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Sally Potter: 'There was no such thing as an easy ride'

17 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

More familiar with life on the fringes of British cinema, director Sally Potter finds herself the subject of a BFI retrospective. But she has no interest in looking back

In the late 1980s, Sally Potter was scratching around for funding to make Orlando, the Virginia Woolf adaptation widely considered her finest film, as well as a formative moment in the career of its star, Tilda Swinton. Potter's friend, the visionary director Michael Powell, had secured her a 10-minute meeting with Martin Scorsese, in which she hoped to convince him to extend a helping hand to a fellow maverick.

"Tilda and I went with our producer to meet Scorsese in New York," says the 60-year-old Potter, seated at a table in her east London office. "We walked into his place and nearly fainted with admiration. He then proceeded to spend the entire 10 minutes talking about how incredibly difficult life was for »

- Ryan Gilbey

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Oscar MythBusting: One Day They'll Be Nominated!

2 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Most fans of established actors believe that one day their favorite will be nominated for an Oscar. In 2009 campaigns hopes are particularly high for Sandra Bullock, Alfred Molina, Colin Firth and Christopher Plummer. Fans of James McAvoy and Sam Rockwell still hold out longshot hope. But guess what? The odds are, generally speaking, against them on February 2nd (two months hence!) when the lucky 20 are called.

Most actors aren't ever nominated for the big prize. People seemed surprise to read in an old Oscar Mythbusting column I wrote years ago that the majority of nominated actors (approximately 67%) never receive a second nomination. But I did the research and it's true. Even less likely than a second nomination: a first one. Consider this...

The following (living) legends have still never been nominated despite rich bodies of work and several classic films or exuberantly praised performances: Mia Farrow, Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Plummer and Donald Sutherland. »

- NATHANIEL R

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[DVD Review] Shorts

1 December 2009 1:00 PM, PST | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »

When he isn’t skulking around the dark and blood-splattered alleyways of the Mexican underworld, director Robert Rodriguez runs a nice, profitable sideline in garish, high-energy kid flicks. A quick Read of his resume: Spy Kids, Once upon a time in Mexico, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl, Planet Terror, Shorts, and next up Machette, can give the impression the helmer is the ultimate proponent of the “one for them, one for me” school of filmmaking. Except, of course, they’re all for him. Once again he cheerfully does the whole shebang; writer, producer, handling the score, overseeing the effects, presumably on a diet of enough sugar to single-handedly raise the Gdp of Brazil. Perhaps he just likes the change of pace.

With that in mind this is yet another high-concept, pre-teen wish-fulfillment fantasy that finds the corporate controlled suburb of Black Falls thrown into colorful CGI chaos when »

- Neil Pedley

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Kellan Celebrates the Art of Audi's Progress in Miami

1 December 2009 10:00 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

Kellan Lutz is fresh off his whirlwind press tour for New Moon, and he headed to Miami last night to let off a little steam. He joined Christina Ricci, Lucy Liu, and Chris Noth at a bash celebrating the release of the new Audi A8, which Kellan could surely appreciate due to his experience with the car-loving Cullens. Kellan isn't the only member of the Twilight gang still accruing frequent flier miles - Ashley Greene has also been doing her fair share of traveling. Kellan's beach buddy AnnaLynne McCord didn't join him on this particular trip to Florida, but she did address their relationship while out last night - check out today's PopSugar Rush to see what she had to say! View 25 Photos › To see more of Kellan, Christina, and more, just read more. View 25 Photos › Images include: Kellan Lutz, Christina Ricci, Ben McKenzie, Chris Noth, Lucy Liu »

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Kellan Lutz Parties Solo in South Beach

1 December 2009 8:58 AM, PST | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

Kellan Lutz may play vampire Emmett Cullen in Twilight, but the actor's so obviously not the undead—proven by this weekend's vacation in South Beach, land of eternal sunshine. The New Moon star was in town for last night's unveiling of the new Audi A8 at the Fontainebleau hotel, where Christina Ricci, Chris Noth and Ben McKenzie were also spotted having fun. And you know how Kellan swears he's single despite getting snapped making out with maybe-girlfriend AnnaLynne McCord last month (and spending last New Year's Eve with her in South Beach)? Well, he certainly seemed single this time... The actor was spotted partying at Set late Sunday night. He had a corner table... »

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This week's film event previews

27 November 2009 4:11 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Jim Jarmusch In Context, London

With their relaxed pace, obsessions about seemingly meaningless detail and contempt for the very concept of plotting, Jarmusch's films are very much a context of their own. But on the back of his latest, The Limits Of Control, this is a good chance to see other fine Jarmusch movies such as Dead Man, Down By Law, and Stranger Than Paradise alongside films that inspired them, like Buster Keaton's The Cameraman, They Live By Night and L'Atalante, as well as kindred spirits such as Wings Of Desire and The Man Without A Past.

