Movie Review: Freakier Friday

 

Was it better than the original? No way. Was it a worthy sequel? Of course. It's nice to see Lindsay Lohan back on the big screen. I liked that the original cast came back to be in the new movie. I am disappointed that Jake wasn't the dad of Harper; that would've made the movie more interesting. I thought the new girls did a pretty good job. I really liked the psychic character, and certain special cameos. Overall I give the movie 3.5 out of 5.

Freakier Friday (Official Trailer)

Freakier Friday (Official Teaser Trailer)

Movie Review: Mean Girls (2024)

 

I was going into this ready to not like it, and I should've known better than to be so judgemental without knowing anything. Seriously though, nothing will ever beat the original film, but this wasn't bad. Honestly though, it's not quite a remake (despite having the appearance of one) and should be considered it's own movie. I didn't like some of the new characters, but I liked some others. You obviously know that Tina Fey and Tim Meadows came back from the OG movie, but it also has a pretty amazing cameo. Overall, I give this movie 3.5 stars out of 5

Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next (Music Video Premiere)

Lindsay Lohan - I Wanna Be Bad (Song Premiere)

Daniel Franzese Told His Mean Girls Character That He Is Gay, And The World Found Out About It

 I thought this was very clever and unique; he wrote a letter to his most well-known, and beloved character:

Dear Damian
It’s been a long time since our last encounter.  Ten years to be exact.
I was twenty-six; you were sixteen.  You were proud of who you were; I was an insecure actor.  You became an iconic character that people looked up to; I wished I’d had you as a role model when I was younger. I might've been easier to be gay growing up.
You WERE beautiful in every single way and words couldn’t bring you down.
What you may not know…
When I was cast in the role of “Damian” in ‘Mean Girls,’ I was TERRIFIED to play this part.  But this was a natural and true representation of a gay teenager - a character we laughed with instead of at.  (You can thank Tina Fey and Mark Waters for that.  I can only take partial credit.)
When we first made this movie, I’m not sure any of us knew how loved and quoted this movie would become.  You certainly hope when you pour your heart into something, that people will respond - but to paraphrase Gretchen Wieners, “we can’t help it that we’re so popular.”
So, why the hell did it take me so long to come out of the closet?  
Here’s why:
When I first became an actor, I wanted to play lots of roles - Guidos, gangsters and goombahs were my specialty.  So, would I be able to play all of those parts after portraying a sensitive, moisturizing, Ashton Kutcher-loving, pink-shirt-wearing kid?  I was optimistic.  Hollywood?  Not so much.  I was meeting a "gay glass ceiling" in casting.
For example: 
One time I wanted to audition for a supporting character in a low-budget indie movie described as a “doughy, blue-collar lug of a guy.”  The role was to play the husband of an actress friend of mine who I had been in two movies and an Off-Broadway play with.  She and I had even moved to L.A. together.
I figured I was perfect for it.
They said they were looking for a real “man’s man.”  The casting director wouldn’t even let me audition. This wasn't the last time this happened. There were industry people who had seen me play you in Mean Girls but never seen me read in an audition but still denied me to be seen for “masculine” roles.
However, I did turn down many offers to play flamboyant, feather-boa-slinging stereotypes that always seemed to be laughed at BECAUSE they were gay. How could I go from playing an inspirational, progressive gay youth to the embarrassing, cliched butt-of-a-joke? 
So, there it was.  Damian, you had ruined my life and I was really pissed at you. I became celibate for a year and a half.  I didn’t go to any gay bars, have any flings and I lied to anyone who asked if I was gay.  I even brought a girl to the ‘Mean Girls’ premiere and kissed her on the red carpet, making her my unwitting beard.  
It wasn’t until years later that grown men started to coming up to me on the street - some of them in tears - and thanking me for being a role model to them. Telling me I gave them comfort not only being young and gay but also being a big dude. It was then that I realized how much of an impact YOU had made on them.  
Meanwhile, I was still in the closet.  Deleting tweets that asked if I was gay, scrubbing IMDB Message Boards for any indication, etc.  (It’s important to note that I was actually DISCOVERED singing in a Florida gay bar by casting director, Carmen Cuba, for my first role in Larry Clark’s ‘Bully.’) 
I had the perfect opportunity in 2004 to let people know the REAL Daniel Franzese.  Now in 2014 - ten years later - looking back, it took YOU to teach me how to be proud of myself again.  It’s okay if no one wants to sit at the table with the “art freaks.”  Being a queer artist is one of my favorite things about myself. I have always been different and that's rad. People have always asked if I was really gay? While my reps usually lied to protect me. My friends and family all knew the truth but now it's time everyone does. Perhaps this will help someone else. I had to remind myself that my parents named me Daniel because it means "God is my judge" So, I’m not afraid anymore.  Of Hollywood, the closet or mean girls.  Thank you for that, Damian.  (And Tina.)  
By the way…in June I am the Celebrity Grand Marshall of the Portland Gay Pride Parade.
so…
We go Glen Coco.
With love and respect,
Daniel Franzese
P.S.  I hate it when people say I’m “too gay to function.”  I know you do, too. Those people are part of the problem.  They should refrain from using that phrase. It really is ONLY okay when Janis says it.

