I think I’m related to these two. Somehow somewhere in Scotland there is a Scottish Korean girl who looks just like me. She raps exclusively in Scottish…

Yea boi!!!!(Sorry Laurenne, just stole your line from the 90′s.)

Yes, when us Korean gals eat pizza, this is what we do.

I awoke this morning to the chanting of thousands of people in Koreatown, Los Angeles, as they cheered on South Korea in their World Cup match against Argentina. Though they lost, you’d be hard pressed to find a more hard-core group of fans. The game was so early this morning and it was interesting to see the sea of red t-shirts at 6 AM, just as the early morning commuters were leaving for another day at work.

Soccer isn’t as huge here in the U.S. as it is around the world, but I came across this Vanguard documentary that shed led on the darker side of soccer. The truth is that not all of these young kids become huge superstars like Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o. Check out this documentary…really eye-opening.

You may have heard this ubiquitous song, “Impossible,” that is tearing up the Billboard charts, by the West Indian singer, Shontelle, who is a prolific songwriter and talented singer whose story is not a typical one. First, she attended a “Cadets” camp where she was a drill sergeant over someone you may have heard of, Rihanna. As a teenager, her family was not keen on her pursuing a career in the music industry and so Shontelle decided to attend the University of the West Indies where she pursued a degree in Entertainment law. Soon after, she started crafting songs for a number of top Caribbean artists, all while attending the University. Producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken of SRP Records , who had discovered Rihanna in Barbados and brought her to the world stage, heard one of her songs on a Bajan radio station and felt that it had international hit potential.They sought out the writer of the song to license it for a cover version, and had a pleasant shock; “We couldn’t believe that she was such a great singer and so young and beautiful, and hadn’t been discovered yet” says Rogers. They signed her immediately, and spent the next six months creating her debut album. Soon after, she signed with Universal Music.

I had a chance to speak with Shontelle about impossible dreams, touring with BEYONCE (Yup, you read that right), working with everyone from songwriter Diane Warren to hit-making producer Sean Garrett, and of course, her advice to anyone out there with a dream.

Shontelle great to speak with you. So where are you now? NYC/LA/Barbados?
In NY right now. I miss LA though!

So, tell us how you got started singing? Did you know that you wanted to be a recording artist since you were very young? Who were your musical influences?
I definitely knew that I wanted to be a singer, performer and recording artist since I was a little girl. I didn’t call it that when I was little. I had no idea how to make it happen. It was my dream and I’d watch “The Little Mermaid,”and could relate to how Ariel “wanted be part of that world.” I wanted my Sebastian who was from Trinidad and I thought…people in my world can be part of Hollywood. I would hide in the closet and sing there so no one would hear me. My Mom knocked down the door and said, “Shontelle, we can hear you from next door so why don’t you sing for everyone!” By the way, if Disney ever needs a mermaid, I’ll be here.

Love it! You were studying to become a lawyer before you were discovered by the SRC label. What changed for you? Both are such different fields.
Law was my backup plan. By the time I got to an age to get a degree, I knew for a fact that I want to be in the Entertainment industry. But hey, you never know…the singer thing might not work out. At least, if I could do Entertainment law, then I could rep an artist, manage an artist, learn about publishing. I figured it was a smart thing to study, the business of entertainment.

That’s awesome, so basically no one can mess with you.
It definitely helps. It pays to know what’s going on.

As an artist, how do you get inspired to write a really amazing track or lyrics? How do you get in that creative zone?
I think my method is random. I can actually have an idea in my head, and then start writing words that start out as a poem. I can hear a melody in my head and think, “Where is this going?” Sometimes producers send me beats with music and I’ll just write to it. Sometimes we go in the studio and start from the ground up. We just put our heads together and build the song, the lyrics, the melodies, from the ground up. And I usually walk around with a digital recorder because ideas come randomly. I always want to record it to save my ideas because you never know what could end up in the song.

