Free-wheeling use of language, nudity, graphic violence, what have you, premium cable stations like HBO, Showtime and Starz lack of limitations allow the networks to create shows that are much more realistic and at the same time further fetched than their network or basic cable counterparts. The lack of censorship and innovative storylines has reeled in viewers from all demographics, and not just those who splurge for all the stations through their Direct tv or Dish satellite packages. Between DVD sales and viewing parties, the fame of such shows spans far beyond even lofty premium cable subscription numbers, and deservedly so. Met with critical acclaim and legions of regular fans, the following titles are not only the best premium cable has to offer, but perhaps the best shows on TV.1. Entourage (HBO) Adrian Grenier stars as Vincent Chase, a movie star navigating the highs and lows of the rich and famous. As he takes his Brooklyn crew along for the Hollywood ride, each season features fresh career pitfalls, outrageous purchases and, of course, women.2. Weeds (Showtime) A suburban drug-dealing mother of two, Nancy Botwin tries to make ends meet after the passing of her husband in the backwards world of affluent suburban America. A steady diet of laughs and off-hand political commentary, this black comedy holds weight no matter the preferred state of mind.3. Boardwalk Empire (HBO) This newcomer to the HBO lineup recently walked away with the prestigious Best Television Drama Award at the Golden Globes, establishing the time piece on Knucky Thompson and his slew of Prohibition era gangsters as not only a fan favorite but one of the most well-respected shows on the air. (more…)

A ton of comic book inspired movies in production does not hide the fact there are still plenty of other comic books begging for the big screen treatment. If these comic books are greenlit into production, plenty of people would line up outside any theater to see them:

Wonder Woman: This is the original prototype for all tough chicks. There have been several attempts to bring the Amazonian Princess to the screen before, but each time the project has crumbled before it got off the ground. Wonder Woman is as much of a DC Comics icon as Batman (more…)

Andy Warhol had it right when he said everyone will be famous for 15 minutes. Here are some celebrities whose time in the spotlight is fading fast.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton was the first reality show participant to parlay her momentary fame into an annoying uber-brand. After an album, movie roles, jail, lawsuits, drug busts, and sex tapes, the public grew snarky, then got irked by her constant over-exposure. Now many people are asking, “Paris who?”

Kim Kardashian

Will people still be as interested in Kim Kardashian when she’s a (more…)

The 2011 movies awards season has come and gone, leaving behind a stream of awards for this year’s critically acclaimed darlings like The King’s Speech, The Social Network, and Black Swan.

However, it appears as if viewer interest waned in this year’s awards season, as the “king” of all award shows, The Academy Awards, attracted 37.9 million viewers, 9 percent less than last year’s show. The blog Alt Film Guide,http://www.altfg.com/blog/ noted that dips in the number of viewers was even larger for less popular awards shows like The People’ (more…)

Perhaps it’s the return of Conan O’Brien to the small screen, but suddenly the late night nonsense passing for quality programming over the past 2 years seems suddenly uproarious, not with laughter but with outrage. Chileans can probably blame earthquakes and collapsed mines on Johnny Carson, kicking, rattling and rolling around in his grave at what television execs have been serving audiences of late, clearly mislabeled as comedy. The return of Team Coco reminds us, this used to be programming platform with standards. While a proud few have held the bar in O’Brien’s absence, a thorough examination of overall quality will undoubtedly leave viewers disheartened and disappointed. Who should be congratulated and who should be canceled? We’ll start with the highs.The GoodDavid Letterman Amid heart problems, sex scandals and a cantankerous Joaquim Phoenix, Letterman remains perhaps the single greatest late night personality in the post-Carson era.Chelsea Handler Women love her, and not in same fashion they view fellow host Ellen DeGeneres, as every female under 30 continues to read her Vodka-induced memoir as if Nicholas Sparks penned it. With an audience that constitutes 50 of the country, genetically speaking, she must be doing something right.Jon Stewart/Steven Colbert Smart guys, smart jokes, the two back to back time slots are at least good enough on a regular basis to kill an hour of time when nothing else is on. If only the Comedy Central time slot didn’t usually segue into a late night teen comedy or steady diet of infomercials.The Bad (more…)

These stars themselves probably resent their short-lived fame and the bad hand Hollywood dealt them. Often times we enjoy a joke or two over these stars whose once shining careers came to a screeching halt. But there are a few that fit this category whose one role was enough to earn them a spot forever in our hearts.

