Lightning Round: Minnie, America and My Man Francis!

Your story about Winona Ryder in Dracula is not true at all. I would never abuse an actor to make them cry. Would never call her names or use obscenities—you are taking the story from the "file" and it is inaccurate. In truth, the incident comes from an improvisation that was done on a darkened set, in which different actors whispered things into her ears. I know what Gary Oldman whispered to her made her upset, but I never knew what he said.
—Francis Coppola, San Francisco

The B!tch Replies:  Is this really the godfather of The Godfather? Writing me? Maybe, maybe not. But if so: Holy A-List Response! The quote I cited came from an article published in the London Daily Mail; no correction to that article was ever logged. However, Francis, I drink your wine all the time and it's righteous, so you must be correct.

In fact, as soon as I conclude this Lightning Round, I shall drink another bottle of Coppola Vineyards Silver Label Diamond Collection Pinot Noir. Because I'm classy like that. But let's take your questions first.

Why are so many musicals being made into movies?
—Kelli, Boise, Idaho

Hey, did you see? Did you see I got a letter from Coppola? Or someone who writes like Coppola? Did you see that? Wait, what was your question?

Why don't we see Minnie Driver in any movies anymore?
—Kim, Loveland, Ohio

She's busy on TV, costarring in a new FX show called The Riches, with Eddie Izzard.

I tried to check your archive before sending this question, but it's blank. Please punish the appropriate minion.
—William Beem, Sanford, Florida

Done. Please disregard the smell of singed back hair.

Also, are gossip blogs changing the nature of entertainment reporting? Is it better, is it worse, or is it just "is"?
—William Beem, Sanford, Florida

Given that publicists hate them, photo agencies are suing them and print journalists can barely mask their utter terror of all things blog, I'd vote for "better."

What was America Ferrera doing before Ugly Betty? It's almost like she came out of nowhere.
—Kendra, Anchorage, Alaska

She broke big in a little film called Real Women Have Curves back in 2002. And don't forget The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I know I have.

There's a great movie with a wonderful little actress named Jennifer Redbird called Morning Song Way coming to Cannes, France, in May. Can you help?
—Charles, Fries, Virginia

Very well. I expect five percent of the gross. Please send the $15 care of the E! building.

Is there a prearranged setup for entertainment news magazines on the red carpet, and do some agencies get preferred treatment as far as location and access to the stars?
—Fred, Louisville

Yes. Publicists usually place broadcast outlets at the front of a red carpet line, while print reporters get relegated to the back, where celebrities often blow right past them. Reporters with a reputation for being soft on celebrities or cooperative with publicists get first crack at the stars; all other outlets usually get ignored.

If basically everyone in Hollywood gets divorced, why get married in the first place?
—Monica, Troy, Michigan

To sell the wedding photos to People, silly.

What is up with Donald Trump lately? Seems like he has been picking fights left and right. It is so silly! I think he is suffering from early onset dementia, just my opinion. Thoughts?
—Adrianna, Spokane, Washington

Hey, I have an idea. Let's ask my new celebrity friend, Mr. Francis Ford Coppola. What do you think, Mr. Coppola?

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