive a gal batty, I say. … continue reading

In honor of actress Michelle Pfeiffer's return to the big screen in Hairspray (2007) and Stardust (2007), Lori and I have devoted the second segment of this week's video blog (watch the first one here) to discussing some of the highlights of her acting career.

We cover cult classics like Ladyhawke (1985), Grease 2 (1982), and Batman Returns (1992); period pieces like The Age of Innocence (1993) and Dangerous Liaisons (1988); career misses like The Sum of Us (1999) and What Lies Beneath (2000); and a few of her more random films like The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and Dangerous Minds (1995).

For brevity's sake — and because it's our vlog and we can be selective if we want to — we haven't included all of Michelle's films in our discussion (I might have added Married to the Mob and Frankie and Johnny to the list, for example, if we'd had more time). But between her Pink Ladies jacket, her Catwoman leather, and her Fabulous red dress, there should be something here for everyone.

Now I'm going to have "Cool Rider" in my head all night.... … continue reading