Ica Cinema, SW1, Fri to 23 Dec

Phelim O'Neill

Sally Potter, London

With Dennis dead and Harry taking a well-earned rest, the UK's current Potter of choice is award-winning, genre-bending director Sally. Her small but significant body of work includes 1992's critically lauded Orlando, a highly unusual and witty imagining of Virginia Woolf's classic gender-switching novel. »

- Phelim O'Neill, Andrea Hubert

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First Official Pics From Narnia’s ‘Dawn Treader’

27 November 2009 9:45 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

Back in August, we gave you a first glimpse at the ship from the upcoming third Chronicles of Narnia installment, subtitled The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. They weren’t official pics, but rather some taken by the father of one of the bloggers at the Cleveland Point, in Australia, where the Dawn Treader (the ship that’s the focus of the third film) was being constructed.

However, the first official pics from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader appeared online recently and we have them here for your viewing pleasure. They surfaced on the film’s official Facebook page: one of them features the ship’s steering wheel (shown above), while the other two show the characters of King Caspian (played by Ben Barnes), Edmund (played by Skandar Keynes) and Lucy (played by Georgie Henley).

You’ve seen the first image above, now here are the other two. Take »

- Ross Miller

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Glenn Gives Thanks

26 November 2009 8:00 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Australia's only knowledge of Thanksgiving is, essentially, what we see from TV and the movies. I feel then that it is only fitting that I "give thanks" for a certain woman who has shaped by idea of Thanksgiving more than any other: Christina Ricci.

Bless her lil cotton socks, but Christina Ricci had already solidified herself in the annals of cinema history by the age of 17 with her performance in Ang Lee's The Ice Storm. The gifts of that film are many, but the bit that I always remember first and foremost is the toast that Ricci's Wendy gives. Let us relive it:

Dear Lord, thank you for this Thanksgiving holiday. And for all the material possessions that we have and enjoy. And for letting us white people kill all the Indians and steal their tribal lands. And stuff ourselves like pigs, even though children in Asia are being napalmed. »

- Glenn Dunks

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Bloggers' Reviews: 2012

24 November 2009 4:51 AM, PST | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »

Here at Screenrush, we're all about getting voices heard. So, in the first of a series of features, we're giving you the chance to find out what's on the collective minds of the greatest bloggers the information superhighway has to offer.

This week, our friends from Movie Reviews By Captain D, Battle Royale With Cheese and Heyuguys give their verdict on Roland Emmerich's disasterific new flick, 2012...

Movie Reviews By Captain D

After the silly but fun Independence Day and bloated climate warning epic wannabe The Day After Tomorrow, Robert Emerich is back trying to destroy the planet again. In 2012, he chooses, rather than spaced out aliens or freaky weather conditions, the effect of a gigantic solar flare on the earth's core.

Click here to read on...

Battle Royale With Cheese

The end of the world - It is something that no one wants to come to pass in real »

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Christina Ricci's Ice apology

24 November 2009 12:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - Movies | See recent Virgin Media - Movies news »

Christina Ricci was unprepared for her role in 'The Ice Storm' 12 years ago. The Us actress - who first achieved fame for her role as Wednesday Addams in 'The Addams Family' in 1991 - wants to apologise to her director Ang Lee and the producer James Schamus for her performance in 'The Ice Storm' because she didn't put much effort into the role. She told NY Daily News: ''All of the actors did their research for that movie, but I didn't do my homework. ''People always compliment me on my performance in the movie, but I cannot take credit for .. »

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Ricci Embarrassed By The Ice Storm

23 November 2009 10:56 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Former child star Christina Ricci is still embarrassed by her performance in The Ice Storm 12 years on - because she was totally unprepared for the sexually-charged role.

Ricci was only 17 when she began the transition into more adult movies, starting with Ang Lee's 1997 film.

And the actress insists she deserves no credit for the critically acclaimed picture, because she didn't do enough background work to play troubled, sexually-curious Wendy Hood, reports the New York Daily News.

She explains, "All of the actors did their research for that movie, but I didn't do my homework. People always compliment me on my performance in the movie, but I cannot take credit for it at all because I truly had no idea what the film was about." »

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Finally Comes to Blu-ray on February 2, 2010

23 November 2009 6:59 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

You can experience the classic adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's heralded book in high definition this coming February. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas will be released on Blu-ray on February 2, 2010. We don't have any pricing details but you can take a look at the cover art and special features below. The film stars Johnny Depp, Benecio del Toro and features a slew of cameos from Cameron Diaz, Christina Ricci, Gary Busey, Ellen Barkin and more.

When a writing assignment lands journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and sidekick Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) in Las Vegas, they decide to make it the ultimate business trip. But before long, business is forgotten and trip has become the key word. Fueled by a suitcase full of mind-bending pharmaceuticals, Duke and Gonzo set off on a fast and furious ride through nonstop neon, surreal surroundings and a crew of the craziest characters »

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Brangelina, Lady Gaga Party for Moca

16 November 2009 11:59 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »

By Mikey Glazer

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Pierce Brosnan, Rose McGowan and Jessica Alba put on their party shoes for Moca New, the Museum of Contemporary Art's 30th anniversary gala, Saturday night in downtown Los Angeles.

