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"Five" offers few great moments, but a few good performances

With products and football players awash in pink and pink ribbons, you've probably noticed that it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

"Five" (9 tonight, Lifetime) aims to raise awareness of the disease by focusing on the emotional issues surrounding the diagnosis, through five different stories, three directed by star names -- Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys and Demi Moore. The other two were handled by two women more experienced in the craft, Patty Jenkins ("Monster") and Penelope Spheeris ("Wayne's World").

The result is a well-intentioned, but uneven mix of tales, none with great moments of insight, but some with moments of grace and humor.

"Wishful Drinking" may be past its expiration date

I'd always heard stories about Carrie Fisher, how she is so very funny and a great writer. So I was interested in watching "Wishful Drinking" (HBO, 9 tonight), a presentation of Fisher's autobiographical one-woman show, which she wrote and performs.

Fisher's fierce intelligence and sense of humor definitely come across in the show. She's an astute observer of people and culture and life's absurdities.

Despite that, I didn't find "Wishful Drinking" entirely successful.

Jennifer Aniston pushing spring ... and "Marley & Moi"


I'm not normally a fan of prints, even smaller, less obvious prints like this floral one on Jennifer Aniston.

But I think this Balenciaga sheath is so cute (it's the blue!) and makes me ready for spring (especially today).

Still trying to decide if I like it with the tights and suede shoes. Aniston is, after all, in Paris to promote "Marley & Me." The tights and shoes give the dress an edgier look that could have been really girly with anything else.

(Another funny thing to me is the name of "Marley & Me" in Paris ... "Marley & Moi.")

She's just not that into ... a dress

I have to say, I was a tad surprised Jennifer Aniston opted for a suit rather than a dress for the premiere of the movie "He's Just Not That Into You."

It's not just any suit. It's by Burberry.

Of course, on Jen, anything is sexy and gorgeous, and even in this suit she hits the mark. I especially like it with the long necklace.

Perhaps she's sending some kind of message having to do with the movie (which, btw, can't wait to see!)?

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