Oh Captain, My Captain

Not too long ago, millions of viewers along with myself were enamored with newcomer Chris Pine's revamping of Captain Kirk in Star Trek. He made space (and that spandex suit) actually seem pretty badass! Now Pine is rumored to play another Captain, Captain America an upcoming version of Captain America. A few months ago I actually has the pleasure of meeting Chris while he was working here in Pittsburgh. We didn't talk much, but for the short time we did he was super nice and in my opinion his perfect "all American" look would make Pine a perfect fit for the role. Although there are several canidates for this role such as Chad Michael Murray and Jensen Akles, Cinemaspy have metioned that they believe Pine could be up for the role. So I am wondering if comic book lovers, movie goers, and the female community that gushes over Pine along with casting all agree that he will make a great Captain America?

Me and Chris

The Captain is Back: Chris Pine in New Issue of Details Magazine

With the release of his new film Unstoppable right around the corner (Nov. 12) here are some new pics that just surfaced that will be featured in the upcoming issue of Details  magazine of Chris Pine.  Pine is looking all sorts of rugged in the new pics for Details.   News about Pine has been pretty quiet since he blew up as Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams reinvention of Star Trek.   Let me assure you though, that won't be the last we'll be hearing of Pine.  He's got tons of stuff in the works and the sequel to Star Trek should be out in 2012!  But for now here is a preview of what's to come in the upcoming issue of Details.

Rosario Dawson Comments on Weight and the Industry

Actress Rosario Dawson (Clerks 2, Josie and the Pussycat dolls, Seven Pounds) recently stated in an interview,

"I'm on the East Coast a lot and I feel uber skinny and super young. I come to California and I feel fat and old. I'm 31, I'm starting to get old. I'm not emaciated. The amount of times I've been told to lose weight is unbelievable, I kid you not."

So why is this still an ongoing trend in Hollywood?  It seems that as time has progressed and were moving away from the uber skinny chick playing the lead role and that curvier women were getting more rolls on screen and television.  However, with Dawson's recent comment and also with a very skinny Lea Michele popping up recently, it seems that's no the case.

Another question that this brings up though, is it just the industry or could this be an East Coast West coast rivalry that we have on our hands?  Is it more acceptable to have some weight on while on the East Coast and not on the West Coast?  It seems that people on the West coast don't just "show a little skin" but rather "a little bone" too.  There is also the fact that people on the West Coast are more athletic and active due to the abundance of sunshine they receive!  What do you guys think about skinny being in...does it plague the industry??

I was fortunate enough to meet Rosario while celebrating at the Wrap party for her upcoming film Unstoppable with Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, and I must say she definitely does NOT need to lose any weight.   She is just as beautiful on the inside as on the outside and was a joy to meet.  Rosario is continually involved in activism in the Latino community as well as the United Way and Immigration Reform and I commend her for speaking out these issues. 


Source: OhNoTheyDidn't