* From agony to achievement Jul 2, 2008
Her looks marked her out for a lifetime of girlfriend roles, like those she played in The Cider House Rules or The Italian Job, but then in 2003 along came Monster and an Oscar for her terrifying portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos ... With the help of prosthetic teeth and Latex skin, she made the character of Aileen Wuornos her own; a woman who was beaten, raped, abused and went on to exact brutal revenge against men as a serial killer ... But I think Aileen became incredibly strong and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Charlize's sexy weight Jul 2, 2008
Charlize who also gained over 12kg to plays murderer Aileen Wuornos in 2003 movie 'Monster' said: "I played a woman with cancer in 'Sweet November'. I went down to a size 6 and I felt completely uncomfortable. I remember being cold and wrapping my arms around my body and feeling ribs and bone. I felt totally unsexy.". The blonde beauty who has been dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend for around six years also took a swipe at Hollywood stars who put partying ahead of their careers. (iAfrica.com)
New exhibits turn up cultural coolness in Fresno Jul 1, 2008
The Lopez event is a personal one for Aileen and Tony Imperatrice, owners of Ashtree in the Tower District ... "The most important thing is that he was a great friend of mine, and I want to continue his great legacy of his art," Aileen Imperatrice says. (Fresno Bee)
Obama TV ad aired in Georgia Jun 20, 2008
Randall Woodfield, Aileen Wuornos, Albert De Salvo, Wayne Adam Ford, Gerald Gallego Jr.,Kristen Gilbert, Harvey Glatman, Jeffrey Gorton, Robert Hansen, Belle Gunness,Keith Hunter Jesperson, Patrick Kearney( not the Falcon), Edmund Kemper, and Randy Kraft. That s a Dadgum lotta deviants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ford Finds Cure Jun 11, 2008
According to Variety, the film will be based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose children had a rare genetic disorder. Determined to save them, the couple raised millions of dollars for research into the disease, and eventually found a maverick scientist -- played by Ford -- with a potential cure. (IGN FilmForce)
Parents of ill vegan girl may face police Jun 11, 2008
Aileen, Maybe veganism is natural (although we have evolved to eat meat), but so are death and ill health ... Aileen, Richmond, VA, USA ... Aileen, Richmond, VA, USA. (Times Online)
Harrison Ford Digs Up Doctor Role Jun 10, 2008
The 65-year-old star will top the marquee for Crowley, a drama inspired by the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose two children successfully battled an extremely rare genetic disorder. Ford will play a maverick scientist who comes to the family's aid. (E! Online)
Harrison Ford Signs On for 'Crowley' Jun 10, 2008
Based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, the film will also be executive produced by Ford. Variety reports that What Happens in Vegas director Tom Vaughan is in negotiations to direct. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ont. premier's arts prize expands to include arts organizations May 17, 2008
Now in its second year, the awards "recognize the vital contribution that artists and arts organizations make to communities across Ontario," Aileen Carroll, the province's culture minister, said in a statement Thursday. The winning artist will receive a cash prize of $35,000 and be able to choose a new or emerging artist in his or her field to receive a further $15,000. (CBC.ca)
101 Crimes of the Century May 16, 2008
Mention is also made in this section of any books or films based upon the events whether biographical as in the film Monster about serial killer Aileen Wuornos, or fictional like Agatha Christie s Murder on the Orient Express, which was inspired by the Lindbergh kidnapping. For aficionados of true crime, 101 Crimes of the Century provides a broad overview of the crimes that have shocked and intrigued the world over the past one hundred years. (Suite101.com)
The Iraq movie we've been waiting for May 8, 2008
The film they're in looks and feels like a documentary, and was directed by Nick Broomfield, who's known for making such sensation-seeking documentaries as and "Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer." But it's a narrative feature called which was largely improvised, cast with ex-Marines and Iraqi refugees and shot in Jordan. It might just be the movie this war has been waiting for. (Salon)
Return of the hot, hot pants May 4, 2008
Aileen Soo, 26, deputy editor of teen magazine 17, thinks that Malaysians are too set in their ways. Malaysians think that casual is the ONLY way to wear (shorts). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ontario Arts Council to get $20-million May 2, 2008