1. Peter Billingsley (A Christmas Story) No matter how old you are, you’ve probably seen this 1983, holiday favorite about a dysfunctional, blue-collar, American family. It’s hard to miss when TBS plays it for 24 hours straight over Christmas. But, you’ve also probably not seen Billingsley in anything since. This may be one of the most popular Christmas movies ever made, but it was the first and last hit for this child star.
2. Thomas Wilson (Back to the Future): Technically, you could categorize Wilson as a 3-hit wonder since he played the role of Biff Tannen in all 3 of these movies, which became one of the most memorable trilogies of the decade. His resume may include a page full of other roles, but most of them we’ve never even heard of. (more…)

For the most part, we see Hollywood as a faraway place with unimaginable paychecks and lifestyles we can only dream about. But within this unusual culture, there are a few stars that for whatever reason, we could see ourselves friends with. Some of it is related to the roles they play or maybe a welcoming smile, and we could be completely off base, but here we’ve picked the stars we’d most like to have a beer with.

1. Tina Fey: Not only is she funny in a real-life way, she comes across as an average person. She’s both attractive yet realistic, without the flawless beauty of many Hollywood females that most of us find intimidating.
2. Matt Damon: Though you probably can’t relate to the insanely talented and dangerous Jason Bourne, his real-life counterpart has a simple, friendly smile that makes you want to get to know him. Even though he’s going on 40, there’s an innocent boyishness look about him that could be one of the reasons he’s Hollywood’s favorite leading men. (more…)

In the Hollywood scene filled with one-hit-wonders and celebrity washouts, we’re always looking for those rare gems that will stand the test of time. A star who will impress us year after year in a variety of roles. In essence these are our picks for the next Matt Damon, Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts.

1. Robert Pattinson: For some, the British star makes this list because of his role in the Twilight Saga and for others that should have kept him off of it. But no matter which side of the aisle you’re on, we’re seeing more and more that there is more than one dimension to Pattinson. Impressive performances in Remember Me and Little Ashes suggest that there may be a long, standout career ahead for this 24-year old actor.
2. Ellen Page: The earlier days of Page’s career included a few memorable roles such as Juno and Whip It, but nothing of any long-lasting significance. However, this year’s summer hit, Inception, may prove to be the career boost to superstardom that this Canadian actress has been waiting for. (more…)

We know your paycheck is 100 times what we bring in each year, but does that really give you the right to adorn your child with a bizarre, made-up name that will probably guarantee a few jokes at their expense down the road? Every time an A-lister has a baby, it’s front page news for weeks and often times we look at these adorable baby pictures and then cringe when we read the poor child’s name. We’ll acknowledge every parent has the right to name their kid whatever they want, but just for fun, we’ve decided on our list of the most bizarre celebrity baby names.

1. Audio Science (son of Shannyn Sossamon): Best-remembered for her role in A Knight’s Tale, this less-than-popular actress may have used her child’s birth as a last ditch effort to gain some media exposure. Well played.
2. Moxie Crimefighter: (son of Penn Jillette): You may be a comedian, but that doesn’t mean you should make a joke out of naming your first-born son.
3. Pilot Inspektor (son of Jason Lee): Apparently unbeknownst to Lee, this is actually a profession, not a name. Perhaps playing the role of a redneck, country bumpkin on My Name is Earl has actually lowered his intelligence. (more…)

We all have our list of those particular actors and actresses that we hate so much we will avoid seeing what looks like an otherwise incredible movie to avoid watching them. Maybe it’s the voice, maybe the mannerisms, or maybe just something about their sheer presence that drives us crazy. We’ve come up with our top five list of most annoying actors in Hollywood for no other purpose than for us all to commiserate these irritating performers.

1. Keanu Reeves: Some of his movies have actually turned out to be decent, which leaves us wondering how amazing would they have been with a better leading man? The way Keanu Reeves delivers his lines suggests that every word he speaks is a life-changing decree of the upmost importance. Relax a little; you’re barely an A-lister. As he tries to coat his words with a tone of importance you end up laughing at the most serious of lines.
2. Kristen Stewart: The fact that Stewart has played a few roles as the shy teenage girl led us to cut her a little slack for her awkward movements and lack of focus. But it no longer appears to be acting, but the girl’s own odd mannerisms, which unfortunately come out in every role she plays. Stand up straight and look someone in the eye for once, please! (more…)