Character in Focus: Karen Flores, from "Get Shorty" (1995)

Rene Russo sexy in Get Shorty: a blonde wig and a wonderful wardrobe to fit in the character.
(photo - MGM Pictures)

After 3 years doing action movies (Freejack, Lethal Weapon 3, In the Line of Fire & Outbreak), Rene Russo is back to the comedy genre, now on Get Shorty, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (Men In Black, The Addams Family) in 1995. Ms. Russo would work again with Sonnenfeld in the movie Big Trouble, in 2002. 

Rene plays Karen Flores, a B-list movie actress and also ex-wife of Martin Weir (Danny DeVito, from Matilda). She gets mixed up with the loan shark Chilli Palmer (John Travolta), who discovers he's an ace in the movie business. 

One of Rene's first scenes in Get Shorty was her in a Lakers t-shirt. loooove!
(Photo - MGM Pictures) 

According to Ms. Russo... "She was an observer more than anything, I think, and she got the joke. Even though she was a B actress in scream flicks, I still think she was looking around her, kind of like, 'Oh god.' She was judging it, maybe in a way that I would, where I would roll my eyes at things. I get the joke. I think that's the quality that I gave to her. She didn't miss that much. Even though she was a B actress, I don't think she was desperate to be anything than what she was.

I love John. John is very, very funny. John's fun. He's really, really quirky. He loves to eat. He loves food. He'd always have great food in his trailer. He'd have great chocolates. 'Here, have a chocolate.' I loved working with him."

Rene sexy and chic... ready to impress John Travolta.
(photo - MGM Pictures)

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Get Shorty (MOVIE REVIEW)

Poster for Get Shorty (1995), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
(photo credits - MGM Pictures)

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld. (worked with Rene Russo in Big Trouble later in 2002, but known for Addams' Family, Addams' Family Values & Men in Black trilogy).
Producers: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg & Stacey Sher.
Written by: Scott Frank.
Main Cast: 

John Travolta ------- Chilli Palmer

Gene Hackman ----- Harry Zimm

Rene Russo -------- Karen Flores

Danny DeVito ------ Martin Weir

Dennis Farina ----- Ray Barboni (Bones)

Bette Midler ------- Doris

Delroy Lindo ----- Bo Catlett

James Gandolfini --- Bear

Linda Hart ----- Faye Devoe

Rene Russo as Karen Flores: so hot and beautiful.
(photo credits - MGM Pictures)

Release Date: October 20,1995  (USA) / March 1, 1996 (Brazil).
Running Time: 105 min.
Budget / Box Office: US$30 million / US$115 million (box office success).

Plot Summary: Chilli Palmer (John Travolta, great in Grease, Pulp Fiction & Hairspray), is a loan shark living in Miami, Florida, who works for Ray Bones (Dennis Farina), and also a violent thug with a big chip on his shoulder. The main character works for Bones since his New York boss died of a sudden heart a attack. 
Ray sends Chili to Vegas after a bad debt, and a casino boss enlists Chili to find an even bigger deadbeat: Harry Zimm (Gene Hackman), Hollywood player and producer of low-budget horror films.

Rene with the Lakers t-shirt, using as her pajamas (lol!). Even though, sooo chic!
(photo - MGM Pictures)

In Tinseltown, Chili meets Harry, as well as his scream- queen leading lady, Karen Flores (Rene Russo); Harry's drug-dealing financier, Bo Catlett (Delroy Lindo); and Karen's ex, Martin Weir (Danny DeVito), a big star with an ego to match. Chili finds his Mafioso skills lend themselves quite nicely to what he's always really wanted to do: producing movies. 

John Travolta and Ms. Russo on scene of Get Shorty: eye to eye.
(photo - MGM Pictures)

Fun Facts about the movie:

• Based on a book by Elmore Leonard. Leonard said that it's the best film adapted from its books.
• When Rene Russo first met with Barry Sonnenfeld and Danny DeVito at a restaurant, she had an allergic reaction to the sesame in her tuna sandwich. She broke out in hives and had to go the doctor, sure she hadn't gotten the part. Sonnenfeld felt sympathetic, and assured her the role of Karen Flores.
• Danny DeVito was the first choice of Chilli Palmer, because of his charisma, but due to schedule conflicts, he've ended up the smaller role of Martin Weir.
• Rene Russo and Delroy Lindo would work again later, in Ransom (1996). Rene was Kate, and Delroy, Lonnie.

Critical Response:

• IMDB: 6,9/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 87% (fresh; 52 reviews).
• CinemaScore : A (A+ to F).
• Metascore: 82/100.