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the OAC in Kingston, Aileen Carroll said the increase means that by fiscal year 2009-10, the council's annual budget will be just under $60-million, an increase of nearly 140 per cent from 2003 when Dalton McGuinty's Liberals defeated the Conservative government headed by Ernie Eves. In 2006-07, the council funded 1,224 individual artists and 867 organizations across Ontario. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hamas' Useful Idiot Apr 21, 2008
" Aileen, central MassachusettsApr 15, 2008 @ 07:00 AMJimmy Carter not only disrespects us; he also displays a condescending racial superiority to Hamas itself. How so? Because he doesn't take them at their word. In Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler had the decency and honesty to tell the world exactly would he would do to the Jews and to the USSR if ever had the power to do so. But the world refused to respect him and his word, and the result was a catastrophic world war that could have been avoided.... (Human Events Online)
Door Closes on Long Career: Gacomo, Bellman for 69 Years, Dies Apr 17, 2008
His wife, Aileen, died in 1990. The couple had two children. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Ontario unveils millions for arts Apr 3, 2008
"It's going to knock down our debt," ROM president William Thorsell said yesterday, after an opening at the museum during which Culture Minister Aileen Carroll announced a $12. 1-million, one-time operating grant for his institution. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
32 comments Apr 1, 2008
Why Didn t Berkeley Police Defend Pro-Troop Demonstrators. by Posted: 03/31/2008. (Human Events Online)
Portrait of a racist Mar 22, 2008
A recent, useful case is the Aileen Siu Evon Reid debacle of July of last year, which revealed that casually racist attitudes infiltrate even our supposedly egalitarian provincial government ... Consider how Aileen Siu reacted when her ghetto dude comment reached Evon Reid, citing her own Asian heritage as exemption from being capable of racial discrimination ... It's very easy to condemn folks like Michael Richards or Aileen Siu, but much more difficult, and potentially helpful, to see... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Jonathan Hall, unique teacher at Gallaudet Mar 20, 2008
In 1944, he married Aileen Boutilier, a professor of child development. She died in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Theron loves ugly characters Mar 17, 2008
Theron donned prosthetics for her Oscar-winning portrayal of prostitute Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster' in 2004. "At the end of the day it isn't about what I physically look like - it comes back to storytelling," Theron said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Goody interviews Charlize Theron Mar 15, 2008
text size Charlize Theron, though a former model, isn't afraid to play ugly roles like Aileen Wuornos in a scene from "Monster." More content. Glamorous star unafraid of ugly roles. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Charlize Theron Talks Dirty About 'Sleepwalking,' 'Hancock' And How She Lost 'Showgirls' Mar 15, 2008
Is it more disturbing to get into the head of someone like Aileen Wuornos in "Monster," or to do a sex scene with James Spader [in "2 Days in the Valley". Theron: You are a dark man. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Sleepwalking' star is anything but Mar 9, 2008
"I look at a role like Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster' that De Niro would have gotten," she continues. "There's this idea that it's high risk to put a woman in a role like that because people aren't going to watch a woman."People say Joleen [her character in "Sleepwalking"] is not a really good mother and I say, yeah, that's the point. (Boston Globe)
Charlize refused to diet Mar 3, 2008
The usually slim 32-year-old has no qualms about gaining weight for roles, as she did when playing serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster. "It's naive and a little sweet that people think weight gain constitutes acting. In the case of Aileen, there were reasons for her size. She'd led a homeless life, and if you sleep under a bridge, you don't go to the gym. Your body looks a certain way.". (iAfrica.com)
The famous folk of late February. Mar 1, 2008
Famous folk of late February. Article:Famous folk of late February:/c/a/2008/02/28/DDLDV9MHO.DTL Article:Famous folk of late February:/c/a/2008/02/28/DDLDV9MHO.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sports often avoid the leap limelight Feb 29, 2008
Sixteen leap years (64 years) later, Charlize Theron captured Best Actress honors for her portrayal in Monster of serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who coincidentally was born on leap day in 1956. Though its sports legacy might be a little light, leap day is still pretty cool. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Anybody famous have b-day today? Feb 29, 2008
Serial killer Aileen Carol Wuornos (subject of the film "Monster"), 1956. Tony Robbins, noted motivational speaker, 1960. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Christina Ricci lightens up a bit in Penelope Feb 28, 2008
