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The Best Auteur-Made Experimental Improvised Independent Film of 2002
5 hours ago | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Rob here, looking back at 2002. At the end of each year, if you're like me, you assess. Best Overall Film? Best Comedy? Best Documentary? and of course Best Auteur-Made Experimental Improvised Independent Film. Now each year that last category could have dozens of possibilities. But in 2002, the clear winner was Gerry
Gerry was the first film in Gus Van Sant's Death Trilogy and follows two friends named Gerry (Matt Damon and Casey Affleck) lost in the desert as they wander around and around.
No one is going to accuse Gerry of being the best film of 2002. It lacks a certain... gravitas that most people require for that distinction. Even though I must say as time passes those who've seen it seem to like it more and more. Best or not, Gerry is just so damn interesting, and rather charming. Among other things it's interesting how Van Sant can make »
- Robert
More New Photos of James Franco as Allen Ginsberg in Howl
4 December 2009 2:07 PM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Back in June we featured the first photo from Howl, the film about the 1957 obscenity trial Allen Ginsberg faced after the publication of his poem of the same name. Thanks to FilmSchoolRejects though, we've got three more photos to add to that first one from June. Howl stars James Franco as the poet Allen Ginsberg alongside of Mary-Louise Parker as Gail Potter, Jeff Daniels as Professor David Kirk, and David Strathairn as Ralph McIntosh. Additionally, Aaron Tveit stars as Ginsberg's friend Peter Orlovsky, which is who you see with Franco above. We also just found out that this would be premiering at Sundance next January. Howl is written and directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman and was executive producer by Gus Van Sant. Franco explained previously that he plays Ginsberg as "an unsure young man who's trying to find his way." The film surrounds the 1957 obscenity trial that ... »
- Alex Billington
The Naughts: The Actor of the '00s
3 December 2009 10:06 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
Quietly and unexpectedly, Matt Damon has become the premier Hollywood actor of the past decade. He's lent his minutely constructed, surprisingly athletic performances to the films of directors Steven Soderbergh, Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood, a roster that's not coincidentally produced some of the most vital and successful films of the past ten years.
His remarkable career isn't simply a matter of a good agent. It's all in the manner in which he so carefully adapts his particular skills to the roles.
Damon's commitment is displayed on his body, which he relentlessly crafts to the specifications of each character -- he's almost the anti-movie star in his physical malleability. Take a look at how he changes from "The Bourne Identity" in 2002 to the Farrelly Brothers' "Stuck On You," a year later. In the former, he carved himself down to muscle and bone, a tightly packed »
- R. Emmet Sweeney
Takeshi Kitano Reveals Outrage, His Return to Gangster Pictures
1 December 2009 11:59 AM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Here's some great news about a film that, just by virtue of existence, is now high on my 'to watch' list for 2010. I knew that Takeshi Kitano had been shooting a new film (mentioned it in passing here, while talking about Ryo Kase working with Gus Van Sant) but we haven't had any details about it. And while he's talked about going back to gangster pictures, we didn't know for certain that's what this new film would be. Now the details are out: the film is called Outrage and it is indeed a film about Japanese criminals. Will it stack up against Sonatine? If it even comes close, I'll be happy. Variety reports on some of the info. Kitano scripted, directed and stars in the film, which is in post-production now. Movie "depicts power struggles among Tokyo gangsters," which really doesn't tell us much, even when augmented with the fact »
- Russ Fischer
Wasikowska and Fassbender Join Fukunaga's Version of 'Jane Eyre'
30 November 2009 1:32 AM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender are in negotiations to topline the feature which would go into production next year. If they sign up, it'll be a fun shoot with director and actors all hitting a "sweet spot" in their acting careers. Wasikowska's last and current film is with Tim Burton and Gus Van Sant. Not too shabby. - Looks like Focus Features have stuck to Cary Fukunaga like glue. There have been tons of mentions for other projects since Sin Nombre was the talk of the town at Sundance, but his sophomore feature is looking stronger by the minute to be a gothic version of Jane Eyre (the script that was considered among one of the better ones in circulation). Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender are in negotiations to topline the feature which would go into production next year. If they sign up, it'll be a fun shoot with director »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Their Best Role: Nicole Kidman in 'To Die For'
29 November 2009 2:33 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Welcome to a new series here on Cinematical where we select an actor or actress and the role we think is their all time best.
