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But before we end up putting License to Wed on the boards, or Gigli: The Musical. a word of caution: Though the new Xanadu is smartly structured like a classical Greek drama and has a few opinions to share about our present uninspired postmodern culture, it succeeds in its strange magic because its chief aspiration is pure frippery. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Travolta says Hairspray isn't a gay film Jul 3, 2007
From now on, the Gigli star told the paper, she plans to do serious film roles and music. If you focus on the money youre not going to get anywhere, she explained. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
The artful designer Jun 29, 2007
His teeny-tiny, often brightly coloured dresses (his biggest influences are the 80s designers of his childhood, particularly Romeo Gigli, Alaia and, yes, Versace - "showmen who made fashion look fun," he says) have inevitably caught the eye of celebrities. But Kane has learned from the mistakes of others. (Guardian Unlimited)
In with the Old Jun 6, 2007
For example, here he is on the Gigli of local edifices: "Commercial architecture of all kinds is growing ever lighter, showier, and more disposable, and Block E in its own crummy but calculated way perfectly expresses these trends.". Our bike tour covers some buildings included in the guide the Schmitz-Rose house, for instance, a Queen Anne that has survived 120 Minnesota winters and the filming of Feeling Minnesota. (City Pages)
Why 'Daredevil,' 'Cable Guy,' More Underrated Flicks Deserve A Second Chance Jun 6, 2007
Because it came out after "Gigli.". Why it deserves better: First of all, Jennifer Lopez is in this movie for all of four minutes, and then she dies (which the haters somehow always avoid mentioning, which is odd considering it would seem to be right up their alley). (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ben Affleck pays tribute to teen friend Jun 2, 2007
Affleck said Kindregan has since been on the set of all of his films He liked being on the set of Daredevil a lot more than being on the set of (box-office bomb) Gigli. But he was too polite to mention it, Affleck said. (MSNBC -- News)
The Sims movie planned May 27, 2007
EA bringing a film version of its popular lifestyle series to the big screen. By , Posted May 25, 2007 4:31 am PT. (GameSpot)
Money for nothing May 20, 2007
No stranger to overspending, he also paid to see Gigli. VIN DIESEL. (Edmonton Sun)
Lohan's off-screen drama overshadows 'Georgia Rule May 11, 2007
With "Georgia Rule," Lindsay Lohan has made her "Gigli.". That's partly because it's as epically awful as that notorious 2003 bomb starring the artist formerly known as Bennifer. (Pensacola News Journal)
Spidey Entangling U2, Losing Director? Apr 18, 2007
On the eve of its global premiere, Spider-Man 3 is bracing to do battle with a summer of high-profile sequels, while Spider-Man 4, at least according to one of its would-be stars, is primed to be the biggest box-office flop since Gigli. And then there's Spider-Man: The Musical. (E! Online)
Roth resurfaces with independents Apr 16, 2007
Although Revolution, and by extension Roth, have taken their knocks thanks to misfires like "Gigli" and "Hollywood Homicide," Roth says he's proud of its accomplishments. He pointed out that investors got their money back, and that Revolution was able, "every once in a while," to turn out movies like "Black Hawk Down," "Anger Management" and "XXX" despite budget limitations. (Variety)
'Blades' skates off with the gold Apr 4, 2007
It usually unnerves me to see a married couple act in the same film (Gigli anyone. but Poehler and Arnett play off each other perfectly. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
'You can't live at that level' Mar 30, 2007
Unfortunately, she wasn't, and movies such as Jersey Girl and Gigli ("It has a special badness all its own," said the New York Times) were damaging an acting reputation founded on strong performances in movies such as Blood and Wine, U Turn and, especially, Out of Sight, her 1998 breakthrough ... "The new album came about at the suggestion of Lopez's third husband, the singer Marc Anthony, the leading Latino recording artist in the US. He suggested his wife make a Spanish album, then co-wrote... (Guardian Unlimited)
Super return to form Mar 16, 2007
And when he turned out a string of flops at the beginning of the noughties - Gigli, Jersey Girl, Paycheck, Surviving Christmas - his career practically flatlined. Meanwhile, the tabloids circled like vultures, trying to pick every last bit of flesh off his dying relationship with Jennifer Lopez. (The Australian)
The Most Rotten Game Movies Ever Made Mar 12, 2007
To illustrate just how poorly these three movies have been received, all three ranked worse than From Justin to Kelly, Gigli and Catwoman. Several movies inspired by videogames did not make the list. (IGN PS2)
Man of steel Mar 9, 2007
Between action flicks he cheesed up with a string of awful romantic comedies: Gigli, Jersey Girl and Surviving Christmas, to name a few. The films he made scarcely mattered, however, since his real stardom was in the supermarket celebrity mags. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
