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Sundance 2010: First Images from 3 Backyards, Diego Luna’s Abel, Blue Valentine Starring Ryan Gosling, Douchebag, Happythankyoumoreplease, and Night Catches Us
1 hour ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
As we move closer to the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, the first glimpses of movies playing at the festival are arriving online. Since there are so many, we’ve decided to group them into a single article for your viewing pleasure. The films we’ve included in this group are 3 Backyards starring Edie Falco and Elias Koteas; Abel directed by Diego Luna; Blue Valentine starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams; Douchebag, which just has a catchy title; HappyThankYouMorePlease starring Kate Mara, Malin Akerman, Richard Jenkins, Tony Hale, and Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) who also wrote and directed the film; and Night Catches Us starring Kerry Washington and Anthony Mackie. Hit the jump for the first images as well as brief synopses for all of these movies.
The 2010 Sundance Film Festival will run from January 21-31st.
All synopses are via the Sundance Film Festival.
3 Backyards, directed by Eric Mendelsohn »
- Matt Goldberg
Right now on Cinematical
5 December 2009 3:05 PM, PST | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »
The folks at our sister site Cinematical are working hard to give you news and reviews of the best -- and worst -- the silver screen has to offer. Here are some of their musings on the latest blockbusters, indies, and everything in between:
I'll probably end up seeing it on DVD, but Everybody's Fine isn't really making me rush out to the theater in the way I feel a De Niro movie should. You can read Cinematical's review of it here. I like Michelle Williams well enough, but I have nearly no desire to see her play Marilyn Monroe. Tobey Maguire looks positively terrifying in Brothers. I can't decide if that makes me want to see it more or less. You can read Cinematical's review of Brothers here. In Up in the Air, George Clooney plays a man who basically fires people for a living. In his honor, Cinematical »
- Kona Gallagher
Michelle Williams in Talks to Play Marilyn Monroe in New Biopic
4 December 2009 9:05 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
A few months ago it was reported that Scarlett Johansson was leading a list of actress under consideration to play Marilyn Monroe in director Simon Curtis' biopic, My Week with Marilyn. Kate Hudson, Amy Adams and Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain) were also mentioned as possible contenders for the role.
Production Weekly has now learned that Johansson is out of the running and that its Williams who is in-talks with Curtis to top line the movie, set to begin lensing in June, 2010.
My Week will be based on the diary of Colin Clark, an employee of Laurence Olivier, who looked after Monroe when she came to London to film Olivier's "The Prince and the Showgirl" in 1957. Although Colin was technically considered the third assistant director, his unofficial role was to keep Monroe out of Olivier's way.
Clark published excerpts of his diary a year later, but left out the details of one week. »
Michelle Williams to be Marilyn Monroe?
4 December 2009 6:47 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
If you had to pick the actress to play the woman who is pretty much considered be the epitome of a sex symbol, who would you choose?
That’s the question Simon Curtis has had to answer with his upcoming film My Week With Marilyn, a biopic about the one and only Marilyn Monroe.
Current screen siren Scarlett Johansson was originally being looked at to play the role of the Hollywood icon, but it has now been reported that another blonde beauty, Michelle Williams, is in talks to take on the part.
Not much is known about the film yet, but it’s supposedly based on the book My Week With Marilyn, which is based on author Colin Clark’s experience working with Marilyn Monroe during the filming of her 1957 film The Prince and the Showgirl.
Filming is set to begin in June, and we’ll keep you posted on production details as they come. »
- Carly
Scoop This: Williams as Marilyn Monroe, Spielberg Ditches ‘Harvey’ and Best Trailers of ‘09
4 December 2009 3:17 PM, PST | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
Michelle Williams to Play Marilyn Monroe? There’s a Marilyn Monroe movie in the works, and though Scarlett Johansson was at one time tapped to play the iconic actress, Production Weekly has reported (via their Twitter feed) that none other than Michelle Williams is now in talks to play Monroe. We’re not sure what happened to Johansson or why she’s no longer associated with the project, but we’re kinda stoked that Williams is now the frontrunner. While she might not seem sexy and sensual enough to play a young Marilyn Monroe, I think Williams has come a long way from her debut on Dawson’s Creek and has carved out a very enticing career as of late – to the point where it won’t be long before we see her take home an Oscar, and you can...