Awards/Nominations:
John Travolta won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy.
And also the movie received a nomination for Golden Globe Award for Best Movie - Musical or Comedy and SAG Awards for Best Cast.

Next week, on Character on Focus, I'll talk about Karen Flores, Rene's character in Get Shorty...

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Rene Russo Fanpage Fashion Special: Some Rene Russo Hairstyles To Inspire!

Rene Russo, in 1999: her red hair is her trademark. (photo - Mark Liddell)

Even Ms. Rene Russo had different hairstyles in different cuts and different colors... her hair signature (or trademark) is always her red hair, adopted since the movie The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), a movie we all love. And the red hair is back to fashion. And Rene Russo is also great in blonde hair.

I'll tell you some ideas of Rene's inspiring hairstyles, just to be beautiful JUST LIKE HER <3 !!!  

Rene Russo in Big Trouble (2002) as Anna Herk: a mix of Barbie doll and Marilyn Monroe.
(photo credits - Touchstone)

Anna Herk, Rene's character in Big Trouble, caught lots of attention, specially by all the audience and men. She looks like a Barbie doll mixed with Marilyn Monroe. 

Here are some tips for blonde platinum hair: 

1. Color does not cover color. If you’ve ever had your hair colored, you will need to have that color stripped first before you start the process of becoming a platinum blonde.

2. Bleaching will be necessary. Depending on your original hair color, more steps may be necessary to process your old hair color out and your new hair color in.

3. You should always have an inspo pic on hand to show your colorist. While platinum blonde hair seems pretty self-explanatory, there are actually different variations of the coveted shade. Whether you want an icy, bluish, or ivory white, be sure to bring a picture with you to the salon to serve as inspiration for your new hair color. This way your colorist will be able to sort through platinum blonde hair color ideas to find your perfect tone.

4. It’s important to be realistic. OK, so you found a picture of a gorgeous icy blonde hair color that you can’t wait to rock, but you currently have jet black hair. It’s important to go into this process managing your expectations. The darker your starting hair color, the more work it’ll take to get your hair platinum blonde—you’re likely looking at quite a few sessions until you reach your desired icy blonde hair color.

5. Prepare for extra TLC. Platinum blonde is not only an in-depth dye job—it also takes lots of pampering to keep your hair looking and feeling its best.

Rene in a medium wavy cut: the people (and I) wanna fall in love with her.
(photo - Kevin Mazur)

Rene Russo mastered her look thanks to her textured waves and glowing highlights that matched the star's look. She also used this hairstyle in the Academy Awards 2015, making her look sexy and beautiful (and even in her 60s!) . 

She's also beautiful in blonde hair, now in a ponytail.
(photo - Maarten de Boer)

Another hairstyle I love is Rene's retro-chic ponytail, and it fits for any occasion, and it pairs sleek, runway elements with beachy, summer vibes for a perfectly un-done final look! She looks so lovely, like a beautiful, young girl...

Rene Russo made people fall in love with her red hair.
(photo - MGM Pictures)

... And finally, we love Rene Russo/Catherine Banning's hair in Thomas Crown Affair (1999). Everyone just want to have her hair one day.... or right now!!! (lol!!!) For her character, Rene went to Beth Minardi Salon in New York City, and Beth (the colorist) started by darkening Russo's hair with a red base. Then she added subtle blond highlights. It was such a great success, until today ! 

Sources:

https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-tutorials/how-to-get-platinum-blonde-hair.aspx

http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Hair/XZAHr0F9Yvi/Rene+Russo

http://www.paulmitchellpro.com/wordpress/2014/04/how-to-a-textured-ponytail-for-any-occasion/

http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jul/30/news/cl-61146

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ME 

Rene Russo's Fashion Lookbook: Blazers Just Want To Have Fun!

Rene Russo as Lilly Raines in the movie In the Line of Fire: so sophisticated!
(photo credits - CastleRock Entertainment)

In Brazil, it might be summer, but in California, fall is going to be predominant season this month! So I chose the blazer for the next fashion lookbook, because it's going to be this season's trend, and also it combines with everything, from a pair of jeans to a beautiful cocktail dress. Rene fits well in a beautiful blazer, even in movies or in fashion/movie events!

Here are some cool ideas!

Rene wearing a blazer in Thomas Crown Affair: very sexy ! We all love it !
(photo credits - MGM Pictures)

So I started with Catherine Banning, from Thomas Crown Affair (1999)... This outfit she wore when she was on the office was my favorite of the movie. Ms. Russo accompanied the blazer with a beautiful sleeveless dress (and a white men's shirt underneath the dress), besides the beautiful high-heels. It catches attention from the public, specially from men. And also, you can see, she has WONDERFUL LEGS !!! Yeahhhh baby !!!  

