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Top 7 Films of the Decade
22 hours ago | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10.
Only picking seven films kills me. There are many that will miss this list. But I’m not here to talk about the almosts, the close calls, the could’ve beens. No. Here, we shall only talk about the top seven films of the aughts.
7. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Recap: A group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the “Inglourious Basterds” are making their way through Nazi occupied France, killing the Germans. But a German Colonel (Christoph Waltz) is out to get them, before they get him.
Reason: It’s really tough to pick a film from 2009 for this list. Have I given it the proper amount of time? Will I feel the same way? Here’s what I thought right after I saw Basterds … best Tarantino film since Pulp Fiction. And since I am a fan of the art he creates, this has to be on the list. …
- Jeff Bayer
Roman Polanski’s The Ghost Writer to Premiere at Berlin 2010
16 December 2009 1:20 PM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
According to The Guardian, Roman Polanski’s latest effort, The Ghost Writer, will have its premiere in competition at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, which takes place February 11-21. Based on the International Thriller Writers’ Award-winning novel The Ghost by Robert Harris (who also penned the screenplay), The Ghost Writer was shot at Studio Babelsberg outside Berlin and was finished by Polanski while in prison in Switzerland. The film stars Ewan McGregor as a professional ghostwriter hired to put on paper the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan) living on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the United States. Not long after starting work, the writer is drawn into a series [...] …
- Edwige Andersson
Polanski's Ghost Writer to premiere in Berlin
16 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
The latest film from the Oscar-winning director, currently under house arrest in Switzerland, will be unveiled alongside Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island
The big star of next year's Berlin international film festival may yet prove to be noticeable by his absence – the new picture by Roman Polanski has been selected to premiere at the event, but the director remains in detention in Switzerland.
Polanski's drama, now called The Ghost Writer, is based on a novel by Robert Harris. It tells the tale of a writer recruited to help a disgraced British prime minister produce his memoirs against the backdrop of a possible indictment at the international criminal court. The film stars Pierce Brosnan as the statesman and Ewan McGregor as his hired author. Kim Cattrall and Olivia Williams take supporting roles.
Polanski, the director of Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown and The Pianist, is currently under house arrest at his Swiss home …
- Ben Child
"Ghost Writer" Premieres At Berlinale
16 December 2009 2:06 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" will premiere in competition at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in mid-February reports the trades.
Ewan McGregor plays an author hired to ghostwrite the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan) who discovers a dark secret that puts his life in danger.
Shot in Studio Babelsberg last year, the $35 million film was well into post-production until the director's arrest in Switzerland. Aside from some visual effects, Polanski finished and locked the film whilst incarcerated.
Polanski was released from prison earlier this month but remains under house arrest in Switzerland as he fights extradition to the United States.
Summit Entertainment picked up North American rights to the film last week and plans to release the film in the first half of 2010.
Martin Scorsese’s "Shutter Island" will also premiere in competition at Berlinale following on from its Buttnumbathon premiere in Austin the other day. …
- Garth Franklin
Roman Polanski`s movie to premiere at Berlin
16 December 2009 1:35 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Roman Polanski's latest movie, The Ghost, will premiere at the Berlin film festival in February 2010. The fugitive film director is under house arrest in Switzerland pending the decision of Swiss authorities on whether to extradite him to the Us, where he is wanted on 30-year-old charges. California prosecutors last week called for Polanski to face court in the Us to argue his case for having the charges of unlawful sex with a minor dropped. Polanski, 76, took flight from the Us in 1978 after admitting he had unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl at the house of actor Jack Nicholson, who was away at the time. The Ghost stars Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan …
- Philippa Bourke
Scorsese's 'Shutter Island' and Polanski's 'Ghost Writer' will debut at Berlin in February
15 December 2009 10:09 PM, PST | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Roman Polanski's latest movie, "The Ghost Writer," will have its world premiere at the Berlin film festival in February, organizers said Tuesday. Polanski's movie was among a first batch of entries in the festival's main program that was announced Tuesday — among them a premiere of Martin Scorsese's thriller "Shutter Island." The event is the first of the year's major European film festivals and runs from Feb. 11-21. "The Ghost Writer" stars Pierce Brosnan as a former British prime minister who is writing his memoirs with the help of a ghostwriter, played by Ewan McGregor. It is Polanski's …
- AP Staff
Berlinale announces first titles
15 December 2009 10:33 AM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
Berlinale has unleashed the first few titles from its 2010 line-up. The recently announced titles aren’t anything to write home about but I’m sure we’ll be seeing a few more announcements (including some titles we can get excited about) over the next few weeks.