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Michelle Williams to Play Marilyn Monroe?
4 December 2009 12:02 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
If you had to pick a young actress to play Marilyn Monroe, who would you choose? Can you even think of someone who'd truly fit the role? Personally, I can't, but I do know one thing: Michelle Williams -- God, I love her -- wouldn't even make my top 50. So, seeing the Tweet from Production Weekly claiming the Oscar-nominated actress is in talks to play the titular icon in a movie called My Week with Marilyn made me nearly fall out of my chair.
I'm not sure if my reaction is more unfair to Williams or Monroe, but I guess I imagine someone less talented and less wholesome-looking. Someone like Scarlett Johansson, who was previously rumored to be in line for the film. Or Megan Fox, Malin Ackerman, Anna Faris or any other pin-up type currently included in Maxim's Hot 100.
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- Christopher Campbell
Williams as Monroe?
4 December 2009 4:40 AM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Production Weekly has just tweeted that that Michelle Williams is in talks to star as Marilyn Monroe in Simon Curtis’ My Week With Marilyn, which chronicles the tale of a lowly third assistant director working on The Prince And The Showgirl who was given the job to look after Marilyn during her time in London shooting the film in 1957. Scarlett Johansson was reportedly rumored for the role, and I will say that she does look the part much more so than Williams, but if... »
- Paul Tassi
Williams Tipped For Monroe Role
4 December 2009 4:16 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actress Michelle Williams has been tipped to take on the role of Marilyn Monroe in a new movie about the screen icon.
The Brokeback Mountain star has reportedly been offered the lead in upcoming film My Week With Marilyn, winning the title role ahead of other actresses including Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams who are both said to have been considered for the part.
British newspaper the Daily Mail reports director Simon Curtis and producer David Parfitt picked Williams to play Monroe, but are still waiting for the Oscar-nominated star to agree.
The picture will document Monroe's time filming 1957 movie The Prince and The Showgirl with Laurence Olivier and is based on a diary kept by the film's assistant director Colin Clarke.
My Week With Marilyn is due to begin shooting in London in June. »
Michelle Williams to play Marilyn
4 December 2009 1:45 AM, PST | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »
Michelle Williams has been asked to portray Marilyn Monroe on the big screen. The 'Brokeback Mountain' starlet has been lined up to play tragic screen icon Marilyn in movie 'My Week With Marilyn' - which will focus on the making of her 1957 film 'The Prince And The Showgirl' with Laurence Olivier. Although Michelle has been offered the part by director Simon Curtis and producer David Parfitt, the 29-year-old beauty has asked for some time decide whether or not the part is right for her. Simon is due to meet with her in 10 days to receive her decision. If she accepts the role, Michelle .. »
Michelle Williams to Play Marilyn Monroe, Not Johansson?
