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Behind the Insta-Scenes: Photos from the Set

6 Jul

The holiday weekend means plenty of patriotic style and a whole lot of sunshine. Plus the Orange is the New Black cast head to Canada, some exits and anticipated returning shows from the Instagram TV highlights.

 

Jessica Williams has left The Daily Show and I am so excited for what she will do next. Williams’ podcast 2 Dope Queens with Phoebe Robinson got me through an emotionally tough train ride home at the end of last week; making me laugh when all I wanted to do was cry so I am extra grateful for that. Plus this photo from the Jon Stewart era is amazing.

 

Makeup artist Tina Turnbow captured Keri Russell getting ready for her Today Show appearance where she wore a very cool floral pussy bow blouse and talked her new movie, The Americans and Spy Baby.

 

Last week the OITNB cast celebrated New York Pride and now they have ventured up to Toronto for the Pride parade that took place on Sunday (July 3). Samira Wiley has another really fantastic custom Milly top that I am coveting hard.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHarq9mAJZg/?taken-by=dianeguerrero_

 

More OITNB Toronto Pride partying.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHfI9MshG7W/?taken-by=daniebb3

 

Keeping on the OITNB track here is a season 4 behind the scenes shot and this one is giving me all the feelings.

 

By now you have probably seen many photos from the annual Taylor Swift Fourth of July Squad weekend and I’m going to keep on the OITNB theme with this one of Uzo Aduba. Yes that water slide does look amazing. Yes I love this Vulture post on the whole thing which harks back to their amazing Gossip Girl recaps.

 

For all your July 4th patriotic clothing needs look no further than the amazing Dick from 1999 starring Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams. This was my dream teen lady pairing and I heart this movie hard.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHdoU4phMc2/?taken-by=maybeayacash

 

Jaws is the ultimate Forth of July movie (sorry Independence Day) and Aya Cash’s photo of this very on point tat is very cool.

 

More UnREAL off camera joy and Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman and Denée Chapman are enjoying a very crowded looking Brooklyn park while celebrating the holiday weekend.

 

More from the UnREAL cast and I love how much Constance Zimmer loves this bag of popcorn.

 

If you miss The Office well then Angela Kinsey has a treat for you as she has posted a bunch of old photos from the set including that time in season 1 when Amy Adams guest starred.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHbawBEDAQc/?taken-by=imrosemciver

 

Very cute iZombie co-star hangouts with some bonus dog pals.

 

I am very excited about this and in non shocking news Aubrey Plaza is wearing a dress which is giving me full heart eyes.

 

Mr Robot returns a week today (!) and I hope we get to see a lot more of all three ladies in season 2. Please and thank you.

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Alias Reunion in Paris 

4 Jul

Paris played a very important part in the relationship of Sydney Bristow and Will Tippin on Alias and it was also the setting for an Alias reunion at the weekend. At the Atelier Versace Haute Couture fashion show on Sunday (July 3) Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper caught up while taking in the stylish sights (Garner wore Versace to to the Oscars this year).   Yes there’s a lot of feelings going on here because while Vaughn was Sydney’s OTP I was always partial to Will and Syd; their season 3 hookup is one of my favorite Alias moments as it played on both the sadness of this moment and the history between these two characters. Plus any occasion where they wore disguises together was always a hoot. Also here is that best Will Tippin moment from the aforementioned S1 in gag reel form.

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Out of the Box: Look of the Week

1 Jul

So many sequins and bold color on Out of the Box this week with looks from the BET Awards, movie premieres and other red carpet shindigs bringing all the summer dress delights. Yara ShahidiYara Shahidi super fun and super colorful Tracy Reese dress for the 2016 BET Awards is playing into two of my great loves; stripes and sparkles. The teenage Black-ish star has picked out a look that is both age appropriate and stands out. Gold vintage Tommy Hilfiger stacked heels are the perfect shoe as they shimmer without clashing. For more on Shahidi’s getting ready process head to Teen Vogue.Andra DayMore bold sequins at the BET Awards with singer Andra Day delivering on vintage looking glam and this entire ensemble is stunning right down to purple Moschino pumps. Aubrey Plaza miniA Prada sequin mini for Aubrey Plaza and this is ultimate Megan Draper has just hit California attire. So I am of course so here for it.Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake BellI would like to see a live action movie with Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper and Lake Bell and not just The Secret Life of Pets, which is what they are promoting here. Dress pretty for all three ladies and this was also the occasion where Jenny Slate made things red carpet official with Chris Evans.Lauren AmbroseGlorious green caftan at the ready for Lauren Ambrose at the Amazon pilots event. I like this super boho look a lot more than the Interestings pilot (I loved the book, but think the show misses a lot of what made this group charming). I really like Ambrose and have high hopes that if it does go to series they will fix these issues.Cush JumboAt the Tarzan premiere Cush Jumbo is also doing the casual glam thing in Michael Kors and this really makes me want to grab a cocktail with her.