First titles after the break.
Bal (Honey) Turkey / Germany
by Semih Kaplanoglu (Süt/Milk, Yumurta/Egg, Melegin Düsüsü/Angel’s Fall)
with Bora Altas, Erdal Besikcioglu, Tülin Özen, Alev Ucarer, Ayse Altay
World premiere
Der Räuber (The Robber) Austria / Germany
by Benjamin Heisenberg (Sleeper, Max-Ophuels-Preis 2006)
with Andreas Lust, Franziska Weisz
World premiere
My Name Is Khan India
by Karan Johar
with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol
Out of competition
Na Putu (On the Path) Bosnia and Herzegovina / Austria / Germany / Croatia
by Jasmila Zbanic (Grbavica, Golden Bear 2006)
with Zrinka Cvitesic (Shooting Star 2010), Leon Lucev, Ermin Bravo, Mirjana Karanovic
World premiere
Shekarchi (The Hunter) Germany / Iran
by …
Anthony Daniels says co-star Ewan McGregor was starstruck with C-3Po
15 December 2009 2:56 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels has admitted that his movie co-star Ewan McGregor was starstruck with his robot character C-3Po. The 63-year-old played the role in all six of the hit sci-fi movies and McGregor was starstruck when he joined the series for the prequel movies. Daniels said: 'I was on the set for the first time, and Ewan came up and said he couldn't believe he was working next to C-3Po. 'It had been a childhood experience for him watching the movies. I wasn't aware that he was such a fan. Then of course, I'm thinking: 'I can't believe I'm working with Ewan McGregor.' 'There was a bit of mutual admiration. It was the same …
- Sophie Eager
'Twilight' studio Summit Entertainment grabs Roman Polanski's 'Ghost Writer'
14 December 2009 7:39 AM, PST | Zap2It - The Dish Rag | See recent Zap2It - The Dish Rag news »
What will Summit's big post-"Twilight" film be?
We just heard that the studio bought the rights to controversial director Roman Polanski's new movie, "The Ghost Writer." It's doubtful Mr. P will be making any press trips stateside to promote the film in the Us. He's still under house arrest in France.
Summit will reportedly release the film, an adaptation of "The Ghost" by Robert Harris, stateside in the early 2010.
"The Ghost Writer" is the story of a former British Prime Minister (played by Pierce Brosnan) who is writing his memoirs on a remote island off the eastern coast of the U.S.
When Brosnan's assistant dies, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) arrives to help him finish the book.
Wonder if Ewan will have to take his shirt off -- like Taylor Lautner -- in this Summit film?
How do you feel about Summit, the studio that releases "The Twilight Saga" aimed at tweens, …
- editorial@zap2it.com
Summit Entertainment Will Distribute Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer
14 December 2009 6:59 AM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
As Roman Polanski has bided his time in Switzerland, awaiting either extradition to the United States or an all-clear call, there's been a big question looming over his latest film, a drama about a British Prime Minister that had not yet been completed in the editing room when Polanski was put under house arrest. Now, at least, we know we'll see the film, even if Polanski hasn't finished it yet. Summit Entertainment has announced that they've picked up the rights to the film now titled The Ghost Writer, with plans to release it in the first half of next year. Pierce Brosnan stars as the Prime Minister who calls in a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) to help him finish his memoirs. McGregor's character soon gets caught up in several scandals involving the Prime Minister, from a war crimes trial to sexual dalliances. Rounding out the cast are Olivia Williams, Kim …
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: December 13, 2009
13 December 2009 12:35 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
This weekend:
Disney leap Frogs the competition to get to number one; Andy Daly moves to Jelly Stone Park; a Twilight star sees Hereafter; Polanski might not get a release but his Ghost Writer will; Diaz is a Bad Teacher; Frank Langella is an Unknown White Male and Frankenstein Lives in Death Race 2.