4 December 2009 1:07 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
But she is a better actress, right? Production Weekly is reporting that Michelle Williams (Synecdoche New York, Brokeback Mountain) is "in talks" to star as Marilyn Monroe in Simon Curtis' My Week With Marilyn. According to early reports, Scarlett Johansson was also rumored for the role, but I think that was more speculation based on her looks. This is the first time we've heard this, so I won't take it as confirmed casting, but it seems like it could be legit. This must be a minor indie film, because My Week With Marilyn isn't even listed on IMDb yet, which means it's a very new project. Shooting is scheduled to begin in June. As far as we know, this is based on Colin Clark's book My Week With Marilyn. Clark was hired as the "third assistant director" on Laurence Olivier's The Prince and the Showgirl, who put »
- Alex Billington
Michelle Williams Is Marilyn Monroe
3 December 2009 11:24 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Michelle Williams could end up playing Marilyn Monroe. Production Weekly has confirmed that she.s in talks to star as the iconic blonde, bombshell in the Simon Curtis film My Week with Marilyn, which starts shooting in June. At first glance, Williams doesn.t exactly look the part. That.s particularly important with someone like Marilyn, who.s appearance is so iconic and whom playing will usually mean spending time in a wide variety of revealing outfits. But Williams. is a great actress, one with an ability to completely transform herself. I never thought Gretchen Mol would be able to pull of Bettie Page, she looks nothing like the famed pin-up, but if you.ve seen The Notorious Bettie Page you know that she pulls off not only her personality but the heavily photographed centerfold.s physical appearance as well. Williams seems capable of pulling off a similar makeover for »
Sundance 2010 Film Lineup *Updated*
3 December 2009 1:00 PM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Sundance released their slate for 2010. It includes:43 documentaries on the Middle East12 films about friends who 'discover' something33 movies about people you've never heard about1 comedyHopefully the lineup this year is strong but it doesn't look that way compared to last year. Last year we had Push (Precious), that Lil Wayne documentary that never went anywhere, Mystery Team which might make my top ten, Moon, Mike Tyson documentary, Cold Souls. Just so much last January that was excellent. I hope I don't go out therer and freeze my tail off just to see...I don't know, a documentary about a former Pakistani prime minister or something silly like that.Here's the lineup so far: Premieres To showcase the diversity to contemporary independent cinema, the Sundance Film Festival Premieres section offers the latest work from American and international directors as well as world premieres of highly anticipated films. Presented by Entertainment Weekly. »
Stars To Gather At Sundance
3 December 2009 12:21 PM, PST | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
The Sundance Film Festival unveiled its list of films competing for its prestigious awards Wednesday, and the names of stars appearing in the drama category seemed as impressive as those in any Oscar contest. Among them were Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini, Orlando Bloom, Laura Linny, Edie Falco, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Mary-Louise Parker, America Fererra, and Michelle Williams. The World Cinema competition will feature films from 14 countries (including one, Undertow, which is a joint Colombia-France-Germany-Peru production). Among them is a film from Iraq, Son of Babylon, that takes place following the toppling of Saddam Hussein. »
Sundance Film Festival Details Released
3 December 2009 5:47 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
I feel a special bond with the Sundance Film Festival. Not because I’ve been there, but because the guy in charge of it this year, John Cooper, shares my name. Because we share this bond, I feel that I’m able to take license in referring to the man as Coop for the rest of this article.
For the annual event held in Park City, Utah from January 21-31, thousands of films are submitted and screened — this year, 3,724 films were viewed by the festival’s ten programmers. I wonder when they slept.
Coop has high hopes for the festival as a whole:
“We may even be going into a golden age for independent films, in that the technology will make it possible for the films to be made and for audiences to see them. The industry is going through a major evolutionary stage right now, there’s no doubt about that, »
- John Cooper
Sundance 2010 Film Lineup
2 December 2009 11:41 PM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Sundance released their slate for 2010. It includes:43 documentaries on the Middle East12 films about friends who 'discover' something33 movies about people you've never heard about1 comedyHopefully the lineup this year is strong but it doesn't look that way compared to last year. Last year we had Push (Precious), that Lil Wayne documentary that never went anywhere, Mystery Team which might make my top ten, Moon, Mike Tyson documentary, Cold Souls. Just so much last January that was excellent. I hope I don't go out therer and freeze my tail off just to see...I don't know, a documentary about a former Pakistani prime minister or something silly like that.Here's the lineup so far: U.S. Documentary Competition This year’s 16 films were selected from 862 submissions. Each film is a world premiere. Bhutto(Directors: Jessica Hernandez and Johnny O'Hara; Screenwriter: Johnny O'Hara)—A riveting journey through the life and work of recently assassinated Benazir Bhutto, »
Sundance 2010: Us Dramatic Competition
2 December 2009 11:05 PM, PST | Alternative Film Guide | See recent Alternative Film Guide news »
Sundance 2010: U.S. Dramatic Competition Aaron Tveit, James Franco in Howl by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman The 16 films listed below were selected from 1,058 submissions. Each film is a world premiere. Film information from the Sundance Film Festival website. Blue Valentine (Director: Derek Cianfrance; Screenwriters: Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne and Joey Curtis) — Blue Valentine is the story of love lost and love found told in two parallel moments in time. Flooded with romantic memories of their courtship, Dean and Cindy use one night to try and save their failing marriage. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams star in this honest portrait of a relationship on the rocks. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, Mike Vogel, John Doman, Faith Wladyka. World Premiere Douchebag (Director: [...] »
- Michele Colbert
2010 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Films In-Competition Line-Up
2 December 2009 8:58 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Sundance Institute has announced the line-up of films competing for jury prizes during the 26th Sundance Film Festival's U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions. Among the wide-ranging list of movies selected for the competitions are Kristen Stewart-starring drama "Welcome to the Rileys", family drama "Blue Valentine" starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, and James Franco's non-fiction drama "Howl".
