The prestigious Broadcast Film Critics Association which is culled from the most senior reviewers around the United States is currently rating “Easy Virtue” at a high of 77. This is a culmination of terrific reviews which began back in Toronto with high praise from the three major industry magazines: Variety, Screen Daily and The Hollywood Reporter.
With the release of the film over the Memorial Weekend (May 22nd, 2009) in Los Angeles and New York, other great critics have waded in in support of the film.
In the
L.A. Times, Betsey
Sharkey writes that “There are probably no better hands to entrust virtue o any sort to than those of writer-director Stephan Elliott… [He has] created a wonderfully rich battle for propriety in “Easy Virtue.” The humor might sting, but the pain is worth the pleasure.”
In
USA Today, senior reviewer Claudia
Puig says “Easy Virtue goes down as light a
fizzily as a flute of Champagne tossed back in an airy drawing room.”
Ella Taylor at
The Village Voice described it as “deliciously cheeky” with a “uniformly great cast.”
Rex Reed at in the
The Observer writes, “The stifling repression endemic to the British class system is so impeccably preserved that it connects with modern audiences, and young people allergic to period pieces are likely to embrace the message about the need to break from the shackles of the past and open a window to a brave new future.” … “Easy Virtue is romantic, clever and artfully crafted. All told, a sparkling, classy and ultimately satisfying experience.”
Also
New York Times critic Stephen Holden made it the pick of the week with four out of five stars. “The film uses ingenious visual symbols – curved oval mirrors and stuffed animals – to suggest the
Whittakers‘ warped Victorian values and the deadness of a culture
Larita finds unendurable”
Perhaps best of all for a film which is designed to attract a younger audience as well as the traditional demographic for period drama –
Rolling Stone Magazines’ reviewer, Peter Travers in his pithy review sums up with: “Stephan Elliott uncorks a rare vintage of laughs tinged with heartache.”
Jessica attended a screening of “Easy Virtue” hosted by The Cinema Society and The Wall Street Journal with Jaeger-Lecoultre and Brooks Brothers at the AMC Loews 19th Street East on May 11, 2009 in New York City.
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Jessica and Justin are atteding “The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum tonight.
WOW! I have to say that she look amazing! That red dress is gorgeous!
Be sure to check the arrivals pictures!
May 4: “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Arrivals (HQ)
May 4: “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Arrivals (MQ)
I will add more as soon as I get them.
More candids of Jessica out in New York yesterday, she went at a Salon for manicure and pedicure.
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Jessica attended this morning the 12th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women, also Jennifer Connely, Ciara, Jessica Alba and Jimmy Fallon.
You can view the pictures here.
Imdb reports that Jessica is producing the movie “On Borrowed Wings“, Imdb current status is: Script Edit Info. And the Year date is 2010.
Summary: At the onset of the golden age of aviation, a female pilot, derailed by tragedy, is given a second chance at glory at the National Air Races of 1933.
Filmmakers: Bill Purple – Director / Writer (writer), Jessica Biel – Producer, Michelle Purple – Producer.
I hope we get more news about this new project soon!
Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced that actress Jessica Biel has been signed to be a new Global Brand Ambassador for Revlon.
Ms. Biel joins Revlon’s star-studded lineup of accomplished, modern and glamorous women including Academy Award winning actresses Halle Berry and Jennifer Connelly, actresses Jessica Alba and Beau Garrett and supermodel and entrepreneur Elle Macpherson.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Revlon President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan T. Ennis, said, “Jessica Biel is a beautiful woman and an accomplished actress. Her modern and youthful spirit play to the essence of the Revlon brand. We are very excited to make Jessica part of the Revlon family.”
In addition to being featured in upcoming global advertising campaigns, Biel will be involved with various company-sponsored philanthropic activities and fundraising events for charity. Through the EIF Revlon Run Walk and other efforts, Revlon has raised $65 million for research, counseling and outreach programs to support women’s health and participating breast cancer programs. Jessica Biel will be joining Revlon Brand Ambassadors Jennifer Connelly and Jessica Alba at this year’s EIF Revlon Run Walk in New York taking place on May 2nd.
“Revlon represents today’s modern woman,” said Jessica Biel. “I am honored to be associated with this strong global brand and to be part of a company that has done so much for women around the world.”
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