Penelope Cruz shoots in Lanzarote

Spain’s Oscar-winning film-maker Pedro Almodóvar has started filming scenes on the volcanic island this week for his new movie, Los Abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces), starring his favorite actress Penélope Cruz. The Spanish director has turned his back on his signature bright lollypop colors, saying he was attracted by island of Lanzarote, an island in the Atlantic Ocean 79 miles off the west coast of Africa and its black, lava beaches and cactus deserts. “The volcanic origin of the island makes being there an... [Read the full story]

Scarlett and Penelope in Lesbian Love Scene

Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz have a steamy lesbian sex scene in Woody Allen’s upcoming film, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” Woody wrote and directed the film, shot in Aviles, Barcelona and Oviedo, which is the setting for the romantic adventures of Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson). A source tells us: “It is also extremely erotic. People will be blown away and even shocked. Penelope and Scarlett go at it in a red-tinted photography dark room, and it will leave the audience gasping.” PageSix... [Read the full story]

“No Country for Old Men” Wins Movie of the Year

When the flashbulbs fade away, and the pomp and circumstance die down, the only thing that really matters is: Who won an Oscar? In the category of “Best Picture” it was none other than “No Country for Old Men.” The neo-western flick was honored with the top award at the 2008 Academy Awards on Sunday Night at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California. And it didn’t stop there- Directors Joel and Ethan Coen took home the Oscar for Best Director, as well as Best Adapted Screenplay. With competition from the likes... [Read the full story]