Speaking about this year's selection, newly installed director of the festival John Cooper said, "A lot of our films are hard to describe, and that's very attractive." He then added, "We put marketability on the sidelines for a while and said, 'Let's just go for films that were highly original and pushed the envelope.'"
The 2010 Sundance Film Festival that runs January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah will include new non-competitive categories called Spotlight, for what are viewed as particularly audience-friendly films, »
- AceShowbiz.com
Sundance Unveils 2010 Competition Lineup
2 December 2009 8:36 PM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
The Sundance Film Festival has unveiled the lineup of films playing in competition from January 21 through January 31, 2010. The early fest typically debuts some of the best films the year has to offer, like 2009’s Precious, (500) Days of Summer, and Moon.
I’m bummed I won’t be in Park City, Utah next month because the lineup looks great, and these are just the films playing in competition. Here’s a few that stood out to me:
The Allen Ginsberg trial film Howl starring James Franco, a documentary by Alex Gibney (a truly great filmmaker) on Jack Abramoff, Mark Ruffalo’s directorial debut Sympathy for Delicious, a doc about Joan Rivers, the directorial debut of “How I Met Your Mother” star Josh Radnor titled Happythankyoumoreplease (I wrote a glowing script review of it here), Hesher with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman, and Blue Valentine starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams.
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- Jeff Leins
2010 Sundance Film Festival Line-up Unveiled
2 December 2009 3:19 PM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Photo: Sundance Today the Sundance Institute announced the films that will be in competition at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in both the U.S. and International dramatic and documentary categories. The festival will run from January 21-31 in Park City, Utah. There are a few changes this year as there will be no opening-night picture and the festival will take select festival films to eight cities during as the fest plays out.
Last year notable films such as this year's major Oscar contenders Precious and An Education debuted at Sundance 2009 as did audience and critical favorite (500) Days of Summer.
As for this year's crop I have highlighted a few titles among the list below in red, but I have primarily done so considering the names attached to the pictures not necessarily based on any advanced buzz I've heard around any of the films. Names to look out for include Ryan Gosling, »
- Brad Brevet
Competition Line-up Announced for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival
2 December 2009 2:15 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The Sundance Film Festival is where some of the great films of the year will get their first viewings, and if you don’t believe me, here’s just some of the great films this year that made their debut at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival: Precious, World’s Greatest Dad, Big Fan, Bronson, Moon and even (500) Days of Summer, which I didn’t care for but made a big splash.
The festival is where buzz starts happening and now Sundance has released the list of which films will be in competition for 2010. Keep in mind that there are plenty of other films which play out of competition and can be just as great. But some of the big names fighting for the crown are the Allen Ginsberg obscenity trial film Howl starring General Hospital’s James Franco, Hesher starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo’s directing debut Sympathy for Delicious, »
- Matt Goldberg
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