I’m obsessed with your hit song “Impossible.” Congrats as its climbing the Billboard charts…tell us how this track came about. Also, “Licky,” is a really sexy song… both are really different so tell us how these songs came about.
When I first heard “Impossible,” I lost my mind. I heard the demo and was like, almost intimidated because I was like…I’m such a new artist. All I have is the song, “T-shirt,” and are they going to accept me for doing a big song? I knew I had the potential to do it so I went straight to the LA studio and recorded it. For a song this big, I have to bring AAA game. Well, I had the best teacher for 2 months because I had just toured with Beyonce and she’s amazing. “Licky” was the track I did with Sean Garrett and DJ Franky. I had so much fun touring since my first album that I just wanted to be risky, not crazy, just risky. The vibe is all about the summer, clubs, and singing a hook that’s catchy. I just was like..this is about having fun. We made an awesome video and we could be cliche and put this in an ice cream parlor or just rock out crazy outfits and go over the top. But we went being a Fierce Diva..snapping your fingers. Being fierce.

Very cool. So..you toured with Beyonce. Do tell.
She is the Queen. Epic. She embodies what I’d like to become as an artist because she’s not just beautiful on the outside. She is just a sweet, genuine person and really disciplined. A truly powerful woman. She’s works hard, has endless talent, and is really driven. That’s how I’d like to be. Women like Alicia Keys, Beyonce, and Mary J. Blige who have overcome odds, but they remain strong and grounded.

What was it like to tour with Ms. Single Ladies Herself?
Being on tour with Beyonce was amazing. She took time to meet and hang out with me, and she even gave me notes on my performances and videos. Afterwards, I went to the afterparties with her and Jay. Its unreal that I’m on this tour. I don’t think you understand..she changed my life. We were like almost in tears..so cute. I just had to tell her that. Being able to work with an artist of that caliber and that level was amazing. And then you see the discipline to become and execute that..I just learned so much from the band, crew, her, her team. It was an eye-opener. That’s how you run the game. She’s so epic that everywhere she goes..everyone who is EPIC shows up whether its Bono or Sade.

I love the track “Stuck with each other” that you did with Akon for the “Confessions of Shopoholic” soundtrack. I usually play that song in my car and its really for any of those couples who are like, “We might fight all the time, but we’re crazy about each other.” Tell us about that track.
That was a great song and again, this was another epic event because Diane Warren wrote that song. I mean it was Rodney Jerkins/Dark Child/ and then Akon. I was like..this is my first album, and it felt like hitting the ball out of the park 3 times in a row..OMG. It was pretty amazing to have all that cool stuff happening. I’m so blessed. This is why I work so hard.

Seriously. So, do you hate the constant comparisons to Rihanna or do you not mind it? It’s obviously because you’re both talented female artists from Barbados. What are your thoughts?
Luckily no one has asked me in a way that offended me. It doesn’t bother me. I mean, you expect that. It’s natural that it would happen. It’s your right of passage, you know, being compared to previous artists. How can I connect with this? It’s a double edged sword. But I like Rihanna and I’m so proud of her that she’s doing well. She’s the shit and she’s doing so great. I expect it and understand it.

Okay, now back to you. Who are some of your dream collaborators whether they be artists or producers?
I’ve been really lucky so far and have worked with some amazing people from Diane Warren to Sean Garrett. But I’d love to work with Bruno Mars, Tony Kanal, Mr. Hudson, Alicia Keys, T.I. Definitely something really cool with an epic musician..with a rapper. I really love T.I. because a lot of his songs are empowering and his message..his whole story inspires me. Oh and Jason DeRulo. Love him.

