One week down, 51 to go. And if they're anything like this one, they'll fly by with whimsy, curiosity and grace. (Unless you're at NBC, in which case: Hang in there!) Read on for some of the week's top stories from our ceaseless churn, and have a great weekend!
· We set our resolutions for 2010, including the late addition: Stand back and stay out of Avatar's way as it barrels down Hollywood Blvd. and past the billion-dollar mark.
· When we finished chatting with Matthew Broderick, Verne Troyer, new Bachelor Jake Pavelka and Neil Flynn we spent some time on a whoooooole lotta Verge reminiscences.
· On his way to hang out with the cast of Jersey Shore, Michael Cera dropped by Movieline HQ for a nice visit.
· Question stemming from NBC's handling of its ugly late-night imbroglio: Are they still called "technical difficulties" if the network sabotages itself?
· Welcome to Lost Island, your completely puzzling new home for fun, adventure and the Smoke Monster Roller Coaster!
· Take your picks of this week's Two-Minute Verdicts: the exploitative From Paris With Love, or the goat-erection bonanza Our Family Wedding. Choose carefully!
· Spider-Man 4 stalled again; we think we know why.
· Franco! Franco! Franco! There just can't be enough Franco. Franco!