>> DISHING IT: CELEB NEWS AND NOTES FROM BASSEY ETIM-EDET Feb 22, 2007
J.Lo can be glad she wasn't in Berlin for a 'Gigli' screening. Evan Agostini/Getty images. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
J.Lo's movie booed Feb 22, 2007
J.Lo, known for her roles in romantic comedies, has starred in several box office flops, including 'Gigli' and 'Jersey Girl. She was hoping her performance in 'Bordertown' would prove her worth as a serious actress. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bad movies and the people who love them Feb 16, 2007
While the crowd for the three previously-unannounced movies-From Justin to Kelly, Glitter and Gigli rounded out an amazing line-up of divaliscious self-destruction-drew a respectable number of nerdy freshman girls, couples were few and far between. How could this be. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
NOT SO BIG BEN Feb 4, 2007 J.Lo + L.Ron could equal a box office boost for Lopez Jan 25, 2007 J.Lo Rep Denies Scientology Rumors Jan 24, 2007 Taking Names Jan 24, 2007 Big bother speaks volumes Jan 20, 2007 The view from the witness box Jan 20, 2007 Found, but mystery remains Jan 20, 2007 In brief: It's official - Mirren is a Great Briton Jan 19, 2007 Open tightens security after sex attack Jan 19, 2007 New technology makes every generation want to be the last Jan 18, 2007 Smokin' Aces Jan 12, 2007
For Affleck naysayers, this might be the perfect opportunity to crow that the actor's so-called comeback was nothing more than a blip on the radar, and that a straight-to-DVD release is the logical culmination of a decade of work that's consisted largely of forgettable films such as "Daredevil," "Paycheck," "Surviving Christmas" and the infamous "Gigli.". But Affleck supporters are taking the long view. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
J. Lo + L. Ron = $$ Jan 25, 2007
" If not more roles, then at least, perhaps, better ones. Since starring in the frothy romantic comedy "The Wedding Planner" six years ago - which opened at No. 1 the same week her album "J.Lo" debuted on top of the charts - Lopez's movie achievements have been spotty, at best. Blame the "Bennifer" backlash - Lopez's Hollywood stock dropped faster than she can dump a husband after co-starring with then-fiance Ben Affleck in the 2003 turkey "Gigli. " Lopez hardly fared better opposite Jane Fonda... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
" If not more roles, then at least, perhaps, better ones. Since starring in the frothy romantic comedy The Wedding Planner six years ago - which opened at No. 1 the same week her album J.Lo debuted on top of the charts - Lopez's movie achievements have been spotty, at best. Blame the "Bennifer" backlash - Lopez's Hollywood stock dropped faster than she can dump a husband after co-starring with then-fiance Ben Affleck in the 2003 turkey Gigli. Lopez hardly fared better opposite Jane Fonda two... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The movies they made together "Gigli" and "Jersey Girl" did poorly in the box office. Lopez married Anthony, a Catholic, more than two years ago and the media frenzy surrounding her subsided. (CBS News)
Miss Lopez's Hollywood stock dropped faster than she could ever dump a husband after she co-starred with then-fiance Ben Affleck in the 2003 turkey "Gigli." She hardly fared better opposite Jane Fonda two years later in the forgettable comedy "Monster-in-Law." However, Miss Lopez and her husband, singer Marc Anthony, seemed keen to win back favor at the Golden Globes last week when they talked animatedly with Mr. Cruise, co-owner of the revamped United Artists studio, and his producing partner,... (Washington Times)
Other related coverage. Alan CowellJanuary 20, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Karen Kissane and Jamie BerryJanuary 20, 2007. Other related coverage. (The Age)
Romeo Gigli takes fashionistas back to college for his menswear show. Leonardo DiCaprio says director Martin Scorsese deserves an Oscar for The Departed. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Amazingly Gigli, the universally vilified flop that starred former lovers Ben Affleck and J-Lo, ranks eighth. That top 10 in full: Spice World, Titanic, Grease 2, Waterworld, Hostel, Anaconda, Batman , Gigli, Catwoman, Stop. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Renee SwitzerJanuary 19, 2007 - 4:36PM. Police are reviewing hours of security footage in the hunt for a man who sexually assaulted a five-year-old boy in a toilet at the Australian Open. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Production studios don't have to worry anymore about box office failures because they know they'll get a good chunk of their money back through DVD sales and rentals (except in the case of Gigli and Son of the Mask. sometimes there just isn't hope). (Daily Collegian, PA)
The only second rate performance is Ben Affleck's (Gigli) as bounty hunter Jack Dupree, although his grisly death early on allows the audience a good laugh and a huge sigh of relief. The film itself is fast-paced and, with a cast verging on Gosford Park proportions, it's easy to get confused as to what is going on where and with whom. (musicOMH.com)
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