Slog - Comments on The Unbearable Hotness of Ricci http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci Defamer has an excellent postmortem of Speed Racer's atrocious opening weekend (it may actually have come in third at the box office, after What Happens in Vegas, which all but guarantees a sequel for the Kutcher/Diaz romantic comedy, probably called What Happens in Des Moines?). Even international moviegoers, who inexplicably fund a lot of bad Hollywood dumb-assitude, stayed away in droves. I saw the movie, at a Saturday 10 am showing, and I have to say: it just kind of happened to me. It wasn't horrible--granted, it was way too long, and we didn't need a semi-complex discussion of... Copyright 2008 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:34:36 -0800 Tue, 13 May 2008 05:43:08 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by danielbennettkieneker she is hot hot hot... and even hot without the adams family pushed up nose that leaves us all feeling a little less like trixy spotters...


you know those little places on the corners of our sleepy little towns where you can find bandeleros and mugabbes with action cards and wheat to store....

wheat like wheat paper and scratchless glass and old clean graffiti-less bricks.

fuck... if i wasn't such a hoodlum...

....i might not be such a street-corner nanny goose... ( don't forget to add the offensive lisp at goose will 'ya big boys and mean girls????)

]]> danielbennettkieneker http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022435 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022435 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 11:48:43 -0800 Comment by Matthew Have you seen Black Snake Moan? It will only amplify your Ricci crush. She is hot, and she can act also.

]]> Matthew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022436 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022436 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 11:50:18 -0800 Comment by Chalupa Ricci and Rose McGowen are the two hottest and sexiest women in Hollywood.

]]> Chalupa http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022441 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022441 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 11:56:04 -0800 Comment by Cale I might see this movie just for her and the petty colors.

]]> Cale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022449 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022449 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:06:04 -0800 Comment by PopTart Scott Porter (Rex) was totally hot. I had no expectations going into the movie so it was basically bubble gum entertainment. The dialog was awful but the bright trippy colors made me happy. My 6 year old liked it well enough.

]]> PopTart http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022451 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022451 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:06:59 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle She is hot.

But, third place for a movie when Iron Man is in the Top Ten Biggest Cash Haul for Opening Weekend ... is not bad.

It's just bad in comparison.

Still a highly fun trip - go see it in IMAX, you really should - and hallucinogens won't add to the trip, so don't bother.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022454 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022454 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:07:41 -0800 Comment by JC Ricci totally does it for me. Even at her least glamorous, she's totally got that girl-next-door thing going on.

This picture:

http://www.christinaricci.ws/photo/albums/scans/articles/ew_03022007/0_99_002.jpg

in a somewhat recent Entertainment Weekly left me speechless for a bit. She's kind of cartoonish, but in a good way.

]]> JC http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022470 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022470 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:16:27 -0800 Comment by max solomon paul, that's part of BEING A MAN. fucking relax & enjoy your erection.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022471 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022471 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:16:49 -0800 Comment by left coast I saw her at the movies once. She was kind of cute. Her boobs are large relative to a small body. I don't think you'd go crazy if you saw her in person. Then again, I thought Anna Kournakova was just above average at the US open (nice bumb in jeans though).

]]> left coast http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022479 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022479 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:25:37 -0800 Comment by Gabe I agree about Ricci, very hot. Also, being a huge fan of the cartoon when growing up, I was totally stoked to go see this movie.

Then I watched the trailer, and vowed to never see it. In fact from here on out I will refuse to acknowlege this movie's existence.

It's not a live action move, it's not a cartoon, it's neither...or maybe both. Granted I can't opine on the plot or acting having seen only 4 minutes of footage, but if that 4 minutes was the TRAILER designed to get me into it, the rest must be worse.

Save some money, go watch season 1 of the cartoon on hulu.com for free.

]]> Gabe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022483 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022483 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:26:36 -0800 Comment by Levislade Whatever happened to that Prozac Nation movie? Did it ever come out?

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022499 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022499 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:41:46 -0800 Comment by Potatoes O'Brien Prozac Nation is available on DVD.

]]> Potatoes O'Brien http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022515 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022515 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:51:26 -0800 Comment by OR Matt What's wrong with being hot for Christina Ricci?

There is this puppy dog love I have for her for some sick reason.

AND she can act!

]]> OR Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022517 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022517 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 12:54:15 -0800 Comment by Levislade Thanks Ed! Off to the library!

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022561 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022561 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 13:25:22 -0800 Comment by Garth Whatever, I love getting lost in economics when I'm stoned.