" And years of films such as the grim gay-bashing commentary The Laramie Project, Iraq War melodrama Home of the Brave, the erotically arch Black Snake Moan and the Oscar-winning Monster (she played Aileen Wuornos' girlfriend) made her think about going "light" for a change. "I think when you have a subject that's that dark, you have sets that turn out to be a lot lighter and more fun. It's a normal human response," she says of Monster (2003) and its ilk. "You can't stay that dark all day and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Getty goes the market Feb 25, 2008
His sister Aileen developed AIDS. Mark showed that not all Gettys are obsessed with privacy and fearful of striking out on their own. He is still in his 40s and has the potential to restore some of the Gettys' old wealth and fame. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Charlize the chameleon Feb 19, 2008
The reason Theron has succeeded as an actor where other models have failed is that she has developed chameleon-like qualities, though she doesn't always go as far as covering her perfect skin in latex as she did to play Aileen Wuornos in her Oscar-winning Monster role. "I feel very blessed to have had the opportunities that I've had, but then I've really worked my balls off," she says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
If looks could kill Feb 17, 2008
After all, the role that earnt her both respect as an actor and A-list fame was that of Aileen Wournos, the real-life serial killer in the independent film Monster. Theron gained 13 kilograms and allowed her face to be turned into a puffy, blotchy, yellowed mess to become Wournos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SUV driver at fault in 2-car Gresham crash that sent 4 to hospital Feb 7, 2008
The Tahoe driver was identified as 33-year-old Aileen Eimil. She was cited for careless driving and not having a child in a proper safety restraint. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Church Columnists: Jan. 30, 2008 Jan 30, 2008
" ---(Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) Joan LaFerry, Westside Missionary Baptist Church Be sure and take time to give thanks and praise to the Lord each day for saving us and loving us. On Wednesday night Betty, Alice and Brandy sang, Ride Out Your Storm, Rodney and Sonny sang, I Saw the Light, I ll Fly Away, and Will the Circle be Unbroken. Pastor Morgan brought the message from the Books of 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 20:16, Mark 9:44, on how we are saved by the grace of God and... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Congress needs to protect our independence Jan 28, 2008
girard74 wrote on Jan 27, 2008 8:58 PM:" At 3:24 today (1/27) I posted a civil, logical question regarding the ongoing discourse about Ron Paul. I asked a very simple question that, so far, has gone unanswered and/or ignored. Additionally, at 3:45 p.m. in response to another 'conversation' regarding the relationship between Reagan and Paul, I posted an additional civil, logical question. Likewise, that question went unanswered and/or ignored. Instead, as usual, I'm treated with the same old,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'Annie' actress shares her hopes, dreams Jan 20, 2008
" As a toddler, she worshiped musicals, and "Annie," the story of a plucky Depression-era orphan who finds happiness when adopted by Daddy Warbucks (played here by David Barton), captivated her. Cartoonist Harold Gray created "Little Orphan Annie" in 1924, inspired by a James Whitcomb Riley poem. It has since been re-imagined time and again, in radio in 1930, on Broadway in 1977, and on film and television several times, though most remember the 1982 film starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Broomfield's doc confronts massacre Jan 19, 2008
The project has subsequently become the most personal in his 35-year career ("Biggie and Tupac," "Kurt and Courtney," "Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer"). The helmer felt so strongly about the $3 million, Jordan-lensed film (with $2 million coming from Brit hybrid pubcaster Channel 4) that he put up another $80,000 of his own coin to buy the film back from its original U.K. distrib Metrodome after creative differences developed over the film's release strategy. (Variety)
James Lloyd shoots footage of U.S. Highway 90 and the Columbia County School Board Administration building for a British documentary called \'Conversations with a Serial Killer.\' This part of the documentary is the first of an eight-part series focusing on Ted Bundy and his last victim Kimberly Leach of Lake City, who was 12 years old at the time of her murder in 1978. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Jan 17, 2008
Others to be profiled in the series run are Floridas Aileen Wuomos, who was portrayed in the movie Monster by actress Charlize Theron; Chicago-area serial killer John Wayne Gacy, and Albert DeSalvo, the Boston Strangler. . (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Theron and Mortensen take on McCarthy's cannibals Jan 15, 2008