Ms. Russo as Lorna Cole in Lethal Weapon 3: lots of blazers, and the pink one she wore is my favorite!
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures)

And even in Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), she used blazers, but more than in Thomas Crown Affair. She used 3 blazers in the entire movie, but in different colors, and combining with different outfits in different occasions, such as a pencil skirt (in the beginning), a pair of jeans (like in this picture above), a shirt, a cotton vest, and a pair of pants. 

It shows lots of versatility in Rene's wardrobe, and we all love it! 

And in events, Rene's suit (along with the blazer) is one of my favorite looks.
(photo - Steve Granitz)

Like I said previously on part 1 of Rene's favorite looks on Red Carpet/Movie Events... , Rene is best-dressed even with a suit, like in Ransom (1996) premiere and in Gotham awards representing Nightcrawler (2014) (see part 2 of Rene's favorite looks). In both looks she doesn't look "matchy-matchy", she thought about the look in a good way (acessories + hair + makeup). She was very, very praised, and we also looooved it !!! 

Rene in Gotham Awards for Nightcrawler, in 2014: whole package.
(photo - Archive Photos)

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CHARACTER IN FOCUS: Fiona Farwell, "The Intern" (2015)

Rene & Robert De Niro: between laughs.
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures)

We all know Ms. Rene Russo in great roles, such as Lorna Cole in Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Catherine Banning in Thomas Crown Affair (1999), or even Nina Romina in Nightcrawler (2014). 

Now in The Intern (2014), Rene plays a small role, Fiona Farwell. She is the masseuse of About the Fit, the marketing company in which the movie is all set in, and in which Ben (Robert De Niro) and Jules (Anne Hathaway) work in. And even though, Ms. Russo does the role very well!

Rene Russo between Adam DeVine (known for Pitch Perfect) and Robert de Niro. Such a wonderful lady!!!
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures)

When Ms. Farwell enters massaging Mr. Ben Whittaker, it's just relaxing and wonderful, and Rene Russo never loses her beauty, as always. Her hands are just like fairy hands, always soft. "He's quiet, but he has a great sense of humor", says Ms. Russo about De Niro, working for the third time (the others were "Rocky and Bullwinkle" , in 2000, and "Showtime" in 2002). 

Rene massaging Mr. De Niro: such a relaxing massage!
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures)

While filming the movie, Rene's beauty caught lots of attention ! According to the British site The Daily Mail, while filming the funeral scene, Rene looked sooooo stunning in her figure-flattering knee-length frock, which featured three-quarter sleeves and a flowy A-line skirt with horizontal panels, paired with simple black pointed high-heels.

She carried a small black handbag over one shoulder and kept her accessories to a minimum, with little more than small stud earrings and two delicate gold bracelets completing her look.

She wore her long locks in tumbling loose curls, her face framed by a sideswept fringe.

Her make-up was fresh and complementary, allowing her natural beauty to shine.

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The Intern (MOVIE REVIEW)

Poster for the movie The Intern, starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway
and Rene Russo (photo credits - Warner Bros. Pictures)

Director: Nancy Meyers (known for directing It's Complicated, The Holliday & Something's Gotta Give; and producing Father of the Bride & I Love Trouble). 

Produced by: Nancy Meyers & Suzanne Farwell.

Written by: Nancy Meyers.

Main cast:

Robert De Niro ---- Benjamin Whittaker (Ben)

Anne Hathaway --- Jules Ostin 

Rene Russo ---- Fiona Farwell

Anders Holm --- Matt

Adam DeVine --- Jason

Zack Pearlman --- Davis

Nat Wolff ---- Justin

JoJo Kushner --- Paige 

Rene Russo and Robert de Niro as Fiona and Ben.
(photo credits - Warner Bros. Pictures)

Release Date: September 25, 2015 (USA) / September 24, 2015 (Brazil)

Running Time: 121 min.

Budget / Box Office: US$44 million / US$ 194,6 million (box office success)
Plot Summary: A retired 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro, known for his work in Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, etc) is bored with his retired life, so applies to be a senior intern at an online fashion retailer and gets the position. The company founder of About the Fit is Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway, of Princess Diaries & Bride Wars), a tireless and demanding workaholic, but also responsible and helpful.

