IT'S HARD BEING HILLARY

Up-front I have to admit that I'm really sick of the Clintons, Bushes, Gores, Romneys,
Kennedys and all husbands, wives, sons, daughters, and sundry relations that plague our political landscape.  Having said that, to my chagrin it appears that Hillary will be making a run for the Presidency.  So, to enhance her chances for success a bio-pic (entitled Rodham) is in the works, the release of which (coincidently) will coincide with the 2016 election.

Carey Mulligam

However, it appears that the project hit its first snag this week. Carey Mulligan, who was chosen to portray Hillary turned down the role - stating that "it conflicted with her schedule".  Mulligan recently starred in The Great Gatsby and will be seen next in the Coen Brothers' new film, Inside Llewyn Davis.

I think Mulligan made the right decision by refusing the Hillary role. It is no secret that the storyline is written to reflect Hillary in the very best light.  For example, the film's synopsis reads, "During the height of the Watergate scandal, rising star Hillary Rodham is the youngest lawyer chosen for the House Judiciary Committee to impeach Nixon, but she soon finds herself forced to choose between a destined path to the White House and her unresolved feelings for Bill Clinton, her former boyfriend who now teaches law in Arkansas."  Yes, high drama and internal conflict abound for Hillary.

Hillary has always looked frumpy and slightly bloated, not so the striking and slim Mulligan (Scarlett Johansson and Emma Stone are said to be Mulligan's alternates).
My suggestion would be Mellissa McCarthy for the role - perfect.  As far as a Hillary Presidency - it would be better termed a Billary Presidency. Nuff-said!

HOLLYWOOD GETS 'OLDER'

Tinseltown has always favored young women but this may be changing as a majority of moviegoers age.  The trend now seems to favor older, mature, and experienced female actors. In fact, the Hollywood Reporter says that nine out of the top 10 earning actresses are over age 37.  For females, 40 was usually the age for hitting the wall in Hollywood, it was all downhill from there.

Anti-aging techniques also contribute. An actresses 40 can now look the same as she was at 30 so it keeps the 'star' in the limelight.  For example, Gwyneth Paltrow, 41, plays Pepper Potts in the Ironman films - this casting wouldn't have happened 10 years ago.  Another trend is cross-casting, whereby women take on roles normally cast for men.  Be it as politicians, race-car drivers, front line soldiers, or superheros (think Milla Jovovich as Alice in the Resident Evil franchise, or Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft) women in films are getting older and better.

Best & Happy Movie Going!
Jim Lavorato