Theron won the best actress Oscar for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. She will next be seen as an embattled policewoman in Paul Haggis's Iraq war drama In the Valley of Elah. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Women serial killers not a rare breed Jan 2, 2008
But perhaps the highest recall value goes to Michigan-born Aileen Carol Wuornos, who killed seven men while working as a sex-worker and who was put to death via lethal injection in 2002. That's primarily because Hollywood made a movie, 'Monster', based on her life and actress Charlize Theron, playing the lead part, gave an Oscar-winning performance. (India Times, India)
Let it be Merry Dec 26, 2007
Her parents, Aileen and Manny Balce, kept their shoes on in favor of skates ... Four people stopped to see if they were ok, said Aileen Balce. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Chuck Evens, investigator behind big murder cases, dies Dec 19, 2007
Evens also investigated now-executed serial killer Aileen Wuornos, whose life was portrayed by Charlize Theron in the movie "Monster.". But these are just two of many cases that exemplify Evens' dedication to Daytona Beach, Wheeler said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Quilt helps town look beyond crematory scandal Dec 18, 2007
"That's the schoolhouse I went to in first grade!" said Aileen Bell, 84, who has lived in Noble since childhood and pointed to an old photograph on the quilt, in which the children are barefoot. "We wore shoes until they wore out," said her younger sister, Emilene Blevins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sex and the City scoops handful of Guild awards Dec 12, 2007
Theron won for her portrayal of the executed murderer Aileen Wuornos, a role for which the actress gained 30lb and obscured her cover-girl beauty behind false teeth, dark contact lenses and a splotchy complexion. "Im so honoured and proud to be an actor, because God knows, I dont know what else to do," Theron said. (Yahoo News -- Sex and the City)
Theron eats small to stays fit Dec 7, 2007
" The 'Monster' star piled on the pounds to play serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 award-winning film. She now keeps an exercise regime and takes part in fun outdoor activities. She told Britain's Elle magazine, "I love to be active, especially outdoors. My favorite workouts are cycling, kayaking and walking. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Too Posh for La La Land Nov 30, 2007
Now as I write that down, it seems sad and like something Aileen Wuornos would do in a petrol station bathroom before murdering a john. Am I really better off conjuring Aileen than immaculately outfitted Holmes and Beckham. (Guardian Unlimited)
The week's best films Nov 27, 2007
Still, Aileen Quinn is gamely appealing as the Depression-era foundling, and Albert Finney substantial as Daddy Warbucks. Men In Black (Barry Sonnenfeld, 1997) 7pm, Five. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
The Fat Lady sings Nov 26, 2007
Clarissa Theresa Philomena Aileen Mary Josephine Agnes Elsie Trilby Louise Esmeralda Dickson Wright was born in London 60 years ago to Sir Arthur Dickson Wright, a famous surgeon with the Queen Mother among his patients, and Aileen, a convent-raised Australian heiress. One of Clarissa's grandmothers lived in colonial splendour in Singapore and could recognize the real-life model for every character in Somerset Maugham's stories. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Cancer fighter Nov 19, 2007
Then there's Aileen Schlissel, 45, of Las Vegas. The mother of two young children, Schlissel rented a time-share apartment for a week to avoid irradiating her family. (USA Today)
Inland Empire Nov 17, 2007
She reminded me of Aileen Wuornos, the prostitute who killed seven men in Florida (the subject of the movie Monster, starring Charlize Theron). The contrast between these two women - the delicate actress and the killer whore - is part of what fascinates Lynch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Russell's intensity meets Denzel's mastery in 'Gangster' Oct 29, 2007
Charlize Theron gained 30 pounds, sported myriad prosthetics and won herself a best-actress Oscar for her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos, who was convicted and executed for the murders of seven men in Florida. Russell's intensity meets Denzel's mastery in 'Gangster. (USA Today)
An insider's account of Thune's win over Daschle Oct 13, 2007
Aileen Brunner of rural Newell bought a copy of the book and had it autographed by the author. I'm anxious to read it," Brunner said. Lauck, 38, is a Madison native. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at SDSU, where he got involved in the College Republicans and served as student body president. He also wrote for the school newspaper for three years, combining his love of politics with an interest in writing. Lauck earned a doctorate in history from the University of Iowa and then... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