Lindsay (First Look)

The new docu-series about the fallen star premiere this Sunday at 10pm on OWN:

30 Seconds To Mars - City Of Angels (Music Video Premiere)

The Bling Ring (Official Trailer)

R.E.M. - Blue (Music Video Premiere)

Here's a music video of three things I never thought I would be tagging together:

Liz & Dick (Official Trailer)

Justin Bieber In Lindsay Lohan's Shadow - Rolling Stone (August 2012)

I have read a good amount of crap about it today in the media, but I personally like the cover:

It's also totall.....wait a minute, that cover looks familiar:

(circa 2004)

Liz & Dick (First Photo)

Lindsay Lohan Headed Towards A Comeback

Not only does she have that upcoming SNL hosting gig that everyone is taking about, but she has also been cast in a new movie (her first since 2010)! She will play screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime Original movie about the actress' rocky relationship with Richard Burton. Production for the film will begin in March.

Lindsay Lohan Is Set To Host SNL!

Lindsay Lohan hasn't hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 6 years, but she will make her return on March 3rd! This will be her 4th time hosting the show, but her first since all her legal problems and stint in rehab. The musical guest that night will be Jack White - will you be watching?

Lindsay Lohan - JAG Jeans Campaign

I knew her Playboy issue was going to lead to something big - welcome back, Lindsay! :) <3

Fox News Counts Down The Top 10 Celebrity Breakdowns of 2011

#10. Johnny Depp, Susan Sarandon and Sinead O’Connor

#9. Alec Baldwin

#8. George Lopez, Brett Ratner, Tracy Morgan and Katt Williams

#7. Camille Grammer

#6. Kelsey Grammer

#5. Ashton Kutcher

#4. Kim Kardashian

#3 Arnold Schwarzenegger and Anthony Weiner

#2. Lindsay Lohan

#1. Charlie Sheen

Lindsay Lohan - Playboy Cover (January/February Issue)

Sam Ronson's DUI

Now some of you may know that musically, my idols are Taryn Manning and Samantha Ronson. I wanted to be a DJ just like them someday. Unfortunately, if you go over to TMZ.com, Sam is more famous for dating Lindsay Lohan than having a career of her own. Anyway, she was arrested early this morning/late last night for a DUI. She took the field sobriety test, but didn't perform very well. When she refused to take a breathalyzer; she was arrested on the spot. Many sources have been told that she took one at the station later, and was over the legal limit. She was pulled over for speeding on her way home from a DJ gig.

Thank you TMZ and Gossipcop for the information :)