MICHELLE WILLIAMS & RYAN GOSLING AT "BLUE VALENTINE" SCREENING IN NYC

Michelle Williams & Ryan Gosling

So sexy! Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling look amazingly co-ordinated here at a special Screening of Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine at Tribeca Grill Loft in New York City.  I love this white Party Dress with a Waterprint Poppy print on her. It seems Williams has been influenced a lot by classic looks of late in researching her latest role as Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn; the Film just wrapped-up in London.

The Event was organized by the Film's Producer Jane Rosenthal and Robert DeNiro, who was just seen hosting Saturday Night Live the night prior. Blue Valentine opens December 31, 2010 although there still is no word on whether or not the MPAA plans to reverse its decision of a controversial NC-17 rating for the Film....

Zimbio has lots of amazing pictures of the Evening here. 

(Photo credit: Zimbio/Getty Images)

NEW "BLUE VALENTINE" POSTER REVEALED

A racy new Poster for Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine just got released (left) according to Cinematical and I do kinda like it.  It does match the tone of the cool tone of the Film.  I still prefer the previous version of the Poster (right) a bit more even though it wasn't as literal and pink.

Still no word on whether or not Harvey Weinstein's appeal to the Motion Picture Association of America has been successful to have its rating changed from a controversial NC-17 to Rated R though.

To read my ongoing coverage of the saga known as Blue Valentine, click here.

MICHELLE WILLIAMS AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE OF "BLUE VALENTINE"

Michelle Williams & Derek Cianfrance
at London Film Festival

JustJared just posted some gorgeous photos of Michelle Williams at the London Film Festival, where the charming Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine just premiered last night.  Taking a break from filming My Week With Marilyn, Williams stunned in a gorgeous lacy red number by British Designer Erdem Moralioglu and non-matching animal print Pumps.  

The film's stars Ryan Gosling and Williams unfortunately have not been seen together at a premiere of the film since Cannes Film Festival this Spring, due to conflicting schedules.

Click here to see more pictures from the premiere at JustJared.  

(Photo credit: Getty Images)

"BLUE VALENTINE" SLAPPED WITH NC-17 RATING BY MPAA

Still from Blue Valentine

The Weinstein Co. is in a bit of a scramble after one of its biggest Oscar contenders Blue Valentine, was slapped with an NC-17 rating yesterday by the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). Horrible, I know. For those of you unfamiliar with the rating, basically it prohibits anyone under the age of 17 from seeing it in theatres in the U.S.

But how is this really different from films which are Restricted (Rated R) in Canada Well, in Canada, anyone under the age of 18 is not permitted to a film deemded Restricted.  Blue Valentine likely will get a Restricted rating in Canada. In the U.S., people under the age of 17 can watch a Restricted movie in theatres as long as they have a Parent or Guardian accompanying them.

The problem lies with the the stigmas attached to a film with an NC-17 rating.  A pornographic film can be edited down even to meet the NC-17 classification.  American Media may be reluctant to promote a film with the rating, which in turn hurts the film from a commercial standpoint without the support of advertising in traditional mediums like Radio, Newsprint and Television.

I have seen Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine and I loved it. In fact, I am v. passionate about it.  I will tell you that the two scenes in question which likely resulted in the film receiving the NC-17 rating are:

DEREK CIANFRANCE BLUE VALENTINE Q&A AT TIFF 2010

Director Derek Cianfrance answers an audience question during the Q&A of Blue Valentine here in this clip I captured today. You can also see handsome Ryan Gosling take the mic here too. Enjoy.

Read my review of the film here.

(Video credit: Mr. Will-W.)

BLUE VALENTINE - MOVIE REVIEW

Ryan Gosling & Mr. Will-W.

Although I had to wait 90 minutes in the freezing rain to get a seat, it was well worth the wait to see Derek Cianfrance's directorial debut, Blue Valentine.  Emotional, raw, beautiful are words I would use to describe the broken love story.  And above this, its star Ryan Gosling joined Cianfrance for a Q&A session.  What a treat!

The film follows the relationship of Dean (Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams), who meet by chance volunteering at a Seniors' Home.  Dean is a free spirit who enters Cindy's life when she least expected it, while she is dating Bobby (Mike Vogel) and charms his way into her heart.  Cindy comes from a loveless home and vows never to replicate history.

The story criss-crosses different stages in the couple's relationship and we are introduced to Dean and Cindy after they have a serious blow-up, requiring Cindy and their daughter Frankie (Faith Wladyka) to stay at her parents' home.  We then get to see flashes of what their relationship was like when times were more carefree and love was only sweet.  The contrasts become apparent the further we progress into the story and ultimately, the damage is irreparable.  Ultimately, the two running timelines meet in one sharp point of contrast - we see how much they loved each other when they wed and where they wound-up.