Box Office
Clint Eastwood’s Invictus scored just under $10 million over the weekend from 2,125 locations. Opening much like Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby, the film has had solid reviews from critics. With Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon head-lining, the film might have a chance of hitting the $100 million club if it gets some awards momentum.
Disney’s The Princess and the Frog took the top spot this weekend with an estimated $25 million. The film which had been on limited release in selected cinemas has gotten great reviews and with no real competition for the next …
- Niall Browne
Summit Releasing Polanski's "Ghost"
13 December 2009 1:13 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Summit Entertainment has picked up North American distribution rights to "The Ghost Writer", the project that controversial director Roman Polanski was in the final stages of work on before his much-publicised arrest in Zurich the other month.
Based on the novel by Robert Harris, the story follows former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), who is holed up on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. in midwinter, writing his memoirs. When his long-standing aide drowns, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is sent out to help him finish the book.
The anonymous ghost writer is quickly drawn into a political and sexual intrigue involving Lang’s wife, Ruth (Olivia Williams) and his aide (Kim Cattrall). Hanging over Lang is the threat of a war crimes trial and a mysterious secret from his past that threatens to jeopardize international relations. Tom Wilkinson also stars.
Summit, who quickly …
- Garth Franklin
Summit Releasing Polanski's "Ghost"
13 December 2009 1:13 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Summit Entertainment has picked up North American distribution rights to "The Ghost Writer", the project that controversial director Roman Polanski was in the final stages of work on before his much-publicised arrest in Zurich the other month.
Based on the novel by Robert Harris, the story follows former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), who is holed up on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. in midwinter, writing his memoirs. When his long-standing aide drowns, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is sent out to help him finish the book.
The anonymous ghost writer is quickly drawn into a political and sexual intrigue involving Lang’s wife, Ruth (Olivia Williams) and his aide (Kim Cattrall). Hanging over Lang is the threat of a war crimes trial and a mysterious secret from his past that threatens to jeopardize international relations. Tom Wilkinson also stars.
Summit, who quickly …
- Garth Franklin
Summit Entertainment Gets Behind Polanski's 'Ghost Writer'
12 December 2009 9:25 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Roman Polanski may be under house arrest in his Swiss chalet, awaiting possible extradition for his sexual assault of thirteen-year-old Samantha Geimer in Los Angeles in 1977, but his work as a filmmaker soldiers on.
Summit Entertainment has announced that the studio will distribute the thriller The Ghost Writer, directed by Polanski, in North America. Polanski produced the film along with long time collaborators Robert Benmussa and Alain Sarde. Current plans call for Summit to release the film during the first half of 2010.
The movie tells the story of a former British Prime Minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), who is holed up on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. in midwinter, writing his memoirs. When his long-standing aide drowns, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is sent out to help him finish the book. The anonymous ghost writer is quickly drawn into a political and sexual intrigue involving Lang’s wife, …
Robert Pattinson wants to play Magneto in X-Men spin-off
12 December 2009 6:46 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
The stars of the Twilight movies are obviously considering what they'll do after the final book, Breaking Dawn, is brought to the big screen - and action heroes (and villains) seem to be top of their lists.
Taylor Lautner has signed on to play the superhuman Max Steel, based on an action figure, comic and cartoon, while Kellan Lutz wants to play Captain America and also the brother of Matt Damon's Bourne character.
Now, Robert Pattinson has revealed that he too would like to play a comic book character.
During an interview, Pattinson was asked if he'd considered any superhero roles and replied: "Well, yeah, I think everyone wonders about that sometimes. My little cousin tells me I look like Magneto so I guess that's who I should probably play."