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Behind the Insta-Scenes: Photos from the Set

29 Jun

Lots of Orange is the New Black on the TV Insta menu this week including the cast Times Talk and taking part in the New York City Pride parade. Plus You’re the Worst, UnREAL and plenty of style highs to scroll through.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHB4LO1B7RK/?taken-by=maybeayacash&hl=en

 

Exhibit 1. The You’re the Worst set looks like a very happy place.

 

Exhibit 2. Also welcome Samira Wiley to You’re the Worst and this is very good casting news. Sunglasses and denim heaven.

 

Ruling TV Instagram this week is the Orange is the New Black cast including behind the scenes shots that couldn’t be shared during shooting (because spoilers) and a variety of public appearances.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHDkvqrh5W0/?taken-by=daniebb3&hl=en

 

Unplanned accidental ladysuit black and white reversed co-ordination at the OITNB Times Talk panel.

Danielle Brooks bows out of this talk early (after taking this great picture of Taylor Schilling and Laura Prepon) and she has the best reason; she has to go to her other job performing on Broadway in The Color Purple.

 

The OITNB cast also took part in New York City’s Pride parade on Sunday and are giving off so many great outfit vibes.

 

Including Samira Wiley’s custom Milly tee (which I am coveting hard).

 

A really beautiful shot of Dascha Polanco from the parade taken by Natasha Lyonne.

 

Rivaling the OITNB for most prolific cast on Instagram is UnREAL and thankfully everyone looks far happier here than they do behind the scenes on Everlasting.

 

Constance Zimmer giving great face and boob touching poses as the UnREAL season 2 promo trail continues. Makeup artist Tina Turnbow delivers on the lipstick choice once again.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHDc6ZGgIZY/?taken-by=jennyslate&hl=en

 

Jenny Slate reveals some bathtub filming secrets.

 

Lots of cupcakes for Aubrey Plaza’s birthday and a Parks and Rec reunion courtesy of Anna Faris’ excellent podcast Anna Faris is Unqualified.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHND3M9DpWs/?taken-by=busyphilipps&hl=en

 

A fantastic look from Busy Philipps and this patterned Gucci frock is also getting added to the coveting hard list.

 

Pretty sure Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a portrait in her attic.

 

Not entirely sure what is going on here but it is equal parts terrifying and amazing. Super cute casual outfit too.

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Music Monday: The Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale Edition

28 Jun

The Game of Thrones season 6 finale delivered on every front finally confirming a long held theory about a certain character’s parentage, resolving conflicts, setting up new ones and leaving us in a place clamoring for more episodes. Some spoilers ahead.

Plus this piece of music is so good we’re doing Music Monday on a Tuesday.

Cersei’s big plan paid off while leaving a trail of the dead and this opening extended sequence is one of the best that Game of Thrones has ever done ratcheting up the tension at every turn. Part of this was down to Ramin Djawadi’s score which started off sounding like a less melancholy version of the Leftovers repeated piano themes. Bringing in cellos and then the super dramatic sounding organ as the pieces fall into place is next level score genius and it has been pretty much been on repeat for most of yesterday and this morning. It makes typing feel all the more urgent.

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Hollywood Reporter Drama Actress 2016 Roundtable: Watch the Full Video

28 Jun

Last night the first process of Emmy voting closed with the initial round of nominations. Those will not be announced until Thursday, July 14 and in the meantime the full versions of the Hollywood Reporter Emmy roundtable discussions will air every Sunday on SundanceTV before being made available on YouTube.

The first one up is the drama actresses and we showcased this chat a few weeks ago when this amazing group of women covered The Hollywood Reporter.

Now watch the whole conversation below.

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Out of the Box: Look of the Week

24 Jun

“Out of the Box” is a smorgasbord of outfit YES moments including prints, super cute collars and red lipstick. Plus the platonic ideal of a casual outfit, sunglasses and discussing a new TV character style icon.Parker PoseyI am a big Parker Posey and Coach fan – this leather T-Rex adorned varsity jacket is amazing – so the combination of both at the 2016 Coach And Friends Of The High Line Summer Party is pretty much the best. Part of the Posey charm is that she can pattern clash the shit out of anything and still look this fantastic.Jessica JoffeCoach are embracing prints that would make perfect 1970s carpet/wallpaper/any upholstery and in non-shocking news I am so here for it. Jessica Joffe’s dress hits all the right notes and I’m currently coveting a whole lot from Coach’s RTW collection.Evan Rachel WoodLadysuit, red lips, fantastic collar and silver shoes; Evan Rachel Wood at the Into the Forest premiere wears all of my favorite things.Aubrey PlazaIdeal casual outfit alert from Aubrey Plaza on her way in to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and I will never not love a great sweater paired with jeans and white (Commes des Garcon – you can’t see the heart face in this shot sadly) Cons. And as the Fug Girls say; everyone looks hotter in sunglasses.Kristen SchaalAt the BFG premiere Kristen Schaal did pleats and block color in the best possible way. Schaal’s a big fan of flats and for that I salute her especially when pink Oxfords are her shoe of choice.Ruth NeggaInterview Magazine keeps dishing up excellent editorials and Ruth Negga’s is another to add to the stunning list. Despite it being June I’m having a whole lot of strong coat feelings this week and this Miu Miu one delivers on every level. Negga’s Tulip is the best thing about Preacher and a new TV style icon to adore; she discusses the audition process and that she has worked with Dominic Cooper on a number of occasions prior to this. Plus what she thinks about the tone of Preacher:

“I really like that kind of oddness. Everything seems straightforward in Preacher but nothing is; everything is kind of askew. You’re dealing with this hyper unrealness—that’s what comics are—and I like that sort of twist.”