There is no doubt about it, Nicole Kidman is a big old movie star. But, what's always struck me as a little odd is that when you ask most people what they think of the actress, more often than not the reactions aren't all that positive. As for box-office, it's not like her numbers are going to blow you away either. But neither of those things have stopped Kidman from joining the ranks of A list actresses. So yeah, her career has spanned two continents and she has become an icon of glamor, but when it comes to her work as an actress, I happen to think that she peaked in 1995 in Gus Van Sant's dark comedy, To Die For. In Van Sant's film, »
- Jessica Barnes
'Breaking Dawn' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
24 November 2009 5:00 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
The final 'Twilight Saga' film hasn't been green-lit just yet, but that doesn't mean we haven't been keeping an eye on it.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in "New Moon"
Photo: Summit Entertainment
Typically, when we do one of our MTV cheat sheets, it's a compilation of all the info you need to know before you go see that movie opening weekend. Sometimes, we'll even stretch things a bit and give you the 411 on a blockbuster film coming along months from now. But if there's one film worth a reworking of the rules, it's "Breaking Dawn."
Technically, the fourth "Twilight" film remains hypothetical at best. But that hasn't stopped the fans from wanting it, the series stars from talking about it, or the behind-the-scenes machinations from providing a story as compelling as Stephenie Meyer's controversial final novel. So, on the heels of the massive "New Moon" opening, »
'Twilight' Stars Weigh In On What They Want For 'Breaking Dawn'
23 November 2009 10:52 PM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz and others talk about splitting the book into two movies, who should direct and more.
By Jocelyn Vena
Photo: MTV News
With the box-office success of "New Moon" and fans eagerly anticipating the June release of "Eclipse," it looks almost certain that "Breaking Dawn," the final book in the "Twilight Saga," will hit the big screen. But there are two big questions surrounding the potential film: Who will direct it, and will it be split into two movies?
MTV News spoke with the "Twilight" stars last week at a New York screening of "New Moon" and asked them to weigh in on the saga's future.
"If I had a wish list, Gus van Sant would be pretty cool," Peter Facinelli said, mirroring Robert Pattinson's director pick. "I just think he'd be an interesting choice for it. I mean, 'Milk' was phenomenal. I would »
If 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' is announced, will it be one film or two?
21 November 2009 9:15 PM, PST | Twilight Examiner | See recent Twilight Examiner news »
It's been a terribly fun ride waiting for that seemingly inevitable moment when The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn will go from "optioned property" to a full-on greenlit production. Even before The Twilight Saga: New Moon was really near its theatrical release, fans were pressing for New Moon director Chris Weitz to sign onto direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Before that, fans were even picking out Bella's wedding dress from a crop of mock-up designs done by big-named fashion designers for InStyle. That's, of course, after plugging through some fan-made film posters and vehemently protesting against the notion of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ending on a Breaking Dawn-type note. The actors have been throwing around their own opinions on the matter. Jamie Campbell Bower put forth his opinion that Alice In Wonderland director Tim Burton would do a great job, and he was later backed by New Moon co-star Ashley Greene. »
- thetwilightexaminer
Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender Team Up For New Jane Eyre Adaptation
20 November 2009 12:44 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Mia Wasikowska (Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) seem to be on their way to becoming two of the biggest rising stars out there right now. Both actors are now teaming up with director Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre) in bringing another adaption of the classic novel Jane Eyre to the big screen. I don’t know if anyone was really hoping for another one, but the talent involved definitely has me interested now. You can read the details after the jump.