Magneto's a supervillain rather than a hero, of course, but Pattinson may have to wait a while. The 20th Century …
- David Bentley
From Basterds to 'Beginners' for Melanie Laurent
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
Think of her as this year's Marion Cotillard. Showcased in Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, French thesp Melanie Laurent might have made further strides in the English language film sector - landing a part in Mike Mills' Beginners (currently shooting in Los Angeles). - Think of her as this year's Marion Cotillard. Showcased in Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, French thesp Melanie Laurent might have made further strides in the English language film sector - landing a part in Mike Mills' Beginners (currently shooting in Los Angeles). Also on board, is Goran Visnjic (Helen) who I imagine will be playing Christopher Plummer's younger lover. I imagine that Laurent would play Ewan McGregor's significant other or perhaps a hospital worker? The storyline sees Ewan McGregor play a young man rocked by two announcements from his elderly father (Plummer)…one, that he has terminal cancer, and two, …
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Tracking Shot November 2009: Beginners, Black Swan, Let Me In
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
At the beginning of every month, Ioncinema.com's "Tracking Shot" features a handful of projects that we feel are worth signaling out and that are moments away from lensing. As we get closer to holiday dates productions tend to drop, so this November we are keeping tabs on only a handful of projects. - At the beginning of every month, Ioncinema.com's "Tracking Shot" features a handful of projects that we feel are worth signaling out and that are moments away from lensing. As we get closer to holiday dates productions tend to drop, so this November we are keeping tabs on only a handful of projects. Mike Mills is finally getting to work on his sophomore feature which would see Ewan McGregor play a young man rocked by two announcements from his elderly father (Christopher Plummer)…one, that he has terminal cancer, and two, that he …
- Ioncinema.com Staff
McGregor and Plummer take Mike Mills For 'Beginners'
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
I'm squeezing all the juice out of this Production Weekly tweet. In 140 characters we now know that: the already mentioned Ewan McGregor will join the small, indie production and will be acting alongside vet thesp Christopher Plummer (The Last Station) in a project that will go by the title of Beginners. - I'm squeezing all the juice out of this Production Weekly tweet. In 140 characters we now know that: the already mentioned Ewan McGregor will join the small, indie production and will be acting alongside vet thesp Christopher Plummer (The Last Station) in a project that will go by the title of Beginners. Unlike Thumbsucker, I have a gut feeling that Mike MIlls will be working from an original screenplay. Filming is set to begin in L.A. next month, we can look forward to to this long awaited sophomore feature in 2010 - perhaps as early as Cannes? Sony Pictures Classics …
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Polanski's Film Picked Up By Twilight Studio
12 December 2009 6:16 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
The furore surrounding Roman Polanski's arrest hasn't hindered his latest film project - the movie will be distributed by the studio behind the hit Twilight franchise.
The Rosemary's Baby auteur is currently under house arrest after being taken into custody by Swiss authorities in September. He is waiting to see whether the country will extradite him to the U.S. to face sentencing for a child sex charge.
Polanski has lived in exile in Europe ever since he fled America in 1978 after pleading guilty to having sex with a 13 year old girl in 1977.
But despite the controversy, the director's latest film, The Ghost Writer, will not suffer - Summit Entertainment has signed as the distributor of the film in North America.
And the movie, which stars Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor, has had no problem selling to other studios across the globe - with Summit stating it had been snapped up in all other major territories.
Brosnan recently supported his filmmaker pal - calling for the case to be speedily dealt with so Polanski can get on with his life. …
Pierce Brosnan says his heart goes out to Roman Polanski (IrishCentral)
12 December 2009 5:27 AM, PST | IrishCentral | See recent IrishCentral news »
Pierce Brosnan says his heart goes out to the family of Roman Polanski who was directing Brosnan in "The Ghost," when he was arrested in September in Switzerland. Brosnan stars alongside Scottish star Ewan McGregor in the film. It’s about a ghost-writer helping a former British Prime Minister on his memoir, who discovers dangerous secrets in the process. Polanksi’s own secrets came back to haunt him this year. Swiss police arrested the director in September when he arrived in the country to attend the Zurich film festival. Authorities in Los Angeles had requested the arrest. In 1977 Polanski was indicted on six felony charges – child molestation and sodomy were among them, along with rape by use of drugs. He pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl, and a judge sentenced him to a 90-day psychiatric evaluation. But after serving some of the time, Polanksi fled to …
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