I’m a huge T.I. fan! So, you recently said that you wanted to go more edgy and rock, but that you didn’t want to be compared to anyone in particular. How would you describe your musical and fashion style?
My style varies on my mood and whichever track I’m working on. For “Licky,” we went over the top, high fashion, rogue-ish with lots of Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabanna, LV, and Marc Jacobs. I absolutely love fashion and my style can be edgy or beach girl because that’s who I am. I am a beach girl from Barbados. When I’m in LA, I usually look like I walked out of the water with wild curly hair and a flowy dress. It just varies. I love fashion. If you take me shopping..I go nuts.

Top 5 songs in your ipod right now?
Bruno Mars and BOB/ Airplanes by BOB with Hayley Williams/ Empire State of Mind with Jay-Z/Young Money.. Jay Z, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kesha. And I have to admit. Justin Bieber’s “Baby”. All the new music. Jason DeRulo. Le Roux..”Bulletproof.”

Beauty secrets? lI’m very low maintenance and lazy. One thing though that I always take care of is definitely moisture I’m always walking around with lotion. Also, don’t sleep in your makeup. If you want beautiful skin, don’t fly in makeup.

What about social media? How active are you on Myspace or twitter?
Haha. I’m a twitterholic…I’m on twitter like a goon. I’m so addicted it’s ridiculous. They have to pry me from my G1 because I’m so in touch with my fans. Facebook/MySpace/Twitter..I’m all over it.

You seem to be living your dream. What would you say to all the little kids out there who have a big dream and are trying to figure out how to achieve it?
I really hope that my story can inspire people because coming from a small island you know..I’m living this big life. It always seemed unreachable, impossible or unattainable. You know..if you just want to do something big, you have to just go for it. There’s always some sort of obstacle, a challenge, but what I always tell people is that dreaming is great, but it starts with that. I say..don’t chase dreams. make them. Create them. Don’t let nobody break them. Whatever it is that you want to do, you have to be focused on it. Study your craft, know what you want, and ask questions. That’s how you learn, so don’t be afraid to fail. Try learning new things and surround yourself with people you can trust who believe in you. You have to believe in yourself. If you do that, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll be unsuccessful. There’s nothing in the world you will do better than that. Figure out your passion. Create your world around it. You’ll be successful.

Shontelle, you’re an inspirational gal. And check out her hot single, Impossible, that is rising on the Billboard charts as we speak. Thanks for your time!

You may know that I have an obsession with Conan O’Brien/Conando/Hottest Pale man ever. Here’s his first 60 Minutes interview since the whole debacle began…I can’t wait to see him on TV again.

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Are you shocked at how much I love Glee? Singing. High school drama. Karaoke. (okay, maybe not karaoke). Kids being who they are no matter what anyone else says? Love it. Especially this “Glee” version of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.”

MTV’s “True Life,” has been around since 1998 and it is still one of the most compelling docu-series on TV with topics ranging from drug use, sexual addiction, body image issues, and social behaviors such as visiting the Jersey Shore or getting married. Considering the fickle nature of the MTV audience, it is almost unheard of for an MTV show to be on the air for 12 years and still be thriving. Oh, and did I mention that “True Life,” has won numerous awards including a 2008 Emmy Award for Best Special Class Series and the 2005 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary?

I had a chance to speak with Betsy Forhan, Executive producer of MTV’s “True Life,” about what makes the show so relevant to today’s audience, how she knew she wanted to be a producer, and of course, the scoop on this season’s upcoming episodes.

Betsy, really cool to speak with you as I know you’re super busy. I’ve been watching “True Life,” since it aired in 1998 and it still remains as relevant and compelling as ever. Are you surprised that “True Life,” is still as popular then as it is in 2010?
Well, I mean yes and no. In the TV world, its rare that for anything to last this long on because the medium is so fickle. You gotta keep moving with the times and things change so fast.

Seriously. I mean, I grew up with the show.
You touched upon something that was interesting which is that you were able to grow up with the show. We have a constantly evolving audience and as the older people phase out, we have a brand new audience that is just being introduced to our show. MTV, in general, always has a changing audience but knows how to stay relevant with shows like “I Have Digital Drama.” We could not have done that show a few years ago because it wouldn’t have been as relevant. And you know what, in 3 years, it could be a different landscape. I’m not surprised.