Rene Russo enters massaging Robert De Niro. How cute!
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures)

At his interview, Ben reveals he used to work for a phone book company. And for his first day at work, Mr. Whittaker tries to dress impeccable. To begin with his work, he is informed by Jules's assistant Becky (Christina Scherer) that he has a meeting with her at exactly 3:55 pm, and he should be prompt because there's another meeting at 4:00 pm. Becky also tells him to talk fast and blink a lot, because her boss is disturbed by people who do not. In the meeting, Jules informs him that she will not have much for him to do. However, she will email him if something comes up. 

During all the movie, Ben begins a relationship with the company massagist Fiona Farwell (Rene Russo), who appears massaging his back, making him more calm... It's evident that he is very attracted to her. But also Ben is committed to Jules, and even breaks into her mother's house to delete an embarrassing e-mail and avoiding to get arrested (for me that's the funniest part of this movie!!!)

Robert de Niro and Rene Russo: between excitement and laughs!
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures.)

Unfortunately, Jules is under pressure to give up her work, because the investors feel that she is unable to cope with the workload, and she believes she'll have more time at home with her family. When driving Paige home from a party, Ben discovers that Matt is having an affair with another parent at Paige's school. While on a business trip in San Francisco to interview a potential CEO candidate, Jules reveals that she knows about Matt's cheating, but did not confront Matt about it because she was not ready to deal with it.

The ending of the movie is when Jules tries to hire a CEO to save her marriage with Matt (Anders Holm). And even Ben ending happily together with Fiona, he supports Jules in her dreams. 

Rene Russo soooo beautiful as Fiona Farwell.
(photo - Warner Bros. Pictures)

Fun Facts about the Movie:

• This movie is the third one Rene Russo worked together with Robert De Niro, along with the movies The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000) and Showtime (2002). 
• Director Quentin Tarantino (director of Reservoir Dogs & Pulp Fiction) said this movie is one of his favorite movies of 2015.
• This movie has some cool references to Anne Hathaway's movies, such as The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Devil Wears Prada (2006). 
• And also this movie talks real life situations, such as leadership in companies. 

Critical Reception:

• IMDB: 7,1/100
• Rotten Tomatoes: 60% (mixed)
• Metascore: 51/100
• CinemaScore: A- (A+ to F)

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Rene Russo's Fashion Lookbook: We Wear Sunglasses At Night!

One of my favorite pics of Rene... the men go after her if Ms. Russo wears those sunglasses.
(Photo - Time & Life Pictures)

Sunglasses are once used as sun-shielding properties and nowadays, are also used as a fashion status. Why this reason? Because everyone can take these eyewear to many places, from the beach to the nightclubs!

Talking about Ms. Rene Russo... she puts on the sunglasses, the people go and ask to themselves when she turns around the corner: "Who's that beautiful lady??? (...) That woman's sooooo beautiful!". 

So, here are some cool ideas for the girls and women to inspire like Rene !  

Rene Russo sexy and stylish with butterfly-shaped sunglasses: so beautiful!
(photo - David Aguilera)

Butterfly-shaped sunglasses:
Large and in charge! This unique, butterfly-inspired shape is generally oversized and covers much of the face. The generous sizing also provides great coverage against the sun. Like in this picture above of Rene in Beverly Hills with the hair in the wind... so beautiful <3 <3 

Rene so HOT and BEAUTIFUL in Wayfarer Ray-Ban sunglasses.... one of my favorites!
(photo- Archive photos)

Wayfarer sunglasses:
This versatile, timeless style features a signature thick frame and trapezoidal shape, and fits most face shapes and outfits. It's one of the most popular sunglasses between most people... Rene (and I) love these Wayfarer sunglasses!!! 

Rene in beautiful rectangular-shaped sunglasses! loved it !
(photo - James Peterson)

Rectangular sunglasses:
Think wide, rectangular lenses, some with angular corners, others with more rounded edges. If the frame of the lens is wider than it is tall, it’s probably a rectangle. Ms. Rene Russo used mostly in Thomas Crown Affair and Two for the Money era.

Rene Russo in the movie In the Line Of Fire: semi-rimeless sunglasses, in the 90s.
(photo - CastleRock Entertainment)

Semi-rimeless sunglasses:
This half-framed style, also known as clubman or browline, features a frame edge on top, with no frame at the bottom. Not only men use this type of sunglasses, women too, like Rene. This lovely lady used these sunglasses specially on the movies Lethal Weapon 3 and In The Line of Fire. Even the movies are set in the 90's, she looked perfect in it. 

Source: https://www.macys.com/ce/how-to-choose-the-best-sunglasses/types-of-sunglasses-styles

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ME