Wet Hot American Summer, 2001. Photo: Eureka Pictures If I’d listened to the guy at Blockbuster, I might never have seen Wet Hot American Summer at such a pivotal time. “Don’t get this,” the Blockbuster guy said when I brought the DVD to the register. “You’ll regret it . ” In all my years of Blockbuster-ing I had never been told that I’d “regret” a rental, not even Under Siege 2: Dark Territory or Rob Schneider’s The Animal. I asked him why he hated it so much. “Because it’s dumb as hell and it makes no sense,” he clarified. I rented it anyway. And then I took it to my friend’s house where we proceeded to laugh harder than we’d ever laughed before, all the while wondering: What were we seeing that this other guy didn’t? And: Why wasn’t this a thing that everyone was talking about? Looking back on the initial reviews of the film — and they are famously, almost unanimously vicious — critics clearly shared the Blockbuster guy’s opinion, focusing on Wet Hot as … [Read more...] about ’s Undefinable Brand of Smart Stupidity
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The Countess of Wessex wears sombre dress to mourn Prince Philip
April 17, 2021 - 15:30 BST Megan Bull The Countess of Wessex wore an elegant dress and a matching hat to attend the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday 17 April. The Countess of Wessex joined her family to attend the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday 17 April. Donning an elegant black dress pinned with a brooch for the service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, she coordinated with a matching hat, suede heels and a small clutch bag. Wearing her blonde tresses in a low chignon which showcased her pearl droplet earrings, Sophie opted for natural and dewy makeup. RELATED: Lady Louise Windsor borrows outfit from The Countess of Wessex for moving appearance The Countess of Wessex wore all black (Photo: i-Images) Looking sombre as she mourned her father-in-law, the Countess attended the service alongside her husband Prince Edward and their two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount … [Read more...] about The Countess of Wessex wears sombre dress to mourn Prince Philip
Kate Middleton has designer coat named after her
June 19, 2013 - 14:30 BST hellomagazine.com Italian fashion house MaxMara has paid tribute to pregnant Kate Middleton by naming a coat after the stylish royal. Italian fashion house MaxMara has paid tribute to pregnant Kate Middleton by naming a coat after the stylish royal. Prince William ’s first child in three weeks' time, wore the beige cashmere coat on a visit to Cambridge last November. VIEW GALLERY CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL GALLERY The coat, which boasts a funnel neck design and bow-fronted cinch belt at the waist, sold out instantly – but now the label has reissued the simple and stylish design as The Kate in her honour. The designer is a favourite of the royal mother-to-be, who opted for a leopard print MaxMara studio dress in March while attending the wedding of Princes William and Harry’s long term friends Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mark Tomlinson in the Swiss Alps. VIEW GALLERY In … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton has designer coat named after her
Kate Middleton spends Father’s Day with her dad Michael
June 18, 2013 - 11:36 BST hellomagazine.com Kate Middleton heads home to Berkshire to spend Father's Day with her dad Michael With weeks to go until she welcomes her first baby, Kate Middleton headed home to spend Father's Day with her dad Michael Middleton . The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge , 31, reportedly returned to the family property in Bucklebury in Berkshire on Sunday to spend some quality time with her father. US Weekly , that Kate and Michael went out to lunch together at a local restaurant. It's unclear whether her mum Carole, or her siblings, Pippa, 29, and James, 26, joined them. VIEW GALLERY CLICK ON PHOTOS TO VIEW FULL GALLERY VIEW GALLERY VIEW GALLERY VIEW GALLERY … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton spends Father’s Day with her dad Michael
Kate Middleton and Princess Diana both named style icons
June 17, 2013 - 11:38 BST hellomagazine.com Kate Middleton and Princess Diana have both been named in new lists of fashion icons Kate Middleton 's quintessentially British style and effortless elegance has made her a staple in the best-dressed lists. Now the royal mum-to-be has been crowned the number one most fashionable icon in a new poll of 2,038 people, beating style queen Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss . VIEW GALLERY CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR FULL GALLERY Kate, 31, came out on top with 338 votes, followed by designer Victoria in second, with 185. Cheryl Cole and Kate Moss were third and fourth respectively in the poll, conducted by StyleinView.co.uk , ahead of Kelly Brook and Lady Gaga , known for her more outlandish approach to fashion. VIEW GALLERY Rihanna and Zooey Deschanel came in seventh and eighth place, with former TOWIE star Amy Childs and model-of-the-moment Cara Delevingne … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton and Princess Diana both named style icons