'Samantha Who?' passes star's snob test Oct 11, 2007
" Smart would get some powerful drama roles in "Overkill" (as convicted serial-killer Aileen Wuomos) and "24" (as a troubled first lady). Most of all, however, she's done comedy. That's gone from "Designing Woman" to "Samantha Who" - in which she even becomes the centerpiece of her daughter's coma. "I loved it when she asks her to close her eyes and wake up again because she didn't get it on camera the first time," Smart says. "It's all about her. " | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Woman of substance Oct 8, 2007
In Monster, she portrayed real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who is driven to kill after a life of physical and mental abuse. Audiences were left to ponder what drove her to kill and who, exactly, was at fault Wuornos or our culture. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bishop seeks alimony Oct 4, 2007
UPDATED: 4:51 p.m. October 03, 2007 Bynum's estranged husband seeks alimony. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 10/03/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bynum's estranged husband seeks alimony Oct 4, 2007
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 10/03/07. The estranged husband of national evangelist Juanita Bynum on Wednesday denied that his wife was a victim of cruel treatment in a response to her divorce filing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
UK users spending more time online Oct 1, 2007
No comparable figures on time spent online are easily obtainable for Ireland, but according to Aileen O'Toole, managing director of the internet consultancy firm Amas, there is a link between broadband uptake and a rise in the number of hours that users spend on the net. Moreover, O'Toole suggests that as broadband penetration increases in Ireland, so does the percentage of people purchasing online. (Register)
Pick your flicks Sep 27, 2007
"Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer" and the companion "Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer.". Recent release. (The Indianapolis Star -- Entertainment)
Democracy in China, but only on TV Sep 27, 2007
Aileen McCabe, CanWest News Service. Published:Wednesday, September 26, 2007. (National Post)
Comcast Launches VOD, Web Breast Cancer Initiative Sep 25, 2007
Aileen Roberts, the wife of Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. . (MediaWeek.com)
Retracing 'War' Sep 20, 2007
" If some of Burns' lines have the ring of practiced rhetoric, it doesn't take much to reveal the boy filmmaker underneath, still excited and eager to discuss the minute details of cinematic strategy and craft. A question about the use of music in "The War" induced a long disquisition that touched on World War II period songs; the advantages of choosing music in advance of editing and letting it "score" the written text; and his own happenstance discovery of "American Anthem," a little-known... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Writer Stalks Killer Sites Sep 9, 2007
" Authors in the Florida genre seem to create their own niche. For Dorsey, it's Florida itself and all of its quirkiness. In this year's novel, "Hurricane Punch," and the upcoming "Atomic Lobster," Serge continues exploring the state while murdering people who violate basic civility. An obsessive-compulsive schizophrenic, Serge loves all things Florida: Obscure history, bars and restaurants with unique character, movie and TV locations, Henry Flagler's railroads, music history, funky motels, the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Jodie Foster sticks to guns in 'Brave' Aug 17, 2007
The only known example of a female serial killer of strangers is Aileen Wournos, the angry woman played by Charlize Theron in "Monster." Bain is not a serial killer, says Jordan, who also reworked the script. "She's a revenge killer. It's a fine edge. It's a trail of revenge she embarks on.". (Variety)
Speaking of Business: Presentation Visuals Aug 10, 2007
Aileen Pincus is president of , an executive-coaching firm offering training in presentation, speech, media, and crisis communications. Reader Discussion. (BusinessWeek)
7 ARRESTED IN RAIDS AFTER EDITOR'S SLAYING Aug 5, 2007
" Friday's 5 a.m. raid traumatized a household on Aileen Street, as dozens of police smashed through doors and windows to get inside. A woman at the home said that her 23-year-old daughter worked at the bakery and that her 17-year-old daughter had worked there until three months ago. She said that she had no idea what police were after but that they took away personal papers, her older daughter's computer and all the cell phones in the house. "I'm a white woman with my mixed-race children, and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
In politics, thou shalt not offend Jul 31, 2007
Posted AT 3:19 AM EDT on 31/07/07. From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