I watched “I Have Digital Drama,” about 4 times already. I myself am addicted to social networking sites like FB, Myspace, Twitter. Its so strange to see all the relationship problems that the Internet causes. Well, it must be exciting to be an EP for a show like “True Life,” that has won numerous awards including a 2008 Emmy Award for Best Special Class Series and the 2005 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary. How do you keep it fresh for the younger audiences?
Well, we have a bunch of people who work on the show. In our office, it’s a range of ages from our executives in their early 40′s to the young people who are just out of college. You know, PA’s interns, brothers and sisters of the interns, and so we have a whole pool of people who are like “What about this?” What about that? Over the course of 200 shows and 12 years, we’ve considered thousands of ideas for shows since we have so many people thinking about it. We’re doing like 30 a year now. We’re always on the lookout for what’s new and what’s happening, new issues, social issues, what’s fun. And certain topics we’ll do repeat shows because people are reall interested in them. Topics like Body image/Relationship/OCD/Tourettes Syndrom, I mean, we sort of zoned in on those types of psychological disorders. We have certain veins to tap into and we think about what would be something that might be of interest to our audience. We’ve repeated a few ones…”I Want a Perfect Body,” and “I’m Getting Married.” The ratings for those shows did really well.

As a former New Yorker, I really just LOVED “True Life: I’m Going to Fashion Week,” because it shows the world of being a lowly assistant in the Big City, and also a glimpse into the exclusive world of fashion. Did you come up with that idea for the show? How did that come about?
That was Cheryl Sirulnick who was really behind that show. She’s a NY girl, lives in Tribeca and had been pitching it for years and finally, one of those years, our boss said yes. Sometimes it can be capricious. I mean, we live in NYC and think Fashion week is really interesting, but we have to be aware of what the rest of America is interested in watching. Luckily, it worked out. Oh, and Kelly Cutrone (in “True Life: I’m Going to Fashion Week) is absolutely hilarious in real life.

She keeps it real. So, when you choose willing participants to be on these shows, what do you look for? How do you know if they’ll make interesting stories?
We look for people who POP, meaning when I’m watching audition tapes, I need to be captivated by them or I’m slightly bored. If my mind is bored, that’s bad. For example, the combination of Nicole/George on “True Life: I Have Digital Drama,” they POP. Also, people need to have forward moving stories in order to be on the show. You can find a million people with OCD and other disorders, but we need people with a forward moving arc. We need to see them go somewhere with their forward moving stories or we don’t have a show. We’ve had to kill shows because we couldn’t cast it. For example, in “True Life: I’m Supporting My Family,” we were lucky enough to find UNIQUE…she’s awesome. She was among the all-time top 5 characters because she’s beautiful, smart and dealing with serious stuff. Yet, she has this cheerful, plucky spirit. Sometimes we cast off our website and other times, we plant seeds, reach out to to doctors if we’re doing a show about a particular disorder. But, you know casting relationship shows are the hardest because you need to have this forward moving arc, and sometimes you don’t know what you’re gonna get.

Very true, and I LOVED Unique in that “True Life: I Support My Family.” She’s got a real positive spirit and didn’t let life bring her down. So, let’s talk about”Jersey Shore,” which was apparently started after the popularity of one of the True Life shows that took place at the Jersey shore for a summer share. How do you feel about starting a Jersey Shore revolution and introducing the world to “The Situation,” Snookie and DJ Pauly D? (Laughs)
How could it be anything but an honor? People can be like oh they’re over the top and say bad things, but they’re so lovable. I’m not close to GTL, but I think they’re (the cast of Jersey Shore) hilarious. I love eccentric people who are just being who they are. We did a teen pregnancy show and it repeated really well, getting decent ratings. This is a topic for our viewers really seemed to connect with and when MTV took a chance for “16 and Pregnant” it did really well.