Negga also chats about Cannes and the film Loving which is already getting some very early awards buzz.

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Getting a Divorce with Sarah Jessica Parker: Watch the First Long Tease

23 Jun

Middle fingers are raised in the first long teaser for Sarah Jessica Parker’s new HBO show Divorce and I’m looking forward to this for a number of reasons. Catastrophe star and co-creator Sharon Horgan is the creative force behind this new SJP venture; this alone makes this a highly anticipated project as Catastrophe has taken the relationship comedy and exploration of parenting to new heights. SJP and costuming is another box ticker and forget the mess that was the Sex and the City movies as the show is iconic when it comes to fashion on TV.

Divorce looks like it was shot over winter and this means coats, glorious coats and the first image HBO released does look like it could be a still from SATC.SJPSwitching out New York for the countryside, dating for divorce and brunch for dinner parties and the new Divorce teaser is here to set aside some of the SATC comparisons. Plus it looks like there will be teens and tweens if this other promo photo is anything to go by (and more coats).Divorce

Watch the teaser below and be warned there are mustache opinions.

Divorce premieres in the fall.

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Behind the Insta-Scenes: Photos from the Set

22 Jun

Between Orange is the New Black and “The Battle of the Bastards” there was a lot going on this week on TV and this edition of “Behind the Insta-Scenes” has got you covered on both. Plus we’ve got shows that are currently in productions, ones that have just finished and lots of other fun stuff is on the Instagram highlights menu.

 

It’s all fun and games in Maureen when things aren’t getting set on fire/people aren’t being stabbed.

 

A “How to Get Blood out of Your Beard” tutorial is probably needed for the Game of Thrones guys and it is good to see all is crazy in love when the camera stops rolling.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BG6rlmwuA-8/?taken-by=deansjagger

 

And now for a “Who Wore it Better?” Battle of the Bastards edition (Part 2).

 

I have a lot of feelings about this new season of Orange is the New Black and I don’t want to say too much for those who have not finished yet, but I am very happy the OITNB cast have been posting photos like the one above. Need this moment of happiness.

 

And adorable ones like this, which is also from the New York premiere.

 

Adding to the feelings scale is the Orphan Black season 4 finale and thanks for the flowers Tatiana!

 

Now for shows currently in production and this bts shot of Justin Theroux from season 3 of The Leftovers. As Theroux points out; no handcuffs (or shirt) necessary.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGuxkd-JcRi/?taken-by=imrosemciver&hl=en

 

After recently marathoning my way through the first two seasons of iZombie I’ve still got that post-watch emptiness (see also OITNB) so even though there isn’t a season 3 premiere date yet, it is good to see some of the cast back on iZombie duty.

 

There are lots of reasons to be excited about this new season of You’re the Worst and one of them is this amazing casting news.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BG5HHynGtsh/?taken-by=mewins&hl=en

 

On BrainDead Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Tveit danced together. It was magical. As is this prom style pic.

 

While a lot of the FNL cast were in Austin for the ATX Television Festival; Aimee Teegarden, Taylor Kitsch, Zach Gilford and Minka Kelly were taking part in the Spartan Race. Another reunion I can get behind. Even with Kitsch’s mustache.

 

This is from a couple of weeks ago (when I covered the outfits from this event), but somehow I missed it and I’m making up for that now.

 

Joshua Jackson and Kiernan Shipka doing their best January Jones pose might be my new favorite thing.

 

The way to get two entries is to quote from Overboard. Always an instant YES in my book/blog.

To be filed under “Things that are Adorable” 

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Music Monday: Orange is the New Black and Sharon Van Etten’s “You Know Me Well”

20 Jun

Happy Monday or not depending on where you are in your Orange is the New Black watch. I’m going to keep things on the spoiler free side as much as possible and as with previous seasons OITNB is another in contention for “Best Closing Credits” song choices. I’ve talked at length about songs that end an episode and how important this selection can be when dictating the emotional stakes of the action it plays over or that has preceded it.

The tone can be set in this moment and can leave you feeling uplifted, but that’s not what we’re doing this morning. Sorry.

This Music Monday selection is in a devastating vein harking back to the equally heartbreaking and amazing Dum Dum Girls “Coming Down” from season 3 and Sharon Van Etten’s “You Know Me Well” closes out episode 6. This is when the season really kicks into gear; bringing together old threads with the overall themes of this season. Themes which go deeper and darker than previous years and I don’t want to say too much more other than whoa this is an A+ pick.

Be right back, just gonna continue sobbing all over my keyboard thanks to this song/show.

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