Joined by Christina Ricci and Chloe Sevigny, only the elite got a private cocktail preview of a new collection celebrating the museum’s first three decades before heading in to... »

- Lisa Horowitz

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Christina Ricci's On the Slab in New 'After.Life' Poster

16 November 2009 8:49 AM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

In the upcoming After.Life - which contains that superfluous period in the title - Liam Neeson plays a funeral director who isn't just creepy on that basis, oh no. In fact, he can talk to the dead, preparing them for their journey to the other side. How comforting to have Aslan guide you through that difficult transition.

Click to see the whole derned thing

I like the new poster, especially the Night Shyamalan touch with the red négligée. You can't make it out here because the central image is so small, but that's Christina Ricci, who "wakes up" after a car accident in Liam's funeral home. »

- Colin Boyd

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Liam Neeson Admires Christina Ricci in After.Life Poster

16 November 2009 8:31 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »

First official poster for Liam Neeson and Christina Ricci’s “After.Life”. Written and directed by Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo, the film stars Ricci as a young woman caught between life and death, and Liam Neeson as the funeral director who appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but might just be intent on burying her alive anyway. The film co-stars Justin Long, Josh Charles, Celia Weston, Chandler Canterbury, Shuler Hensley, and Rosemary Murphy. »

- Nix

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Ginnifer and Chloe Join the Jessicas at a Prada Party

16 November 2009 8:30 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

The Prada store in La was packed on Friday night with starlets celebrating the launch of the label's new book. Jessicas Biel and Alba kept things simple in black, as did mom-to-be Camila Alves. Christina Ricci took a break from her bikini fun with her new boyfriend to get decked out in a bejeweled white number. Chloe Sevigny, meanwhile, sported a bra-bearing look to pose for photos with pal Liz Goldwyn and Big Love costar Ginnifer Goodwin. Rachel Zoe added a little color to the proceedings with her husband Rodger. The Prada party was a prelude to the even more star-studded bash at La's Museum of Contemporary Art on Saturday, and it looks like the ladies got a head start on their fashionable partying. View 40 Photos › To see more from the bash, just read more. View 40 Photos › Images include: Camila Alves, Carine Roitfeld, Chloe Sevigny, Liz Goldwyn, Christina Ricci, Joey Kern, »

- PopSugar

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Tons of Stars Come Out For Moca's 30th Birthday!

16 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie weren't the only stars who headed out for the Moca 30th Anniversary Gala in La on Saturday night. The Jolie-Pitts skipped the red carpet, but there was more than enough star power even without the A-List couple. Kate Bosworth, Eva Mendes and Jessica Alba showed some leg in shorter dresses while Rachel Zoe and Kate Beckinsale stuck with their floor-skimming looks. The event looks like it was a huge success and they had at least one happy attendee - Rachel Zoe twittered about how much she loved the mixing of art and fashion worlds. The museum's art wasn't the only thing on display for the night - Lady Gaga performed for the crowd which also included some cute loved-up couples. Gaga played the piano and sang, wearing an outfit designed by Frank Gehry, Muccia Prada and Baz Luhrmann which were all part of an art piece. »

- Molly

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Lady Gaga Is 'Fantastic Creature,' Say Fellow Celebs

16 November 2009 2:26 AM, PST | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »

Ciara, Christina Ricci, Rose McGowan, more sing Gaga's praises at L.A.'s Moca gala.

By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Damien Vaca and Matt Elias

Lady Gaga performs onstage at the Moca 30th anniversary gala.

Photo: Charley Gallay/ Getty Images

Lady Gaga hooked up with artist Francesco Vezzoli and members of Russia's Bolshoi Ballet for her performance at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art's 30th Anniversary gala this weekend. Singing her new single, "Speechless," she displayed just the kind of avant-garde artistry that had all the celebrities in attendance praising Gaga's gutsy persona.

"I don't know about everybody else, but I just love the fact that she's like, 'Yes, this is what I'm wearing, and yes, this is how I'll be performing,' " Christina Ricci told MTV News on the red carpet. "And anyone who has that sort of self-confidence and the b---s to sort of be like, »

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“After.Life” Poster

15 November 2009 4:03 PM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »

Here’s a poster for Agnieszka Wojtowicz’s feature film debut, “After.Life,” which stars Liam Neeson, Christina Ricci, Alfred Molina, Justin Long, Josh Charles and Chandler Canterbury.

Co-written by Agnieszka and Paul Vosloo, the story centers on a young Anna Taylor (Christina Ricci) caught between life and death who fights to avoid being buried alive and the funeral director Eliot Deacon (Liam Neeson) who holds her fate in his hands and who appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead.

Check out also some photos from the upcoming horror movie “After.Life” which is scheduled to be released in Us sometime in 2010.

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- Fiona

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DVD Playhouse--November 2009

14 November 2009 6:25 PM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

DVD Playhouse—November 2009

By

Allen Gardner

Watchmen—The Ultimate Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday »

- The Hollywood Interview.com

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