I’ve literally had “True Life”-a thons with friends where we’ll watch these shows for hours on end. What are some of your favorite episodes?
Wow. Well, I only started in 2005, but I loved “True Life: I’m Supporting my family,OCD, Tourettes, and some of the quieter ones like True Life: I have Schizophrenia. In that episode, Josh wasn’t taking his meds and I just felt for him so deeply. I connected with his story and there have been so many. Its hard to ask me about my favorites because if I went through hell to put it together, well then I don’t like the show… because it wasn’t easy for me. (laughs) If it took me a long time to do it. I’m biased in a normal way. Well, let’s see…in the next season, I hope you’ll like “I Hate My Face,” its about people who have body dysmorphic disorder who obsess over their faces. One of the girls’ realizes she has it and the other one doesn’t realize until the end. It’s fascinating to see them grapple with the issue and as a viewer, you like to see a turnaround by the end. I hope that seeing the show will help them take a step. I hope it pushes them to get help.

Definitely. We definitely want to feel like things will get better for the people in the shows. Well, I actually interned at MTV News and Docs as an NYU sophomore and remember logging footage and working with a lot of the AP’s on “True Life: I”m a Cheerleader.” It was a TON of interesting footage and I remember thinking, “How do the producers pare down all this footage into an hour long show?”
Think of it like a sculpture. We have a tentpole theme, a crazy theme so you think about 2-3 killer scenes that have to do with the topic. Then you figure out A to B to C. Beginning to Middle to End. Paring it down is hard, but you have to start somewhere with an outline, cutting in Edit and asking, is it making me feel something? Make a giant through-line and carve it down. Unfortunately, there are many cool funny moments that fall on the cutting room floor.

Give us a taste of this new season’s episodes. Well, let’s see, there’s “I Hate My Face… I’m Hustling in the Hamptons.” This was an interesting show and we follow 2 characters during a summer at the Hamptons where there’s this ritzy part and Hampton Bay, the working-class part. So we follow Johnny who is from Hampton Bays and Brittany, an African-American gossip blogger who is trying to infiltrate their scene, but knows she’ll be the only black girl on the list. And on May 24th, we’re doing a “True Life: Presents,” a show about what it’s like to be like young in Saudi Arabia. Its very interesting. We acquired it from an outside producer, Loki Films. They pitched it to us because it was youth-oriented and it just fit with us. It was really beautifully shot.

Wow. Can’t wait to see that one. So tell us, how did you get started as a producer? What advice would you give to the young folks out there who are trying to figure out their path?
You know, I wanted to be a news reporter and liked to tell stories, but wasn’t finding jobs that I wanted. I was waitressing after college, but I wasn’t starting my career. I thought “I can’t do this forever.” Finally I saw Tabitha Soren, our first MTV news correspondent in 1992 and said to myself, “That’s where I want to work. MTV News.” I studied Poly Sci, social thought and political economy and would hide People magazine in my bag. It was the whole People magazine side of me. I saw Tabitha and thought that she’s mixing Entertainment and Politics. Soon, I applied for an internship and it was a way to get my foot in the door. I was an intern at MTV News and was like…”This is what I want to do.”

I hustled at MTV because its all freelance here and I kept getting hired, but trust me, no one was footing my bill. I had to work 3 days a week and waitress for 2 days, lived in a crappy East village apt. But you know, I was called to do this. My advice is that internships are the way to get your foot in the door in a competitive career. At the end of your college career is the best time to get an internship…WHERE YOU WANT TO WORK. I worked at “Crossfire,” at CNN, and it wasn’t my thing. I was glad that I didn’t get hired there. Do your internships where you’d love to get a job and WOW them. First to get there, last to leave, work like a dog, and understand that you’re just there to do whatever they need. If you work hard, they’ll want to hire you. What gets you hired is innate intelligence, good ideas, then that attitude that you’re willing to do anything/everything for them. The PA who will do everything and never complain…that’s who will get hired.