Variety reports that the film will be a period piece and will play up the gothic elements of the story. Published in 1847, the classic novel tells the story of Jane (Wasikowska), a demure governess who discovers her surly employer Rochester (Fassbender) is harboring a dark secret. Ellen Page was once attached to the project to play the title role, but has since left the project. »
- Ramses Flores
Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender Joining Jane Eyre, From Sin Nombre Director Cary Fukunaga
19 November 2009 10:00 PM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Oh, this is some good stuff. I was a little surprised recently when the announcement came down that Cary Fukunaga, who directed the very excellent Sin Nombre, would adapt Charlotte Bronte's classic novel Jane Eyre as his next film. But I liked Sin Nombre so much that I'll watch anything Fukunaga does at this point. Especially now that he's likely to have Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender in the lead roles. Variety reports that Wasikowska and Fassbender are in talks. Wasikowska is the lead in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and, in general, is starting to seem like one of the more interesting young actresses out there right now. She's drawing a good balance between big moneymaking stuff (Alice) and more interesting films (this one, That Evening Sun and Gus Van Sant's new one). And Fassbender isn't doing too badly on his end, either. Inglourious Basterds was notable, »
- Russ Fischer
Kevin Smith 3-Movie Collection (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) – Blu-ray
18 November 2009 11:54 AM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Blu-ray Review
Kevin Smith 3-Movie Collection (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Rating: R
Due Out: November 17, 2009
Who’S It For? With the fan-based nature of his movies, if you like these titles from writer/director Kevin Smith, then you probably own them already. It’s really up to you if you want to shell out ninety dollars to have their latest incarnation, though none of them really demand a high definition presentation except for maybe the more Hollywood Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The documentaries about each movie are fun watches, but perhaps you should put this on your wish list before your immediate shopping list.
Movies:
Kevin Smith embraces the suckage of work by finding the amusing nature of the weird sh*t that can go on during one shift. Slaving away at a beat down convenience store on »
- Nick Allen
Beautiful, Fabulous and Evil: 10 Favorite Female Villains!
17 November 2009 3:22 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
This list was inspired by some of the most recent female villains portrayed on the big screen - in particular Mo'Nique, the lazy, vile and selfish mother to Gabby Sidibe's character in Precious and Cate Blanchett who played the brilliant and nasty Irina Spalko out to spoil the adventures of Indiana Jones in the latest sequel of the popular adventure series.
- - -
- - - While some of the most memorable female villains are portrayed as ugly, unfashionable monsters, there are a good number of characters who are evil but also beautiful and fabulous. Some would even rival the female leads in terms of beauty, fashion and style thus we have this list.
Take a closer look right after the jump, I'm pretty sure, you'll agree with the names on the list...
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# 10 - Akasha in The Queen of the Damned played by Aaliyah- Akasha »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Beautiful, Fabulous and Evil: 10 Favorite Female Villains!
17 November 2009 3:22 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
This list was inspired by some of the most recent female villains portrayed on the big screen - in particular Mo'Nique, the lazy, vile and selfish mother to Gabby Sidibe's character in Precious and Cate Blanchett who played the brilliant and nasty Irina Spalko out to spoil the adventures of Indiana Jones in the latest sequel of the popular adventure series.
- - -
- - - While some of the most memorable female villains are portrayed as ugly, unfashionable monsters, there are a good number of characters who are evil but also beautiful and fabulous. Some would even rival the female leads in terms of beauty, fashion and style thus we have this list.
Take a closer look right after the jump, I'm pretty sure, you'll agree with the names on the list...
- - -
# 10 - Akasha in The Queen of the Damned played by Aaliyah- Akasha »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Beautiful, Fabulous and Evil: 10 Favorite Female Villains!
17 November 2009 3:22 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
This list was inspired by some of the most recent female villains portrayed on the big screen - in particular Mo'Nique, the lazy, vile and selfish mother to Gabby Sidibe's character in Precious and Cate Blanchett who played the brilliant and nasty Irina Spalko out to spoil the adventures of Indiana Jones in the latest sequel of the popular adventure series.
- - -
- - - While some of the most memorable female villains are portrayed as ugly, unfashionable monsters, there are a good number of characters who are evil but also beautiful and fabulous. Some would even rival the female leads in terms of beauty, fashion and style thus we have this list.
Take a closer look right after the jump, I'm pretty sure, you'll agree with the names on the list...
- - -
# 10 - Akasha in The Queen of the Damned played by Aaliyah- Akasha »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Beautiful, Fabulous and Evil: 10 Favorite Female Villains!