]]> Garth http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022563 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022563 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 13:26:22 -0800 Comment by Paul Constant @ Everyone: When I was younger, I thought she was cute before she lost all the weight and, I believe, had an eating disorder. Now she's kind of scary-skinny, especially with the big moon face and the boobs. I just want to feed her cookies.

@ Garth: This is your movie. Seriously. Go, now.

]]> Paul Constant http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022579 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022579 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 13:34:03 -0800 Comment by Bub The Wachowski Brothers need good script and film editors.

]]> Bub http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022589 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022589 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 13:42:47 -0800 Comment by Man For real, be a man. You don't have to get permission from your gay or feminist coworkers and friends. Enjoy that erection and don't feel guilty about it. Is this what happens when a young man works in a feminized environment?

]]> Man http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022591 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022591 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 13:44:29 -0800 Comment by PopTart @16 Paul, you can feed me cookies and I'll take care of that erection for you.

Oh, oops, I forgot I'm not your stalker anymore...Sorry.

]]> PopTart http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022612 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022612 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 14:04:17 -0800 Comment by Clint Black Snake Moan. That'll make a man out of ya.

]]> Clint http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022622 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022622 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 14:09:46 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale She's certainly the queen of 5-feet tall.

]]> Lloyd Clydesdale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022632 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022632 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 14:13:54 -0800 Comment by Queen Vidor Ugh, her five-head is horrifying.

What is wrong with dudes, that they find that attractive?

]]> Queen Vidor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022644 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022644 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 14:26:57 -0800 Comment by Scott Faulkner Like fucking a cereal box?

I say bring on the milk, juice, and toast and make it complete!

]]> Scott Faulkner http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022649 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022649 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:34 -0800 Comment by Dalton Fucking a cereal box...

I'd like to start my morning with a bowl of Christina Ricci. She's a part of a complete nutritious breakfast!

]]> Dalton http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022777 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022777 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:35 -0800 Comment by Greg Whatever works for you, guy.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022809 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022809 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 16:24:08 -0800 Comment by Mike of Renton @22 Actually, I think that's what does it in this movie. She has bangs covering her forehead and it totally works.

]]> Mike of Renton http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022820 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022820 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 16:31:14 -0800 Comment by gay dad I went yesterday because I loved Speed Racer as a kid (still occasionally watch the Japanese version on DVD) and my kids begged me to go. Ugh, big mistake. Not only did I have to explain corporate mergers and acqusitions to my children so that they could understand what the fuck was going on, they had nightmares all night long because the visuals and sound are so overwhelming. The plot of the Matrix sequels made more sense. Imagine a violent sociopath scripting the animated "Cars" with live actors. Still, I thought the actors all did a great job for what they were given. And Rain is a hottie.

]]> gay dad http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022826 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022826 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 16:34:18 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Thanks for the details, gay dad - sounds even MORE fun than I thought! Nothing like a good economics primer to keep one interested!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022833 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022833 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 16:41:31 -0800 Comment by PC Yes she's hot.

The Opposite of Sex -- hot and funny, too.

Best opening scene -- voiceover describing mom's funeral in Louisiana.....shot shows her throwing ciggie into grave before they dump the dirt in, then she turns and stalks away.

]]> PC http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022836 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022836 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 16:44:19 -0800 Comment by K Huh, that sounds a lot like what lots of people (myself included) were saying after seeing her in Sleepy Hollow.

She was probably also irresistibly hot in Pecker, too, but no one saw that.

]]> K http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022860 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022860 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 17:08:01 -0800 Comment by CP Love her, love her, love her.

Smart 'n sassy.

]]> CP http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022878 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022878 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 17:39:36 -0800 Comment by elenchos After I saw the Addams Family I named my dog after her.

]]> elenchos http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022938 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022938 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 19:42:40 -0800 Comment by chuchu I have a little theory that for some reason, busty, grown-up child stars who make their mark in a light-haired role to start out with end up more successful than the ones associated with dark hair. Lohan, Scarlett Johansson on the light-haired side of the ledger: Ricci and Birch on the dark.

]]> chuchu http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022961 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1022961 Film Mon, 12 May 2008 21:22:24 -0800 Comment by Mo Any questions you may have had about being a heterosexual male have just been answered.

]]> Mo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1023006 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1023006 Film Tue, 13 May 2008 01:52:02 -0800 Comment by Piling on Black. Snake. Moan. damn...

]]> Piling on http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1023013 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/the_unbearable_hotness_of_ricci#c1023013 Film Tue, 13 May 2008 05:43:08 -0800