Words of wisdom from someone who knows. Betsy, Thank you for your time. And keep those interesting and relevant “True Life” shows coming! Check out “True Life” on Mondays at 10/9 c on MTV.

And check out an episode of True Life: I’m Supporting My Family below.

The Twirlit video series could not have been completed without the support of our amazing former and current staff including Sean Percival, Aysha Manori, Yosef Solomon, and Tsega Dinka. They were the ones who were either shooting the videos, editing, or giving notes. You guys are awesome and I couldn’t have done any of this without ya…and without further ado, here were my picks for the top interviews we’ve shot this year.

What the Hell is the UCB Facebook Show? - Okay, this isn’t a Twirlit video, but it was for Manolith.com, our brother site. Aysha and I went on one summer night to the improv haven known as the Uprights Citizens Brigade to see what all the fuss was about this “Facebook Show.” Little did we know we’d bump into Rob Riggle and have the camera taken from us. No joke. Enjoy watching these comedians completely F&*K with me.


Talking Tacos with the Kogi BBQ Taco Truck- We chatted with Mark and Alice, asking them a bunch of questions from people who have their first dates at their Taco trucks to whether Alice knows how to rap the Kogi BBQ song. The LA Kogi BBQ truck has been featured in the New York Times, LA Times, CNN, NPR, and of course hundreds of food blogs including the ever-popular Serious Eats. What exactly are they known for? Well, unique and tasty dishes such as Kimchi Quesadillas and Kogi/Korean Short Rib Tacos. Note: Kogi literally means “Fire Meat,” which is why its so savory and delicious.

Interview With Kogi BBQ! from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Summer Fashion Tips with Swell.com- Tsega, Yosef, and I headed to the gorgeous Hotel Oceana, a luxury boutique hotel in Santa Monica, to ask the folks over at Swell.com about some summer fashion tips. We had so much fun at this shoot and the video ended up turning out really well.

Hanging Out with Patrick Starzan of FunnyorDie.com- So…we went to the Hollywood offices of “Funny or Die,” to film an interview with Patrick Starzan, the head of Marketing, for Funny or Die. He resides in San Francisco but goes back and forth to LA and we were lucky enough to hang out with him for a bit and ask him questions about SEO and his fave comedy videos. Oh and if he prefers Triumph vs. Larry King.

Interview with Monica Macer- Hollywood TV writer for “Lost” and “Prison Break.” Hanging out with Monica and listening to her straight up, yet insightful advice was amazing. I know that you Twirlit readers would agree.

Interview W/Monica Macer Hollywood TV Writer from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Twirlit Talks to Sjobeck Designer Lani Lupton about Fashion and Life- It was fun times shooting this exclusive interview with Lani Lupton, one of the designers behind the Sjobeck brand, in which she stresses the importance of quality (who isn’t these days) in marketing your brand.

Sjobeck: “Back To The Beach Fashion Show” from twirlittv on Vimeo.

Fall Skincare Tips Video Interviews with Dr. Murad- We were lucky enough to nab an interview with Dr. Murad, the world-renowned dermatologist, pharmacist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA who also is the CEO of Murad Skincare Inc, which is the first line of doctor branded skincare on the market. Let’s not forget that the products from this line of skincare range from Anti-Acne, to Anti-Aging to Environmental Skincare Protection, and they’ve won numerous awards from magazines from Vogue, Self, Allure, and Shape Magazines. Plus, he was such a nice person. You might think that’s a small thing, but I think that the way you treat someone is huge. Dr. Murad rocks. So does his skincare.

Fall Skincare Tips with Dr. Murad from twirlittv on Vimeo.