17 November 2009 3:22 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
This list was inspired by some of the most recent female villains portrayed on the big screen - in particular Mo'Nique, the lazy, vile and selfish mother to Gabby Sidibe's character in Precious and Cate Blanchett who played the brilliant and nasty Irina Spalko out to spoil the adventures of Indiana Jones in the latest sequel of the popular adventure series.
- - -
- - - While some of the most memorable female villains are portrayed as ugly, unfashionable monsters, there are a good number of characters who are evil but also beautiful and fabulous. Some would even rival the female leads in terms of beauty, fashion and style thus we have this list.
Take a closer look right after the jump, I'm pretty sure, you'll agree with the names on the list...
- - -
# 10 - Akasha in The Queen of the Damned played by Aaliyah- Akasha »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Beautiful, Fabulous and Evil: 10 Favorite Female Villains!
17 November 2009 3:22 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
This list was inspired by some of the most recent female villains portrayed on the big screen - in particular Mo'Nique, the lazy, vile and selfish mother to Gabby Sidibe's character in Precious and Cate Blanchett who played the brilliant and nasty Irina Spalko out to spoil the adventures of Indiana Jones in the latest sequel of the popular adventure series.
- - -
- - - While some of the most memorable female villains are portrayed as ugly, unfashionable monsters, there are a good number of characters who are evil but also beautiful and fabulous. Some would even rival the female leads in terms of beauty, fashion and style thus we have this list.
Take a closer look right after the jump, I'm pretty sure, you'll agree with the names on the list...
- - -
# 10 - Akasha in The Queen of the Damned played by Aaliyah- Akasha »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Trailer For ‘The Final’: Can Hollywood Go Too Far?
16 November 2009 5:31 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
The Afm (American Film Market) is a very big deal. Every year thousands of people attend and hundreds of films are shown by hopeful indie filmmakers trying to get picked up by a studio for a distribution deal. The festival ended last week but the deals are still coming – one of those deals was between After Dark Films and Agora Entertainment for their horror film The Final.
The Final will join 7 other films in the After Dark Horrorfest 4: 8 Films to Die For which include Hidden, Dread, The Graves, Lake Mungo and Zmd: Zombies of Mass Destruction. Here is the official synopsis for The Final (as well as a trailer for the film):
“In the scenic and remote county of Rocky Branch, Texas, the Workley ranch house would become the infamous scene known internationally on the internet as “The Final.”
“Dane, an awkward student with a deadly vendetta and suicidal tendencies, »
- Paul Young
Advance Review - The Crazies (Remake; 2010)
16 November 2009 4:59 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Remakes fall into two categories, "Wow" and "Why did they bother". Sadly, the "Wow"s are few and far between.
For every Zack Snyder's Dawn Of The Dead or David Cronenberg's The Fly, there's five Gus Van Sant's Psycho. Breck Eisner's The Crazies clearly falls into the "Wow" category. A fast-moving, exciting thrill ride that builds to a flat-out apocalyptic conclusion, this Crazies also has a healthy respect for the George A. Romero original even as it goes off in it's own direction.
David (Timothy Olyphant) is the Sheriff of Ogden Marsh, a small midwestern town. Judy, his doctor wife (Radha Mitchell), is pregnant and everything seems idyllic until a townsperson carries a loaded shotgun to a little league game. From that point on, the two realize the locals of their beloved little town are going insane. Government help is Not helpful, as fighter planes and gun-toting »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Pat Jankiewicz)
Ask the Flying Monkey! (November 16, 2009)
15 November 2009 9:20 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
Q: I'm curious about Project Runway's Christopher Straub. The ring he wears suggests he has a husband / partner / significant other. What details might you know on this? Every time Heidi had him in tears, I found myself strongly torn between wanting to give him a hug and going all Cher on him. – LgH, Houston, TX, Usw, Earth
A: “I am married!” Straub tells the Flying Monkey. “Well, not legally, but Ronnie and I had a commitment ceremony two-and-a-half years ago. We've been together for over five years. He's a little scientist, and we really don't understand what each other does for a living.”
I asked what the two of them do for fun. “We like to travel, watch TV – I like reality shows and he »
- Brent Hartinger
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