March 16, 2007
SFIAAFF: The Trouble With Romance (The Jennifer Siebel Movie)
Yes, lucky readers, that's right: Jennifer Siebel's movie The Trouble With Romance is screening in San Francisco for the SF Int'l Asian-American Film Festival. And who better to review the press screener we received, than our special guest correspondent, and Chronicle Culture Blog Gavin Watcher..... Beth Spotswood!!!!
The infamous SFist Rita took time away from her remote cave lair and evil blogging minions to hook me up with an advance copy of The Trouble with Romance, starring none other than SFist commenter herself, Jennifer Siebel.
Oh my god. Swiss Miss: Thespian.
I was given strict orders to review Jen's performance only, and while I still don't really understand why, I'm sticking to the rules. Don't mess with Rita. She'll make fun of your outfits. [We were told not to spoil the fine plot secrets of this movie for the viewing public! That's all! --r.]
I popped in that DVD, took a Newsom-esque swig of Chardonnay and settled in to see that girl's girl act her little heart out. Here's what I have to report:
After the jump: Jennifer Siebel as a psychotic and erratic girlfriend. We're sure it's all acting, people! The movie screens tonight at 9 p.m. and Monday evening at 7:30 as part of the SFIAAFF.
I hate to say this, but Jennifer Siebel is stunning. Seriously, people. She spends the first 15 minutes of the movie running around a hotel room in her underwear. And girl's girl is hot. Sure, she's gorgeous in that really obvious blonde, appallingly thin, practically naked kind of way, but you can see why Clooney hit it.
As a result of this costuming, I spent most of her performance wondering if this is how she acts and dresses around Gavin, freaking out in hotel rooms, climbing all over him naked and not eating.
Surprisingly, Jen's not a horrible actress. She's no Meryl Streep either, but amazingly enough, I found her character's psychotic and erratic behavior about her boyfriend believable.
Jen tries to pull off the pretty, sweet and quirky vibe and while she kinda succeeds at it, I get the feeling that she's trying too hard. I'm sure in real life she's very pretty, very sweet and most certainly quirky. Although somehow, neither Jen nor her character "Jill" seem particularly deep.
That being said, Jennifer Siebel's performance in The Trouble with Romance is highly watchable, if for nothing else, to get a scantily clad glimpse into what I can only imagine to be the boudoir goings on of our Mayor and his soon to be ex-girlfriend.
I know, I know. It sadennes me too.
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Can I be next? Please, can I be next?
Why is'nt His DisHonor going to Re-Hab like he said he would?
I agree, she's very pretty. Just once, though, I'd like to see Gavin date a girl who we cannot easily see in her underwear on the internet. Is that so wrong? (Someone with a brain would be nice too, but...baby steps.)
Does Jen whip 'em out in this movie, or maybe in some pics somewhere? IMDB says she was in Krappa, so they've got to be out there...
A "Newsom-esque swig of Chardonnay"? Hilarious! Classic.
She's a cute girl, but Ruby and Brit are gorgeous.
When does Ms. Brit turn 21? I hope she makes a come back!
Wait, I missed it, why is she "soon to be ex"? I thought no publicity is bad publicity. Public wives/gfs always get great comments. Just google "Teresa Heinz Kerry apologizes for Laura Bush comment" This isn't as bad, but it still is mouth full.
I hope Ms. Brit makes a comeback too. She looks spunky !
I think it's sad that, like, it all worked. She did her stupid interview, posted her stupid comments, now all upcoming showings for her new movie are sold out. It worked! Jen got her mountain of publicity, and money, off of her stupidity.
I, for one, enjoy seeing Gavin date these cupcake blondes since it invites utterly inane commentary by people who take this stuff way too seriously.
Personally I think Bar Refaeli would be a great candidate, once she breaks up with Leonardo.
Wait until you guys see the film and then you might re-consider who's better looking. Ruby still looks pretty good too, but Jenn is pretty damn hot in her undies too.
Brittanie still blows her away in her undies.
Jen's pretty, but obviously a bit unstable.
Yes, I guess she's pretty, but here's the problem with blondes like her: she looks like every other "pretty" blonde out there.
And, my God, why are they so skiiiiny? I mean, look, her head is more massive than her torso! And though this picture doesn't show it, her head is also more massive than her ass.
I dunno, for me, as Straight Guy #34 in The City, if your head is bigger than your ass, that's a problem. The bigger head doesn't mean you're smarter, but the little lizard butt does mean you're less sexy.
I never understood why folks ripped her looks. If you have a thing for "girl next door" types-- she is very cute. If you want Winona Ryder types-- well, that is something else.
I think Jennifer was defending Gavin and that most of the retaliatory comments are unfair and over-stated. Don't people have more important gossip to tend to in this world!!! come on people, let's move on...
Jenn was trying to promote her movie, Brittanie was trying to promote her modeling. Brittanie now works for Benefit magazine, like Ruby Tourke... very interesting don't you think? Who got them this job? Kimberly used Gavin to become a fox news reporter. Without him they would be nothing and unheard of. Poor Gavin, he needs to be careful not to date fame whores!
Siebel attended the Q&A session for Monday's screening at Opera Plaza.