With her hair pulled back into a bun, electric blue eyes and wearing a sleek peach H&M dress, Alexis Bledel has grown up quite a bit since her days as bookish Rory Gilmore of Stars Hollow. And in the new film, “The Good Guy,” she’s definitely ready to show the world that she’s no longer a Co-ed. Twirlit got a chance to sit down with Alexis Bledel and writer/director Julio DePeitro to ask them about life, love, and uh…is it possible to find love in the Big City?

Alexis, great to meet a fellow NYU-er. So what attracted to you to the script for “The Good Guy?”
ALEXIS: I thought it was a modern love story and it just felt more realistic than any other romantic scripts. The things she wants…aren’t hard to imagine. She wants someone to spend time with, someone she cares about, she wants to meet a great guy, she wants to enjoy her work. The things that everyone wants..it was relatable in that way. The thing that’s so special about it is that it’s so romantic.

Were you nervous to see if there would be chemistry between you and Scott’s character, as well as Bryan Greenberg’s character?
ALEXIS: Um..I joined the project pretty last minute and in that case you hope for the best. (laughs) I was excited to work with both of them and that helps usually.
JULIO: At some level, you’re crossing your fingers, but I obviously knew their work very well. If it didn’t work we would’ve had a problem, but luckily it worked out really well.

Julio, you have a background in Finance so you knew these characters firsthand. Do you think that characters like Tommy and Cash best represent most of the guys who work in Finance?

JULIO: I think it’s a very fair portrayal of not just finance guys, but the way that people behave in relationships in big cities where there is anonymity. You can get away with a lot more. I think that you can say that there are lots of guys that are Wall Street types and you can find those same guys in LA. This movie is definitely set in the backdrop of Wall street, but its not specific to them. I think it is a fair portrayal because some of the guys… they come off as really great guys, but these are the people who’ve perfected their pitch whether its trading millions of dollars of stock or meeting someone at a bar. But then you dig deeper and you realize its more of a facade and the other character, fish out of water, may not be quite as compelling at first, but then those guys ultimately have more substance.

So true. Alexis, this role showcases you more as a grown-up which I’m sure you’re happy about. But what is your dream role that might break you out of Rory Gilmore (in the minds of Gilmore fans)?
ALEXIS: Well, that’s what I liked about the script. My characters in this is more of an adult, so I guess I consciously look for that. That’s what I try to do…find variety in the roles I do. Other than that, its nothing I really worry about. I just try to find work that’s interesting.

Any plans to do psychological thrillers?
ALEXIS: I would love to do psychological thrillers. And I love period pieces.

Would you do another series?
ALEXIS: I don’t know. I’m not looking for it right now, but there are a lot of great roles on TV. Cable.

What about the vibe on set? Favorite NYC spots to shoot? I would call it pretty relaxed, efficient. Julio did a lot of prep work beforehand with what was important to him in the scene, and that allowed us the freedom to work on our scenes. It was ideal. The Cloister’s was my favorite and we shot in Sheep’s Meadow in Central Park. That was definitely one of my favorite shoot days.

Love Cloister’s. Would you say that “The Good Guy,” is optimistic about modern love in the big City?
ALEXIS: I think, to me, this story is a bit of a cautionary tale. I think it’s possible to meet someone you connect with, but its hard in big cities, like NYC where you meet new people everyday. I haven’t really dated in New York in my 20′s..I’m sure its more difficult because you’re not sure what people are looking for half the time. So, I don’t know. Its tricky, but I’m not sure its easier in a small town.
JULIO: You know, I definitely think its a cautionary tale. If you’re overly naiive, then there’s a lot of pitfalls out there. But ultimately, Beth stays true to her principles and I think in this movie, everyone gets what they deserve. Scott’s character, Tommy, is destined to turn into Andrew McCarthy’s character, this unhappy womanizer that for some reason wants to date women 20 years younger. He’s never going to be happy. And Daniel, as the other guy, he’s not going to really get sucked in. I don’t want to think of it as depressing. It’s hopeful, but realistic.

“The Good Guy,” opens in theatres February 19, 2010.

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